UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

HAVANA NOTION was able to build on a brace of promising efforts when winning over 6f here 10 days ago, and though a subsequent 5lb rise will ask sterner questions of him, he might be up to the task. Multiple course winner No Speed Limit likes to dominate proceedings, and he's berthed to do just that from his low draw. That said, Haumea showed good early tow when finishing second at Chelmsford in October, so she might apply some pressure out of stall one. Others to note include Below Deck and Zig Zag Zyggy.
Prediction : 1st Havana Notion 2nd No Speed Limit 3rd Haumea

A tricky puzzle to solve, in which it might pay to take a chance on CURSORY EXAM, who is able to compete from 17lb below his last winning mark. The six-year-old hasn't been at his best in recent starts, but there were signs of a return to form last time out, having been short of room approaching the two-furlong marker. General Idea's sole success came in a claiming event, though he has been running with credit here lately and the first-time visor could eke out more. Neddies Boy is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cursory Exam 2nd General Idea 3rd Neddies Boy

Having been on target over C&D on his debut, ELEGANT MAN finished an excellent second in behind former Breeders' Cup Turf hero Rebel's Romance in a Listed event at Kempton next time. The unexposed son of Arrogate should have plenty more in his locker, and he looks an exciting prospect for the Adrian Murray team. Freescape was a commanding winner over track and trip last month, so he appeals as the main danger. San Andreas is another that could have a say, for all that he has yet to conclusively prove his stamina at this trip.
Prediction : 1st Elegant Man 2nd Freescape 3rd San Andreas

A surprise winner over this course and distance a fortnight ago, Gatsby Cap is noteworthy despite being 6lb worse off with Hale Bopp (fourth) on the revised terms. However, consistency isn't his strong point and there may be more mileage to be gained by siding with BIG DREAM. A previous course and distance winner, the selection wasn't beaten far at Newcastle 22 days ago and a step forward from that could prompt a return to wining ways. Roman Palace completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Big Dream 2nd Gatsby Cap 3rd Hale Bopp

Bucky Larson hasn't won a handicap for over two years but sits on a competitive mark and can be a force in this company if recapturing some of his old sparkle. Fellow veteran, Zahee, also enters calculations based on peak performances and is respected off 12lb lower than the last of his two previous course and distance wins. However, the vote goes to TRISHULI RIVER, who bounced back to form with a determined effort over C&D in November and surely has more to give off just 3lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Trishuli River 2nd Bucky Larson 3rd Zahee

BUTTERFLY BUSH put her first two underwhelming starts behind her when hitting the frame on her all-weather debut over C&D earlier in the month. The three-year-old filly makes her handicap bow off a mark of 72, which could prove to be a lenient rating. Blue Soul finished third on her first start in the handicap ranks over 7f here last month and should go well off a 2lb higher rating, while Old Mexican is worth monitoring in the market on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Butterfly Bush 2nd Blue Soul 3rd Old Mexican

LOCAL GIRL posted her best effort yet when she was a half-length second to the now 83-rated Pier Pressure over this course and distance in November and a repeat of that level could suffice in this modest-looking maiden. Expound sets the standard on the official ratings and is feared most with first-time cheekpieces added, while Shanadar is closely matched with the selection, having finished a length and a half behind her in third in that aforementioned race. Come On The Lads is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Local Girl 2nd Expound 3rd Shanadar

MANHATTAN DREAMER performed with credit when a close-up third over 6f here recently. This first attempt over 7f could unlock some more improvement, which would make Adrian Murray's filly tough to beat. Emerald Eclipse is a potential fly in the ointment on his opening bid and any market support for the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt would have to be respected, with I Bid You Ajou also worthy of consideration on his return to this distance.
Prediction : 1st Manhattan Dreamer 2nd Emerald Eclipse 3rd I Bid You Ajou