UK Horse Racing Tips: Cork

BILLIE FRECHETTE could be the answer to this maiden hurdle. She arrives in winning form after delivering on the Flat at Down Royal last month. Her runner-up spot over flights at Downpatrick in May has been well franked by the winner and third home. The 120-rated Luker's Tipple ought to have every chance of making the breakthrough. He has been runner-up no less than three times in this discipline, including at this track in January. Dschingis Dragon has winning form on the level in France, but fell when tried over hurdles in Punchestown. She is not one to write off. Philip Rothwell has four representatives and newcomer Zam Bobbler looks the pick on jockey bookings.
Prediction : 1st Billie Frechette 2nd Lukers Tipple 3rd Dschingis Dragon

SUNNY SOUTH WEST created a good impression in bumpers and is of definite interest on his hurdling debut. In between winning bumpers in Clonmel and by a wide margin at Tipperary, he wasn't outclassed in fifth in a Grade 1 at Punchestown. He could have a bright future if taking to flights. Harry's Legacy has shown more than enough to suggest he could land a summer maiden hurdle, while That Danny Feeling was a ready winner of a Killarney bumper in May. Eternal Angel is one for a market check having joined Ellmarie Holden from Nicky Henderson. Crooked Tannie has plenty of placed form to advertise his chance, but has been off for the guts of a year.
Prediction : 1st Sunny South West 2nd Harrys Legacy 3rd That Danny Feeling

PRINCE OF AIR can double his total over hurdles. He has been chasing for the bulk of the past two years and clocked up three victories in that time before returning to flights in Wexford last week. He ran a very solid race in second, off his much lower hurdles mark, and was only collared in the closing stages. Tuckmill is effectively racing off a mark of 93 with his rider's claim factored in, which makes him a leading player. Romella won over hurdles at Thurles last year, which gives her a chance, while Ballykinlar and Amron Diamond are others with chances.
Prediction : 1st Prince Of Air 2nd Tuckmill 3rd Romella

COLLEEN DANU ran a more-than-creditable race when fourth in a much higher grade at Clonmel and, prior to that, she swept home by five lengths at the same track. She can go in again but there are several dangers. Terence O'Brien's Nytol has been in good form this year, with runner-up berths banked at Limerick and this track, and she took the honours on her last visit here in May. She is proven over further and John Shinnick knows her well. Killinure Lass delivered over fences in Tramore at the end of May and is a C&D winner, so has to be respected. There was promise in Ballinearla Girl's fourth on handicap debut at Listowel last month.
Prediction : 1st Colleen Danu 2nd Nytol 3rd Killinure Lass

A race lacking depth, despite the big field. The first-time cheekpieces might eke a bit more out of the 110-rated EMPIRE SUCCES, who has been placed in his last couple of maiden hurdles, including at this racecourse. Reiki Revolution is up in trip after a third over an extended 2m4f at Listowel and is one of the more interesting options. Times A Wastin has put in some decent shifts in bumpers and ought to be eyeing a cheque in this company. Point-to-point winner Corbally Cross can get closer after mid-division efforts in maiden hurdles at Listowel and Punchestown.
Prediction : 1st Empire Succes 2nd Reiki Revolution 3rd Times A Wastin

PRAIRIE DANCER could land his fifth race over flights. He has been an excellent horse for connections, with 10 career successes across all codes. A victory in the Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series at the Curragh last month should leave him cherry-ripe for this small-field assignment. He appreciates good ground. The 11-year-old Happy Jacky won this race last year and represents a stable in good form. There was a lot to like about his third in a valuable handicap on the Flat at the Curragh in June and he's certainly a big player. Tag Man couldn't live with the winner when second at Wexford in May and first-time cheekpieces are applied.
Prediction : 1st Prairie Dancer 2nd Happy Jacky 3rd Tag Man

AODHA'S ARROW was noted finishing well for a never-nearer fourth on debut at this track in May. All three horses in front of her that day have delivered since and she could become the next winner. Downpatrick runner-up Beir Bua couldn't land a glove on the winner, but that horse is highly thought of so it was a fair effort on debut. Isabella Johnson has been picking up place money and is far from out of contention, while Jody Townend is a good booking for Mercurial Sea. Salsinha is a newcomer well worth checking for market strength and similar sentiments apply to Miss Guiry, who has plenty of winners in her pedigree.
Prediction : 1st Aodhas Arrow 2nd Beir Bua 3rd Isabella Johnson