UK Horse Racing Tips: Ballinrobe

This drop in trip could see GODBLESSYOUROSIE get off the mark. She has posted fourth places over further in Limerick and Bellewstown when not quite getting home. The Bellewstown run can be marked up as the horses in fifth and sixth have both come out and won since then. The 105-rated Drumgill has enough form in the book to feature if his confidence hasn't been knocked by a fall in Roscommon. Frankendael, who won twice on the Flat in Britain, is a possible improver from a debut sixth over flights in Listowel. Jazz Forever is one for a market check ahead of his first crack at hurdling, while point-to-point runner-up Person Of Interest and Getaway newcomer Job Well Done are others who could play a part.
Prediction : 1st Godblessyourosie 2nd Drumgill 3rd Frankendael

This is tricky as Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins field horses coming back from lengthy absences in Arabian Diamond and Old Bill Barley respectively. Jonathan Sweeney's FATAL FLAW made a good impression when beating 19 rivals in a Punchestown bumper last month and is related to plenty of winning hurdlers. The experienced Sequoiaspirit has to be respected as he has been placed eight times over flights, while Royal Hollow was very consistent in bumpers and showed up well in second on hurdling bow at Bellewstown. Arabian Diamond pulled up injured when last seen at Navan in September. Prior to that, he had some very solid bumper form and was runner-up in a Sligo maiden hurdle.
Prediction : 1st Fatal Flaw 2nd Sequoiaspirit 3rd Royal Hollow

SAINTE BAOL put in her best effort to date when runner-up over a similar trip in Sligo. A tongue-strap is fitted and she looks a big player for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy. Cave Court has ability and could bounce back in this company. His last couple of performances have been uninspiring, however, he has been freshened up. Luimneach was competing in much better company, but hasn't been out since April last year so the market should be informative as to his chance. Tina Meehan has lost her form and is starting out for her third trainer, but would have claims if reinvigorated. Slamadoor and Tuckmill have prospects of a cheque.
Prediction : 1st Sainte Baol 2nd Cave Court 3rd Luimneach

Connections were eyeing a novice hurdle at the Galway Festival for TORQUAY ROAD after he obliged in a Sligo maiden hurdle just over a fortnight ago, so it looks significant that he comes here. Miss Gherkin is gunning for a hat-trick after winning well in Leopardstown and Tramore. She is up in class, but her rating of 110 means she should be a factor. Valsorpresa's stable has a good record in this race which gives him a chance, while Andyourbirdcansing and If Any Man Can both arrive in winning form to add spice to the mix. Queen Nel faced a tough task on stable debut at Punchestown, but is far from out of this.
Prediction : 1st Torquay Road 2nd Miss Gherkin 3rd Valsorpresa

In hindsight, ONLY ONE PLAN faced an almost impossible task when runner-up to a seriously well handicapped rival at Downpatrick last time. With nothing of that calibre amongst this opposition, the Philip Rothwell-trained gelding can record a second career success. Jockey Conor Owens is good value for his 7lb claim and the seven-year-old should be all the better for that recent run. A winner on her stable debut at Tipperary in May, Cash The Cheque should be sharper here following a promising reappearance at that same venue earlier this month. The Gordon Elliott-trained Ankud made a winning handicap debut at Sligo last time. A lightly raced son of Nathaniel, he could be open to further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Only One Plan 2nd Cash The Cheque 3rd Ankud

As an in-form mare chasing a hat-trick, the John Ryan-trained KILLASHEE is hard to get away from here. A winner over hurdles at Kilbeggan on her penultimate start, the nine-year-old made all when easily landing a competitive handicap chase at Killarney last week. Back over flights now, the daughter of Oscar should prove a tough one to pass if in the same form. Course and distance winner True Or False should appreciate dropping back to this trip having raced over further on her last two starts. The seven-year-old should be very competitive under Alex Harvey. The Mass Path is one who could be open to improvement now that he is stepped up in distance. The Charles Byrnes-trained gelding has been running well in similar races.
Prediction : 1st Kilashee 2nd True Or False 3rd The Mass Path

C&D winner MY FRIEND THE WIND can register another success at this track. The Eric McNamara-trained nine-year-old has shaped well enough in three runs since his reappearance in April to suggest he can take this prize. Recent Bellewstown winner Inforapenny rates a serious threat. Mark Fahey's gelding was well supported to land that contest, doing so by the narrowest of margins. Despite being raised 5lb as a result, the son of Mustameet should go close. On My Bike only has the sole success from 14 starts but the Gavin Cromwell-trained six-year-old has run well in similar races of late. It would be no surprise to see him add to his Punchestown victory in the coming weeks.
Prediction : 1st My Friend The Wind 2nd Inforapenny 3rd On My Bike

With Patrick Mullins a significant booking BASE OF FIRE can go one better than his recent Punchestown second. The Richard O'Brien-trained five-year-old had previously shaped with promise when fourth on his racecourse debut at Navan back in November. O'Brien does quite well with the horses he runs in bumpers and the son of Free Eagle is interesting in a first-time hood. Jonathan Sweeney is always a man to fear in these races so with Derek O'Connor in the saddle his Eastbank Warrior commands plenty of respect. Runner-up at Thurles in March, the Westerner gelding should be fit enough on his return to action. Henry De Bromhead's Stand Back catches the eye amongst the debutants.
Prediction : 1st Base Of Fire 2nd Eastbank Warrior 3rd Stand Back