UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

Cape Cod left the form of his debut behind to make the frame over a mile at Punchestown latest and is likely to have plenty more in the locker. South Island could only manage sixth in first-time cheekpieces, which are discarded with today, at Tipperary last month, so it might pay to side with KALIR. Dermot Weld's youngster showed ability when third on his introduction at Leopardstown last month and with improvement forecast, he ought to go close.
Prediction : 1st Kalir 2nd Cape Cod 3rd South Island

Spangled Sands has occupied the runner-up berth on both of his career starts and holds an obvious chance, but it is WHITE SAND BEACH that shades preference. Second to a useful type at Punchestown on debut recently, improvement looks likely and trainer Aidan O'Brien, who has won four of the previous five renewals, looks to have found her a suitable opportunity. Suspicious Mindz has been gelded since his fifth at Roscommon and is another bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st White Sand Beach 2nd Spangled Sands 3rd Suspicious Mindz

Aidan O'Brien's juveniles often improve markedly from run to run and, despite showing plenty of greenness in three career outings, AMELIA EARHART almost landed a strong maiden at Doncaster recently. She will need to step up on that form, but looks capable of doing so and it may be Kensington Lane who gives her most to think about following an impressive success at Gowran. Stepping back up in trip is likely to suit Alibah after a creditable third in Listed company at Fairyhouse, while Pivotal Attack drops in grade after contesting the Moyglare.
Prediction : 1st Amelia Earhart 2nd Kensington Lane 3rd Alibah

MY MATE ALFIE may not be in quite the same form as he was 12 months ago when landing this contest from Big Gossey, but last month's second over C&D is strong form and he can notch up a fourth course success. Art Power loves it at the Curragh too, with victories in the 2021 and 2022 renewals among four track triumphs. He is likely to be thereabouts, as is fellow British raider Crestofdistinction, who steps up in grade after a narrow defeat in Listed company at York. Completing the shortlist are Ides Of March, Spycatcher and Vespertilio.
Prediction : 1st My Mate Alfie 2nd Art Power 3rd Crestofdistinction

ECHO OF FAITH showed the benefit of his first two starts when landing a maiden at Roscommon and can continue to pay his way now he steps into nursery company. An opening mark of 83 could be lenient given the son of Lucky Vega appeared to win with plenty in reserve. Sovereign Thought was a surprise winner at Down Royal, but he did it well enough to command respect as an improver. Which Wolf Wins and Venetian Star complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Echo Of Faith 2nd Sovereign Thought 3rd Which Wolf Wins

HAPPY PHAROAH survived a stewards' enquiry to land a premier handicap at Leopardstown recently and those battling qualities ought to serve him well in a race of this nature. He must now shoulder a 7lb penalty but it looks manageable given his progressive profile, and whilst this longer trip will place a further emphasis on stamina, it would come as no surprise were he to find the necessary improvement. Filey Bay, Ascending and Nurburgring each make considerable appeal, while Shoda and fellow last-time-out winner Tounsivator arrive with each-way credentials.
Prediction : 1st Happy Pharoah 2nd Filey Bay 3rd Ascending

Having posted a series of creditable efforts in defeat this season, WASHINGTON STREET can finally get his head in front. Ger Lyons' charge was narrowly denied in a handicap at Gowran latest but returning to a maiden, coupled with a drop in trip, might be just what he needs. Lunigiana boasts some decent two-year-old form as a juvenile and market support would be noteworthy ahead of her return, while Glory To Be and Spodo Komodo are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Washington Street 2nd Lunigiana 3rd Glory To Be

Having shared the spoils when dead-heating at Galway in July, Castleheath must enter calculations off a 1lb higher mark. However, Ciaran Murphy's inmate will need to put a below-par fifth over hurdles at Ballinrobe behind him and WERTPOL looks open to more improvement. The three-year-old found only a progressive rival too strong at Navan 31 days ago and a 2lb rise in the ratings looks workable. Last-time-out winner Rain, Tilani and Gotta Catch'em All are just a few others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Wertpol 2nd Castleheath 3rd Rain