UK Horse Racing Tips: Clonmel

FIANNA showed promise on debut last month and while she drops in distance, should progress and a drier surface will suit. A half-sister to three winners, she was claimer-ridden at Roscommon and while well enough held, there were some useful formlines in that race. Next Trick, a half-sister to Group 1 Prix de Royallieu winner Sea Silk Road, has some form at this level but while reasonably dependable, is vulnerable to progressive types. Improvista was reported to be clinically abnormal when weakening rapidly in June and reappears in first-time cheekpieces. My Goodness, out of an unraced half-sister to two Group 1 winners, makes a belated debut.
Prediction : 1st Fianna 2nd Next Trick 3rd Improvista

GOLDEN CIRCET is officially 11lb wrong with Stariam, but is better suited to this distance than his rival. His form is mediocre, but he met some traffic on his Curragh handicap debut before finishing well. He is ideally suited by this distance and good ground. Stariam did finish second at this distance in today's opening race in 2023, but that was an ordinary contest and her recent form has been over longer distances. She is consistent and finished second to subsequent Ebor winner Magical Zoe in June, but might lack the selection's pace. Lohengrin's terrific Tipperary form was rather boosted by Wigmore Street winning Saturday's Irish Cambridgeshire, but he remains frustrating. Accwest showed just mild promise at Roscommon.
Prediction : 1st Golden Circet 2nd Stariam 3rd Lohengrin

Handicap debutant LABHAOISE was beaten long distances in three maiden runs, but met some in-running traffic in June and should better her current rating. While beaten 12 lengths at Fairyhouse, that form is useful with the runner-up subsequently landing a maiden, and with the selection today returning following a mini-break and running over a longer distance, she could progress significantly. Game Phoenix also debuts in handicaps but while she showed improved form over hurdles recently and has Colin Keane's assistance, might ideally prefer slightly further. Simple Endeavour, Poppy Pimento and Finsceal Annie have shown useful recent handicap form, although they are drawn quite wide.
Prediction : 1st Labhaoise 2nd Game Phoenix 3rd Simple Endeavour

LIVIO MILO runs in a first-time tongue-tie, but is an able performer in useful handicap races. Well suited by this distance, he was well enough held in his latest two runs but drops in grade and while 1lb wrong for future races, his rider claims 3lb and this race is winnable. Malbay Madness disappointed twice at the recent Galway Festival, but is forgiven that second run as it came just three days after his hurdles race. He had good handicap form last year, but would ideally prefer easy ground. Recent maiden hurdle winner Expound has been running well in similar handicaps and is well suited by conditions.
Prediction : 1st Livio Milo 2nd Malbay Madness 3rd Expound

JARVIS BROOK ran a stormer on stable debut for Paul Nolan when just pipped in second at Gowran Park last month. That run came off a very lengthy absence and he should be a big player, as the horse that beat him followed up in a higher grade. Considering Jeaniemacaroney landed a maiden hurdle at Roscommon on her penultimate start, she ought to be up to obliging in a low-grade handicap on the Flat. She has had several near-misses in this sphere, but her best run came at this track when beaten a neck into second last year. The World's Astage is a consistent sort, while Barrogstown Girl struck over further at Limerick in July.
Prediction : 1st Jarvis Brook 2nd Jeaniemacaroney 3rd The Worlds Astage

THE BANGER DOYLE travelled well in a staying handicap at Tramore before being outgunned by the winner. He is on a decent mark and has proven fast-ground experience. New Year Honours was strong when winning at Down Royal and the extra yardage shouldn't pose a problem for this former Punchestown maiden hurdle winner. Grappa Nonino has the ability to land a blow for Dermot Weld and Chris Hayes, while Jabbar has won two of his four races this season and has to be respected up in trip. Dark Note is a decent hurdler who could show up well, while En Or was a fair fourth at a big price in Galway and is on a competitive mark.
Prediction : 1st The Banger Doyle 2nd New Year Honours 3rd Grappa Nonino

CURIOUS BRIDE is holding her form well and has a shot at turning the tables on Elzaamsan. The latter was very good off the front under Josh Halford in a qualified riders' handicap at Leopardstown last month. Curious Bride kept on for third but, as Elzaamsan may not get an uncontested lead this time, she could be a big player as she is proven over further and has enjoyed quick ground before. There could be plenty of pace on in this race which may suit Miss Aytan. On her last run on the Flat, she was held up and kept on for fourth at Tramore. Molly Hall made virtually all over 1m6f at Navan and is another to take seriously under a 7lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Curious Bride 2nd Elzaamsan 3rd Miss Aytan