UK Horse Racing Tips: Tramore

BARRIER's placed form over flights looks strong, so she is taken to get off the mark. The horse that beat her into second at Naas was subsequently placed in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival, and it was a subsequent Grade 2 runner-up that beat her into third at Gowran Park. Ex-Flat winner Malbay Madness didn't quite get home in fourth on testing ground at Cork. This ground isn't forecast to be as deep and he has claims. Star Of Mayo won on the level in Britain and is a hurdling debutant that could go better than most.
Prediction : 1st Barrier 2nd Malbay Madness 3rd Star Of Mayo

GROOVEYKINDOFLOVE looks the part for in-form Henry de Bromhead. She kept on to be a somewhat remote second in Down Royal, but that run has to be put in context as the winner has since finished runner-up in a Grade 3 and a Grade 1. Magic Dawn has shown ability over flights in big fields at Naas and when beaten a fair way into second at Leopardstown. This could be seen as a drop in class for her. Pampar Lady is likely to build upon a third place over a similar trip when last seen at Clonmel in November while Russellsbelle would prefer better ground, but is not without a chance.
Prediction : 1st Grooveykindoflove 2nd Magic Dawn 3rd Pampar Lady

PRINCE PALACE was placed twice over staying trips in Fairyhouse last year and this race gives him an opportunity to grab a victory. He didn't cut much ice in two outings in February and March, however, they were much better contests and he should appreciate this company. Pirate Island has been placed three times over flights and looks one of the more likely contenders. Rocco Boyo faced a stiff task in a Punchestown maiden hurdle in November and duly finished well adrift in third. Prior to that, he was placed in a couple of bumpers so he could have a say. Crooked Tannie has the ability to be very competitive, but the trip is a concern as he was completely tailed off over 2m4f at Navan in January.
Prediction : 1st Prince Palace 2nd Pirate Island 3rd Rocco Boyo

EPSON DU HOUX catches the eye reverting to hurdling off a 26lb lower mark than his chase rating. Furthermore, Carl Millar lessens his burden by 7lb. The concern would be the trip, but this is a sharp track and it could reinvigorate him after failing to trouble the judge in his last five appearances. West Away unseated in Down Royal, but has form in the book to make him a player, while Natural Breeze is the lowest-rated horse in the field, but is a consistent sort.
Prediction : 1st Epson Du Houx 2nd West Away 3rd Natural Breeze

BRUCEJACK finished mid-division in a quality novice handicap chase at Navan and, on penultimate start, was runner-up in a beginners' chase at Thurles which brings him into contention. Paul Townend is a very notable jockey booking for him. Willywampus enjoyed a staying trip at this track when delivering in August. He was last seen taking the honours at Thurles in December, so the top-weight has to be respected. C'est Quelqu'un picked up plenty of prize money last year and would be a threat if ready to go after a lengthy absence.
Prediction : 1st Brucejack 2nd Willywampus 3rd CEst Quelquun

Gordon Elliott has a good track record when picking up lowly rated performers out of England and ERIGMOOR catches the eye here. The Schiaparelli gelding had some decent placed form over the water and is only six so there is scope for improvement. He cost just £7,000 at the sales in December and could make a big chunk of that back now. Mahlers Cove ran well when third over hurdles at Naas last time and is equally effective over fences so has to be a leading player here. Dontdooddson is another who was placed over timber last time and also has to be on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Erigmoor 2nd Mahlers Cove 3rd Dontdooddson

Only four go to post but it's a competitive little heat and DUTCH SCHULTZ gets the vote after a couple of solid runner-up efforts. Gavin Cromwell's charge was collared late on in a handicap at Navan last time and this looks like a nice opportunity back in novice company. Henn See is the only winner over fences in the field and has to carry a penalty as a result. He was disappointing in a very competitive handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival last time but has to be respected dropping in class now. Doyen Ta Win makes her chase debut and is sure to make a bold bid from the front if taking to the larger obstacles.
Prediction : 1st Dutch Schultz 2nd Henn See 3rd Doyen Ta Win