UK Horse Racing Tips: Roscommon

GREEN TRIANGLE could make it third-time lucky from a decent draw. He has posted two placed efforts over a similar trip at this track and in a valuable auction series race at Leopardstown. Paddy Twomey's juveniles are often primed to perform on debut, so Churchill filly J'adore Chris is respected. Tomarlo has the best draw in stall one and James Ryan takes 5lb off his back. He can improve on his third start for David Marnane. The 74-rated Boyne Valley, newcomer Let It Linger and Runninsonofagun (a place behind Green Triangle in fourth at Leopardstown) are others that could get in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Green Triangle 2nd Jadore Chris 3rd Tomarlo

Ger Lyons saddled three winners over Irish Derby weekend at the Curragh and SERIOUS NOTIONS could be another for him. She had some notable placed form during her juvenile campaign and is entitled to come on from her sixth on seasonal reappearance at Gowran Park. Dermot Weld's Blue Poppy was due to run in an Oaks trial at Naas, but was found to be in season. She is highly likely to improve upon unplaced runs at Listowel and Fairyhouse. Kailasa is rated 8lb inferior to Serious Notions, however, she hasn't been beaten overly far in all three appearances to date. She could have fared better with the draw, though. Castanets is a newcomer to monitor in the market.
Prediction : 1st Serious Notions 2nd Blue Poppy 3rd Kailasa

The last time PASCALIA encountered 7f she obliged in Dundalk which gives her prospects here. She has been placed over further since and although she disappointed in Leopardstown, that may have been down to the first-time blinkers which are now discarded. Trueba was a solid third in Limerick and isn't on a bad mark with Wesley Joyce's 5lb claim factored in. Scarlet Dancer is a long-standing maiden in Ireland, but performed well in second in a quickly-run race at Gowran Park. Colin Keane is an eye-catching booking for Kami, while Leviosa and Mark's One are far from out of contention. Reserve Baalbec Beauty would have claims if getting a run.
Prediction : 1st Pascalia 2nd Trueba 3rd Scarlet Dancer

ALEX BELARDO is less exposed than most and showed up well in second over a shorter trip at Fairyhouse. He didn't enjoy the clearest route, but it was a promising second foray into handicap company. The veteran Swiss Army Officer has to enter calculations. He held every chance approaching the final furlong in Tipperary before being beaten just under a length into third and remains on the same lowly mark of 49. Manhattan Dandy put in a below-par effort at Gowran Park, but was in the money on his last three visits to this track. Sneddy Eddie and Saffredi will have their supporters, while reserve Fastman would have decent claims if getting in.
Prediction : 1st Alex Belardo 2nd Swiss Army Officer 3rd Manhattan Dandy

LEINSTER was a ready winner over an extended 1m2f at Down Royal and appeals on handicap debut. He holds a Group 2 entry later this month which shows the regard he is held in. Sumptuary Law is going the right way after victories in Dundalk and Leopardstown, and has to be respected up in trip. Sli Na Ghealai found a Group 3 too hot in the Curragh but, prior to that, enjoyed clear-cut victories at Down Royal and Leopardstown. She is another up in trip. Gesture is well versed over a similar trip on the Polytrack at Dundalk, but giving weight away to this field isn't going to be easy. Alabama Calling is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Leinster 2nd Sumptuary Law 3rd Sli Na Ghealai

SLIEVE BINNIAN was unplaced in a much higher grade at the Curragh in May, but was beaten less than five lengths and the form of that race is working out very well. He enjoys an extended 1m2f and looks set for a big run. There is surely more to come from First Snow Moon on her second start in Ireland as she has some smart French form to her name. Bear Profit is markedly up in class, but his victory in Leopardstown can be upgraded as he had to overcome several issues throughout the race. Theophilos and Annexation are others chasing prize money.
Prediction : 1st Slieve Binnian 2nd First Snow Moon 3rd Bear Profit

Joseph O'Brien's RAISE YOU showed he still retains plenty of ability when keeping on for fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh in April. That was his first run in more than 19 months and it is worth remembering that he was a stayer who beat a former Irish St Leger winner in the Curragh a couple of years ago. Serious Challenge was a notable fourth behind the classy Kyprios in a Group 3 at Leopardstown in March. He doesn't lack stamina and is a major contender. Raise You's stablemate, Deakin, still has scope for improvement, while Chally Chute and Taipan have plenty of ability but have lengthy absences to overcome.
Prediction : 1st Raise You 2nd Serious Challenge 3rd Deakin

There should be a race on the Flat in TELECON. He has won twice over flights and was fourth in a Grade B handicap hurdle at the Punchestown Festival. His fourth in a maiden at Down Royal last month wasn't devoid of ability. Neptunes Staircase hasn't kicked on from three placed performances between October and April. He is back to a trip that he enjoys, though, and has to be respected. This trip is probably short enough for The Mediator, but he is in the hunt for a cheque. Consistent hurdler Cast A Spell switches to the level and is interesting, while Taymura could perform well on her first start since switching to Ken Condon.
Prediction : 1st Telecon 2nd Neptunes Staircase 3rd The Mediator