UK Horse Racing Tips: Roscommon

The only colt in the line-up, GALLEY POINT arguably sets the standard in this contest on his two previous runs. The 25,000-euro yearling purchase showed some improvement from his debut effort when a staying-on fourth at Killarney. T J O'Mara's charge also conveyed his suitability for softer conditions and a step up in trip would certainly look to benefit him. Harry Longabaugh finished seventh in a Curragh maiden on debut. He raced freely that day but wasn't knocked about by Wayne Lordan and can take a step forward from that experience. Millraceflow seems to lack a gear but was staying on towards the finish on his latest start and he may be a solid place prospect.
Prediction : 1st Galley Point 2nd Harry Longabaugh 3rd Millraceflow

SINDRIA brings an unexposed element on just her fifth career start. Sporting a first-time hood, Joseph O'Brien's filly steps down in grade after finishing down the field in a very competitive handicap on Irish Champions Weekend. Also, with her maiden success coming on soft ground, Dylan Browne McMonagle's mount is a tentative choice. Spanish Temptress doubled her tally a week ago and steps back in here under a 7lb penalty, while others to consider include Ribee and Fast Tara.
Prediction : 1st Sindria 2nd Spanish Temptress 3rd Ribee

RACING ROYALTY drops in grade, likes soft ground and is well suited by this trip. Gillian Scott's runner also has a good record at this time of year and, while he disappointed at Listowel, he ran well when third in a better race at Galway last month. Late Night Talking ran well in an optional claiming maiden on soft last time and Colin Keane, who has ridden him on his last three starts, takes the mount again. Nibras Rainbow has been runner-up in three of his last five outings and went close at Bellewstown latest. Front-runner Manhattan Dandy is likely to run his usual game race, but is drawn wider than ideal.
Prediction : 1st Racing Royalty 2nd Late Night Talking 3rd Nibras Rainbow

DOWN TO BUSINESS has shown improvement in his last couple of starts and may get his head in front now. Andy Oliver's three-year-old ran well over this trip at the Curragh when third to an 88-rated filly and handled soft ground on that occasion. He may progress a little more in first-time headgear. Mocking was down the field in a sales race in France but has run well in a few handicaps, including on soft ground, and is the highest rated in the field. Moon Reign ran a promising race at Galway, but took a backward step at Listowel. He's bred to stay well and could fare better over this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Down To Business 2nd Moon Reign 3rd Mocking

It was over just less than 1m5f that GLENROYAL won at Down Royal and his earlier victory this season came over 1m4f at the Galway Festival. Dropping back to this trip is not ideal, but the Australia gelding may be progressive enough to score again. His two main rivals, Refreshment and Local Lad, have stamina concerns. The former is a dual winner over 1m, but is unproven over this far and might prefer better ground. Local Lad ran well in a Group 3 on debut last year, but hasn't really built on that and was outstayed over this trip when last seen in June.
Prediction : 1st Glenroyal 2nd Refreshment 3rd Local Lad

With a decent pace virtually assured, this could be set up for a closer like GOTTA CATCH'EM ALL. Although a 19-race maiden, the Harry Rogers-trained gelding has finished runner-up on his last three runs. With his stable in excellent form in recent months, this could be the day that everything finally falls into place for the five-year-old. Listowel winner Ehteyat has to be respected, despite receiving an 11lb hike for that shock success. Rated much higher during his time in Britain, he could still be well treated. A slight concern is that his best form has come over further. C&D winner Duke Of Leggagh also holds leading form claims having struck at Bellewstown earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st Gotta Catchem All 2nd Ehteyat 3rd Duke Of Leggagh

Recent Navan winner FORLIO looks well-in under Colin Keane. Raised 12lb for a runaway success at the County Meath track, the Paul Flynn-trained gelding is turned out quickly carrying a mandatory 7lb penalty. Provided this race doesn't come too soon, the six-year-old son of Mayson should take all the beating. Nancee Spain, runner-up at Thurles on Thursday, also backs up again swiftly. Having finished second on her previous start here, she rates a definite threat. Bellewstown winner Idomything could be open to more improvement on only her third start for trainer Tom Cleary.
Prediction : 1st Forlio 2nd Nancee Spain 3rd Idomything