UK Horse Racing Tips: Curragh

GO JUST DO IT brings solid form to the table and may prove difficult to beat if handling this softer ground. The Kingman colt was beaten just over a length on debut in the 7f maiden won by New Zealand here in July and again shaped well on his only subsequent start when third behind Constitution River in the Group 2 Futurity Stakes. Seoul Force is proven on soft ground but already had the benefit of a run when a length and a half behind the selection in the aforementioned maiden. Michael's Well merits respect on his debut second at Naas, while Trojan Warrior represents Ballydoyle and is by Wootton Bassett out of a Fastnet Rock mare that was a Listed winner as a juvenile.
Prediction : 1st Go Just Do It 2nd Seoul Force 3rd Trojan Warrior

DMANIAC handles soft ground well and has advertised his claims twice this autumn. The Martin Hassett-trained gelding beat all bar Gerrit's Gem in a 20-runner 6f Cork handicap last month and had a couple of these rivals behind when third to Unique Journey, who has won again since. over C&D last time. Jon Riggens and Staysound Susie make a quick reappearance after filling the minor placings behind Unique Journey here on Thursday, while Likedbymike has been placed twice in recent weeks. Smoke Them Out had a couple of these behind when scoring over C&D on testing ground earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st Dmaniac 2nd Jon Riggens 3rd Likedbymike

An impressive winner of her maiden at Punchestown last month, LA FOGATA can follow up. Although the third filly franked the form since, it was more the manner of victory and, turn of foot shown by the Ger Lyons-trained juvenile that caught the eye. Previously fourth in a Group 3 over this course and distance, the daughter of Mehmas ran green before the penny dropped late on. Even at that, she still managed to finish in front of one of her main rivals here, Sugar Island. The latter has to be respected, given that she subsequently went on to finish third in a Group 2 at Doncaster. Listed placed Caught U Sleeping also boasts strong claims for Noel Meade.
Prediction : 1st La Fogata 2nd Sugar Island 3rd Caught U Sleeping

EDGE OF SEVENTEEN looks to have been found a nice opportunity to get her head in front. The Jessica Harrington-trained filly has shown enough in five previous starts to suggest that she is capable of winning a maiden like this. Placed at both Navan and Killarney prior to finishing fourth at Punchestown last month, the form of that latter race has been well boosted subsequently. The Aidan O'Brien-trained Happiest needs to improve on what she has shown so far but cannot be discounted in first-time blinkers. Bellewstown second Likewhatyousee also has a chance.
Prediction : 1st Edge Of Seventeen 2nd Happiest 3rd Likewhatyousee

Well suited by the conditions of this race, the Noel Meade-trained LAYFAYETTE can record a 10th career success. Although not the force of old, the eight-year-old has yet to encounter his favoured soft ground this season. Runner-up in a Group 3 race here back in June, the son of French Navy showed that he still retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game. Twice a winner in the UK earlier in the season, Small Fry arguably didn't stay when only ninth in the Irish Cesarewitch. Dropped in class, Mont St Michel has to be given maximum respect for Aidan O'Brien too.
Prediction : 1st Layfayette 2nd Small Fry 3rd Mont St Michel

OBSCENITY is a tentative selection here as he bids to open his account. The son of Fastnet Rock was sent off joint favourite on debut, but failed to show much on that occasion and similar comments apply for the rest of his maiden runs. Joseph O'Brien's charge provided some encouragement on his handicap bow and better is expected up in trip. Alfalfa is capable of being in the mix after his victory here over 1m4f at the start of the month, while others to note include Convincing and Chica Guerrera.
Prediction : 1st Obscenity 2nd Alfalfa 3rd Convincing

OHMALI is taken to double his tally after a staying-on victory at Gowran last month. Natalia Lupini's gelding has been a relatively consistent performer and with the softer forecasted conditions, he is expected to have more to offer. The eye-catching booking of Colin Keane for Showhound would display some signs of confidence, but he would need to improve on his recent showings to figure here. Warazam and Super Exceed appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ohmali 2nd Showhound 3rd Warazam