UK Horse Racing Tips: Cork

This looks a good opportunity for PASSING PHASE. Out of Group 3 winner Lady Wingshot, the 85-rated bay will appreciate the forecast rain. Beaten just half a length into second when last seen at Tipperary in May, he finished a place ahead of Rudi's Apple, with that one now rated 101. Likedbymike has two solid efforts to her name and is of definite interest with Billy Lee aboard. Trained in Co Tipperary by Michael Byrne, the cheaply-bought yearling went down by less than a length when third at Dundalk recently. Colin Keane takes the ride on Promise Given, who reportedly didn't handle the track when disappointing at Listowel in June. A close sixth on debut over the course and distance, a reproduction of that effort would see her go close. This Ain't Texas and Vanilla Baby are others worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Passing Phase 2nd Likedbymike 3rd Promise Given

Jessica Harrington has a strong hand here, saddling three of the 10 declared. KODILICIOUS has a lofty rating of 93, after beating subsequent winners Rebel Diamond and Last Encore at Sligo last month. The former has in fact won three times since, claiming a Listed contest at Fairyhouse last week. Gloriously Glam is another Harrington representative. A runner-up to Last Encore on her penultimate start, she again finished second when last seen in the valuable Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes. Gangsta Man is likely to appreciate this drop in trip and should be able to make his presence felt, while Agouti Bear and Gazelle D'or are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Kodilicious 2nd Gloriously Glam 3rd Gangsta Man

STAYSOUND SUSIE might be able to bounce back from a below-par effort at Galway. A model of consistency prior to that run, she is versatile regards ground and should appreciate this drop back in trip. In truth, a case can be made for all six runners. Second four times from nine starts, first-time blinkers could work the oracle on handicap debutant Emerald Banner, while UK import Lunar Streets is of definite interest with Colin Keane aboard. Sligo victor Sakakawea warrants respect off an initial mark of 65, with C&D winner Linger For Longer and top-weight Tai Tam Bay completing the field.
Prediction : 1st Staysound Susie 2nd Emerald Banner 3rd Lunar Streets

It might be worth taking a chance on RUN FORREST RUN in this competitive affair. The Micky Fenton-trained six-year-old won this race last year when rated 2lb higher and blinkers are tried for the first time now. Fresh from a win at Listowel, young apprentice Darragh O'Sullivan takes the ride and claims a valuable 7lb. Third at Naas last month, the locally-trained Mymomentintime is an obvious danger. Versatile regards ground, the five-year-old is sure to be a popular choice with punters. Handicap debutant Pink Oxalis has three solid efforts to her name and is one for the shortlist, while others to consider are Navan runner-up Little Mi Mi, 2021 winner Coffeemeanscoffee and Green Valentine.
Prediction : 1st Run Forrest Run 2nd Mymomentintime 3rd Pink Oxalis

Aidan O'Brien's Minnie Hauk is the obvious starting point. This daughter of Frankel made a whopping 1,850,000 euros at Goffs Ireland in September last year and doubtless connections will be delighted to see her make her debut at the end of her juvenile campaign. She is a half-sister to a Group 2 winner. In a race of many imponderables, a chance is taken on her stablemate, WIN ME OVER. She is a sister to a multiple-Group 1 winner and Jack Cleary takes a very handy 7lb off her back. Joseph O'Brien's Wemightakedlongway finished well for third on racecourse debut over C&D, while Bint Majestic Roi could improve on her second start.
Prediction : 1st Win Me Over 2nd Minnie Hauk 3rd Wemightakedlongway

A fascinating race. MUTASARREF could give weight away to the field. He has had an excellent year winning three times including a couple of Group 3 contests in Leopardstown. He is holding his form well as he was an excellent second at 20/1 in a Group 2 at Leopardstown during Irish Champions Festival. Dublin could be the real fly in the ointment. Aidan O'Brien's charge wasn't perturbed in beating an 88-rated horse by four lengths on his debut in a Listowel maiden last week. He is very inexperienced, but clearly well thought of. Wigmore Street was delivered late to win the Irish Cambridgeshire at the Curragh before finishing a solid third in a premier handicap at the same venue.
Prediction : 1st Mutasarref 2nd Dublin 3rd Wigmore Street

EMPORIO is dropping in the handicap and should have a say. He didn't run badly when fourth in a higher grade at Listowel and cheekpieces are now fitted. The weekend rain will not inconvenience him at all, so he has an each-way chance at a price. A tardy start did for September Leaves when she was unplaced in a valuable fillies' handicap at Leopardstown. Prior to that, she scored over 1m in Gowran Park and remains of interest. Passionate has a habit of finishing her races well. That's a more than useful habit to have and it could see her pick up a cheque. Recent winners Casanova and Loingseoir will have their supporters.
Prediction : 1st Emporio 2nd September Leaves 3rd Passionate

ENGINES ON finished out the back when favourite for a handicap over further in Leopardstown, but had a horror draw and is worth another chance. He is better assessed on his three solid runs in Gowran Park and he finished runner-up there in June. A tongue-strap is tried and James Ryan claims 3lb. Relevant Range bounced back to form with a vengeance in Listowel. He travelled well during that race, but the handicapper has hit him with a 9lb rise which asks questions. Mulgrave is on a particularly dangerous mark and wasn't beaten far into third at Fairyhouse, however, he wouldn't want much juice in the ground. Pink Socks is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Engines On 2nd Relevant Range 3rd Mulgrave