UK Horse Racing Tips: Roscommon

Paddy Twomey has saddled six winners from his last seven runners at the time of writing and his newcomer JOGA BONITO merits plenty of respect. He's a half-brother to a heritage handicap winner who also landed two valuable handicaps in Meydan. Lan De Ghaire banked good experience when finishing third on debut over 6f at the Curragh and, based on that, this extra furlong should suit her well. Jim Bolger certainly knows what is required to land this race having won two of the last four renewals. Seven Nation Army looks the pick of Joseph O'Brien's pair on jockey bookings, but a good run from both him and Dancing Destiny is eminently feasible.
Prediction : 1st Joga Bonito 2nd Lan De Ghaire 3rd Seven Nation Army

First-reserve Jasmine Affanalis would be of interest if getting in as she was denied a clear run before finishing a fair fifth in a big field at Cork. This isn't a deep race and KITTY BEAR, who was successful on her penultimate start at Gowran Park, has strong claims. She is a consistent sort who is the highest-rated in the field and Orla Tynan gets on well with her. The veteran Brains finished well for a never-nearer fourth at Leopardstown and is on a dangerous mark. He certainly knows where the winning post is with 14 victories in his locker. Manhattan Dandy and Mullacash Buzz, who sports first-time blinkers, have chances at the lower end of the handicap.
Prediction : 1st Kitty Bear 2nd Brains 3rd Manhattan Dandy

Plenty in with chances in a tight handicap. SUN SOLDIER cashed plenty of cheques last year and made a pleasing return to action when beaten just over a length at the Curragh last month. That was his first start back from a break and it would be no surprise to see him take a step forward from that effort. Zaraahmando has acquitted himself well in higher grades since delivering at Cork last autumn, while Gloriously Glam outran her odds when fourth in a warm fillies' handicap at Gowran Park in April. Fast Tara and Chester Nimitz, who made up a lot of ground for fifth at Leopardstown, will have their supporters.
Prediction : 1st Sun Soldier 2nd Zaraahmando 3rd Gloriously Glam

Joseph O'Brien's PERSONIFIED was far too good for her rivals in an optional claimer at Ballinrobe on Friday. Shay Wallace's claim negates the 7lb penalty incurred for that win, and it looks significant that she is turned out again swiftly. Cisterna is on a competitive mark and was a creditable third over 7f at Gowran Park last month. O'Brien's Sweet Baby Zou hasn't shown a lot in maidens, but she is one to note on handicap debut with champion jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle taking over in the saddle. Coincidental Glory was successful over 7f at Dundalk over the winter and is capable of a big run.
Prediction : 1st Personified 2nd Cisterna 3rd Sweet Baby Zou

ESPRITROYALE caught the eye when keeping on into fifth on her stable debut over 6f at the Curragh in March, and she is fancied to take a big step forward now returned to further. One Cool Bear has held his form well since being beaten a short-head at Dundalk in February and wouldn't be winning out of turn. Clonbun got up close home to land a claimer at Gowran Park latest and ought to be one of the leading contenders, while handicap debutant Substance is just one more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Espritroyale 2nd One Cool Bear 3rd Clonbun

After creditable efforts in Group races on his final two starts as a juvenile, Irish Derby entrant NIL BUA GAN DUA was handed a rating of 101. The American Pharoah colt ran nowhere near that mark when third in a 1m maiden at Cork on his return to action last month and now steps up in trip. With that run under his belt, Joseph O'Brien's charge is chosen to get his head in front for the first time. Sir Benji overcame greenness to make a winning start at Navan and that form has been boosted recently. He looks the main threat to the selection, and Gowran Park maiden winner Rebel Ascendant is another who has to come into calculations.
Prediction : 1st Nil Bua Gan Dua 2nd Sir Benji 3rd Rebel Ascendant

RADAR AHEAD showed the benefit of her seasonal reappearance when caught close home in a 20-runner contest at Navan. Tom McCourt's mare, a winner over hurdles at Sligo last summer, comes back in trip slightly and may be able to gain a first victory on the Flat. Kakori didn't get the clearest of runs when a little over two lengths behind the selection at Navan and can get closer on this occasion. Forlio came home well over 1m2f last time but is not proven over this trip, while Stepdance is on a Flat four-timer and the first of her wins last season came after a similar layoff.
Prediction : 1st Radar Ahead 2nd Kakori 3rd Stepdance

Related to several useful performers and out of a Group 3 winner, DUVESSA was only eighth on her sole start for Jessica Harrington last season but made some late headway in a 1m2f Curragh maiden and could easily progress at the age of four. The daughter of Make Believe starts off for a stable in fine form. After a creditable run in a Listed contest at Cork, Carmel's Phoenix was given a mark of 86 and sets the standard. Harana was runner-up over 1m on her only start last season and is now tried in cheekpieces, while the 80-rated Marazion is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Duvessa 2nd Carmels Phoenix 3rd Marazion