UK Horse Racing Tips: Thurles

MENAS MIRACLE was inconvenienced by a loose horse at Tramore on her latest start, but still finished a gallant second on what was her track debut over fences. The winner of a point-to-point and hurdle, she should be up to taking a contest of this standard. A half-sister to Captain Guinness, Stoneyford Lady starts off over the larger obstacles and is sure to have plenty of supporters after filling the runner-up spot on her latest start. Placed on two of his last three outings, Kotkito Bello warrants the utmost respect, while others for the shortlist are Mount Shenshan and Figurehead, who were both behind the selection at Tramore.
Prediction : 1st Menas Miracle 2nd Stoneyford Lady 3rd Kotkito Bello

No worse than fifth in his last nine outings, A NOD TO GETAWAY should run another solid race in this competitive affair. Successful at Killarney on his penultimate start, he finished third when last seen at Listowel, and had two subsequent winners behind. Up to a career high mark of 102, the Paul O'Flynn-trained eight-year-old will be ably assisted by Darragh O'Keeffe. The winner of a weak four-runner contest at Cork earlier this month, Kazakh D'arthel will be well-fancied to follow-up, while Howya Luveen and Finnians Row are other leading hopes. The only course winner in the line-up, Willywampus is another that warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st A Nod To Getaway 2nd Kazakh Darthel 3rd Howya Luveen

Now racing off level weights, DUE COURSE might be able to reverse Sligo form with The Striker Dylan. Just a length-and-three-quarters separated them at the Cleveragh circuit and there is again likely to be little between the pair here. Set for a quick turnaround after finishing second at Galway on Sunday, Smallcraftwarning is sure to have plenty of supporters, while River Vale, Stily, Tennessee Boy and Lady Rose Hackett are other leading hopes in this competitive affair. Twice successful over flights at Clonmel in the spring, it'll be interesting to see how Volez Vous fares on her first try over fences.
Prediction : 1st Due Course 2nd The Striker Dylan 3rd Smallcraftwarning

This looks a good opportunity for FOUND A DIAMOND. The five-year-old finished with a flourish when a never-nearer second at Cork recently and should appreciate this step up in trip. Fourth on his racecourse debut at Listowel, point-to-point winner Rebel Budz warrants the utmost respect with Darragh O'Keeffe aboard, while Denis Hogan's Wartime Leader and Punchestown third The Goose's Acre are other leading hopes. A first runner under National Hunt rules for Natalia Lupini, it'll be interesting to see how Chisum fares, with this chestnut five-year-old not beaten far when last seen at Downpatrick in July.
Prediction : 1st Found A Diamond 2nd Chisum 3rd Rebel Budz

KILASHEE registered an eighth career success when dominating from the front at Galway earlier this month and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to follow-up. The admirable 10-year-old was second on her penultimate start at Roscommon and is clearly in good spirits. The one to beat on ratings, Carried With Love is an obvious danger. Third and not beaten far on recent outings at Ballinrobe and Killarney respectively, she'll be ridden by Eoin Staples who claims a valuable 7lb. Disappointing when last seen at Roscommon, Birmingham Alabama is capable of making her presence felt, while others for the shortlist in this open contest are Tir Og, Lady Doyanne, Killinure Lass and handicap debutant Our Girl Ellie.
Prediction : 1st Kilashee 2nd Carried With Love 3rd Birmingham Alabama

Off an initial mark of 92, it might be worth taking a chance on TUDORISTA in this fiercely competitive affair. One of two Gavin Cromwell-trained representatives, she is the choice of Keith Donoghue and caught the eye when fourth at Ballinrobe in July. Second over course and distance earlier this month, Midnight Eagle is an obvious danger. Runner-up on her debut for Terence O'Brien at Listowel, Inchiquin Maid is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Nusra and Surviving Murmansk are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Tudorista 2nd Midnight Eagle 3rd Inchiquin Maid

Derek O'Connor partnered LENNON GROVE to finish fifth on her racecourse debut at Listowel and it's interesting that the legendary rider remains on board. In the care of O'Connor when successful in a point-to-point at Loughanmore in April, she has since joined Gavin Cromwell and performed with credit in the aforementioned Listowel event. Sent off favourite when second at Tipperary earlier this month, Garahon is an obvious danger, while Roscommon fourth Mc Swagger is another leading hope. Out of a half-sister to Conflated, Richwood is of definite interest, as are fellow debutants The First Turn and Of Land And Sea
Prediction : 1st Lennon Grove 2nd Garahon 3rd Mc Swagger