UK Horse Racing Tips: Fairyhouse

PEREGRINE FALCON showed a nice turn of foot when successful in a barrier trial at Naas recently. Owned and trained by Emmet Mullins, the Showcasing filly can put her experience to good use, with the majority of her rivals starting off in this 6f contest. Aidan O'Brien saddles Easy Mover, who is out of Group 3 winner Rain Goddess, a runner-up to Enable in the Irish Oaks of 2017. Wayne Lordan takes the ride on this Wootton Bassett filly and she is likely to come on for the run. South Shore Island and Turners Cross are the most interesting of the four colts in the line-up, while Curragh seventh Roaming Eyes and Henry de Bromhead's Irish Ballet are others that warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Peregrine Falcon 2nd Easy Mover 3rd Turners Cross

Successful in this very race 12 months ago, TANGO FLARE can repeat the feat. Down the field on his return to action in the Mallow Handicap, he put in a much-improved performance to finish fourth of 17 in a competitive affair on Guineas weekend at the Curragh. In calmer waters now, the 98-rated bay looks the one to beat. The likeable Warrior Brave won three times last season and is an obvious danger. However, he hasn't been seen since September and is sure to come on for the run. Dandyville is a dual C&D winner and warrants the utmost respect, while Sligo victor Her Ladyship and the Ger Lyons-trained Ragga Bomb could also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Tango Flare 2nd Warrior Brave 3rd Dandyville

A wide-open contest, with all eight runners capable of making an impact. While she has plenty to find on ratings, AMANIRENAS appeals at the bottom of the handicap. The War Command five-year-old clearly acts well around Fairyhouse and is two from three at the Co Meath venue, with her latest success coming just over a week ago. Tough Talk has three solid efforts to his name so far this campaign and would be a deserving winner, while the Noel Meade-trained Desert Haven is another leading hope. Adrian McGuinness saddles both Hightimeyouwon and Current Option and the battle-hardened duo, who have won 14 races between them, warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Amanirenas 2nd Tough Talk 3rd Desert Haven

Irish Derby entrant GALEN should prove hard to beat. He finished second to subsequent Epsom Derby hero City Of Troy on his sole start as a juvenile, again filling the runner-up spot on his return to action last month. The Gleneagles chestnut should come on plenty for that recent effort, where he finished two and a quarter lengths in front of the 85-rated Kortez Bay, who reopposes now. An Mhi Abu showed plenty of promise when fourth on debut at Leopardstown and it'll be interesting to see if he can build on that fine effort. Out of a dual Group 2 winner, Shamshuddin probably wasn't suited by heavy ground when down the field at Leopardstown in October. A fine second on his penultimate start at Punchestown, he looks capable of making an impact here.
Prediction : 1st Galen 2nd An Mhi Abu 3rd Shamsuddin

OZARK DAZE is out of 2013 Irish St Leger winner Voleuse De Coeurs, with this step up in trip to 1m4f likely to play to his strengths. While no match for the impressive Jan Brueghel when second on his most recent start at the Curragh, it was encouraging that he drew clear of the third. Joseph O'Brien, who has won this race for the last three years in a row, saddles The Ginger Wizard. A solid fourth on debut at Dundalk in November, the chestnut colt is of definite interest, upped in trip and fitted with a tongue-strap for the first time. Out of a Group 2 winner, Oklahoma City is the only debutant in the line-up and he warrants the utmost respect, while Highland Bling is another that can make an impact.
Prediction : 1st Ozark Daze 2nd The Ginger Wizard 3rd Oklahoma City

Top-weight ALONZO looks the safest option. A brother to Group 3 winner Hans Andersen, the Frankel colt came in for strong market support at Cork in April, finishing fourth in the race won by subsequent Listed victor Birdman. The selection since made the breakthrough at Sligo and looks reasonably well treated off an initial mark of 80. Lady Doris is an obvious danger. Successful at Navan on her most recent start, she is upped in trip now to 1m4f and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to follow up. Cornahilt Soldier is another up in trip, just a week on from winning by seven lengths over seven furlongs at Down Royal. In truth, none of the seven here can be safely ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Alonzo 2nd Lady Doris 3rd Cornahilt Soldier

A chance is taken on BARRYS ROCK in this wide-open affair. A maiden after 25 runs, the Haatef nine-year-old is difficult to fancy with any great confidence. However, he ran his best race to date when beaten by just a head in this very contest 12 months ago. That was the second time he has filled the runner-up spot at the Co Meath venue and with Chris Hayes a positive jockey booking, it'll be interesting to see how he fares. Elsa's Pride has some solid form to her name and is a more obvious contender, while Tasayad, Charlie Luciano, Lilac Lady and top-weight Darkenend others sure to feature prominently in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Barrys Rock 2nd Elsas Pride 3rd Tasayad

There is a lot of poor recent form on show here, with MEPHISTO the selection based on his solid effort at Navan last month. Fourth on that occasion, the three-time winner, will again be ably assisted by Colin Keane and it'll come as a surprise if he is not involved towards the business end in a contest of this quality. Chutzpal is of interest on his debut for Henry de Bromhead, while Liberty Looming warrants respect, fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Numidia wasn't beaten far when seventh at Naas in April and he should give a good account of himself, while others for the shortlist are Gardone, Hinemona, Dalvey and Elzaamsan.
Prediction : 1st Mephisto 2nd Chutzpal 3rd Numidia