UK Horse Racing Tips: Down Royal

Although BETTER DAYS AHEAD found the Champion Bumper a step too far when down the field at Cheltenham in March, the five-year-old is one to keep on side now tackling hurdles and up in distance. The gelding looks to be the pick of his trainer's quartet and he may be served most resistance by bumper winner The Busy Fool. The son of Doyen isn't taken lightly after his Thurles success last month, with winning pointers Nas Na Riogh and Annaghbeg completing the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Better Days Ahead 2nd The Busy Fool 3rd Nas Na Riogh

A highly-encouraging second at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start, BALLYDANGAN should relish going back up to three miles and he is taken to get off the mark at the seventh time of asking. The six-year-old is preferred to the likes of Falvio on his first starts for new connections and Reserve Judgement, who won comfortably here in June. The veteran Benkei is entitled to be thereabouts, along with handicap debutant Hunt Museum and Eagle Terrace.
Prediction : 1st Ballydangan 2nd Falvio 3rd Reserve Judgement

Williamstowndancer had a few of these behind when winning a Grade 3 contest at Tipperary on her latest outing and she is likely to be bang there once more. However, preference is for the unbeaten BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD, who secured a victory in easy fashion on her hurdles debut at Thurles last time and she should have plenty more to come. The daughter of Kapgarde can take this before moving onto bigger targets. Banntown Girl completes the shortlist after her facile success at Punchestown last month.
Prediction : 1st Brighterdaysahead 2nd Williamstowndancer 3rd Banntown Girl

IRISH POINT was a commanding winner of the Mersey Novices' Hurdle when last seen and Gordon Elliott's five-year-old is hard to oppose as he drops in grade for his seasonal return. Magical Zoe has race-fitness on her side and looks the most likely threat, having cruised to victory in a Listed event last time, while official ratings would suggest Sir Allen has a chance and he heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Irish Point 2nd Magical Zoe 3rd Sir Allen

An intriguing handicap that looks wide open and Gordon Elliott has three runners in with chances, possibly headed by WOMALKO, who is racing from the bottom of the weights. A beaten favourite at Clonmel on his first start since December last year, he might do better now under Mark Walsh. Dont Go Yet could be interesting dropped in trip and if he can get to the front to make the running, then he may be a major player. General Dynamics came home a six-length third at odds of 250/1 last time out and could be the surprise package.
Prediction : 1st Womalko 2nd Dont Go Yet 3rd General Dynamics

Colonel Mustard showed a high level of form over hurdles last season and must be respected today, but preference is for FOUND A FIFTY. The six-year-old, who contested the Champion Novice Hurdle when last seen, is bred to appreciate the switch to chasing and he is fancied to make an immediate impact. Others to note include Lucky Max and Tronador.
Prediction : 1st Found A Fifty 2nd Colonel Mustard 3rd Lucky Max

Cailin Deas caught the eye on her debut and she is entitled to find plenty of improvement for that experience, but Gordon Elliott appears to have the better chances with Firefox and THE YELLOW CLAY. Both are looking for their hat-trick here, but the younger option arrives unbeaten after winning a Listed race by over two lengths in March and that form seems the best on offer and the booking of Harry Swan is a positive. That said, he will need to be at his best to see off his stable companion.
Prediction : 1st The Yellow Clay 2nd Firefox 3rd Cailin Deas