UK Horse Racing Tips: Ballinrobe

Of those with ratings, HELIOGABALUS is clearly best in at the weights and can take advantage of a drop in class. Jessica Harrington's charge was placed on the all-weather on his final start at two and has run respectably in maidens won by useful sorts this term. A wide draw won't be too much of a drawback in this small field. Highly tried in his early juvenile starts, Saxon Kingdom showed more on his first start in handicap company at Leopardstown and should be competitive in a race of this nature, although the longer trip is not sure to suit. Romantic Samurai showed ability in two starts for Richard Hannon and could make an impact on his Irish debut.
Prediction : 1st Heliogabalus 2nd Saxon Kingdom 3rd Romantic Samurai

On his debut at Killarney, BABICH was touched off by a horse now rated 85, with a subsequent maiden winner back in third. Outclassed in a valuable contest at Gowran, Gavin Cromwell's gelding will appreciate coming back to maiden company and should be hard to beat if running close to the form of his first start. Joe Murphy does well here and fits cheekpieces on Victoria Kesia for the first time. The daughter of Territories has finished in front of subsequent maiden winners when placed on her last two starts and can race handily from a good draw. After missing the kick, Onlyinyourdreams came home well when fourth at Tipperary and may be suited by this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Babich 2nd Victoria Kesia 3rd Onlyinyourdreams

TIFFANY MAE gained a handicap mark running over shorter trips and has shown promise on her latest two starts. The Jessica Harrington-trained filly put up a creditable effort at Cork before again keeping on nicely at the finish over a mile at Gowran earlier this month to suggest this distance should suit. Solar Drive took advantage of a lowly initial rating when scoring over 1m4f at Cork and has filled the runner-up spot on both outings since but may not be as effective over this shorter distance. Dolce Far Niente needs to bounce back from a disappointing outing at Gowran.
Prediction : 1st Tiffany Mae 2nd Solar Drive 3rd Dolce Far Niente

SEE ME THROUGH has progressed well this season and made all for a decisive win at Killarney last month before coming up against the fast-improving Glor Tire at Gowran. Ross O'Sullivan's charge has gone up a combined 12lb for those latest two runs but could still be on an upward curve and the booking of Colin Keane gives further encouragement. River Derwent won three times at Dundalk last winter and again scored over 7f at Roscommon last month, while Laelaps showed improved form last time when beating all bar Carlo Bianconi at Sligo. True Statesman is another to consider on his fourth to Timourid at Leopardstown earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st See Me Through 2nd Laelaps 3rd River Derwent

MR PERCY might be able to take this weak affair. Twice-raced in France, the four-year-old bay was bought by current connections for 48,000 euros at Arqana in November. Second when last seen at Lyon La Soie, he finished a place ahead of Treasured Soul, who reached a career-high mark of 78 when in the care of Ger Lyons. A rare runner on the level for James Dullea, Lord Raven is of definite interest. Out of a black-type mare, the Raven's Pass chestnut has two solid efforts to his name and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end in a contest of this quality. Beaten by just half a length in this very race 12 months ago, Expound has solid place claims, while Bridgehead and Gunsight (first-time blinkers) are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mr Percy 2nd Lord Raven 3rd Expound

The in-foal HIDDEN LAND trounced the opposition over flights at Downpatrick recently and might follow up. The seven-year-old has already won twice on the level and could have a fruitful summer campaign before her retirement. Mayo For Sam is sure to prove popular with locals and appears to have solid claims after finishing fourth at Leopardstown. Charlie Luciano is another set to be turned out again quickly. Successful at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start, the Noel Meade-trained five-year-old was beaten into fourth at Down Royal on Saturday. A winner at Tipperary last month, Status Green is likely to have plenty of supporters, while others of note are Limerick runner-up Curious Bride and six-time winner Desert Friend.
Prediction : 1st Hidden Land 2nd Mayo For Sam 3rd Curious Bride

A competitive affair to round off proceedings, with SUGAREE the suggestion. Successful on her third start last summer, she ran a nice race on her return to action and should strip fitter now. A winner at the Curragh on her penultimate outing, top-weight Fairytale Princess gets second preference. The Ger Lyons-trained four-year-old since finished down the field in a good-quality contest at the Co Kildare venue and should appreciate this drop in class. A case can be made for many others, with Ameerat Jumaira likely to appreciate the step up in trip. With 10 wins to her name, Effernock Fizz always warrants respect, while No Hassle, who beat the selection at Leopardstown, and the Gordon Elliott-trained Royal Eagle are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sugaree 2nd Fairytale Princess 3rd Ameerat Jumaira