UK Horse Racing Tips: Leopardstown

O'GRADY CRACKER was sent off favourite for his first start at Naas. The subject of sustained market support, Andy Slattery's gelding ultimately disappointed, but he should step forward from that initial experience and may benefit from the application of cheekpieces. Slattery also saddles newcomer Mischievous Fun, with Gordon Elliott, Emmet Mullins and Ciaran Murphy also doubly represented. The choice of Jack Kennedy, Hygge appears the pic of Elliott's pair, while going on form alone, the twice-placed Kilbarry Lizzy is the one they all have to beat.
Prediction : 1st Ogrady Cracker 2nd Hygge 3rd Kilbarry Lizzy

A quality contest, with plenty of winners likely to emerge from this in the coming weeks and months. Gordon Elliott, Willie Mullins and Henry de Bromhead are all doubly represented, with Elliott's JALON D'OUDAIRIES the selection. Out of action for over 20 months after finishing third in the Champion Bumper of 2024, he was second on his return at Cork last month. Likely to step forward from that initial experience over flights, it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. An excellent fourth when last seen in the Turners Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, Forty Coats is an obvious danger, while the Denis Hogan-trained Frankie John, point-to-point winner Irish Champ and the Paul Townend-ridden Dani Donadoni are other leading contenders.
Prediction : 1st Jalon Doudairies 2nd Forty Coats 3rd Frankie John

MA JACKS HILL struggled to land a blow in a Grade 3 at Navan last month but warrants the utmost respect now running in handicap company for the first time with blinkers applied. Others for the shortlist in this competitive affair are Philip Rothwell's Give Him A Chance, three-time winner Sunny South West and recent well-backed Fairyhouse victor Fierce Handay.
Prediction : 1st Ma Jacks Hill 2nd Give Him A Chance 3rd Fierce Handay

Racing in Ireland for the first time in over two years, this should be straightforward for WODHOOH. The Gordon Elliott-trained five-year-old went from strength to strength last season and boasts an impressive record of eight wins from nine starts over flights. Successful in Grade 2 company on her return at Ascot last month, she is by far the highest rated runner in the line-up. Easily dismissing some quality rivals when last seen in a Listed heat at Punchestown, Feet Of A Dancer is the danger. A model of consistency, she should give a good account of herself with Sean O'Keeffe aboard. Second in the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, Sixandahalf also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Wodhooh 2nd Feet Of A Dancer 3rd Sixandahalf

Paul Gilligan claimed this very contest 12 months ago and saddles an interesting contender in the shape of ZEEBAND. While disappointing since switching to fences, the four-time winning hurdler now starts off in handicap company and could prove nicely treated off a mark of 123. The Gordon Elliott-trained Kish Bank is another handicap debutant in the line-up and while a beaten favourite on his last two starts, he warrants the utmost respect with Carl Millar aboard. Fairyhouse winner Vaureal, Henry de Bromhead's Mystical Goddess and the first-time blinkered Well Del are others for the shortlist in this competitive heat.
Prediction : 1st Zeeband 2nd Kish Bank 3rd Vaureal

Still only six rising seven, the top-class LOSSIEMOUTH can record her ninth Grade 1 victory and her fourth this year. She won the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham for the second time in March and followed up in the Aintree Hurdle. After a summer break, she faced a simple task in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown last month and duly made all to easily beat three rivals. Anzadam finished second in a dramatic Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle and it will be interesting to see how he fares with that run under his belt. Brighterdaysahead, rerouted from a planned novice chase campaign, was a stunning winner of this race last year but disappointed on two subsequent starts.
Prediction : 1st Lossiemouth 2nd Anzadam 3rd Brighterdaysahead

ZILLOW has won his last two starts over hurdles, as well as a 1m4f win on the Polytrack at Dundalk, and can continue his progression. He had Last Kingdom back in fourth when scoring over 2m at Fairyhouse and the runner-up in that race won here on Saturday. Decent ground will help his chances of staying as he steps up to 2m4f for the first time in handicap company. There are no stamina doubts about another Mullins contender, Bunting, who was third in the Cesarewitch and ran creditably in the Scottish Champion Hurdle in the spring. Blue Mosque had some strong novice form last season and has to be of interest.
Prediction : 1st Zillow 2nd Bunting 3rd Blue Mosque

Andy Slattery produced several smart bumper horses this year and amongst them was GOMEZ ADDAMS, who won impressively at the Galway Festival in July. The son of Hillstar has now joined Henry de Bromhead but Adam Ryan, attached to the Slattery yard and great value for his 5lb claim, retains the ride. The selection will be helped by drying ground and can put his speed to good use. Bud Fox won on spring ground at Punchestown and soft conditions may have counted against him when he was third at Cheltenham, but the winner of that Listed contest had been beaten over 7 lengths by Gomez Addams at Galway. Fairyhouse winner Keep Him Company may be vulnerable to speedier types.
Prediction : 1st Gomez Addams 2nd Bud Fox 3rd Keep Him Company