UK Horse Racing Tips: Cork

The form of CARRIED WITH LOVE's fourth place in a big field at Cork looks strong now. Several horses have gone in since then, including the winner, who followed up in good style in the juvenile handicap hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last week. Mo Ghille Mar has contested two decent hurdle races and could find maiden company more to her liking. Sundance Sioux couldn't make an impression on the winner at Fairyhouse, but did take the runner-up berth which gives him claims. Blake is one for a market check on jumping debut for Noel Meade. He won twice on the Flat in Britain and signed off there with a sixth place in a valuable staying handicap. Sixtripleeight and Bruant are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Carried With Love 2nd Mo Ghille Mar 3rd Sundance Sioux

ADDED BONUS has been chasing, but was a close second on a rare venture over hurdles at Naas in December. He stayed on well to strongly press the winner which bodes well for another crack at the smaller obstacles. Comanche Moon made up late ground for fifth on his handicap debut in Naas this month and looks dangerous on the back of that run. Who's In Midfield didn't fare badly at all in third at Down Royal but that run was in May last year, so the market should be informative on his return to action. Reserves Silent Dawn and Bal Kauto would be of interest if getting a run.
Prediction : 1st Added Bonus 2nd Comanche Moon 3rd Whos In Midfield

BRIGHT LEGEND ran well for a long way before dropping to fourth over further in a Grade 2 novices' hurdle at Haydock last month. Furthermore, he has plenty of placed form in good races to advertise his chance. The 118-rated St Cuthbert's Cave is a worthy rival. Gordon Elliott's charge has been placed in his last two maiden hurdles, including when held by a neck in second at Clonmel last time out. Sporting Glance makes his hurdle debut off a break, but is a former point-to-point winner and finished runner-up in a Galway bumper last summer. Saint Le Fort has been keen in his couple of runs over flights, but was a notable third in a Listed bumper at Limerick around a year ago.
Prediction : 1st Bright Legend 2nd St Cuthberts Cave 3rd Sporting Glance

MOYLUSSA ran a solid race in second behind a gambled-on winner at Leopardstown and could build upon that. This trip ought to be within his compass as he has a runner-up spot in a point-to-point in the book. Beggars Rock reverts to flights after a placed effort in a beginners' chase at Thurles. He was successful over a similar trip at Limerick in December. Cobra Queen is coming off a break and has plenty of weight, but she is a C&D winner and obliged in Ballinrobe on her penultimate start. Luminous Light won over fences at Clonmel and could have a say, while Quint Major is a handicap debutant lurking with intent.
Prediction : 1st Moylussa 2nd Beggars Rock 3rd Cobra Queen

MACHISMO was clearly outgunned in second behind a 129-rated winner at Thurles, but doesn't meet the same calibre of horse here. Finn Brickley's 7lb claim should have him heavily involved in this staying assignment. Nelson County faced tough tasks in maiden hurdles, but there was definite promise in his third-placed finish on handicap debut at Fairyhouse. Flemensface has shown more than enough to get in the mix albeit but he has been performing on slower ground. Rachael Blackmore is a notable booking for Arion Soldier, who has been off track since October, while Lucky Viv has been acquitting herself well on heavy ground. Last year's winner Sir Bob and Toor Khov cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Machismo 2nd Nelson County 3rd Flemensface

Adam Ryan looks a good booking for KALNOO in this qualified riders' handicap hurdle. She posted a third-placed finish at Clonmel last month which gives her every chance of a first racecourse success. Ar Aghaidh has gone nicely off a break before and is a lightly-raced mare with brighter prospects than most in this contest. Not May will appreciate this ground and, if ready to go on her first outing since June, should contend for prize money. Twoplustwo Equals has been off for a long time, but still holds a chance after finishing third in Cork last May. The hood that brought about improvement has been retained.
Prediction : 1st Kalnoo 2nd Ar Aghaidh 3rd Twoplustwo Equals

TRICKSOFTHETRADE is one to take seriously on her racecourse debut for Emmet Mullins. This Order Of St George mare showed improvement in her second point-to-point to finish a close second at Quakerstown. She is sure to be well schooled for her track career. Early Bird and Jo's Secret are closely matched from a Leopardstown bumper where they came home fourth and fifth respectively. Considering Early Bird has gone off favourite in both bumpers she has contested, there may be much more to come from her for shrewd connections. Jody Townend is an eye-catching booking for Liz Doyle's newcomer Cinnabar Moth, who should be checked for market strength.
Prediction : 1st Tricksofthetrade 2nd Early Bird 3rd Jos Secret