UK Horse Racing Tips: Ballinrobe

LADY PLIMSOLL comes here off a solid run in maiden company and may be the safest option in a race where good recent form is in short supply. She finished fourth to Angelo Pio at Down Royal in late May and dropping back slightly in trip may suit. She has to give a bit of weight to Sugar Club, who is rated only a pound inferior. That rival has been well beaten in her last two outings though. Her trained Noel Meade also saddles Your Call, who would have a shout in this grade.
Prediction : 1st Lady Plimsoll 2nd Sugar Club 3rd Your Call

This looks like a nice opportunity for NOBLER to gain a deserved success. The German-bred gelding has been placed on five of his six outings and plugged on when second to Admiral Churchill on his most recent run at Listowel. Stepping up in trip again should help him, as may the application of blinkers. On official ratings, Made U Blush is the danger with her fillies allowance. She ran well on her return at Leopardstown but didn't really back that up at Cork last time. Wonderfulwonderful is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Nobler 2nd Made U Blush 3rd Wonderfulwonderful

JANES HARBOUR is marginally preferred over Molto Amichi. The Joseph O'Brien-trained selection belatedly got off the mark over flights at this venue, and back on the level now she looks capable of following up. Beaten by just a nose over the course and distance last month, Molto Amichi was last seen finishing a never-nearer fourth in an 18-runner handicap at Leopardstown. Returning to maiden company, he is sure to have plenty of supporters with Colin Keane aboard. Like the selection, Autumn Twist has a win over hurdles to his name and looks capable of making an impact.
Prediction : 1st Janes Harbour 2nd Molto Amichi 3rd Autumn Twist

A competitive affair, with dual C&D winner EXPOUND the suggestion. The Denis Hogan-trained six-year-old has an excellent record at this venue and will be aided by the 7lb claim of Dylan O'Connor. The joint highest rated runner in the line-up, Donna Nook is an obvious danger. Down to 83 from an initial mark of 88, she was a solid fourth of eight in a stronger contest on her latest start at Gowran. A never-nearer fifth on her debut for Michael Mulvany on Thursday, it'll be interesting to see how Ina Mina fares.
Prediction : 1st Expound 2nd Donna Nook 3rd Ina Mina

CURROY LADY caught the eye when third on her handicap debut over the course and distance last month, where she wasn't helped by an incident in the latter stages. Wesley Joyce was aboard the Mark McNiff-trained bay on that occasion and he later reported that the buckle on his rein opened when he changed hands turning into the home straight. Colin Keane now takes over in the saddle and it'll be disappointing if she's not involved at the business end. On the mark at Down Royal on Friday, Andy McNamara looks to have solid claims with Fairyhouse third Highway Sixty One, while handicap debutant Glenroyal is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Curroy Lady 2nd Highway Sixty One 3rd Glenroyal

DESERT FRIEND won this race 12 months ago and, despite advancing years, has strong claims of repeating the trick following a number of solid efforts this term. The selection beat all bar Molly Hall here last month and again ran a cracker at Navan last time. Preparations won over 1m4f at Bellewstown last year and successfully switched to hurdles on her reappearance at Limerick this spring. She finished well when runner-up at Gowran earlier this month, with Out On Friday seven lengths behind in fourth. Positive Energy rates a danger if staying this distance, while Spanish John has been raised 10lb for winning at Tipperary last month.
Prediction : 1st Desert Friend 2nd Preparations 3rd Positive Energy

HEATHER won a Dundalk maiden over an extended 1m2f in February and the sister to Irish Derby winner Latrobe should be suited by this step up in trip following a creditable effort at Naas last month. The Camelot filly filled the runner-up spot behind Galveston, who boosted the form with a fine third in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot. Elana Osario opened her account when beating Navy Waters (won since) here and may be suited by stepping back up in distance, while riding arrangements suggest Roscommon maiden winner Sissi is preferred of Joseph O'Brien's pair. Lot of Joy and Beauparc are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Heather 2nd Elana Osario 3rd Lot of Joy