UK Horse Racing Tips: Wexford

Second in this very contest 12 months ago, COSTANUCI might be able to get a deserved win over fences to her name. Returning from a lengthy absence, she finished a close third on her latest start at Tipperary and while this trip might be shorter than ideal, it'll be disappointing if she's not involved towards the business end. Starting off over fences, Jeaniemacaroney lowered the colours of Seo Linn when making all on the level at Tramore on her latest start, and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to follow up now. Gers Gigi and Ma Belle Etoile are the other leading hopes, with the latter scoping dirty after underperforming on her most recent outing at Tramore.
Prediction : 1st Costanuci 2nd Jeaniemacaroney 3rd Ma Belle Etoile

LE COQ HARDI gets the nod over You Oughta Know and Fiveonefive. With plenty of experience over the larger obstacles to his name, the Henry de Bromhead-trained selection went down by just three-quarters of a length in a competitive handicap at Kilbeggan on his most recent start. Back in calmer waters, he could prove hard to beat. You Oughta Know rates as the chief danger, with this one also filling the runner-up spot on his latest outing. He lost little in defeat when beaten by Galway Plate hope Anyway in that Kilbeggan heat, and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. A five-time hurdles winner and starting off over fences, Fiveonefive looks the best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Le Coq Hardi 2nd You Oughta Know 3rd Fiveonefive

BE FIERCE fell on his handicap chase debut at Tramore and, given a near two-month break since that mishap, he looks capable of bouncing back to the form that saw him score at the same track in January. Ted Walsh's charge is narrowly preferred to Wonleg, who may have gone closer than third at Tramore in May if not for making a crucial mistake at the last. Raised 5lb for a success over further at Downpatrick last week, Lakefield Flyer is another to consider, along with the consistent Prince Of Air.
Prediction : 1st Be Fierce 2nd Wonleg 3rd Lakefield Flyer

A model of consistency in recent times, CROWSATEDAPPLETART looks the safest option in this competitive affair. On what was his first visit to this venue, the eight-year-old easily accounted for 15 rivals earlier this month and he'll be well fancied to follow up, dropping back in trip. Mick Winters trains the selection and is also represented by River Vale. Racing off his hurdles mark of 100, the point-to-point winner is of definite interest with Shane Fitzgerald aboard. Already twice successful at this Bettyville circuit, the in-foal Onebrightbluerose warrants the utmost respect, with handicap debutant Katakana and Roscommon victor Charlies Pride other leading contenders.
Prediction : 1st Crowsatedappletart 2nd River Vale 3rd Onebrightbluerose

Henry de Bromhead saddles both NOUVOTIC and The Electrical Kid, with Darragh O'Keeffe opting to partner the former. A winner at this venue last summer, he finished a fine third on his track debut over fences at Kilbeggan last month and he's entitled to step forward from that effort. In the same ownership as the selection, chasing debutant Yoradreamer warrants the utmost respect with Paul Townend aboard, but he'll need to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Roscommon if he is to feature. Greatness Awaits is another starting off over fences, with this locally-owned six-year-old sure to have plenty of supporters after his recent Killarney win. A solid fourth on his debut for Ian Donoghue at Kilbeggan last month, West Away is an interesting contender, while Roscommon runner-up Iamagetaway is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Nouvotic 2nd Greatness Awaits 3rd West Away

PRIDE OF PLACE might still be ahead of the handicapper off a mark of 109. The JP McManus homebred, who is out of a half-sister to On The Fringe, finished a close third on his handicap debut at Punchestown last month, before bettering that performance by making the breakthrough at Tipperary on his most recent outing. Charlie O'Dwyer retains the ride on this Getaway six-year-old and claims a valuable 5lb. In truth, a case can be made for many others, with recent Perth winner Sea Aster sure to have plenty of supporters. Henry de Bromhead saddles Sam Magee and Hand Over Fist, with both capable of making an impact, while Connacht National sixth Dorans Law and course-and-distance winner Riggs others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Pride Of Place 2nd Sea Aster 3rd Riggs

The rain softened ground won't inconvenience LE GRAND VERT and he is taken to follow up on his Ayr success. Not seen since that March victory, he is a proven stayer and will again be ridden by Oran McGill, who claims a valuable 5lb. A dual C&D winner, Stormy Master is respected following his return to action at Sligo, as that was probably no more than a prep run for this assignment. Representing Gavin Cromwell, Sights Unseen and Due Course both warrant respect, while seven-time winner The Little Yank and handicap debutant Yewtree Hill (first time cheekpieces) are others for the shortlist in this competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Le Grand Vert 2nd Stormy Master 3rd Sights Unseen