UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

CLEVER IMPULSE was far from disgraced on debut over C&D last month and, given normal improvement, may prove difficult to beat. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly was never really involved after a tardy start but kept on well to take fourth behind the impressive Orderofthephoenix. Dandy Lichious is the most experienced in the line-up with his five outings spanning the length of the season including when fourth to Asian Daze over this trip at the Curragh while Eddie G is another to consider. It will be interesting to see if the market speaks in favour of one of the newcomers with Step It Out, a 45,000 guineas daughter of Inns Of Court, and Celebrity Icon of particular interest.
Prediction : 1st Clever Impulse 2nd Step It Out 3rd Dandy Lichious

OCEAN BLISS was noted staying on into mid-division behind Megarry on her debut in a 23-runner Curragh maiden back in August. It is of some concern that she hasn't been seen since but that maiden hasn't worked out too badly with the winner subsequently successful in a Listed race and the selection should be suited by this extra furlong. Ateenosix also showed promise on his only start over C&D last month, while Bergamasco is another for the shortlist following his third behind better fancied stable-companion Take Me To Church here a fortnight ago. Sumptuary Law beat all bar Orderofthephoenix here last month and that form may get a boost in division one while Little Lady Lucy, Sorrento Sky and Brackloon Bay are among the newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Ocean Bliss 2nd Ateenosix 3rd Bergamasco

BRAINS gained all bar one of his 11 UK wins on the all-weather and has continued to do well since joining Eric McNamara this summer. The selection adopted his customary front-running role when beating Pinball Wizard by eight lengths in a claimer over C&D a fortnight ago and ran a cracker in a handicap again over a mile here last Friday when only going down by half-a-length to Punk Poet. Pierre Lapin held a career high mark of 110 after winning the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes as a juvenile but with a record of one win from his last 35 starts has tumbled down the ratings, although he appears to have found a level in recent outings. Venetian won twice for Mark and Charlie Johnston while Magnetic North completed a hat-trick in claimers this summer but has lost his way in recent months.
Prediction : 1st Brains 2nd Pierre Lapin 3rd Venetian

NOT FORGOTTEN won a barrier trial here last year and has been consistent in five outings this term including when placed on all three visits to this venue. The selection had Nakassama a length behind when filling the runner-up spot behind the odds-on Persian Jewel earlier this month and a reproduction of that form may be good enough. Hokusai is held by Not Forgotten on running at Bellewstown this summer but has put in a couple of solid efforts since including behind favourite Pier Pressure here last Wednesday and is now fitted with blinkers for the first time. Hotaugustnight is probably best suited by a mile on a sound surface, while Miss Aytan was too keen on her only start in a Down Royal bumper.
Prediction : 1st Not Forgotten 2nd Hokusai 3rd Nakassama

LITTLE KEILEE has been generally consistent this year including a win at Sligo in the spring and has put together a number of solid efforts recently including when very unlucky in running here last Wednesday. El Bello is bidding for a quick hat-trick after two C&D wins within the past fortnight and his narrow margins of victory have resulted in a combined rise of 11lb. The booking of Calum Hogan could prove inspired as he looked good value for his 10lb claim when successful aboard Fleetfootsoldier here earlier this month. Un Bacio Ancora was claimed by current connections after gaining a belated first win here last week while others to consider include three-time C&D winner Mullacash Buzz ,who is dropping down to an attractive mark, and Hero Of The Hour.
Prediction : 1st Little Keilee 2nd El Bello 3rd Mullacash Buzz

SAM'S XPRESS won twice here earlier this year including at this trip and indicated a return to the winners' enclosure could be imminent when a close third to Samrogue over C&D last time. The Kieran Cotter-trained gelding appears to really enjoy this surface and is fancied to reverse places with the surprise second Below Deck while a number of these rivals were behind on that occasion. Maggie McGrath gained a deserved win when showing good speed throughout in a maiden here last Friday and the cheek pieces are now replaced by first-time blinkers. Inishmot Prince also won over C&D last time recording a sixth success at the track, while No Speed Limit has dropped down to an attractive mark.
Prediction : 1st Sams Xpress 2nd Maggie McGrath 3rd Inishmot Prince

DOCTOR GRACE won in fine style over seven furlongs here back in February and, after a couple of races on turf, has again shown her liking for the surface when upped to this trip. She finished well from off the pace when beaten less than a length behind Dark Street and again filled fourth spot when fitted with cheek pieces last Wednesday. Blinkers are now applied and she should enjoy a fitness edge over Clever Capall who was just denied here earlier this year and now reappears after a nine months break. Say It So showed promise when a length third to Elsa's Pride in a 17-runner Cork event, while Gemini Man and Liberated Girl are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Grace 2nd Clever Capall 3rd Say It So

MORNING APPROACH won a maiden here as a juvenile and also scored over a mile at Leopardstown last year. The selection has rarely raced beyond a mile but did go close over 1m2f at Cork last year and arguably ran her best race this year over nine furlongs at Leopardstown. Power Drive has built up a good association with Ciara Flynn at this venue winning three times and has dropped down to a reasonable mark. He should benefit from a recent outing in a Leopardstown charity race while Dark Street won over C&D on his penultimate start. Jalo won a maiden claimer here over six furlongs but is effective over further, while Bedelia has been mainly campaigned over hurdles since winning a claimer at Ballinrobe in June.
Prediction : 1st Morning Approach 2nd Power Drive 3rd Jalo