UK Horse Racing Tips: Kilbeggan

PARK THAT's fourth-placed finishes in Limerick and Punchestown weren't devoid of ability and they give him every chance of getting off the mark in this maiden hurdle. Indeed, if he could replicate his debut third at Cork last year, he would take a bit of beating. Old Bridge couldn't lay a glove on the winner (and stablemate) in second at Bellewstown, but that was a reasonable display on his hurdling debut and a marked improvement on his run in a bumper. Onyx Storm outran her 33/1 odds when second in Tramore, which makes her a contender. Powerful, Dunkerque and hurdling debutant Ranko Express are others pitching for prize money.
Prediction : 1st Park That 2nd Old Bridge 3rd Onyx Storm

THEONEWEDREAMOF won over fences at Punchestown in February and looks dangerous back over the smaller obstacles for Gavin Cromwell. Bayou Belle came home a solid second when upped to almost 2m4f in Down Royal and is nicely weighted with Aidan Kelly claiming 5lb. Magic Day tries a new trip for Henry de Bromhead and should be checked for market strength, while Andyourbirdcansing, Maid On The Moon and Grace Faraday will all have their supporters.
Prediction : 1st Theonewedreamof 2nd Bayou Belle 3rd Magic Day

The 119-rated ST CUTHBERT'S CAVE is worth another chance after falling at the first hurdle in Fairyhouse. Prior to that, he was placed in three maiden hurdles at Navan, Clonmel and Cork. Josh Williamson eases his burden by 7lb. Huntsgrove has been off since last summer, but has claims on his runner-up berth in Cork then. Kentucky Beach picked up place money at Tramore and Limerick in January, while Hey Boy has switched stables since disappointing when odds-on favourite for a Killarney bumper last July. Trooper Carton and Trasna Na Pairce shouldn't be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st St Cuthberts Cave 2nd Huntsgrove 3rd Kentucky Beach

JOE'S TURN likes this track and his third at Punchestown a couple of months ago brings him into the reckoning. He has an each-way chance over trip and ground he will handle. Johnny Cakes was an easy winner of a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Punchestown in February and looks well worth another shot at this sort of distance. He will enjoy all the rain that is forecast for Kilbeggan. The last time Callmedusty ran over flights, he was a good second in a big field at Punchestown in January, which gives him a shot. Royal Cave should be given a market check on her return to action.
Prediction : 1st Joes Turn 2nd Johnny Cakes 3rd Callmedusty

LOOK TO THE WEST could be the one with the benefit of a run over fences at Clonmel in February. She came home third in that mares' beginners' chase and the winner has since finished runner-up in a Listed mares' chase at Perth. Henry de Bromhead's seven-year-old was a notable performer over hurdles and her third in a Grade 3 and fifth in a Grade 1 read well. Gaoth Chuil starts out over fences having kept good company over flights. She is an interesting contender for Ted Walsh. Media Naranja has a mark of 115 and ought to be in with a shot of prize money.
Prediction : 1st Look To The West 2nd Gaoth Chuil 3rd Media Naranja

THREE IN A ROW can build upon a third place on his handicap chase debut in Limerick at the start of the month. That run was on better ground, but his sole success came on soft in a novice handicap hurdle at Naas last year. He is due to encounter plenty of cut in the ground with the forecast rain. Philip Donovan rode a patient race to score on Island Mccoo at Tramore and the in-form jockey has the chance of another winner aboard this eight-year-old. Big Island was only headed close home in Limerick, while Aliunde is far from out of contention.
Prediction : 1st Three In A Row 2nd Island Mccoo 3rd Big Island

HELIKO CONTI was prominent for a long way before dropping to third over further at Wexford on St Patrick's Day. His sixth in a very hot beginners' chase at the same track last October also wasn't a bad effort. Heroes Rise performed well when runner-up on chasing debut at Downpatrick last month. As a former point-to-point winner, there should be more to come from him in this discipline. Fenway Park is a fair hurdler and has to rate a danger on his first crack at fences. John The Diva will relish the rain and arrives on the back of a handicap hurdle victory at Gowran Park. Happy Jacky's previous efforts at steeplechasing haven't been fruitful, but his shrewd yard are trying again.
Prediction : 1st Heliko Conti 2nd Heroes Rise 3rd Fenway Park