UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

MARY SHOELACES could reap the benefit of first-time blinkers. This daughter of U S Navy Flag showed promise in third on nursery debut over C&D last month. That form has been endorsed by the horses that sandwiched her in second and fourth. Scorchio is a big danger. Wesley Joyce partnered her when the duo were successful over C&D in October and Jack Davison's colt showed that she can be competitive off her new mark when a close third over 6f at this track earlier in the month. Progeny of Cotai Glory have a good record on all-weather surfaces, so Charles Atlas could show up well on Polytrack debut.
Prediction : 1st Mary Shoelaces 2nd Scorchio 3rd Charles Atlas

CIAO FOR NOW is one to take seriously on Polytrack debut. There was a lot to like about her second at Leopardstown during the summer and then she was beaten less than a length into fifth on slower ground in a sprint maiden the following month. Being by Havana Grey, she ought to take to this all-weather surface. Cuban Confusion has two solid placed efforts in October at Dundalk to call upon and should be right in contention. Joseph O'Brien's Sioux Nation newcomer Indian Alliance must be a given a check for market strength while Rebelsontherun is a potential improver on his first visit to Dundalk.
Prediction : 1st Ciao For Now 2nd Cuban Confusion 3rd Indian Alliance

A very tight handicap with just 8lb between the top and bottom weights. SUPER OVER has been coming down the weights and put in a good effort in third off a mark of 74 in a slightly better class of race over 1m at this track at the start of the month. He has winning form over C&D. Not Just Yet's sole victory came over 7f at Listowel in June and he stayed on for second over 1m at this track earlier this month, so looks a major contender for Noel Meade and Colin Keane. Little Keilee is in a consistent vein of form and just failed by a short head over C&D a fortnight ago. She will have plenty of supporters as will Gobi Star who travelled strongly before winning in the basement grade last week. The handicapper didn't miss that performance, though, as 12lb has been dished out. Half Nutz, Secret Magician and Exquisite Acclaim are far from out of contention.
Prediction : 1st Super Over 2nd Not Just Yet 3rd Little Keilee

APACHE OUTLAW showed an aptitude for Polytrack on his first visit to Dundalk at the start of the month. The Churchill gelding kept on in second behind an all-the-way winner and had several of these rivals in behind. He remains on the same mark and should make a bold bid. The handicapper is easing his grip on Hodd's Girl and she is eminently capable of travelling into contention over this trip. Big Gossey has a rating that merits plenty of respect. He hasn't been a frequent visitor to Dundalk in recent years, but it isn't hard to see him enjoying this surface again. Mickey The Steel was well placed to win sprint handicaps at Bellewstown in September and the Curragh this month. He has a C&D victory in the locker and is respected while Dandyville is a very solid operator who knows where the winning post is.
Prediction : 1st Apache Outlaw 2nd Hodds Girl 3rd Big Gossey

ORANMORE has winning form over an extended 1m6f on the turf at Bellewstown and should get 2m on the Polytrack. Scott McCullagh's 3lb claim has him on a feasible mark. Dreams Fled Away kept on for third, in first-time blinkers, over 1m4f at this track and now tackles this trip for the first time. He has a decent chance under Niall McCullagh. Ciao Adios attracted plenty of support on her first run for Shauna Larkin before finishing fourth over 1m4f at this venue. It will be interesting to see if further support arrives over this trip. Landue is one tumbling down the weights that could appreciate this staying assignment.
Prediction : 1st Oranmore 2nd Dreams Fled Away 3rd Ciao Adios

ELZAAMSAN kept on for third in a much higher grade over C&D in March which bodes well for another crack at 2m. He returned from a break of almost two months with a close fourth over 1m4f here this month and should come on from that outing. Molly Hall steps onto Polytrack for the first time, but certainly has no stamina issues having delivered over an extended 2m at Tramore in September. That run was on good ground, so she could put her best foot forward on this surface. Riyami made good headway to get up for second in the closing stages of a 1m4f handicap at this track last Friday, so there is sound reasoning behind the step up in trip. Swelltime competes off a very lowly mark and a better performance wouldn't be surprising.
Prediction : 1st Elzaamsan 2nd Molly Hall 3rd Riyami

The 99-rated TIME TO TELL was runner-up in two maidens before finishing third in Listed class at the Curragh which sets a high standard. She is related to a couple of multiple winners and her proven ability over 1m4f is a major strength in this race. She could appreciate this surface after racing on testing ground to date. Saturn is regally bred and can have a say up in trip after a trio of placed efforts over shorter distances. Gran Caballo, a son of American Pharoah, is nicely related and merits a market check on debut for Joseph O'Brien. Banana Three is up in trip after posting two runner-up berths here while War Correspondent, Nakassama and Apercu all have claims.
Prediction : 1st Time To Tell 2nd Saturn 3rd Gran Caballo

SKY LEGEND has been runner-up on his last two starts over C&D and can get his turn. He wasn't beaten far in either contest and remains on a competitive mark. Sean Bowen couldn't use his claim in an apprentice race the last day, but now claims 5lb which is a bonus. Bright N Shine is the one horse arriving on the back of a victory. He took the honours by half a length over an extended 10 furlongs at this track earlier in the month and has placed form over this trip on turf, so has a more than reasonable chance. Caulaincourt could go better over this new trip in first-time blinkers while Hearts Are Trumps has been a money-spinner over hurdles and makes some appeal off a mark of 66 on his return to the Flat in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Sky Legend 2nd Bright N Shine 3rd Caulaincourt