UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

Far from disgraced in a winners' race and two Listed contests on her only appearances to date, this looks a nice opportunity for SPRING IS HERE to get her head in front. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly has been off the track since July last year, and makes her first start on the all-weather, but she could prove a class above these rivals if fit and ready. Fitted with first-time blinkers, the speedy This Guy should make a bold bid from the front under James Ryan. Although relatively exposed after nine starts, the son of Blue Point has plenty in his favour. Pass Me If You Can has a wide draw to overcome but is capable of getting involved.
Prediction : 1st Spring Is Here 2nd This Guy 3rd Pass Me If You Can

Already a nine-time winner at this track, INISHMOT PRINCE can reach double figures. A son of Elzaam, the Tom McCourt-trained gelding is very much pace dependent, as he often struggles early on before rattling home late. Jockey James Ryan has built up a great relationship with the eight-year-old and the combination are taken to add further gains in this competitive affair. Sovereign Banter scored his sole career success over this course and distance last October. Although yet to add to that win, he has reached the frame on three occasions since. A winner off higher here in the past, I'm Spartacus is another with leading claims.
Prediction : 1st Inishmot Prince 2nd Sovereign Banter 3rd Im Spartacus

Runner-up over course and distance on his most recent start, MANHATTAN DANDY can go one better. Although yet to win on the all-weather from 18 attempts, the form of that latest run has worked out nicely and he has every chance of finally breaking his duck on the surface. A place behind the selection in that aforementioned contest, Ballymagreehan is entitled to be competitive. The David Marnane-trained four-year-old was unable to back that effort up last time but had his excuses as he dropped back to sprinting on that occasion. Mount Ruapehu needs to prove his stamina at this trip but, if doing so, he is arguably the one to beat.
Prediction : 1st Manhattan Dandy 2nd Ballymagreehan 3rd Mount Ruapehu

Well backed when finishing fifth over a mile here last time, BREWING can gain a first Irish success. Although failing to land that gamble, the Kevin Coleman-trained seven-year-old shaped with plenty of promise, while giving the impression that he would be suited to this drop in trip. A winner off 93 when trained in Britain, the son of Showcasing is unquestionably well treated off his current rating. Exquisite Acclaim, who finished runner-up in the aforementioned course event, shouldn't be far away. Twice a winner over track and trip, he seldom runs a bad race at this venue. Although yet to convince at this distance, Innisfallen would be a serious threat if he does indeed stay.
Prediction : 1st Brewing 2nd Exquisite Acclaim 3rd Inishfallen

Debutant CHICAGO MOON is a hopeful pick because she possesses a smart pedigree and this distance should suit. Out of a half-sister to two black-type winners, she is a half-sister to a middle-distance Group 3 winner and could have useful ability. Jockey bookings suggest 135,000-euro yearling Porter is his yard's first string. but he failed to pick up on his debut and holds a sales engagement next month. Stablemate Arrietty missed the break on a recent start, but had reasonable prior form and now steps up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Chicago Moon 2nd Porter 3rd Arrietty

TYRAXES ran well in a recent course maiden and can get off the mark in an ordinary contest. The well-bred four-year-old showed ability in two UK appearances last autumn before selling for 3,000gns. Although he ran around a little in the closing stages of his most recent start over a longer trip, he bumped into a useful winner and first-time cheekpieces are now utilised. Qamari finished a position ahead of Palmezzano when third over C&D and both have solid place claims, while Kidam Roque is well held by the selection on recent form.
Prediction : 1st Tyraxes 2nd Qamari 3rd Palmezzano

It isn't ideal that CINAMMON COCO drops in distance, but he has useful recent form and is open to some more progression on the all-weather. A winner over hurdles back in August, the four-year-old made a successful all-weather debut here in November and while he struggled at Cheltenham subsequently, he bounced back with a useful effort 19 days ago. Eight-time winner Walhaan has struck four times here, most recently just last month, and although well held over hurdles during Christmas, he should compete. The Real Screamer is unbeaten in two course outings, but hasn't raced since July.
Prediction : 1st Cinammon Coco 2nd Walhaan 3rd The Real Screamer