UK Horse Racing Tips: Cork

The market should be watched closely, with very little meaningful form to go on. Donnacha O'Brien has won this race for the last two years in a row and saddles interesting debutant SAY YES TO DREAMS. The Siyouni bay is a sister to Louise Procter, who was sent off favourite in the French 1000 Guineas on her most recent start but finished down the field. Wayne Lordan has guided three Aidan O'Brien-trained debutants to victory in the last eight days and the pair are represented by Sweet Chariot. Out of Group 1 winner Clemmie, the Wootton Bassett filly is sure to give a good account of herself. The Paddy Twomey-trained Wild Rover Lady is of definite interest. A 98,000 euro purchase at the Goffs Orby Sale, she is out of a sister to Telescope. Bought for 150,000 euro as a yearling, Amazing Athea is another for the shortlist, along with fellow newcomers Dandy Khan, Mood Altering and Babouche.
Prediction : 1st Say Yes To Dreams 2nd Sweet Chariot 3rd Wild Rover Lady

Eddie Lynam holds a strong hand, saddling both DESERT POWER and Beatrix Power. Marginal preference is for the former with Ben Coen aboard. Out of three-time winner Miss Power, the selection ran a race full of promise on debut at Navan last month, coming home strongly to finish a never-nearer second. Beatrix Power is the highest rated of those with a mark and is a sister to seven-time winner Collective Power (runs in the next). The 80-rated bay was a solid third at the Curragh recently and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. Placed twice from four starts, Pansy Poe is likely to have plenty of supporters, while others of interest are Zara Ellis and Abiding Star.
Prediction : 1st Desert Power 2nd Beatrix Power 3rd Pansy Poe

SEVENSEES really put his rivals to the sword at Tipperary last month and despite an 11lb rise, he looks capable of following up. The Sea The Moon four-year-old appears to be as his best over the minimum trip and will again be ridden by young apprentice Rory Mulligan who claims a valuable 7lb. Collective Power and Jered Maddox have won 16 races between them and will undoubtedly have their supporters. The former has a course win to his name, while the latter is bidding to complete a hat-trick, with his last two victories coming at Dundalk. David Marnane trains Jered Maddox and is also represented by Alpha Cephei. While a notoriously slow starter, he is tried in a visor for the first time now and it'll be interesting to see how he fares. Curragh maiden winner Ostraka appears the most interesting of the remainder, as she starts off for Danny Murphy.
Prediction : 1st Sevensees 2nd Collective Power 3rd Jered Maddox

Held in high regard by her trainer Andy Slattery, dual course winner EASY might be able to take this competitive heat. Out of action for over a year and a half, the Kodiac four-year-old impressed when successful on her return, with Slattery commenting in the aftermath: "If I have a Group 1 horse, this is it." UK raider Clarendon House is the highest-rated runner in the line-up and is sure to have plenty of supporters with Colin Keane aboard. The eight-time winner lost all chance when very slow out of the stalls in the Epsom Dash on his most recent start, but was successful the time before that at York. First and second 12-months ago, Go Athletico and Ano Syra again do battle, with the latter an excellent third in a Group 3 at the Curragh on her latest outing. A close-up second and third in a Listed contest at Naas last month, Twilight Jet and So Majestic are others that warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Easy 2nd Clarendon House 3rd Ano Syra

A runner-up over the course and distance in the Noblesse, SUMIHA might be able to reverse the form with Thunder Roll. Just half-a-length separated the pair in that Listed contest, with the selection finishing fast after meeting with some trouble in running. The Dermot Weld-trained four-year-old again filled the runner-up spot on her most recent outing at the Curragh and would be a deserving winner of this Group 3 prize. Third, seventh and eleventh in the Noblesse, Trevaunance, Joupe and Derida all return to the Mallow venue, with the latter, who won a Listed race in France, fitted with a tongue strap for the first time. Getting a weight allowance on account of her age, Greenfinch is another leading hope. A fine fourth in Group 3 company at Leopardstown when last seen, she finished ahead of three subsequent winners and taking a significant step-up in trip now, it'll be interesting to see how she fares.
Prediction : 1st Sumiha 2nd Thunder Roll 3rd Greenfinch

First time cheekpieces worked a treat on CARLO BIANCONI at Sligo last month, making the breakthrough on what was his handicap debut. The Joseph O'Brien-trained four-year-old was however later disqualified, after winning rider Wayne Hassett claimed 7lb instead of five. Owned by the shrewd Kevin Blake, the French-bred bay looks nicely treated here on a mark of 77 and should go close with Hassett again on board. Jaafel didn't get the clearest of runs when fifth at Leopardstown last week and is of definite interest for the in-form yard of Charles Byrnes. Six-time winner Timourid was successful on that same Leopardstown card and he is sure to have plenty of supporters in his bid to follow-up. An excellent fifth in a Grade 1 over flights when last seen, Eastern Legend is another for the shortlist, while the returning Taipan and 2021 winner Morph Speed (first time cheekpieces) also warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Carlo Bianconi 2nd Jaafel 3rd Timourid

MASOUN might be able to defy top weight in this very competitive affair. The Johnny Murtagh-trained bay raced in last at Fairyhouse on his most recent start, making significant ground up the inner in the home straight, eventually finishing a close second. Out of Listed winner Massinga, the 75-rated gelding might be able to go a place better now. Lord Church justified strong market support when successful at Limerick last month and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow up. An eye-catching fourth at the Curragh recently, Avatar Jet is an interesting contender with Shane Foley aboard, while others for the shortlist are course winner Signor Ferrari, Leopardstown fourth Zenato and Gowran winner Timeonourside.
Prediction : 1st Masoun 2nd Lord Church 3rd Avatar Jet