UK Horse Racing Tips: Listowel

While second five times, KOREA managed just one win from eight starts in France, claiming a heavy ground maiden over an extended mile and a half trip last November. Starting off for Willie Mullins now, she looks the one to beat despite her lack of experience over flights. Newcomer Kazakh D'arthel won't have to be a star to make his presence felt, with the Gavin Cromwell-trained French bred out of a half-sister to seven time winner Enjeu D'Arthel. The 111-rated Edge Of Darkness finished second in a claimer at Roscommon last month and on his initial outing for new connections, he should be able to make an impact. A good third over the course and distance on Thursday, Herbies Rover is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Korea 2nd Kazakh Darthel 3rd Edge Of Darkness

Willie Mullins saddles two and while Paul Townend has opted to partner My Great Mate, it might be worth siding with his stable companion WHERE'S MY JET. Disappointing when keen on his penultimate start at Galway, he bounced back in style at Killarney, making virtually all when comfortably accounting for 13 rivals. Proven on testing ground, he goes back up in trip now and a bold bid looks likely. The hat-trick seeking Donnie Devito is the clear form choice, after battling successes at Punchestown and Galway respectively. He beat the aforementioned My Great Mate by half a length when they clashed at Punchestown and there is again likely to be little between them here. A solid third over the course and distance on Sunday last, Disco Dancer also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Wheres My Jet 2nd Donnie Devito 3rd My Great Mate

Successful in this very race 12 months ago, GOLD SPEED is the selection. Seen just once since that triumph, the now 11-year-old had a pipe-opener at Killarney last month and is sure to come on plenty for that effort. Toto Too and Champella were third and fourth in that Killarney contest and they both look to have solid claims, with the former tried in first time cheekpieces. The same headgear worked the oracle on Barry Lydon when he readily accounted for his rivals at Bellewstown last month. The subject of good market support on that occasion, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up. Handicap debutant Brilliant Light is an interesting contender after making the breakthrough at Worcester recently, while Ballywilliam Boy, who was third over the course and distance on Thursday, and dual UK winner Dream In The Park are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Gold Speed 2nd Barry Lyndon 3rd Toto Too

Local trainer Eoin McCarthy is responsible for four of the 18 set to take part in this wide-open contest. His DARK IMAGE ran well to finish sixth in a slightly stronger contest over the course and distance on Sunday last, and she should get closer now with Calum Hogan claiming a valuable 7lb. McCarthy also saddles Aboy Joey, Spavango (declared on Friday) and course winner Cosmic Rock, with the latter last seen finishing third at Limerick in April. Top weight Dgalwaygallivantor won over fences at Downpatrick in May and will be well-fancied to follow-up, while six-time winner Jake Peter is another likely to have plenty of supporters. Returning from a lengthy absence, it'll be interesting to see how Cullagh Star fares, while fellow handicap debutants The Nagger Reidy and Duhallow Jury are others of note.
Prediction : 1st Dark Image 2nd Dgalwaygallivantor 3rd Jake Peter

A case can be made for the vast majority of these, with handicap debutant LAW ELLA the suggestion. Successful on her first start over fences at Thurles last season, she went down by just three quarters of a length in Listed company when last seen at the Co Tipperary venue. Returning from a break now, a bold bid looks likely from the seven-year-old, with the trip and ground both in her favour. Second and third in the Galway Blazers, Moonovercloon and Flanking Maneuver are both likely to prove popular, with the latter starting off for Gordon Elliott and the Cheeky Pups Syndicate. Walnut Beach landed a valuable prize at Killarney last month and looks to have solid claims with Gary Noonan again claiming a valuable 5lb, while others of interest in this fiercely competitive affair are Watch The Weather, King Ferdinand and The Short Go.
Prediction : 1st Law Ella 2nd Moonovercloon 3rd Walnut Beach

Successful aboard Mica Malpic in 2022 and Harvey's Quay last year, Derek O'Connor now teams up with interesting handicap debutant AUREA FORTUNA. A half-brother to dual Grade 1 winner Battleoverdoyen, he ran his best race to date when sixth at Roscommon last month and still only five, there should be plenty more to come from the Mount Nelson chestnut. Second and third in this very contest 12 months ago, Galon De Vauzelle and Avec Espoir both look to have solid claims, with the latter sure to have plenty of supporters after easily winning two of his last three. Recent Killarney victor Meehall and the locally trained Kadys Dirha are others for the shortlist in this competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Aurea Fortuna 2nd Avec Espoir 3rd Meehall

NOT NOW DARLING stands out after her comfortable debut success. A half-sister to the potentially high class Mozzies Sister, she readily stretched clear of her rivals on good ground at Killarney, with the likely testing conditions here a cause for concern. The ground is also an unknown for Cork victor Windbeneathmywings. A solid second on his latest start, another good effort looks likely from the Free Eagle chestnut. The Harry Kelly-trained Black Heather is the other winner in the line-up, but again the ground is a cause for concern. A runner-up on soft on debut at Down Royal, Addragoole went down by just half a length at Bellewstown in April. Not seen since, the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old is of definite interest with Declan Lavery aboard.
Prediction : 1st Not Now Darling 2nd Addragoole 3rd Windbeneathmywings