UK Horse Racing Tips: Tipperary

ENDORSEMENT ran a nice race behind stablemate Benvenuto Cellini on his introduction at Killarney and can step forward to open his account. The Wootton Bassett colt was no match for the odds-on winner that day, but showed plenty of promise himself. He can confirm his superiority over the third-placed Limestone, who would appear to be Joseph O'Brien's main hope on jockey bookings. Ballydoyle are represented by another horse who showed a nice bit on debut in Christmas Day. He was a promising third at Galway and is another who should improve from the experience.
Prediction : 1st Endorsement 2nd Limestone 3rd Christmas Day

GIOVANNI GIORGIO was well fancied on his second outing at Roscommon and just lost out in a cracking finish to previous winner Check This Out. That was a step forward from his first run at the Curragh and the Persian King colt looks the one to beat now back in maiden company. The others to have run need to improve to figure. Anushka is interesting on her official debut. She was third in a barrier trial back in May and the horse who was fourth in that, Dial Me In, won at Leopardstown. Colin Keane rides newcomer Madbadanddangerous for Noel Meade and he's one to note in the market.
Prediction : 1st Giovanni Giorgio 2nd Anushka 3rd Madbadanddangerous

With a strong pace virtually assured, the Ger Lyons-trained BRAVAIS can pick up the pieces late on. A winner here back in April, the gelding reportedly bled when never able to land a blow at Galway last time. Provided he is back to his best, the five-year-old will be hard to beat in a race that should be run to suit. Hurricane Ivor, who was less than a length behind the selection in that aforementioned race in the spring, has every chance at these weights. A prominent racer, he is likely to be on the front end here from the off. Mississippi River is another with leading claims, as long as he doesn't get into a battle for the lead.
Prediction : 1st Bravais 2nd Hurricane Ivor 3rd Mississippi River

The progressive COPACABANA SANDS can complete a three-timer. A Listed winner at Naas in May, the Michael O'Callaghan-trained filly stepped up to this grade when following up at Leopardstown and is hard to get away from. UK raider Celestial Orbit was runner-up in the Nell Gwyn prior to struggling in the French Guineas. However, now eased in class and dropped back in trip, the Ollie Sangster-trained filly has to be a contender. Galway handicap winner Princess Child will need to improve again, but has to be respected.
Prediction : 1st Copacabana Sands 2nd Celestial Orbit 3rd Princess Child

TWO STARS can make a successful return under Joey Sheridan. A lightly-raced gelding, the Fozzy Stack-trained five-year-old had been ultra-consistent in handicaps before stepping up to win a Listed race at Naas in April. Although absent since, this progressive sprinter has won off similar breaks in the past. Well drawn towards the stands side, he should get a nice tow into the race. Powerful Nation needs to put a disappointing Curragh run behind him, but has every chance if doing so. The Andrew Slattery-trained colt remains an unexposed sprinter at this level. US import Fandom is of obvious interest on his stable debut for Joseph O'Brien.
Prediction : 1st Two Stars 2nd Powerful Nation 3rd Fandom

JASMINE AFFANALIS is a half-sister to her yard's juvenile winner Gavoo and, crucially given a wet forecast, handles easy ground. She met trouble at Limerick in July, with that run coming between two useful runner-up efforts. She is up another 2lb, but her rider claims 7lb. Shuyak is headstrong but although her form figures are modest, she has shown promise. She met traffic at Down Royal in June and hung badly at Dundalk the following month, but was better behaved when ridden from off the pace at Gowran. She can progress stepping up in trip but is unproven on soft. Petite Madame finished second in an ordinary handicap here recently.
Prediction : 1st Jasmine Affanalis 2nd Shuyak 3rd Petite Madame

Polish import GLADY EAGLE debuts for Willie Mullins and has a proven ability to handle soft going. Irish-bred and out of a German Listed winner, the entire's form is difficult to decode but he has won twice on easy ground. While tailed off on his latest run at Sluzewiec in July 2024, he races for Hipop De Loire's owner and Colin Keane is a notable booking. Soft-ground performer Plunkett Street returns following a midsummer break and was just denied in an ordinary C&D handicap in May. Lady Kai unseated her rider leaving the stalls at Leopardstown and although she has proven form at this level, she would prefer good ground.
Prediction : 1st Glady Eagle 2nd Plunkett Street 3rd Lady Kai