UK Horse Racing Tips: Bellewstown

LUSCIOUS is a nicely-bred sort who represents an in-form Ger Lyons. Her sister won a sprint maiden at Down Royal before following up in a Listed race at the Curragh (for this stable). Sugar Club kept on well for third on debut in a fillies' maiden at Leopardstown albeit beaten almost seven lengths. Improvement should be forthcoming with that run banked and she is a major player. There are plenty of winners in Now's pedigree and she was only 5/1 for that aforementioned Leopardstown race in which she finished sixth. A better performance is more than likely. Willie McCreery's Great Mover is another newcomer of interest.
Prediction : 1st Luscious 2nd Sugar Club 3rd Now

MOUTARDE was only collared in the closing stages in Gowran Park and the 5lb rise he received from the handicapper has been offset by the booking of Robert Whearty. Nakasero ran well for a long way when third at Leopardstown and that was in a slightly-higher grade and he had two subsequent winners in behind. Dolce Far Niente is on a dangerous mark after a close second over further at Ballinrobe, while Bizarre Dreams showed improvement when a couple of places behind Moutarde in fourth at Gowran Park.
Prediction : 1st Moutarde 2nd Nakasero 3rd Dolce Far Niente

FASTMAN has switched to John McConnell and showed promise in fourth at Gowran Park recently. Winners have come out of that race, so the form looks solid. The Bog Bank is sliding down the weights and effectively competes off a lowly mark of 46 with her rider's claim factored in. Breezy Zoff finds it hard to win, but her third place in Listowel reads well and she is on track for prize money. McConnell's Smaoineamh Sile took advantage of stall one to make all in Leopardstown. Being drawn 16 here makes life trickier, but she is an in-form mare. The World's Astage, who was beaten a neck into second at Ayr, and McConnell's The Stray Sod are others with chances.
Prediction : 1st Fastman 2nd The Bog Bank 3rd Breezy Zoff

LETHIMFLY has improved his finishing position on each start and looks ready to strike. His close fourth in Cork has been well franked by the horses in second and third, while his subsequent second behind the favourite in a big field at Fairyhouse was a decent effort. Sharkii put in late work for third on debut at Down Royal which makes him a threat, while Desert Cyclone could be a factor in this company on his third start. Jessica Harrington won this race last year and introduces Bungle Inthejungle colt Wise Men Say who is well worth a market check, and Venice Queen is another newcomer who could play a part in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Lethimfly 2nd Sharkii 3rd Wise Men Say

AIR FORCE ONE looks dangerous on his third start for Paddy Twomey. He shed his maiden tag at Navan in May, but then disappointed when favourite for a valuable handicap at the Curragh. A tongue-strap is fitted and he can bounce back to winning ways. Never Shout Never isn't on a bad mark ahead of his first start for Jack Davison, while Jered Maddox is somewhat of a Dundalk specialist, however, his rating of 86 entitles him to respect. Distillate won by three lengths in a lesser grade on her last visit to this track, while Sunday Sovereign signalled a return to form in fourth at Naas.
Prediction : 1st Air Force One 2nd Never Shout Never 3rd Jered Maddox

A difficult contest to assess, with many of these racing over a distance further than they've gone before. One such is GOODBYE VENICE, who might appreciate the extra yardage. The Luke Comer-trained colt has some decent efforts to his name and was a close sixth at Limerick on his latest start, after meeting with some trouble in running early in the straight. Gangster Granny was just over a length-and-a-half in front of him there and she since gave the form a boost by winning on her next outing. Comer also saddles top-weight The Mighty One, who returns to action for the first time since January. Handicap debutants Whispering Hopes and Viyanni are of definite interest coming from top yards, while Gowran runner-up Lilac Lady and Fairyhouse third Thefullbackline are other leading contenders in this open affair.
Prediction : 1st Goodbye Venice 2nd Viyanni 3rd Lilac Lady

Doubly represented in the first divide, Luke Comer saddles three here, with Tom The Plasterer appearing the best of them. For a selection, it might be worth siding with SAY IT SO. The subject of a gamble at Limerick last month, he came from well off the pace to finish a never-nearer third. Shane Foley again takes the ride on the 51-rated bay and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end in a contest of this quality. Campaigned over flights in recent times, Macinamillion is the second choice. Twice placed on the level, the Gavin Cromwell-trained four-year-old went down by just half-a-length when last seen at Tramore and it'll come as no surprise if he goes a place better now. A dual winner over flights, Futurum Regem warrants respect, while top-weight Hungry Rock and Yenillik are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Say It So 2nd Macinamillion 3rd Hungry Rock

This looks to concern just a few, with preference for six-time winner ENNISKERRY. Two from two on the level and successful in a similar contest at Listowel last month, the 10-year-old is highly rated over fences and should have too much class for his rivals. A smart performer over flights, second preference goes to Samui. On his first try under Flat rules, he comfortably justified favouritism at Down Royal in May and is sure to have plenty of supporters in his bid to follow up. A four-time winner in the UK, Eagle's Way is an interesting contender on what will be his second start for current connections. The Gleneagles chestnut is rated just 1lb lower than the selection and should give a good account of himself with Dara McGill aboard. Benjis Benefit and Qasbaz hit the crossbar recently and they both command respect.
Prediction : 1st Enniskerry 2nd Samui 3rd Eagles Way