UK Horse Racing Tips: Wexford

KILBARRY SAINT was pitched into Grade 1 company when well beaten at Fairyhouse in April, but she doesn't face anything like that opposition today and looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to strike. Nowwhatdoyouthink has shown ability over fences when third at Sligo and he is likely to be on the premises, while Palamon is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Kilbarry Saint 2nd Nowwhatdoyouthink 3rd Palamon

Nouvotic was unable to follow up his C&D success when beaten into sixth over 3m2f at Kilbeggan in August, but the drop back in distance looks the right move. However, DUTY BOUND finished second over the smaller obstacles at Gowran Park earlier in the month and switches back to this sphere. With a previous track and trip victory to his name and the application of first-time cheekpieces, he will prove hard to beat. Battle Of Ridgeway isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Duty Bound 2nd Nouvotic 3rd Battle Of Ridgeway

Sea Eagle made a pleasing introduction to this sphere when second at Downpatrick last month and is sure to attract plenty of support. Little Ajay changed hands for 80,000 pounds after his triumph between the flags in March and warrants a market check, but THE STORE BOY gets the nod. Henry De Bromhead's five-year-old finished third behind subsequent Persian War runner-up Kainsbourg at Tramore in May and could take a step forward from that display.
Prediction : 1st The Store Boy 2nd Sea Eagle 3rd Little Ajay

Having posted a respectable fourth on his hurdle/stable bow at Navan last month, a breakthrough victory in this discipline could be on the cards for OPEN SECRET. Gordon Elliott's inmate should have learned plenty from that experience and rates as the one to beat. Gin Tonic fetched 120,000 euros at the sales after a promising second between the flags at Loughanmore in April and market support would be interesting on his Rules debut, with Black Gem the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Open Secret 2nd Gin Tonic 3rd Black Gem

Dream On Baby has been in decent heart across both codes in recent months and she should give another bold bid. However, Emmet Mullins' mare may have to play second fiddle once more judged on the official ratings, with MOZZIES SISTER looking a touch stronger. Declan Queally's mare has posted several creditable efforts in defeat in Graded company and she makes plenty of appeal back over hurdles. Debut winner Getaway Beo is worth a second look too.
Prediction : 1st Mozzies Sister 2nd Dream On Baby 3rd Getaway Beo

Reverting to hurdles saw ACLASS posting a good second at Gowran earlier this month and he could be poised to open his account. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings looks workable for the seven-year-old, with the introduction of cheekpieces looking a positive move. Oogum Boogum appeared close to his best judged on his latest placed effort at Downpatrick and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of last month's Listowel third Blossom De Mai.
Prediction : 1st Aclass 2nd Oogum Boogum 3rd Blossom De Mai

The switch to the Ian Donoghue stable has sparked a huge amount of improvement from HITTHEHAYSON. Unbeaten in both outings since, most recently scoring by just under two lengths at Downpatrick, he can continue his brilliant form. The Toothpicker wasn't disgraced in fourth at Gowran Park on his most recent start and goes off an unchanged rating, so he has to be respected. Of the remainder, Stone Forest makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Hitthehayson 2nd The Toothpicker 3rd Stone Forest

LADY LENA showed ability when making the frame on debut at Listowel last month and is likely to have plenty more to offer. The daughter of Flemensfirth can find the improvement required to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Ah Now Cato is a half-sister to hurdle winner Johnson's Blue and the daughter of Notnowcato would be interesting if the market speaks in her favour. La Rocca Lass showed more when third at Punchestown recently and she might fill a place.
Prediction : 1st Lady Lena 2nd Ah Now Cato 3rd La Rocca Lass