UK Horse Racing Tips: Wexford

CLAUDE might be able to take this on his debut over flights. From the family of dual 1,000 Guineas winner Finsceal Beo, he has failed to live up to market expectations in two starts to date. Now tried in first-time cheekpieces and getting weight allowances, it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. Returning from a break, Crooked Tannie is the clear form choice. However, he's had plenty of opportunities to open his account over hurdles and was a beaten favourite four times last year. A good third on his debut for Gavin Cromwell at Downpatrick recently, Front Door Famous should be able to make his presence felt, while others for the shortlist in this weak affair are Complete Fiction and Hudson.
Prediction : 1st Claude 2nd Crooked Tannie 3rd Front Door Famous

A good quality contest with MUMMY DERRY the selection. A half-sister to Spillane's Tower, she proved very easy to back and ran accordingly when tried in Grade 2 company on her debut over flights at Sandown in February. Given a break since and in much calmer waters now, it'll be disappointing if she's not involved towards the business end. With race fitness on her side, Zanoosh could prove the main danger. An encouraging fourth on her first try over timber, she since won a bumper but was a beaten favourite on her latest start. Returning from a lengthy absence, it'll be interesting to see how West End Victory fares on her debut for Sonny Carey. Gavin Cromwell saddles two leading hopes in the shape of Sophia Rose and Hillhead Runner, while Tequila Talkin' and Watching The Clock are others capable of making an impact.
Prediction : 1st Mummy Derry 2nd Zanoosh 3rd West End Victory

With Hannah Phillips again on board, ROSE BOUM is the selection. Runner-up over C&D in May, the locally-trained five-year-old has since been guided by Phillips to a breakthrough win at Punchestown and has gone up just 3lb. A close third in that Punchestown heat, it'll come as no surprise if the Philip Rothwell-trained Warm In Gorey manages to at least close the gap. The Co Wicklow handler is also represented by To The Wire, with this unexposed point-to-point winner capable of making an impact. Placed five times since a surprise win on debut, Mi Lucky Cailin is another for the shortlist, while Ladiam and Knockraha Eagle are others sure to have plenty of supporters in this competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Rose Boum 2nd Warm In Gorey 3rd To The Wire

A competitive affair, with SMALL TOWN HERO the suggestion. On his first start for Ian Donoghue, the five-year-old made all at Roscommon earlier this month and might still be ahead of the handicapper off a revised mark of 81. The first-time cheekpieces that were fitted at Roscommon remain in place, with Conor Stone-Walsh again taking the ride. In truth, a case can be made for many others, with the locally-trained Hatfield Hammer sure to have plenty of supporters. No worse than third on his last five starts, another bold bid can be expected from this previous course winner. An encouraging third on her debut for Sam Curling at Downpatrick, it'll come as no surprise if Fire Coral manages to go a few places better. Ballerina Boxer, Lummi Island, Onefortheditch and handicap debutant Sylvia's Secret are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Small Town Hero 2nd Hatfield Hammer 3rd Fire Coral

This is undoubtedly weaker than the first division, with a chance taken on ROYAL CAVE. A final-flight faller when looking set to score at Fairyhouse in October, the Chris Timmons-trained six-year-old has lost her way since. Back over flights for the first time since April and given a pipe-opener on the level at Dundalk recently, she could return to form in a contest of this quality. Runner-up on his penultimate start at Listowel, Tackletommywoowoo was beaten when falling at the last at Kilbeggan subsequently. Provided he's none the worse for that mishap, he should be able to make an impact. Starting off in handicap company, Captain P is of definite interest with Danny Gilligan aboard. Others for the shortlist are Stellar Symphony, Phildante, Technology and Derby Rock.
Prediction : 1st Royal Cave 2nd Tackletommywoowoo 3rd Captain P

With course-winning form to his name, SPLENDID CHOICE is the selection in this weak affair. Not beaten far when fifth on his most recent visit to the venue, he'll again be ridden by Tiernan Power Roche, who claims a valuable 5lb. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, Sharetheknowledge could manage only fourth when sent off favourite at Limerick in May. Dropping in trip and with Darragh O'Keeffe again on board, it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. A long-time maiden but a fine second on her debut for Aengus King at Cork recently, Chosen Shant warrants respect, while others for the shortlist are The Border Boy and the returning Cruisin Susan.
Prediction : 1st Splendid Choice 2nd Sharetheknowledge 3rd Chosen Shant

MENAS MIRACLE might be able to follow up her recent course win. The locally-trained six-year-old finished an encouraging second on her handicap debut at Tramore prior to her breakthrough success and, although now up to a mark of 88, she might still be ahead of the handicapper. Pleasureofpressure was fourth to the selection when last seen and could get a lot closer with a swing in the weights. A winner at Down Royal in May before disappointing on his latest start at Limerick, Quinn The Eskimo might bounce back with Eoin Staples claiming a valuable 7lb. Kaikoura brings further course form to the table, with this Philip Dempsey-trained bay a good third on his most recent start.
Prediction : 1st Menas Miracle 2nd Pleasureofpressure 3rd Quinn The Eskimo

Completely tailed off at Clonmel, it was subsequently reported that ALASKAN VIEW had blood in her mouth post-race having bitten her tongue. Prior to that effort, the locally-trained five-year-old had shown a decent level of ability and, if recapturing her best form, she can be expected to go close. Coming from the point-to-point fields, Mistyburn and Kershaw are both of interest. The former is out of six-time winner Queen Althea and joined Philip Rothwell after winning at Necarne in May, while the latter was a good second on his sole start to date at Loughanmore. Kool Runnings, Governors Rock and Bradley's Row are also respected.
Prediction : 1st Alaskan View 2nd Mistyburn 3rd Kershaw