UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

PINTS IN PEACE looks dangerous dropping back in trip. This Bated Breath gelding gave best close home when third over 7f at this track last month. He has contested plenty of good races on the turf and Conor Cusack's 7lb claim has him competing off a light weight. Go Out is a well-related sort who finished fourth in a valuable maiden at Chelmsford last April, and that form has been well franked, so he could be a useful recruit for Danny Murphy. Dontspoilasale's last three victories have been over this distance and Reese Holohan's 10lb claim should have him more than competitive. Arctic Steps and Tai Tam Bay are also in the hunt for a cheque.
Prediction : 1st Pints In Peace 2nd Go Out 3rd Dontspoilasale

Robson De Aguiar's BRYANT created a good impression when upped to 2m on the Polytrack at the end of November. He had two subsequent winners in behind him that evening and a 5lb rise is far from insurmountable. After that race, connections pinpointed the valuable card at Newcastle on Good Friday for him which shows the regard he is held in. His stablemate Dallas Star goes well fresh and won on his sole previous visit to Dundalk in February last year. He has kept good company since then, with the pick of his results a couple of Group 3 runner-up berths. The talented Tribal Star and Tyson Fury, with a rating of 100, add plenty of spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Bryant 2nd Dallas Star 3rd Tribal Star

Several of these horses are unproven over this staying trip, so a chance is taken on BLACK GEM. During his career in France, he finished runner-up over the same trip on the all-weather track at Chantilly and he races here off a sliding mark. Numidia delivered over C&D in November and is capable of popping up again for Peter Lawlor. If Benavente stays, he would be threatening in this grade. He does have a couple of victories over 1m4f at this venue in the book. Power Of Prayer and Gallo Dell Cielo are both trying this distance for the first time, but will have their supporters. Veteran Jake Peter could outrun his odds in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Black Gem 2nd Numidia 3rd Benavente

INSTANT APPEAL has been a fine advertisement for the skills of his trainer Stephen Thorne and can complete a four-timer. After two wins over a mile, the five-year-old defeated Big Gossey over C&D last month and may be progressive enough to defy a 6lb rise in the ratings. Grand veteran Big Gossey is partnered by a talented claimer on this occasion, which gives him a sizeable pull in the weights, but he may have to settle for minor honours again. A smart performer for Brian Meehan, the selection's stablemate Inishfallen shaped with promise on his Irish debut, while Carolina Jetstream was second to Instant Appeal over a mile but won't be suited by this sharper test.
Prediction : 1st Instant Appeal 2nd Big Gossey 3rd Inishfallen

CLONMACASH and Salah Belle are closely matched on their C&D form last week, but slight preference is for the former. Twice a winner here over this trip, the five-year-old has been strong in the market on his latest two starts and Sam Coen's claim could give him an edge in the renewal of rivalry. Salah Belle was herself well supported last time and has come down a long way in the ratings, but being drawn out in stall 14 is certainly not ideal. Bella Colombia is another who was rated much higher in her younger days and she bounced back to form when a strong-travelling second over a mile here last week.
Prediction : 1st Clonmacash 2nd Salah Belle 3rd Bella Colombia

Fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, VENETIAN was a snug winner over 7f here a week ago and can follow up under his promising apprentice. Ridden prominently for that success, the Awtaad gelding has been handed the inside stall and similar tactics are likely. Despite an 8lb hike, he can confirm form with the runner-up Neo Smart and fifth-placed Oiche Rua, who can often harm her chance by being slowly away. Exquisite Acclaim drops in grade, while last year's winner Perfect Judgement is looking well handicapped again. Six-time C&D winner Mulgrave should come on from last month's stable debut.
Prediction : 1st Venetian 2nd Perfect Judgement 3rd Mulgrave

Having chased home 50/1 winner Syosset on his penultimate start, JAWHARY gained a long-overdue success last time and the Ado McGuinness-trained eight-year-old might be able to follow up. Declan McDonogh, who rides the selection for the first time, is an interesting booking and a 4lb rise for that first victory in Ireland looks fair. Syosset lost little in defeat when only beaten a length in third on his latest outing and this unexposed type has to enter calculations. Le Fleur Princess was well backed when fourth in her first handicap and a mile was probably too short for her on her AW debut. Trying 1m4f for the first time, she can contend if her stamina holds out.
Prediction : 1st Jawhary 2nd Syosset 3rd Le Fleur Princess