UK Horse Racing Tips: Fairyhouse

CORAL RIVER squeezes into today's race with a hurdling rating of 120 and has good chase form. Placed third in a series final at Punchestown last April, the selection bounced back with two useful chase runs at that course in recent months and has plenty in his favour. Union Station ran well at Leopardstown over Christmas but drops markedly in distance, while Torquay Road ran well at Down Royal but would prefer a sounder surface. Seven months separated Strutter's two most recent wins and the seven-year-old now has a 384-day absence to overcome on chase debut.
Prediction : 1st Coral River 2nd Union Station 3rd Strutter

MIDLETON RARE debuts over fences but has plenty of jumping experience and scored here on New Year's Day. Despite an 8lb rise from the handicapper, he might progress some more. Ag Obair Go Crua has improved in recent months and can enter calculations following his win at Tramore last time. One And Only's sole success came over hurdles in 2024 but he ran well at Limerick over Christmas and could build on that display.
Prediction : 1st Midleton Rare 2nd Ag Obair Go Crua 3rd One And Only

STICWITHTHEPROCESS has been running well and is suited by conditions. The selection's initial form was ordinary but last season showed progression in handicaps and scored at today's venue in November. He was well enough held in third at Punchestown on his latest start but he is capable of further improvement. Coyote Spirit ran well on handicap debut at Leopardstown over Christmas and commands plenty of respect. Heron's Butler appears best of the remainder following his second at Thurles in November.
Prediction : 1st Sticwiththeprocess 2nd Coyote Spirit 3rd Herons Butler

ROC DINO showed ability in France last season and debuts for leading connections in a winnable maiden. The selection finished second at Pau on his second start and was beaten into third by two subsequently Listed-placed rivals in Auteuil last February and this appeals as a suitable opportunity to strike. Puma's Dream showed promise on his second start at Naas last month, while Premier Rouge can benefit from his jumps debut at Thurles.
Prediction : 1st Roc Dino 2nd Pumas Dream 3rd Premier Rogue

NOEMIE DE LA VIS can make a winning start for Willie Mullins. The French-bred filly was runner-up on her sole start at Compiegne last April. The winner has since placed in Listed company, while she also had a Listed winner back in fourth that day. Point-to-point winner Sound Judgement ran a solid race when third on her Rules debut at Punchestown and should benefit from stepping up in trip. Dee's Lady may improve from her comeback run and is a player on the pick of her form last season.
Prediction : 1st Noemie De La Vis 2nd Sound Judgement 3rd Dees Lady

PAT'S LEGACY has run with credit in a couple of strong maiden hurdles and looks up to scoring at this level. The Walk In The Park gelding finished fifth behind Murat at Leopardstown over Christmas and this looks a much easier opportunity. Needs Must has a mark of 108 after three runs in better contests and he should be a big player in this company. Point-to-point winner Somersby Roost is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Pats Legacy 2nd Needs Must 3rd Somersby Roost

BLUE REED wouldn't be winning out of turn here. He bumped into an unexposed type at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and, despite a 4lb rise for that effort, he's capable of going close. Stepping back up in trip now may help as he was runner-up twice over this distance last season. My Good Pal has been knocking on the door and remains on the same mark as when third over course and distance last month. The lowly-rated Yoursimplythebest has also been running consistently and is another that has to be considered.
Prediction : 1st Blue Reed 2nd My Good Pal 3rd Yoursimplythebest

Probably the weaker of the two divisions and GREAT ISLAND may be able to strike again. The Ocovango gelding won on his penultimate start at Clonmel and ran a solid race when fourth at Limerick last time off a 1lb lower mark. Back To Cali was a solid enough third at Down Royal last time and could be a danger here off just 1lb higher. Give Her Hollie was only a length off Back To Cali last time and is entitled to play a big role.
Prediction : 1st Great Island 2nd Back To Cali 3rd Give Her Hollie