UK Horse Racing Tips: Dundalk

Third on debut when sent off favourite for the Brocklesby at Doncaster, BLIXEN FORCE can register a first win. Given that owners Amo Racing also have a number of juveniles in training in the UK, it was surely significant that Robson De Aguiar travelled with the Persian Force colt. Shaping with plenty of promise to reach the frame, he should benefit from the experience and make the most of this opportunity. A well-bred son of No Nay Never, New Yorker has to be respected for Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore. His stable have introduced some above average two-year-olds at this track. Litmus Test also has solid claims given that Paddy Twomey had a juvenile winner at the weekend.
Prediction : 1st Blixen Force 2nd New Yorker 3rd Litmus Test

WINEMAKER can record a fourth win at this track. A versatile gelding, who has won at a variety of trips, the six-year-old showed up well in first-time cheekpieces when third here recently. Dropping back in trip and, from a slightly more favourable draw, the Declan McGuigan-trained runner should be hard to beat. Having scored on his last two starts over 5f, An Laochmor has to be respected in his hat-trick bid. However, he does have to prove that he is equally as effective over an additional furlong and was behind Winemaker on more favourable terms here in January. Hot To Foxtrot showed a bit more here last time but may be better over a longer distance.
Prediction : 1st Winemaker 2nd An Laochmor 3rd Hot To Foxtrot

A half-sister to Group 1 winner Babouche, all eyes will be on the Ger Lyons-trained newcomer HINDER. With the ground riding slow on turf at the moment, Lyons has elected to introduce the well-bred daughter of Expert Eye here on the all-weather. While she will certainly need to be a bit above average to strike on debut, this looks a winnable race at the same time. Allsortz sets a decent standard among those that have already run. Keen throughout when second over course and distance last time, the David Marnane-trained gelding did well in the circumstances. Real Encounter shaped well enough on two previous starts to suggest that she can also make her presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Hinder 2nd Allsortz 3rd Real Encounter

An all-the-way winner over course and distance last month, METHGAL can follow up. Finding plenty when pressed over a furlong out, the Pat Murphy-trained gelding kept on strongly to prevail by half a length. Value for a bit more than that margin, a subsequent 4lb rise seemed fair. Drawn wide again on this occasion, jockey Conor Cusack is likely to adopt similar forcing tactics on the four-year-old. Ferrari Desert hasn't been at her best in recent starts but returning to the all-weather could easily see the Mark Fahey-trained mare in a better light. Macadam's Rock has been somewhat disappointing of late but is seriously well handicapped on the best of his form.
Prediction : 1st Methgal 2nd Ferrari Desert 3rd Macadams Rock

Runner-up on debut when sent off a well backed favourite here last month, COUNTY CARLOW can go one better. A son of Saxon Warrior, the Paddy Twomey-trained three-year-old showed signs of greenness before running on nicely to take minor honours. With the benefit of that experience and stepping up an extra furlong, he should be hard to beat on this occasion. Just touched off on his introduction over course and distance in November, Grand Premiere also holds leading claims. With the winner of that race well regarded by connections, he may have been unlucky to bump into an above-average rival. Twice-raced colt Kalir should also be competitive in what has the potential to be a decent race.
Prediction : 1st County Carlow 2nd Grand Premiere 3rd Kalir

Successful over course and distance last month, CELTIC DRUID can make it back-to-back wins. Tom McCourt's five-year-old gelding was well on top at the finish and has to again hold strong claims off just 5lb higher. Sadhbh Tormey, who was in the saddle for that latest win, retains the ride and claims a valuable 7lb. Sarmiento Power landed a gamble at this track in September but has failed to add to that win in five subsequent starts. With plenty in his favour on this occasion, the Matthew Smith-trained gelding looks one of the more likely winners. Jawhary is another former course and distance winner with every chance.
Prediction : 1st Celtic Druid 2nd Sarmiento Power 3rd Jawhary

Having needed every yard of the mile trip when scoring here last month, KEEPSGETTINGBETTER should appreciate stepping up in distance. A daughter of Sottsass, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained filly is bred to stay and, should have more improvement in her after just the four career starts. A stablemate of the selection, Elm Creek ran well when third over this trip on turf at Navan. Only weakening in the latter stages, the Australia colt might find this easier track more to his liking. Unplaced in three maiden runs over shorter, the Joseph O'Brien-trained Musashi is one that catches the eye in a first-time visor on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Keepsgettingbetter 2nd Elm Creek 3rd Musashi