UK Horse Racing Tips: Leopardstown

Joseph O'Brien saddled the winner of this event 12 months ago and he appears to have another excellent chance with Melismatic. Second to subsequent Listed winner Daytona on his debut at Gowran last month, the Space Blues colt can go close with improvement likely, but preference is still for FAIRY OAK. Michael O'Callaghan's filly also occupied the runner-up spot on her racecourse bow before going on to finish a highly creditable fifth in the Albany, an effort which sets a lofty form standard. Allsortz holds an official rating of 83 so is entitled to be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Fairy Oak 2nd Melismatic 3rd Allsortz

Not the most daunting standard set by those with experience so a chance can be taken on DUKE OF CUMBERLAND. The son of New Bay, berthed well in stall two, is related to five separate winners, including Pretty Polly heroine Thistle Bird, and it would come as no great surprise were he to mount a stern challenge. Glitter And Glory has undoubtedly shown ability across her two starts and appeals as one of the likelier candidates, while the booking of Colin Keane aboard Joltin could be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Duke Of Cumberland 2nd Glitter And Glory 3rd Joltin

There have been far more encouraging signs from VEGA'S MUSE, who hit the woodwork when sent off favourite at Killarney on Monday. Turned out quickly and with cheekpieces applied for the first time, the Jessica Harrington-trained Lope De Vega filly could find the necessary improvement. Zabeir shaped with promise on his seasonal return when fourth at Bellewstown earlier this month and is respected from an unchanged mark. Others to note include Clonmacash and Free Solo.
Prediction : 1st Vegas Muse 2nd Zabeir 3rd Clonmacash

Aidan O'Brien has been dominant with his two-year-olds this season and VENOSA, who hails from a family that the stable knows well, could be primed to strike first time out from a plum draw in stall one. The Juddmonte colours were carried to success in this contest last year by Swelter and they have another interesting newcomer in the shape of Zebrina, who goes for the in-form Ger Lyons yard. Out of a half-sister to Group 2 winner Shamreen, Sherekiya is another debutant to note, while Minerva and Queen Of Hawaii look the pick of those with experience.
Prediction : 1st Venosa 2nd Zebrina 3rd Minerva

PURVIEW shaped like a potentially high-class colt when second to subsequent Eclipse hero Delacroix in the Derby Trial here and the son of Kingman should be open to any amount of improvement on just his third start. Dropping back from 1m2f looks like a good move and he is narrowly preferred to the top-rated Galen, who landed a Group 3 at the Curragh in April and since finished a fine second in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot. Expanded has yet to rediscover his two-year-old form, which saw him narrowly denied in the Dewhurst, while Snellen looks to build upon an excellent second in the Kensington Palace.
Prediction : 1st Purview 2nd Galen 3rd Expanded

This distance proved to be ideal for ONEMOREDANCE when she scored comfortably at Tipperary for a second time this season. Although she has to compete from just out of the weights here, it may not prevent her from going in again, with Rory Mulligan's 7lb claim a big plus. Esherann makes his handicap debut off a mark of 86 having made it third-time lucky at Naas, and Dermot Weld's beautifully-bred colt has to be feared. Not beaten far over slightly further in a Ballinrobe maiden last time out, Molto Amichi is another to note, as is Dancing Teapot.
Prediction : 1st Onemoredance 2nd Esherann 3rd Molto Amichi

There were plenty of positives to be gleaned from WALK THE HIGHLINE's debut second at Gowran Park last month and any improvement is likely to make her tough to beat. The daughter of Kodiac shouldn't be inconvenienced by potentially quicker ground conditions and should put her experience to good use. Generous Support, a sister to useful 6f winner Gaire Os Ard, is a potential fly in the ointment on her opening bid and market support would be interesting. Sears Crossing is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Walk The Highline 2nd Generous Support 3rd Sears Crossing

Having backed up her breakthrough victory here with a pleasing second at Fairyhouse last month, Tatum must enter the reckoning given her upward trajectory. However, a 4lb rise in the ratings does demand more from Noel Meade's filly and LA DAME BLANCHE could prove to be slightly better handicapped. The six-year-old appreciated a drop in class/trip when filling the runner-up spot at Tramore last week and, off an unchanged mark, compensation could be on the cards. Miss Nifty is also noted.
Prediction : 1st La Dame Blanche 2nd Tatum 3rd Miss Nifty