UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

CHANTILLY bumped into a promising stablemate when a narrow second over an extended mile at Gowran on his most recent outing. That was his second runner-up finish in a row and it would be no surprise to see the son of Galileo go one better here. That said, Autumn Winter was far from disgraced on his debut and could give his stable companion plenty to think about, while Fine Point and Kolachi are others with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Chantilly 2nd Autumn Winter 3rd Fine Point

On ratings, this looks a great opportunity for four-time course scorer BIG GOSSEY to regain the winning thread. The only chink in the six-year-old's armour is the fact that he has yet to triumph over 7f. Nevertheless, he looks the one to beat, with last-time-out maiden winner Yosemite Valley feared most. The Shamardal colt is heading in the right direction and will appreciate the extra furlong, while Real Force should appreciate the step up in distance too.
Prediction : 1st Big Gossey 2nd Yosemite Valley 3rd Real Force

Keithen Kennedy got a good tune of Yuzu to hold off a slightly unfortunate Nituna at Leopardstown two weeks ago. Both should be in the mix, while Facethepuckout will have his supporters following an emphatic Naas triumph. The in-form Blue Peak had Zephron a couple of places behind her when runner-up at Galway last week, but a chance is taken on the potential of FRAZIL. The fact Jim Bolger pitched him into a Listed contest on the back of a maiden victory surely suggests that a mark of 79 should be well within range.
Prediction : 1st Frazil 2nd Yuzu 3rd Nituna

STAG NIGHT made light work of a competitive field at Naas last month and the son of Tagula was hit with a 12lb rise for that success, which considering the manner of that victory could prove a lenient move, so he can record a double. Screen Siren went in by just over four lengths at Navan last month and as long as she remains in that sort of form, she could get involved. Of the remainder, Greek Flower and Laugh A Minute appeal most in an open contest.
Prediction : 1st Stag Night 2nd Screen Siren 3rd Greek Flower

A fiercely competitive handicap full of in-form options, possibly headed by the lightly-raced GREY LEADER, who has won three of his five starts and looks to remain on an upward curve. Simply Sideways struck under Wayne Hassett at Tipperary and then couldn't get competitive in a Naas Listed heat. She can go close with a clearer passage, while Flame Of Eire is also dropped in class and easy Galway winner San Aer is another to seriously consider.
Prediction : 1st Grey Leader 2nd Simply Sideways 3rd Flame Of Eire

Shanroe recorded a game success in the Chester Stakes and must be respected as he goes in search of a hat-trick, while Jesse Evans has gone well in both the Irish and English Cesarewitch. Preference, however, is for FALCON EIGHT, who is 3lb clear on official ratings and can build on his runner-up effort in the Irish Cesarewitch, with no concerns regarding ground conditions. The talented Echoes In Rain should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Falcon Eight 2nd Shanroe 3rd Jesse Evans

HANS ANDERSEN remains unexposed and the son of Frankel was an impressive winner of the 2,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown in the spring. It would be no surprise if he were to prove a cut above Listed level on his return from a break. Proven mud-lover Helvic Dream remains well up to this level and, buoyed by a recent C&D win, is likely to throw down a strong challenge, while Feathertop is one to consider from an each-way perspective.
Prediction : 1st Hans Andersen 2nd Helvic Dream 3rd Feathertop

QUEENSTOWN sets a high standard judged on his runner-up effort behind the 101-rated Azazat at Leopardstown in May and a similar level of performance may suffice. How About No shaped with enough promise on his debut sixth at Navan last month to suggest that he could reverse form with Neptunes Staircase (second). The latter ran easily his best race to date on that occasion and Ger Lyons' inmate is likely to be in the mix too.
Prediction : 1st Queenstown 2nd How About No 3rd Neptunes Staircase