UK Horse Racing Tips: Roscommon

BIRDIE OR BUST has recent winning form and should go well dropping in distance. A Listed novice hurdle winner, she was well held on her initial chase runs and while left clear to win at Killarney, that was nonetheless a good performance. Runcok attained a higher hurdles rating of 141 than the selection and debuts under a 7lb claimer on chase debut. Itsalladream chased home a useful winner at Ballinrobe and has place claims.
Prediction : 1st Birdie Or Bust 2nd Runcok 3rd Itsalladream

INTHENICKOFTIME has been running well and represents an in-form yard. The selection would ideally prefer slightly further but scored over a similar distance over hurdles last August and likes good ground. Four-time winner Prince Of Air is more exposed and has three and a half lengths to find with the selection on Killarney form, but is an able performer at this level. Charlies Pride is similarly suited by conditions and ran well at Tipperary last month.
Prediction : 1st Inthenickoftime 2nd Prince Of Air 3rd Charlies Pride

Siding with PIED PIPER would appear to be the safest course of action. Gordon Elliott's charge was formerly a very useful hurdler and has taken pretty well to the chasing game in a couple of starts over the larger obstacles. Improvement in his jumping was noted at Killarney and an uncomplicated front-running approach could well see further gains for the money-spinning chestnut. A chunky weight concession may see some go for the mare Zenta in search of a bit of value. Midnight Moonshine is next best.
Prediction : 1st Pied Piper 2nd Zenta 3rd Midnight Moonshine

Connections will be keen to make up for lost time with THE ELECTRICAL KID, who can make a winning debut over fences. Hailing from the Henry de Bromhead yard and given his point-to-point background, improvement may well be forthcoming from the Malinas gelding in this discipline. It's a worry that the former Willie Mullins inmate has seen the racecourse so infrequently, but hopefully connections can get a clear run with him now. Presenting Max and On Lovers Walk are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Electrical Kid 2nd Presenting Max 3rd On Lovers Walk

LUCKINTHECITY has been competing in Graded company and can show the benefit of taking a drop in class. This trip and ground would look a good fit for the selection, as he showed at Cork last October. Since then the chasing debutant has failed to complete in a couple of outings, but he has a race-fitness edge over his stable companion Uncle Pat. It should be revealing as to how the pair shape up in the market. Willie Mullins isn't the only trainer with dual representation, as Gordon Elliott fields Harsh and Heroes Rise. His pair can't be taken lightly, with similar comments applying to Brave Fortune.
Prediction : 1st Luckinthecity 2nd Heroes Rise 3rd Uncle Pat

Having performed well when fifth in a stronger contest at Killarney recently, THE GRADUAL SLOPE shouldn't be far away. Dropped 2lb subsequently, the Sean O'Brien-trained gelding is now back on the same mark as when he won at last year's Punchestown Festival. Lightly raced over fences, Dorans Law has to be a leading contender for the in-form Philip Rothwell yard. He confirmed his well-being when runner-up at Down Royal last month. Handicap chase debutant Beggars Rock is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Gradual Slope 2nd Dorans Law 3rd Beggars Rock

A faller on his chasing debut at Limerick last month, WEST CLARE can make amends. The Brian McMahon-trained gelding had gone into that contest in good form, having won over hurdles at Listowel on his previous start. Runner-up in a point-to-point earlier in his career, the son of Leading Light deserves another chance to show he is capable of better. Derek O'Connor looks a significant jockey booking in a race such as this. Da Big Fella hasn't won in almost four years but has run some nice races in the interim. Top-weight Burru could be well handicapped.
Prediction : 1st West Clare 2nd Da Big Fella 3rd Burru