UK Horse Racing Tips: Tipperary

Willie Mullins saddles two here, with Paul Townend opting to partner Gold Dancer over Karafon. Both have been disappointing of late and are difficult to back with any great confidence. Henry de Bromhead is also double-handed, with Le Coq Hardi appearing the pick of his pair. A dual winner last season and most effective on quick ground, the Youmzain six-year-old should give a good account of himself. Bringing some solid recent form to the table, HARSH gets the nod. Fourth in a good quality contest at Wexford and a runner-up when last seen at Cork on Easter Sunday, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Not far behind the selection at Cork, Maidenstreetprince warrants respect, while Nowwhatdoyouthink and the returning Talk In The Park are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Harsh 2nd Le Coq Hardi 3rd Gold Dancer

It's difficult to be overly confident about any of these. An eye-catching and controversial sixth on his first start over fences at Clonmel in February, it'll be interesting to see how MOUNT FERNS fares. A winner over flights at Listowel in September, the seven-year-old should be more than capable of making an impact in a contest of this quality. Successful in a point-to-point and ultimately disappointing since, Elusive Prince is of interest switching to the larger obstacles, while Limerick victor Midnight Eagle and the returning Inchidaly Copper are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mount Ferns 2nd Elusive Prince 3rd Midnight Eagle

Four from five at the venue, GOOD AS HELL is the suggestion in this competitive affair. While failing to make an impact in recent starts, the Philip Fenton-trained 10-year-old clearly thrives here and it'll come as no surprise if she enhances her already impressive record. Fenton also saddles top-weight Linden Arden, with this one a definite player after winning on two of his last four starts. Pulled up when sent off a well-backed favourite at Gowran in March, One Last Tango reportedly 'lost his action'. Knocking on the door prior to that disappointment, he should be able to bounce back now. A final fence faller when still in with every chance at Punchestown in November, Macinamillon is of interest, while Tramore winner Clarens and dual course victor Jack Holiday are others of note.
Prediction : 1st Good As Hell 2nd One Last Tango 3rd Macinamillion

The 134-rated WESTERN FOLD should be one of the main players on this step up in trip in a deep beginners chase. His runner-up spot at Clonmel received a significant boost when the winner went on to be a close second in a Class 1 handicap chase at Sandown. Butcher Hollow is an interesting chasing debutant. He is certainly not short of ability having landed a point-to-point, a bumper and a maiden hurdle by seven lengths (on drying ground) when last seen at Fairyhouse in April. You Oughta Know has been competing in good company over hurdles and is dangerous on his first crack at the bigger obstacles. Backmersackme and Rushmount are others pitching for prize money.
Prediction : 1st Western Fold 2nd Butcher Hollow 3rd You Oughta Know

CAUSE FOR COMMENT was nabbed close home by a stablemate in Downpatrick and could pick up compensation. He was nicely clear of the remainder and handles good ground. Keep On Dreaming represents Enda Bolger and Derek O'Connor, and rates a major threat on the back of a runner-up berth in a point-to-point in March. A first-time hood goes on. Revolut Ned ran well for a long way before dropping to third in a hunters chase at Tramore, which gives him prospects. Mon Euil availed of a patient ride to score in a Ballycahane point-to-point and similar tactics could bring him into contention.
Prediction : 1st Cause For Comment 2nd Keep On Dreaming 3rd Revolut Ned

John Gleeson is a notable booking for Walk In The Park filly CHOSEN COMRADE. She has moved to Peter Fahey for her track career after winning a Borris House point-to-point in March for Garrett Murphy. Katie's Melody was only 9/4 for her first point-to-point in Lingstown and readily took the honours by six lengths, so she merits plenty of respect. Crohan Lady outran her odds in third in a mares' point-to-point bumper at Cork and that performance will stand her in good stead here. Bly Manor showed marked improvement in her second point-to-point when she strode home by six lengths in Lisronagh, while Peppers Corner was very good off the front in Loughanmore last month and could be lively again.
Prediction : 1st Chosen Comrade 2nd Katies Melody 3rd Bly Manor

CINAMMON ROLL made good money after taking a Ballycrystal point-to-point in December. He has moved to Gordon Elliott for his racecourse career and could be up to winning a point-to-point bumper on debut. Seeitoldya is another Ballycrystal winner stepping onto a racecourse for the first time. He avails of Derek O'Connor's assistance and a big run is more than likely. Ludovico Sforza represents a more than capable yard and there should be more to come from him after getting up in the final strides at Dromahane. Patrick Mullins is a key booking for Better Times and a market check is advised.
Prediction : 1st Cinammon Roll 2nd Seeitoldya 3rd Ludovico Sforza