UK Horse Racing Tips: Wexford

THE MAN'S ROOM should appreciate this step-up in trip. He caught the eye when finishing strongly over 2m at Limerick in May, ultimately having to settle for the runner-up berth. Second and third to Net Boy at Ballinrobe, Kamikaz Du Plessis and Noticebox renew rivalry. The Gordon Elliott-trained former went down by just half-a-length at the Co Mayo circuit, and with that experience under his belt it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Rated 116 and narrowly beaten on recent starts, Dream Diamond is of definite interest, while Following Orders and the Willie Mullins-trained Quarry Tiepy are others that warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st The Mans Room 2nd Kamikaz Du Plessis 3rd Noticebox

EASTMORE is of interest on his return from a break. Well-backed when beaten a neck into second at Down Royal in August, he failed to make an impact in subsequent starts at Killarney and Dundalk, but is worth chancing here. While he flopped when turned out again quickly after winning over course and distance on his penultimate start, Splendid Choice is given the chance to redeem himself, while others of interest in this weak affair are Highland Earl, Phoenix Cowboy and four-time winner Prince Of Air.
Prediction : 1st Eastmore 2nd Splendid Choice 3rd Highland Earl

Reportedly in-foal to Mahler, ONEBRIGHTBLUEROSE might be able to register a third course win. Successful at this Bettyville circuit in May, she since finished a solid third at Clonmel and has been no worse than fourth on her last six starts. A case can be made for many others in this competitive affair, with top-weight Hatfield Hammer sure to have plenty of supporters. A winner over the course and distance on his latest start, it'll come as no surprise if the locally-trained six-year-old manages to follow-up. In the care of Benny Walsh and set to be partnered by his nephew, Tramore runner-up Menas Miracle is of definite interest, while others for the shortlist are Aussie Warrior, Pleasureofpressure and Good Bye Milan.
Prediction : 1st Onebrightbluerose 2nd Hatfield Hammer 3rd Menas Miracle

STAY GOLD clearly relished the step up in trip at Punchestown last month, ultimately going down by just a nose. The 116-rated bay was unlucky not to have been awarded that contest in the stewards room, after he was slightly bumped by the winner in the closing stages. Now tackling 3m for the first time and back in maiden company, he looks the one to beat. Subsequently disqualified after his October triumph at this venue, Empire Succes has definite claims, while William Butler is another leading hope. Expensive purchases after point-to-point wins, Coumeenoole and Additional Time both warrant respect, with the latter on a retrieval mission after flopping at Listowel. .
Prediction : 1st Stay Gold 2nd Empire Succes 3rd William Butler

HMS SEAHORSE bounced back to form when successful in first-time blinkers at Clonmel last month. This race was earmarked by Paul Nolan in the aftermath of that Powerstown Park success, and it'll be interesting to see how the son of Galileo fares on his initial try over fences. Disappointing since completing a hat-trick in the UK last season, the Willie Mullins-trained Fine Margin warrants the utmost respect on his return from a break. A respectable 13th of 26 in the Coral Cup, Al Gasparo will need to bounce back from a below-par effort at Ballinrobe if he is to feature. Gordon Elliott saddles both Harsh and Gers Gigi, with Jack Kennedy set to partner the 130-rated former. Placed on two of his last three starts, the five-year-old grey should be able to make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Hms Seahorse 2nd Fine Margin 3rd Al Gasparo

As a Grade 2 winner, Visionarian sets the standard, but has been disappointing in recent times and is difficult to fancy with any great confidence. Fascile Mode is another in search of a moral boosting win, and it'll be interesting to see if first time cheekpieces have the desired effect. For a selection, SHE'S A FINE WINE gets the nod. Doing well to peg back the front-running Kilashee at Kilbeggan on her latest start, she had the re-opposing Nt Field Minnesota three-lengths behind. Twice successful from four starts at Thurles over the winter months, That's About Right warrants the utmost respect on his return, while Clarens is another leading hope. An easy winner over the course and distance in April, Lightkeeper is capable of making an impact if putting his best foot forward.
Prediction : 1st Shes A Fine Wine 2nd Thats About Right 3rd Clarens

It's difficult to look beyond MAY CALL YOU BACK. Successful by a length-and-three-quarters at Tipperary on Tuesday, but value for much more, she received a 14lb hike in the handicap. Carrying just a 7lb winners penalty here, it'll be disappointing if she fails to come out on top. Five lengths behind the selection on Tuesday, Crowsatedappletart has been no worse than fourth on his last seven starts and should run another solid race. Second on his return to action at Roscommon last month, Burru looks capable of making his presence felt, while others for the shortlist are handicap debutant Midnight Moonshine, Tramore runner-up Roman Parish and the Philip Rothwell-trained Warm In Gorey.
Prediction : 1st May Call You Back 2nd Crowsatedappletart 3rd Burru

Out of Little Mitch, who won twice at this venue, it might be worth taking a chance on the locally-trained debutant TINTO DE VERANO. A half-brother to Punchestown Festival winner Thisistheway, who was herself successful on debut at Wexford, John Gleeson is a positive jockey booking on the Latta homebred. The Willie Mullins-trained North Moon is another debutant of note and is a half-brother to Raffles Face, a Grade 3 winner over flights in France. Second at Kilbeggan and Listowel respectively, Ozark's Walk and Soldiers World both warrant respect, while it'll be interesting to see how I Give Theorders fares representing last year's winning connections. Unseating at the last when still in with every chance on debut at Downpatrick in May, The Cistercian is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Tinto De Verano 2nd North Moon 3rd Ozarks Walk