UK Horse Racing Tips: Fairyhouse

Having stayed on late to snatch second close home over 5f at Cork last month, FIERY LUCY should appreciate the additional furlong. Making her racecourse debut on that occasion, the Gavin Cromwell-trained filly always raced prominently before finding plenty for pressure. With the benefit of that experience, the daughter of Without Parole holds leading claims. Lethimfly, less than half a length back in fourth in that aforementioned race, should again make his presence felt. The Noel Meade-trained colt is one of the more experienced runners here, having his third outing. The Natalia Lupini-trained Saint Brandon, a well-bred colt related to multiple winners, looks one of the more interesting debutants.
Prediction : 1st Fiery Lucy 2nd Lethimfly 3rd Saint Brandon

Cork maiden winner GRAND CITY HALL can make the breakthrough in handicap company. A fair fourth in a stronger race at the Curragh last time, the Jarlath Fahey-trained gelding only weakened inside the final furlong. Dropping back to 6f looks to be very much in his favour now, while Jack Cleary claims a valuable 7lb. Well drawn three off the rail, everything looks in place for a big run. Recent C&D winner National Lady won't find life easy from a wide draw, but the Ger Lyons-trained filly was impressive last time and looks to be an improving three-year-old. Clonmacash needs to step up on recent efforts, but the application of a first-time visor may bring about further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Grand City Hall 2nd National Lady 3rd Clonmacash

The John Nallen-trained MERCURIAL looks well drawn to make a bold bid from the front here. Rated in the mid-80's when trained in Britain, the five-year-old should still have a bit in hand off a mark of 77. Robert Whearty, who was in the saddle when the gelding won at the Curragh last time, also claims a valuable 5lb. Heavenly Power was well beaten in that Curragh race, but ran much better in a premier handicap at that same venue subsequently. The Eddie Lynam-trained gelding should be at his peak now after two recent outings. C&D winner Apache Outlaw is another with claims in what is a competitive handicap, despite the small field.
Prediction : 1st Mercurial 2nd Heavenly Power 3rd Apache Outlaw

Runner-up over C&D last month, AURORA NOVA can go one better now. The Andrew McNamara-trained mare didn't get the clearest of passages on the inside rail on that occasion, so being drawn wider in stall 14 may actually work to her advantage. Sligo claimer winner Eruption reverted to handicap company with a solid second at Navan recently. Matthew Smith has his dual-purpose string in excellent form at the present time, so another big run would be no surprise. Layoftheland has a wide draw to overcome, but has been running solidly in this grade of late. She has to hold every chance for rookie trainer Sean Davis.
Prediction : 1st Aurora Nova 2nd Eruption 3rd Layoftheland

Although a beaten favourite in a premier handicap at Cork when last seen, the Ger Lyons-trained JANOOBI should appreciate this slightly easier assignment. A promising sort earlier in his career, the five-year-old overcame a long absence when making a winning reappearance at Naas in March. He may not have been at his best on his second run back but can show his true ability here. Democracy was disappointing on his seasonal return at the Curragh last month, but looks favourably treated by these weights. With Jack Cleary taking off an additional 7lb, he has to be involved. Gleneagle Bay was impressive at Dundalk before running below par at Listowel. He deserves a chance to prove that wasn't his true form.
Prediction : 1st Janoobi 2nd Democracy 3rd Gleneagle Bay

The Jim Bolger-trained BOLD APPROACH should have every chance of going one better than his recent Leopardstown runner-up effort. A proven stayer, the eight-year-old ran well for a young apprentice who retains the ride on this occasion. Having enjoyed a first career success in the interim, Gabriella Hill should be riding full of confidence at the moment. Global Export won at Navan last month, before posting a solid effort off a higher mark at Listowel. He should again be capable of making his presence felt. Roscommon winner Sixpack could also have further improvement in him, especially now he steps up to this distance for the first time in his career.
Prediction : 1st Bold Approach 2nd Global Export 3rd Sixpack

Despite suffering an odds-on reversal at Limerick last time, SOUL OF SPAIN is worth another chance on better ground. The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt had looked promising as a juvenile, but does have some questions to answer now after two short-priced defeats in his early three-year-old career. A first-time tongue-tie and blinkers may aid his case in this winnable maiden. Bumper winner Ossie's Lodge has been hindered by poor jumping since going hurdling, but has to hold fair claims back on the level. He looks one of the more likely types. The once-raced Dark Oak needs to step up on her racecourse debut effort, but could be capable of better.
Prediction : 1st Soul Of Spain 2nd Ossies Lodge 3rd Dark Oak

BARRYS ROCK has flattered to deceive on more than one occasion but holds strong each-way claims on the basis of his recent C&D third, and the nine-year-old has seldom run a poor race at this venue. Back on his favoured terrain, a breakthrough success may finally be in the offing. Runner-up here over 1m2f last month, the Sheila Lavery-trained Lady Christa should appreciate stepping up in distance. Keithen Kennedy has been one of the finds of the season in the apprentice ranks. Enquire Within is another who has been running consistently of late, and Amy Jo Hayes has built up a good partnership with the eight-year-old mare.
Prediction : 1st Barrys Rock 2nd Lady Christa 3rd Enquire Within