UK Horse Racing Tips: Down Royal

Recent Curragh third TRADEWINDS can make the breakthrough here. Leading for much of that 6f contest last time, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained colt should be suited to dropping back to the minimum trip. Well drawn for one that likes to race up with the pace, this looks a nice opportunity for the son of Wootton Bassett to get his head in front. Bit Of A Buzz shaped well at Fairyhouse earlier this month, racing prominently until headed inside the final furlong, He, too, should appreciate 5f, although the Gavin Cromwell-trained colt could have done with a kinder draw. Quinn Blue is an interesting newcomer that has to be noted in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Tradewinds 2nd Bit Of A Buzz 3rd Quinn Blue

A winner at Cork last Sunday, SARAHMAE can follow up for trainer Denis Hogan. Landing a tidy gamble on that occasion, the four-year-old scored with a bit in hand. Now rated 10lb higher, the daughter of Magna Grecia has been competitive off similar marks in the past and should give another good account. Mary Shoelaces, who had been in good form at the end of last season, should be all the better for her recent return at Navan. A prominent racer, she has drawn the perfect stall to adopt front running tactics, while Daneh Of Dandy has to be respected on her first start for the Paddy Twomey stable.
Prediction : 1st Sarahmae 2nd Mary Shoelaces 3rd Daneh Of Dandy

CASHEL BLUE can confirm recent course and distance form with the runner-up Spirit Above. Racing handily throughout on that occasion, the Ken Condon-trained filly got up close home for a neck verdict. Although now 1lb worse off, the daughter of Space Blues knows where the winning post is and may just have that bit more improvement in her. Spirit Above went down fighting in that aforementioned race and looks the chief threat once again. Well drawn to make a bold bid from the front, he holds every chance, while Mini Cotai has shaped well enough of late to suggest that she can win races at this level.
Prediction : 1st Cashel Blue 2nd Spirit Above 3rd Mini Cotai

COLLECTIVE POWER has shown enough of late to suggest he can record a tenth career success. Runner-up on his penultimate start at Dundalk last month, Eddie Lynam's charge ran better than the bare form suggests when mid division at Navan last time. Although arguably a better horse on the all-weather, his lower mark on this surface reflects that, and the son of Slade Power has won three times before on turf. Arctic Steps failed to fire at Dundalk last time, but she had been a good winner at Naas previously. A reproduction of that form would see her go close, while Jordan Breeze is another that could get involved.
Prediction : 1st Collective Power 2nd Arctic Steps 3rd Jordan Breeze

The Paddy Twomey-trained JOGA BONITO can get off the mark at the third attempt. Sent off favourite when fourth on his introduction at Roscommon in May, the Territories colt again headed the market when runner-up at Fairyhouse later that month. Sure to be all the better for those experiences, he should be good enough to shed his maiden tag in this company. Golden Arizona will need to improve on his opening two efforts but shaped with promise on both and, if taking another step forward here, Jack Davison's colt would hold claims. Full Volume is a newcomer from a leading stable worth noting if the market vibes are positive.
Prediction : 1st Joga Bonito 2nd Golden Arizona 3rd Full Volume

First-time cheekpieces could see the consistent maiden TREASURE ROSE open her account on handicap debut. Runner-up on her last two starts, Johnny Murtagh's filly has done little wrong and might finally make the breakthrough now stepping out of maiden class for the first time. Locally trained Summer Island was a winner over this trip at the Curragh on his penultimate start, before finding one too good over a mile at that same venue last time. Dropping back in trip could well see Natalia Lupini's representative resume his progress. C&D winner Summer Snow has yet to recapture her best form but a return to this track could see her in a better light.
Prediction : 1st Treasure Rose 2nd Summer Island 3rd Summer Snow

A winner at Fairyhouse a week ago, DERVO ANNIE can record back-to-back successes. While that breakthrough success came over 6f, the Claire O'Connell-trained filly had finished runner-up behind a dual subsequent scorer over C&D on her previous start, and Jack Kearney's allowance reduces a 6lb rise. Having gone down by the minimum margin at Limerick earlier this month, Concaire looks a serious threat, while Toy Soldier was well fancied when finishing fourth at Killarney last month but won't find it easy here from a wide draw.
Prediction : 1st Dervo Annie 2nd Concaire 3rd Toy Soldier