UK Horse Racing Tips: Sligo

A Grade 1 winner in his heyday, FELIX DESJY readily heads the shortlist despite the conundrum posed by his lengthy absence. This is by far the easiest assignment the veteran has been tasked with and he should be hard to beat if he retains ability and enthusiasm. The fact the selection has been on the sidelines for 510 days obviously tempers the confidence and any market support for the likes of Dollar Value, a winner at this level at Roscommon last month, and recent novice scorer Boom Boom Boom should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Felix Desjy 2nd Dollar Value 3rd Boom Boom Boom

KATE KNOWS BEST showed up well to finish second over 2m7f on her hurdles debut at Killarney last month and is an appealing option based on the assumption that dropping in trip can be a source for further improvement. The Willie Mullins-trained Get In Line is another notable type for consideration given the obvious lure of her powerful yard, while Cloonainra, a Ballycrystal point-to-point winner in April, also catches the eye on her first start under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Kate Knows Best 2nd Get In Line 3rd Cloonainra

A recruit from the point-to-point scene, HARDY DIAMOND emerged as the ready winner of a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last month and she can keep the momentum going forward now she has some experience of racing under Rules to draw upon. Rauzan, who seeks to complete a four-timer, is an obvious threat to the selection despite the drop in trip being a slight concern. Fellow last-time-out winner Drumgill is another to bear in mind, while Rockstown Girl is certainly no back number at this level.
Prediction : 1st Hardy Diamond 2nd Rauzan 3rd Drumgill

TIPP FOR MAC wasn't beaten far when third in this grade at Downpatrick last month and he is only 1lb higher for that display. The son of Walk In The Park has been a consistent performer since April and he looks to have found a good opportunity to break his duck. Lodilomoco finished fourth when making her first start for the John Patrick Ryan yard at Kilbeggan and she could get closer off the same mark, while Leis Fein is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Tipp For Mac 2nd Lodilomoco 3rd Leis Fein

Charlie's Dilemma was a shade disappointing in fourth over 2m6f at Downpatrick last month, after the promise he showed on his first start of the year when second over that same C&D. With that in mind, the vote goes to NH newcomer PLONTIER, who has plenty of Flat wins to his name in Europe. The son of Planteur is related to plenty of winners and goes for a powerful yard, so it would be no surprise to see him make a big impression on his debut in this sphere. Any market confidence behind Hungry Rock should also be noted.
Prediction : 1st Plontier 2nd Charlies Dilemma 3rd Hungry Rock

After being beaten just over a length over the extended 2m1f at Ballinrobe last month, this looks a good opportunity for EARLY ARRIVAL to go one better today. James Barcoe's runner has been raised 2lb in the ratings for that effort, which doesn't appear too harsh and another bold bid is expected. All Those Years races off a career-low mark and a revival would see him thereabouts, while Luminous Light is also capable of having his say.
Prediction : 1st Early Arrival 2nd All Those Years 3rd Luminous Light

Willie Mullins' bumper horses always command respect and his SURFIN USA makes the most appeal in this field. A half-sister to the useful Fun Fun Fun, this daughter of Jukebox Jury has been found a good opening here and makes plenty of appeal on her racecourse debut. After a narrow defeat over C&D last month, Wild Mandate can put her experience to good use and she could pick up the pieces if the selection fails to fire, while Doyen Evening heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Surfin Usa 2nd Wild Mandate 3rd Doyen Evening