UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

Adrian Murray has a couple in this and jockey bookings would suggest that MIAMI DESTINATION is the pick. The Ten Sovereigns filly cost 30,000 pounds as a yearling and is out of a half-sister to Group 2 winner Captain Marvelous. Oh Cecelia was a 48,000-euro purchase and her dam was a two-year-old winner at this venue. She is another to note. Gavin Cromwell has done well with his two-year-olds in recent years and Joyful Tidings also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Miami Destination 2nd Oh Cecelia 3rd Joyful Tidings

A very competitive contest and TWO STARS gets the vote. Fozzy Stack generally has his horses well forward at the start of the year and this Starspangledbanner gelding may be able to pick up from where he left off last season. He won over course and distance in November before getting pipped late on at Doncaster just six days later. Keke was a big improver last term, winning four handicaps, and is another who could progress again this season. Real Force won over C&D on his seasonal debut last year and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Two Stars 2nd Keke 3rd Real Force

SMILING has the potential to improve again this season. The No Nay Never filly stepped forward nicely from her first run when finishing second at Dundalk in November. Stepping back up to six furlongs now looks like it should suit her. Vanderbilt House contested some strong maidens last term and has the highest mark of those with an official rating. She is fitted with cheekpieces on her return and is a big player. Kilmood Susan, rated 78, also boasts some nice juvenile form.
Prediction : 1st Smiling 2nd Vanderbilt House 3rd Kilmood Susan

MATHAN got going a bit too late when second on his return here 13 days ago and can go one better now. The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt was finishing off strongly to get within a neck of Glen To Glen over six furlongs and it looks like a good move to step up to seven. Ryan Moore takes the mount on Ballydoyle newcomer Monkstown and the market may prove the best guide to his chances. 2023 Champion Bumper winner A Dream To Share kept on nicely when fourth over a mile here recently but the drop to 7f doesn't look ideal.
Prediction : 1st Mathan 2nd Monkstown 3rd A Dream To Share

CAMILLE PISSARRO was a smart juvenile last year and handled soft ground very well when landing the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere over this trip at Longchamp. Poet Master has gained all five career wins over 7f and was particularly impressive when easily beating Lord Massusus in the Minstrel Stakes over C&D last summer. Power Under Me relishes a soft surface and has been a great servant to connections over many years. He had Fleur De Chine and Mexicali Rose behind in second and third when successful at Tipperary last October.
Prediction : 1st Camille Pissarro 2nd Power Under Me 3rd Poet Master

J M'S JOY was placed a number of times including on soft ground for Pat Martin last year and should be suited by this extra 2f after staying on into second behind Athlumney Warrior over a mile at Dundalk last month. Red Scarlet also showed promise as a juvenile including when unlucky in running on her final start in a valuable event at Naas, while Dawn Spirit should step forward from her debut at Leopardstown last autumn. Restful and Adrienne boast placed form in maidens and both are now blinkered for the first time, while Mother Mara and Response Finale are others to consider in an open-looking maiden.
Prediction : 1st J Ms Joy 2nd Red Scarlet 3rd Dawn Spirit

There is little to choose between Akecheta and INDIGO FIVE on running behind Rhythm King over C&D last backend with Titanium, No More Porter and Casanova all further adrift. The Johnny Feane-trained mare may now hold a slight fitness edge having made a pleasing reappearance when fourth to Oranadi here in the Lincoln with Fort Vega just a length behind in sixth. The application of a tongue tie proved key as Goldrush Kid opened his account over C&D on the opening day of the season and he is again on the shortlist, despite a 6lb rise in the ratings.
Prediction : 1st Indigo Five 2nd Akecheta 3rd Fort Vega

PARTY DRESS won a 1m1f Tipperary maiden on soft ground last year and also scored over hurdles when last seen at Thurles in November. The selection appears fairly handicapped judged on her last Flat outing when finishing well into third behind Nans View (now 20lb worse off) here over 1m2f. Duke Of Leggagh reverts to the level having won twice over hurdles at Naas this year, while Whimsy is also well suited by a soft surface and ended a frustrating sequence of places over hurdles in decisive fashion at Gowran earlier this month. Bear Profit, Solar Breeze and Calzaghi are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Party Dress 2nd Duke Of Leggagh 3rd Whimsy