UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

SAYIFYOUWILL might be able to get Stephen Thorne off the mark. Successful nine times in the UK, the six-year-old ran a cracker on her debut for current connections over the course and distance last week, finishing third in a much stronger contest. In here for €15,000, she is the highest rated runner in the line-up. On ratings, Catherine Chroi and Alabama Calling are the dangers. Both are in for €20,000, with the latter returning to Claire O'Connell after a successful stint with Ian Jardine. Tiffany Twisted (€10,000) came in for strong market support on her penultimate start at Fairyhouse, and she is of definite interest in a contest of this quality. With four course wins to her name, Chica Power (€7,000) is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sayifyouwill 2nd Catherine Chroi 3rd Alabama Calling

An ultra competitive affair, with MARBLE ANGEL the suggestion. A beaten favourite when bidding for a hat-trick here last month, she was carried wide into the straight and weakened thereafter. Given a short break since, she might be able to bounce back now. Skontonovski is in the form of his life at present and warrants the utmost respect as a six-time course winner. Ateenosix had no luck in running when ninth over the course and distance last week and he is of definite interest, while others for the shortlist are Shoot To Kill, Mullacash Buzz and Cross Border, with the latter starting off for Gavin Cromwell and the In Bounds Syndicate.
Prediction : 1st Marble Angel 2nd Skontonovski 3rd Ateenosix

While he has a wide draw to overcome, SENADO SQUARE has a good record at Dundalk and with Cian Horgan claiming a valuable 7lb, he can be expected to go close. Adrian McGuinness saddles two leading hopes, with Adam Caffrey aboard I'm Spartacus. A winner over this C&D last month, he is sure to have plenty of supporters in his bid to follow up. Hezahunk is the other McGuinness representative and he is also likely to be prominent in the betting, after finishing just a neck behind the selection when third on his most recent start. Fairyhouse winner Blanc De Noir, the Kevin Coleman-trained Devil's Angel and the lowly-rated Eriskay are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Senado Square 2nd Im Spartacus 3rd Hezahunk

Darragh O'Sullivan and Fozzy Stack successfully combined at Navan on Wednesday, and they might strike here with ISLAND GIRL. Progressing with each run, the Starspangledbanner chestnut has a wide draw to overcome, but will be aided by the 7lb claim of her promising rider. While she failed to make an impact in the Birdcatcher, Moonhall Lass is the only runner with course form and she should appreciate this drop in class. Placed three times from four starts, Bobbi Rosa certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn, while it'll be interesting to see how Improve Your Move fares. Fourth in a Listed contest at Vichy in May, she could potentially be well treated off an initial mark of 77. Skillman Ave warrants respect in first-time blinkers, while Fairhaven and Weegeebear are others of note.
Prediction : 1st Island Girl 2nd Moonhall Lass 3rd Bobbi Rosa

A competitive renewal of this Group 3 contest, with ALBASHEER one of five UK raiders in the line-up. Already successful three times this season, the Archie Watson-trained chestnut is a battle-hardened six-year-old. He lost a shoe when down the field at Newbury on his most recent start and it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end here. Representing David O'Meara, Star Of Lady M is the one to beat on ratings. In the form of her life at present, she has won three of her last four, making all on her most recent start in a Listed contest at Ayr. First and third in the Legacy Stakes, Lady With The Lamp and Powerful Nation lead the home brigade, with the former taken to reverse the form. Despite failing to make an impact on his return at the Curragh, His Majesty warrants the utmost respect, while James Tate's Electric Storm is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Albasheer 2nd Star Of Lady M 3rd Lady With The Lamp

This looks a good opportunity for DAKOTA BLUE. A 300,000-euro purchase at the Arqana Breeze Up Sale, he was fourth when last seen in a much hotter contest at the Curragh, with both the first and third subsequently scoring in Group 3 company. Nyman was six and a half lengths behind the selection at the Co Kildare venue and he gave the form a further boost when successful here last Friday. A fine second on debut, Glenderry is an obvious danger. Already gelded, he is entitled to step forward from that initial effort. A close fourth on his first start at the Curragh, Some Performance looks capable of making an impact, while others for the shortlist are Daler, Quiz Question, Heldtoransom and Transfuse.
Prediction : 1st Dakota Blue 2nd Glenderry 3rd Some Performance

Out of 2013 Irish St Leger winner Voleuse De Coeurs, OZARK DAZE might finally get his turn. Placed on recent starts over this C&D, the Andy Oliver-trained bay was second when last seen, finishing a place ahead of subsequent winner Natural Ruler. The only filly among the 14 set to take part, Pearl Jewel is of definite interest. She beat the selection and the reopposing Raydamann when second over C&D on her penultimate start, before finishing fifth in a competitive handicap. The aforementioned Raydamann warrants respect in a first-time hood, while Sligo runner-up Man Of Worth, the consistent Coul Dreamer and debutant Persian Bliss are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ozark Daze 2nd Pearl Jewel 3rd Raydamann