UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

TURN UP THE BEAT ran really well back at Dundalk last month and may be able to go one better now. The Outstrip gelding stuck on well when headed inside the final furlong and was only beaten a head by Crystal Luna. Off just a 2lb higher mark, he's expected to run a big race again. Livingston Range is a candidate to race prominently as well and could be a danger. He drops back in trip after a solid run to finish third here last month. Leblon Girl showed some ability in England and is one to note on her first outing for Adrian Murray.
Prediction : 1st Turn Up The Beat 2nd Livingston Range 3rd Leblon Girl

BEAUTY BELLA has some solid handicap form here in recent weeks and looks up to landing a claimer. The daughter of Buratino is top-rated in the field, with a mark of 64, and appears to be nicely treated at the weights. Belles Feuilles comes here in winning form, having posted a C&D success last month. Jack Kearney takes a useful 5lb off her back and she looks to have a big shout. Deed Pole has been knocking on the door in handicap company and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Beauty Bella 2nd Belles Feuilles 3rd Deed Pole

SOLAR DRIVE has been in fine form over hurdles and may be able to strike again back on the level. The Mastercraftsman gelding was an improver on the Flat last season, winning twice, and carried that good form over jumps. He is only 4lb higher than when winning on the level at Cork and Nicola Burns takes a handy 7lb off now. Koniag has been knocking on the door during the winter and looks an obvious danger. He is only 1lb higher than when runner-up here just before Christmas. Vivacious Lady has been runner-up on her last couple of visits and is another obvious contender.
Prediction : 1st Solar Drive 2nd Koniag 3rd Vivacious Lady

FREE SOLO has run really well on his last couple of outings here and may be able to collect, despite creeping up a few pounds. He bumped into an in-form horse in Cousin Shay over C&D on his penultimate outing before another solid run to chase home Volatile Analyst a week ago. He wouldn't be winning out of turn. Daonethatgotaway got 6lb for his win here last month, but may still be competitive off his revised rating. Harry The Rogue has been runner-up on his last two starts and steps up to a mile. He is another who has to be on the shortlist in a competitive contest for the grade.
Prediction : 1st Free Solo 2nd Daonethatgotaway 3rd Harry The Rogue

LOST PRESIDENT looked like a horse who could improve again after his win here 10 days ago and may be able to follow up. He made up a nice bit of ground turning for home and claimed the well-backed Senior Montecristo inside the final furlong to secure success. A 7lb hike doesn't look harsh. Fortuna Vera is another with upside and it will be interesting to see how she fares on her handicap debut. The Footstepsinthesand filly stepped forward from a promising debut run to win her maiden in November. Habari wears cheekpieces for his handicap debut and is one to note having hinted at ability in maidens.
Prediction : 1st Lost President 2nd Fortuna Vera 3rd Habari

Gillian Scott has done well with horses from yards associated with her brother Billy Lee in the past and RED HUGH O'DONNELL is an interesting acquisition for her. The Dark Angel gelding showed ability in three runs for Paddy Twomey, particularly when second to Emerald Harmony in Tipperary last August. He is top-rated in a moderate enough maiden here. Prince Of Eyeries was collared late on over C&D last month and is an obvious contender on that run. Alhather was placed a couple of times in England and is another for the shortlist on his first start for Eoghan O'Neill.
Prediction : 1st Red Hugh ODonnell 2nd Prince Of Eyeries 3rd Alhather

ZE DO ASFALTO looks the best of those with form and may prove the pick. The Ardad colt chased home a decent yardstick in William F Browne in a claimer here in late November and is open to a bit more improvement on just his third career outing. Joseph O'Brien runs a couple of newcomers and it would be no surprise if they played big roles. Thunder Song was a 90,000gns yearling and the yard won a maiden first time out with his half-sister Sluice. Letters Of Love is a half-sister to the Listed-placed Elliptic.
Prediction : 1st Ze Do Asfalto 2nd Thunder Song 3rd Letters Of Love