UK Horse Racing Tips: Bellewstown

DARK VIPER is the suggestion in this weak affair. Placed five times in eight starts for current connections, he didn't get the run of the race when sixth at Listowel last week. Beaten by just half a length on his penultimate start, he had two subsequent winners in behind. The highest rated of those with a mark, Gandolfo is the obvious danger. After some excellent efforts as a juvenile, the Churchill chestnut hasn't been the most consistent in recent times. Beaten by just a short head at Gowran last month, he since failed to make an impact after a slow start at Punchestown. Placed twice from four outings, Goldrush Kid is of definite interest, while Laytown fourth Red Special is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dark Viper 2nd Gandolfo 3rd Goldrush Kid

After winning at Dundalk on Friday, Rampage is sure to have plenty of supporters, carrying a 7lb winner's penalty. No worse than fifth in five visits to Bellewstown, another bold bid looks likely from the locally trained five-year-old. However, it is SKONTONOVSKI that gets the nod. A brilliant servant to connections, the nine-time winner has been knocking on the door of late, keeping on well to finish fourth at Listowel last week. Successful over this course and distance in July, Amanirenas might be able to bounce back from some below par recent efforts. A five time winner for Paul Flynn, Feature This is of definite interest on his first start for Ian Donoghue, while others for the shortlist in this competitive affair are Breezy Zoff, Pimstrel and Fastman.
Prediction : 1st Skontonovski 2nd Rampage 3rd Amanirenas

Manhattan Dandy won this contest 12 months ago, while Mogwli was successful on the same card. Both have failed to trouble the judge in recent starts, but are capable of making an impact. Sneddy Eddie is another course and distance winner in the line-up and after finishing third at Roscommon early last month, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a few places better now. With Colin Keane aboard, IVASECRET looks the one to beat. Claimed by current connection after an easy success for Ian Williams at Laytown, the six-time winner will be well fancied to follow-up. Second over this course and distance in July, Perfect Curves warrants respect with Keithen Kennedy claiming a valuable 7lb, while Zero Fighter is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ivasecret 2nd Manhattan Dandy 3rd Sneddy Eddie

Already twice successful over the course and distance this season, both COPIE CONFORME and The Bog Bank are sure to prove popular with punters. The Kevin Prendergast-trained former is marginally preferred. A consistent sort, she'll be ridden by the experienced Jack Cleary, who is enjoying his best campaign to date. From the nearby village of Kentstown, Alyse Clarke has been aboard The Bog Bank for his two most recent successes. The young apprentice again takes the ride and claims a valuable 4lb. Polar Bear and Rhythm King are other course winners in the line-up, with the former upped in trip after a disappointing effort at Laytown. The progressive Proleek Prince made the breakthrough at Punchestown recently and is another obvious contender.
Prediction : 1st Copie Conforme 2nd The Bog Bank 3rd Proleek Prince

PANSY POE is unlikely to get a better opportunity to open her account. An 80,000-euro yearling purchase, the 73-rated bay has been placed four times from eight starts. Versatile with regards to ground, she was third when last seen at the Curragh, with subsequent winner Just For One Day a place behind. Rated just 1lb inferior, The Poacher Daly is the obvious danger. Without a win in nine starts, he has been placed twice and finished third when last seen at Down Royal. Limoncello Lady (first time visor) ran her best race to date when beaten by just a head at Navan recently and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a place better now. Third in a weak contest at Tipperary in May, Times In Oz warrants respect in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Pansy Poe 2nd The Poacher Daly 3rd Limoncello Lady

A case can be made for all seven. Successful in this very contest 12 months ago and rated 1lb lower now, MICKEY THE STEEL is the selection. Not seen since April, the four-time winner has been given a chance by the handicapper and will be ridden by young apprentice Sam Coen who claims a valuable 10lb. Inishmot Prince finished with a flourish when registering his first win on turf at Navan recently, and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to follow-up. A close fifth in that Proudstown Park contest, Rathbranchurch will have his supporters, while Escaping Thejungle, who hinted at a return to form when fourth at Laytown, is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Mickey The Steel 2nd Inishmot Prince 3rd Rathbranchurch

The Joseph O'Brien-trained RADAR AHEAD can strike at the third time of asking. A strong finishing third having missed the break on her debut at Ballinrobe in June, the daughter of Postponed ran a big race when runner-up in stronger company at Galway last time. With the benefit of those experiences, the three-year-old should be able to make the breakthrough. Mythical Rock, who has finished second on his latest two outings, is unlikely to be far away. Trainer Alan McIntyre has his string in excellent form at present. Emma Calve should appreciate stepping up in trip here having caught the eye with her finishing effort at Navan on debut. Although a more galloping track may suit better, the well-bred filly has to be of interest.
Prediction : 1st Radar Ahead 2nd Mythical Rock 3rd Emma Calve

A consistent filly since joining the Willie McCreery stable, KEILAH can gain a second career win. Held up off the pace when opening her account at Punchestown last month, the four-year-old just failed to double up under similar tactics at Navan last time. From a wide draw, Billy Lee is likely to drop the daughter of Harzand out before coming with a late run. Stepping back up to this trip should suit. Arch Enemy, who has gone close on a couple of occasions this season, has to be of interest with her capable apprentice taking off 10lb here. Patrick Street finished a creditable third at Galway last month and a similar level of performance would bring him into the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Keilah 2nd Arch Enemy 3rd Patrick Street