UK Horse Racing Tips: Sligo

Aughlish has posted a trio of creditable efforts at Dundalk so far and is respected ahead of her turf debut, but BAIANA could be too strong. Joseph O'Brien's string have made an excellent start to the new campaign and his filly, who was last seen finishing second to the now 85-rated Michael's Well, should be more than capable in a race of this nature. Jackie Jump Up was third in that same contest and is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Baiana 2nd Aughlish 3rd Jackie Jump Up

Paddy Twomey won the corresponding event 12 months ago and may do so once more courtesy of COUNTY CARLOW. He failed to build on a promising debut effort when fourth at Dundalk next time, but this son of Saxon Warrior is a full-brother to smart sprinter Rage Of Bamby and is expected to progress now sent onto the grass. In The Gloaming should benefit from a quicker surface, and Fate's Gambit is another that should be involved given his official rating of 76.
Prediction : 1st County Carlow 2nd In The Gloaming 3rd Fates Gambit

HAPPY HENRY was comfortably ahead of Polar Bear when they finished third and fourth in a similar event at Navan last month and looks worth chancing in his bid to uphold the form. Having found 5f too sharp at Bellewstown last week, reverting to this longer trip can be highly beneficial for the selection. Ukiyo was a surprising second in that aforementioned Navan race but wouldn't be one for maximum confidence to dish out a repeat dose.
Prediction : 1st Happy Henry 2nd Polar Bear 3rd Ukiyo

YOU MAKE ME SMILE has won under both codes at this venue, including winning this race 12 months ago. Although he is 17lb higher in the weights, this doesn't appear to be a tougher renewal and his proven liking for this track is a persuasive factor. Autocrat appeals on his peak all-weather form and could be a player at this level, while Desert Friend has proven stamina and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st You Make Me Smile 2nd Autocrat 3rd Desert Friend

Yulia won two of her seven starts in France and merits close inspection on debut for Joseph O'Brien. However, NARLITA shaped as if on the way back with a respectable fifth in the Irish Lincolnshire before posting another bold effort to finish third at the same course last month. With another step forward, this could be a good time to catch the consistent mare. Beauparc is noteworthy back on turf, while Electric Beauty can also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Narlita 2nd Yulia 3rd Beauparc

SARANGPUR took a big step forward at Gowran on his recent handicap debut. He finished a creditable third with a subsequent winner back in fourth and Paul Mulligan's charge looks set to strike off his current mark based on that evidence. Copper Craft placed at Dundalk on his reappearance and should acquit himself well once again, while Cleopatra's Needle finished runner-up at Leopardstown when last on the Flat and could sneak a place.
Prediction : 1st Sarangpur 2nd Copper Craft 3rd Cleopatras Needle

MISTY COVE finished a respectable third over 1m3f on a trip over to Kempton in January. Gavin Cromwell's filly looks one to keep on the right side of with further improvement expected now handicapping. Fourth over a mile in maiden company at Gowran, Sands Castle may well improve for this extra test of stamina, while Down The Glen could prove pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Misty Cove 2nd Sands Castle 3rd Down The Glen