UK Horse Racing Tips: Galway

After their feature race success on Tuesday, Natalia Lupini and Seamie Heffernan could strike again with NAZARIO. The son of Coulsty ran a fine race to finish second on debut at Down Royal and with a tongue-tie now fitted, he should improve from that initial effort. World Tour wasn't far behind the selection in that Down Royal heat, but has since disappointed at Bellewstown. Blinkers are now tried on this Territories bay and it'll be disappointing if he's not involved. Bellamano is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Nazario 2nd World Tour 3rd Bellamano

While some of his form reads very well, Sandor Clegane hasn't managed to win a race in well over two years and looks a bit vulnerable here in against mostly younger rivals. One of three Willie Mullins-trained representatives in the line-up, JARRIVE DE MEE is the selection. The winner of a point-to-point when in the care of Donnchadh Doyle, he has gone from strength to strength since and was a good fourth when last seen in Grade 1 company at Punchestown. With Jack Kennedy aboard, What's Up Darling looks the pick of Gordon Elliott's four, while Millforce and Shantreusse are others capable of making an impact.
Prediction : 1st Jarrive De Mee 2nd Sandor Clegane 3rd Whats Up Darling

A notoriously competitive affair. Bidding to win at the festival for a third year on the spin, NEVERADULLMOMENT is the selection. The choice of Mark Walsh and with this race his likely target for quite some time, it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. A versatile performer and already a Grade 3 winner over fences, it'll be interesting to see how San Salvador fares. Of Gordon Elliott's five, Jack Kennedy has opted to partner Mars Harper. Beaten by just a nose 12 months ago, Moonovercloon is another of interest.
Prediction : 1st Neveradullmoment 2nd San Salvador 3rd Moonovercloon

Fleetfoot came out on top when many of these faced off at the Curragh on Irish Derby weekend. A never-nearer fifth and running his best race in quite some time, MASHHOOR might now be able to reverse the form. Without a win in just over two years, a first-time hood might help sweeten up this Johnny Murtagh-trained seven-year-old. Murtagh also saddles Cheeky Wink, with Ben Coen opting to partner this 96-rated bay, who was second in Listed company on her latest start.
Prediction : 1st Mashhoor 2nd Fleetfoot 3rd Cheeky Wink

JANNAH STAR has put together three solid efforts in maidens and may now gain reward for her consistency. The daughter of Sea The Stars beat all bar It's A Heartbeat at the Curragh and again filled the runner-up spot at Bellewstown last time. Eternal Spirit showed promise on both outings last year in maidens won by much better fancied stablemates including Minnie Hauk at Leopardstown last October. Ledecky makes plenty of appeal on pedigree.
Prediction : 1st Jannah Star 2nd Eternal Spirit 3rd Ledecky

RIBEE filled the runner-up spot twice this spring and appears on a competitive mark as he reappears after a break. The selection beat all bar Birdie Time last time out over an extended 1m2f at Sligo, a race which has thrown up a number of subsequent winners. Spanish Temptress confirmed the promise on her handicap debut effort at Limerick when scoring in good style at Killarney and rates a threat along with the hat-trick seeking pair Casheldale Lass and Dance For Chester.
Prediction : 1st Ribee 2nd Spanish Temptress 3rd Dance For Chester

A DREAM TO SHARE was a high-class bumper performer notably winning Grade 1 events at both the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals in 2023. He failed to score when switched to hurdles but following a couple of promising efforts over inadequate trips on the Flat this year, he returned to winning form over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time. This Songisforyou won a valuable 1m2f handicap at the Curragh last autumn and the course bumper winner is considered. Bunting and Charlus are both noted as well.
Prediction : 1st A Dream To Share 2nd This Songisforyou 3rd Bunting

KOOL ONE is put forward as the one to beat. The Conor Maxwell-trained gelding won a similar 19-runner Navan handicap when last seen on the Flat last October and has shown promise since over hurdles. Preparations and Beautiful Chaos are others to consider. The former is feared most on the basis that she has performed well in defeat the last twice at Gowran and Ballinrobe.
Prediction : 1st Kool One 2nd Preparations 3rd Beautiful Chaos