UK Horse Racing Tips: Tramore

JOLIE COEUR ALLEN appeals on her hurdling debut. She was runner-up on her sole start on the level in France and was pitched into a Grade 2 mares' bumper at Aintree, on her debut for Willie Mullins, where she finished fifth. An absolute plethora of winners have come out of that race in April. Ciaran Murphy has always thought a bit of Soldante who has been placed in three testing-ground bumpers which will stand to him on his first crack at hurdles. Bloomhill is a former point-to-point winner who had more horses behind him than in front of him when sixth in a Navan maiden hurdle. The form of Glendine Billy's fifth place in a bumper at Clonmel in April is working out well, so he is not one to disregard.
Prediction : 1st Jolie Coeur Allen 2nd Soldante 3rd Bloomhill

BANPRIONSA was outgunned in a maiden hurdle at Cork, but finished well clear of the remainder in second and can go one better. This slight step up in trip ought to suit her well as former winner of a point-to-point. There is surely more to come from Thegingrin who was a winner 'between the flags' last year before finishing sixth in a bumper and a maiden hurdle last season. She could return in good heart after a break. Rachel's Secret disappointed in a bumper at Galway but, prior to that, was runner-up over flights in Tramore which gives her claims. Whiskey Lady ran one of her better races when fourth at Punchestown and the form has been franked. She would prefer better ground, though.
Prediction : 1st Banprionsa 2nd Thegingrin 3rd Rachels Secret

MITIVA should make the most of this easier opportunity having shaped well in a stronger contest at Thurles last time. A former bumper winner, the Liz Doyle-trained five-year-old was well supported close to the off and after travelling nicely throughout, she was just tapped for toe late on, suggesting this step up in trip is exactly what she needs. Off a mark of 102, the JP McManus-owned mare looks nicely treated. Good As Hell has to be a contender off a rating some 24lb lower than her chase mark. The daughter of Shantou remains relatively unexposed over hurdles so will be a threat to all. C&D winner Robyndeglory continues to run well, finishing third on her latest three starts. Returning to this venue could see the eight-year-old step up once again.
Prediction : 1st Mitiva 2nd Good As Hell 3rd Robyndeglory

The Bowe family-owned and trained KILN TIME may be able to follow up his recent win at Wexford. Having finished runner-up at Fairyhouse on his return from a long absence, the seven-year-old took another step forward to record a first career win last time. Lightly raced with just the five runs to his name, the son of Leading Light has scope for further improvement in the coming months. C&D winner Cruisin Susan hinted at a return to form when a staying-on fourth at Wexford earlier this month. A maiden hurdle winner here last August, she could benefit from returning to this tight track. Early Arrival also registered his sole career win to date at this venue, but has shown enough in subsequent outings to suggest he is capable of defying his present handicap mark.
Prediction : 1st Kiln Time 2nd Cruisin Susan 3rd Early Arrival

The Paul Nolan-trained NOBLE BLUE can record a first career win over fences having chased home a smart sort on his chasing debut last time. Also runner-up in a point-to-point, the five-year-old showed ability in three starts over hurdles but the fact connections switched his attention to chasing so soon clearly suggests they feel this is his forte. Carrig Carol, a winner over hurdles at Fairyhouse last November, was a place behind the Nolan runner in the aforementioned Gowran race. She gives the impression that stepping up to this trip will see her in a better light, although she has plenty to find on that bare form. Point-to-point winner Hot As Pepper will need to stage a revival of sorts having been out of form recently, but the switch to fences makes her of some interest.
Prediction : 1st Noble Blue 2nd Carrig Carol 3rd Hot As Pepper

Declan Queally has his horses in excellent form at present, with the Co Waterford handler saddling 11 winners from just 16 runners so far this point-to-point season. Successful on the opening day of the current campaign at Castletown-Geoghegan, INTERSKY SUNSET followed up over flights at Gowran in a 20-runner affair. Switching to the larger obstacles now, the 92-rated six-year-old will be ridden by Jack Hendrick who claims a valuable 7lb. Top-weight Kings Halo is given second preference with Danny Mullins in the saddle. Narrowly beaten at Clonmel on his most recent start, the James Dullea-trained eight-year-old is likely to have plenty of supporters in his bid to go a place better. Returning to the scene of his sole success, Maciver is of interest with Darragh O'Keeffe aboard, while others for the shortlist in this competitive contest are Glenmalure Lodge, Rudy Catrail, Kilashee and General Ryan.
Prediction : 1st Intersky Sunset 2nd Kings Halo 3rd Maciver

WHERE'S MY JET, Cappucino and The Last Drop are the standout names, with preference for the twice raced former. Coming from off the pace, the Jet Away four-year-old finished a fine fourth in a bumper at the Galway Festival and had two subsequent winners in behind. Previously trained by Cormac Farrell, the selection is now in the care of Willie Mullins and with Jody Townend in the saddle, he looks the one to beat. Placed on three of his four starts to date, Cappucino is sure to prove popular with punters. Fourth in a Listed contest on his penultimate start, the Westerner bay was beaten into second when sent off favourite over the course and distance last month. The Last Drop was an encouraging sixth of 16 at Galway and should come on plenty for that debut effort. Noriska De La Mare has some decent form to her name and is a sister to recent Navan bumper winner Springt De La Mare. The Philip Fenton-trained five-year-old has each-way claims, while Battle Roar, a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Apache Stronghold is another that warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Wheres My Jet 2nd Cappucino 3rd The Last Drop