UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

NOODLES has shown promise on both previous outings and should be suited by this step up in trip. The Dream Ahead gelding was beaten less than a length on debut here in March and was again putting in his best work at the finish when fourth to Joyful Tidings at Tipperary, with Sup Of Red just a short head back in fifth. The latter also made a promising start at Cork and is another for the shortlist, while Glitter And Glory didn't enjoy the clearest of runs on debut at Naas. Ipanema Queen, Dakota Dancer, Allsortz and Cuban Princess are among the newcomers to keep a close eye on in the market.
Prediction : 1st Noodles 2nd Sup Of Red 3rd Allsortz

BACK DOWN UNDER has gained both previous wins at this venue and appears versatile in terms of ground conditions. She scored over 7f on a sound surface last summer and made a successful reappearance this term over 6f on soft, with Tai Tam Bay almost two lengths back in third. There should be little to choose between Brigid's Cloak, Island Girl and Miracle Beauty, who finished close together in the places behind the impressive Unique Journey at Naas last month. Staysound Susie enters calculations on her close third to Tawaazon over a similar trip at Naas last time, while Saturn Seven and Ethical Code are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Back Down Under 2nd Staysound Susie 3rd Miracle Beauty

VALENCIA kept good company in three outings last year, including when runner-up to the smart Swelter over a mile at Leopardstown, and she was also fourth behind better-fancied stablemate Apples And Bananas over C&D in the Goffs Million. Poweracclaim didn't enjoy much luck in running before keeping on nicely inside the final furlong when fifth to Varshini on debut over this trip at Gowran and can improve past the consistent Gran Habano, who was just ahead in third. Collecting Coin was third on debut at Cork and that form received a timely boost when the runner-up won at Roscommon on Monday.
Prediction : 1st Valencia 2nd Poweracclaim 3rd Collecting Coin

Aidan O'Brien has been dominating Derby trials this season and SHACKLETON could be another winner for the Ballydoyle trainer. The son of Camelot landed the odds in a 1m1f maiden here last autumn before finishing third in the Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket, and riding arrangements suggest he's preferred to Thrice, who was no match for stablemate Lambourn in the Chester Vase. Reyenzi scored in impressive fashion on soft ground in a 1m2f Navan maiden last month, while it looks significant that Dylan Browne McMonagle rides Emit instead of Cork maiden winner Dawn Spirit.
Prediction : 1st Shackleton 2nd Reyenzi 3rd Emit

Lightly raced on turf in recent times, the Johnny Murtagh-trained DAAMBERDIPLOMAT could represent some value. A maiden winner over course and distance, the five-year-old has shown up well in three subsequent visits to this track. Nicely drawn and fit from a recent all-weather campaign, the son of Cotai Glory has plenty in his favour. The handicapper has also given the gelding a chance by dropping him down to his last winning mark. Having shaped with plenty of promise over 5f here on his reappearance, the Eddie Lynam-trained Keke should appreciate the additional furlong and is noted along with stablemate Collective Power.
Prediction : 1st Daamberdiplomat 2nd Keke 3rd Collective Power

Recent Cork runner-up BONUS TIME can open her account at the second time of asking. Gavin Cromwell's daughter of Too Darn Hot chased home an odds-on favourite, with a well-regarded Juddmonte filly back in third. On collateral form with the third, Bonus Time appears to have the measure of Naoi. However, given that Paddy Twomey debutants often take a significant step forward second time up, Naoi should be capable of better. Cold Hearted has valuable experience which should stand her in good stead.
Prediction : 1st Bonus Time 2nd Naoi 3rd Cold Hearted

Having caught the eye staying on late over 7f here earlier this month, AUBURN AVENUE should appreciate this additional furlong. A consistent filly last term, the four-year-old had disappointed on her seasonal debut when down the field at Cork. However, she had valid excuses as trainer Chris Timmons had indicated that his string were a bit behind. With two runs under her belt, the daughter of Phoenix Of Spain should be spot on for this assignment. Pier Pressure, who was slowly away at Roscommon last time, has every chance if breaking on terms. Cork winner Port Louis has to be considered too.
Prediction : 1st Auburn Avenue 2nd Pier Pressure 3rd Port Louis