UK Horse Racing Tips: Down Royal

MILANAWAY posted an encouraging fourth behind subsequent Grade 1 runner-up Spindleberry at Fairyhouse in January and a reproduction of that performance may suffice in these calmer waters. Cooltubrid Eva was somewhat underwhelming when a well-beaten sixth at Punchestown last time out, but the five-year-old's close-up second at Limerick in December gives her a chance. Spice Diva will find this easier than the Listed event she contested at Doncaster last month and is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Milanaway 2nd Cooltubrid Eva 3rd Spice Diva

GAMIGIN is versatile regarding the trip and, with ground conditions not expected to cause any issues, there are solid reasons to expect another big run form Noel Kelly's six-year-old. Jacenry finished sixth behind the selection over the extended two miles here at the Christmas fixture but, having returned to win over this course and distance last month, he rates a strong contender with his stamina now proven. Perfect Pupil and Portnacoo are a couple of others with solid each-way claims.
Prediction : 1st Gamigin 2nd Jacenry 3rd Perfect Pupil

Dgalwaygallivantor has picked up minor money twice since breaking through at Cork and should run his race once more. PIPERS BOREEN has been much improved since going handicapping and teaming up with Conor McNamara, though, and Shane Nolan's mare could still have more to offer judging by her Leopardstown second. Annaghbeg is interesting now he steps out of maiden/novice company for the first time, with similar remarks applying to Squire Ohara.
Prediction : 1st Pipers Boreen 2nd Dgalwaygallivantor 3rd Annaghbeg

Tankardstown Diva beat Ballycairn (sixth) when denied by the smallest of margins over 2m4f here last month and the extra distance could unlock further improvement, so she ought to go close. However, preference is for A GREAT BUZZ, who is only 1lb higher than when an encouraging third at Cork. Robert Tyner's five-year-old makes only her third handicap start and she could progress to shed her maiden tag. Doonbeg Don and Mahler Appeal are others to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st A Great Buzz 2nd Tankardstown Diva 3rd Doonbeg Don

NOW IS THE HOUR found a decent amount of improvement earlier in the year, getting off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse before following up in a Grade 2 at Haydock. The seven-year-old has since made his chasing debut, finishing second over an inadequate 2m at Cork, and stepping back up in trip is likely to see him go one better. Duffle Coat enters calculations based on his runner-up displays at Punchestown and Gowran, while others capable of being in the mix include Extrapolation and Dreal Deal.
Prediction : 1st Now Is The Hour 2nd Duffle Coat 3rd Extrapolation

The value may lie with TANGENTAL, who went well for a long way over further at Navan before being slightly hampered and carried right three out. The eight-year-old may have weakened into fourth on that occasion, but he was well backed and this could be the day to catch him over a more suitable distance. Twice a winner over the smaller obstacles this season, Don't Talk returns to fences off a 15lb lower mark than his timber figure so must enter calculations, along with recent Limerick scorer He Fitz In.
Prediction : 1st Tangental 2nd He Fitz In 3rd Dont Talk

In open event, marginal preference is for ATACANTER, who was a close second off a 2lb lower mark over an extended 3m at Limerick a few weeks ago. The Abbey ran well when fourth in Listed company at Leopardstown on his most recent outing and that form suggests that he may be the main threat to the selection, although Routine Excellence and Marronstown could also go well.
Prediction : 1st Atacanter 2nd The Abbey 3rd Routine Excellence