UK Horse Racing Tips: Fairyhouse

On a mark of 73, SIGNOR FERRARI is the highest rated runner in the line-up and with Hugh Horgan claiming a valuable 5lb, he looks the one to beat. Last seen finishing seventh of eight in a valuable contest at the Curragh on Derby weekend, he should appreciate this significant drop in class. Formerly in the care of Aidan O'Brien and now with Denis Hogan, Latin is the second choice. He too was in action at the Curragh on Derby weekend, finishing eighth of 21 in the race won by Lord Church, with subsequent Tipperary winner Blue Soul in behind. Chou Chou was a never nearer fourth at Bellewstown on Friday and steps up in trip now, while Moutarde and Guest Star are others of note.
Prediction : 1st Signor Ferrari 2nd Latin 3rd Chou Chou

One of two Joseph O'Brien-trained contenders in the line-up, RUDI'S APPLE is the standout name as he steps up in trip to 6f for the first time. A solid third on debut at Tipperary, the No Nay Never chestnut was the best of the Irish contingent when a fine sixth of 27 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. Black Forza ran a nice race when fifth on debut at the Curragh recently and with that experience under his belt, he should get closer now. A 240,000-pound yearling purchase, Snapdragon is tried in a first time visor and could step forward from his initial efforts. Zambales was a solid fourth on debut at the Curragh last month and it'll be interesting to see how he fares in first time blinkers, while newcomers Crystalaire and Gannas are others of note.
Prediction : 1st Rudis Apple 2nd Black Forza 3rd Snapdragon

The top three look the ones to focus on here, with the hat-trick seeking SIXPACK difficult to oppose. The Sea The Moon four-year-old has really improved for a step-up in trip, winning at Roscommon in May before following up over the course and distance on his most recent start. Interestingly, he is tried in cheekpieces for the first time now and can continue on his upward trajectory. Baltic Bird is the highest rated runner in the line-up and returns to the level for the first time in just over a year. Since twice successful over flights, the Frankel bay is likely to be involved towards the business end. Returning from a break, Extensio was over six-lengths behind the selection last month, but should get closer now with that effort under his belt.
Prediction : 1st Sixpack 2nd Baltic Bird 3rd Extensio

A competitive affair, with just 7lb between nine of them on ratings. Dancing Tango, one of three Joseph O'Brien-trained representatives, leads the way on a mark of 103 and with Dylan Browne McMonagle aboard, she appears the leading hope from Owning Hill. Despite disappointing at Cork last time, her stable companion Thunder Roll also warrants respect in first time cheekpieces. Jessica Harrington is another to saddle three, with Shane Foley opting to partner Munster Oaks runner-up Trevaunance. For a selection, MAGICAL ZOE gets the nod. A fine fifth on her Flat debut at Cork in April, she since comfortably justified favouritism at Down Royal and will be suited by this step up in trip. Lily Hart and Grateful are interesting contenders for Aidan O'Brien. Both get a weight allowance on account of their age, with the former impressing when successful on her most recent start.
Prediction : 1st Magical Zoe 2nd Dancing Tango 3rd Lily Hart

MONASTERBOICE was a close third to Zaynab in a heavy ground maiden at the Curragh this spring and the Noel Meade-trained gelding showed he's equally effective on a sounder surface when second over this trip at Limerick last time. Artful Approach is another consistent sort and drops in trip here, while No Knee Never and Four Blondes are others to consider. John Steinbeck is bred in the purple being by Dubawi and out of a Group 3-winning sister to a number of Group 1 winners, while Eshnunna is another newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Monasterboice 2nd Artful Approach 3rd John Steinbeck

VERHOYEN arrives here in good form and gets the vote to record an eighth career win. The Michael Grassick-trained gelding had Lexington Dash two lengths behind when runner-up over C&D last month and subsequently only ran out of steam in the closing stages when third in a valuable mile handicap at the Curragh on Irish Derby day. Daamberdiplomat has gained both wins over 6f and wasn't beaten far last time in a valuable handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday. Universally beat Tawaazon here last month and is still reasonably treated.
Prediction : 1st Verhoyen 2nd Lexington Dash 3rd Daamberdiplomat

NAVORROSSE has won twice over this trip and ran a cracker at Leopardstown last time, when finishing second in a 15-runner handicap. The mare appears to have been found a good opportunity to add to her tally. Gosford overcame some trouble in running to score at Roscommon last week and James Ryan's 5lb claim will help alleviate most of the 6lb rise for that win. Below Deck showed improved form when runner-up at Leopardstown last month, while Tall Story is another to consider off a lowly mark.
Prediction : 1st Navorrosse 2nd Gosford 3rd Below Deck