UK Horse Racing Tips: Gowran Park

Out of a Group 3 winner, LITTLE SURE SHOT ran a race full of promise on debut at Leopardstown in June and can step forward from that initial effort. She finished just half-a-length behind Moments Of Joy at the Foxrock venue, with that one third in the Chesham at Royal Ascot on her next start. Knocking on the door in recent outings, both Minerva and Kensington Lane are sure to have plenty of supporters, with the former four lengths behind the selection in that aforementioned Leopardstown heat. Punica Granatum, Slaney View, Luna Mia and newcomer Rayzera are other leading hopes in this interesting contest.
Prediction : 1st Little Sure Shot 2nd Minerva 3rd Kensington Lane

It might be worth siding with TAKE CHARGE STAR who caught the eye on debut at the Curragh recently. Out of a French Group 2 winner, the Johnny Murtagh-trained selection had no luck in running when a fast-finishing third at the Co Kildare venue, with the form of that race yet to develop. Off a mark of 88, Charles Fort sets the standard and certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn after finishing second and third in two starts to date. Chasing home the exciting Constitution River on debut at Galway, Spangled Sands is the pick of four Joseph O'Brien representatives, while the Ger Lyons-trained Krasimir is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Take Charge Star 2nd Charles Fort 3rd Spangled Sands

Gran Habano is the highest rated of those with a mark and while placed many times, he is without a win in 12 starts. For a selection, DIEGO EL QUESO gets the nod. Not seen since finishing a close fourth in a stronger contest at Navan in April, he was just behind the exciting Zahrann, who has gone from strength to strength since. Barrier trial winners Lavender Breeze and Minaun View both look capable of making an impact, with the former fourth in a 21-runner contest on her most recent start. Others for the shortlist are Tina's Charm, Take Me, Poweracclaim and Men Of Honour.
Prediction : 1st Diego El Queso 2nd Gran Habano 3rd Minaun View

WASHINGTON STREET is the suggestion in this wide-open affair. Beaten a length-and-a-half into second over the course and distance in June, he was a close third when last seen at the Curragh. Ger Lyons trains the selection and is also represented by Missappropriation, who will need to bounce back from a disappointing recent effort if she is to feature. Starting off for Denis Hogan and Adrian Murray respectively, both Ze Do Asfalto and Reposado are of definite interest, with the latter successful at Dundalk on his latest start. Third at Roscommon a fortnight ago, Bundle Of Interest warrants respect with Dylan Browne McMonagle aboard, while Sun Soldier (first time blinkers) and Sir Jeremy are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Washington Street 2nd Ze Do Asfalto 3rd Reposado

A dual winner since joining trainer Paul Flynn, GRIZABELLA has every chance of recording a third victory for the stable. Raised 11lb for an impressive success at Ballinrobe in July, the mare has struggled in handicaps of late. Well treated at these weights, the six-year-old has strong claims, especially with her jockey taking off an additional 3lb. Although her previous wins have come over further than a mile, she should cope with the trip in this lesser grade. Recent Naas winner Star Mind also boasts leading claims with Nicola Burns retaining the ride. The Ger O'Leary-trained four-year-old steps up in distance but should stay. Gloriously Glam looks best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Grizabella 2nd Star Mind 3rd Gloriously Glam

Recent Curragh runner-up GOLDMOYNE can go one place better. Making most of the running on that occasion, the Tim Doyle-trained gelding quickened from the front over a furlong out and, looked all over a winner only to be caught close home. A five-year-old son of Galileo Gold, he is well drawn here to again make a bold bid from the front. Despite a slight concern that his best form has come at the Curragh, he still rates the most likely winner. Famous Enough, a gelding who always runs well at this track, is another with every chance, while Sierra De Gredos heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Goldmoyne 2nd Famous Enough 3rd Sierra De Gredos

A promising third on his recent Irish debut, BOWMAN can strike for the in-form Charles Byrnes stable. Rated much higher in the past, the nine-time winner gave the impression that he had more races in him when keeping on for minor honours at Leopardstown last month. Stepping back up to a mile looks very much in his favour and, it has to be significant that Seamie Heffernan retains the ride on the son of Lawman. Withoutfurtherado was disappointing at the Curragh last time but would hold every chance on his previous second placed finish at York. The Arthur Moore-trained gelding ran well at this track earlier in the season. Rockbury Lad will need luck in running but is respected.
Prediction : 1st Bowman 2nd Withoutfurtherado 3rd Rockbury Lad

Aintree Grade 2 bumper winner SEO LINN is given another chance to make the breakthrough on the Flat. Somewhat disappointing on three starts to date, the Paddy Twomey-trained five-year-old almost certainly has a race of this nature in her. Perhaps stepping up to his longer trip for the first time on the level will see the daughter of Order Of St George get her head in front. Another National Hunt performer, recent Summer Plate winner, Ballysax Hank could prove her biggest threat. A tricky sort, the Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding is best delivered late but in Gary Carroll he has an able pilot. Nelson Muntz also holds every chance, especially with his jockey taking off 10lb.
Prediction : 1st Seo Linn 2nd Ballysax Hank 3rd Nelson Muntz