UK Horse Racing Tips: Bellewstown

Gavin Cromwell and Gordon Elliott have landed the two previous renewals of this race and field OLE OLE and Manoir De Mirande respectively. The former gets a first-time hood after falling three out in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival. Prior to that, he posted three close second-places and he should be on the premises. Manoir De Mirande has shown a fondness for testing ground in being placed in his last three starts. He is rated 3lb inferior to Ole Ole, yet has to give him 8lb under the terms of this race. Cromwell also runs newcomer Messire Des Bordes, who has an entry in the valuable Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival.
Prediction : 1st Ole Ole 2nd Manoir De Mirande 3rd Messire Des Bordes

A chance is taken on STICKTOTHESCRIPT in first-time blinkers. He caught the eye with a trio of fourth places in maiden hurdles that have thrown up winners and there should be more to come from him. Glenrush Bay couldn't land a glove on an impressive winner of a Thurles maiden hurdle, but finished well clear of the remainder. His latest outing saw him finish a fair fourth in a rated novice hurdle at Cork in January. Laxxio didn't appear to stay when pulled up over an extended 2m4f in Gowran Park, but should be a factor back over this trip. Daisy Fingall took a step forward by posting a runner-up finish in Limerick, while Zuzukel is another eyeing prize money.
Prediction : 1st Sticktothescript 2nd Glenrush Bay 3rd Laxxio

FIVER FRIDAY couldn't be returning to hurdling in better form having landed a valuable Flat handicap in the Curragh. Her last couple of runner-up berths in this sphere were in higher grades so she looks the one to beat. Cleopatra's Needle ran a stormer in second on her comeback run on the Flat in Leopardstown. On her penultimate start, she landed a good pot in a handicap hurdle at last year's Galway Festival. She merits plenty of respect, but there is a nagging doubt over the ground as she is a good-ground mare. Theflyingbee has gone well at this track before and will appreciate conditions, while top-weight Disco Dancer brings plenty of experience to proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Fiver Friday 2nd Cleopatras Needle 3rd Theflyingbee

SOMETHING NOBLE effectively competes off 1lb lower than when winning at Limerick last month as Eoghan Finegan is able to utilise his 7lb claim in this race. He is now two from three over flights and looks nicely treated. Galavanting George has been placed in his two handicap hurdles and is hunting another cheque. Dairy Force is on a recovery mission after falling at the fourth flight when favourite at Down Royal last Sunday. He has been expensive for punters to follow this year, but there is another day in him. Darragh O'Keeffe comes in for the ride on Kinturk Nelson, who is far from out of contention.
Prediction : 1st Something Noble 2nd Galavanting George 3rd Dairy Force

STRUCK OIL may be up to winning an open looking affair. The Poet's Word gelding was a well-backed favourite on his last outing at Thurles in November but couldn't make any impression when plugging on into fifth. Going slightly further now should suit and, given the market confidence in him that day, there could be more to come. Boston Bobby was a winner when last seen at Down Royal on St Stephen's Day and he's noted along with Ballinearla Girl.
Prediction : 1st Struck Oil 2nd Boston Bobby 3rd Ballinearla Girl

There may be a bit more to come from GALLANT GEORGE in cheekpieces and on slightly better ground. The Order Of St George gelding didn't run too badly when fifth in a Navan maiden hurdle last month and looks to be on a fair mark for his handicap debut. His trainer Ian Donoghue also has Midleton Rare, a more experienced gelding who was a solid fourth at Downpatrick last time. Insouciant Dallier is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Gallant George 2nd Midleton Rare 3rd Insouciant Dallier

GILLANE can make the breakthrough here in first-time cheekpieces. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding has twice performed well since joining the yard and also hit the frame a couple of times for previous connections. He ran a solid race when runner-up at Wexford on St Patrick's Day and a similar effort might be good enough. Mc Swagger stayed on nicely when third at Thurles when last seen in October. He looks like the main danger, ahead of Treadonmydreams.
Prediction : 1st Gillane 2nd Mc Swagger 3rd Treadonmydreams