UK Horse Racing Tips: Bellewstown

CASHEL QUEEN won a barrier trial at Naas and shaped with promise when third on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown. That run was on testing ground and now on a sounder surface she looks the one to beat. Celtic Moon is closely matched with Cashel Queen as she was just a neck behind her in fourth at Leopardstown, so she is a serious contender. Joseph O'Brien has a decent record in this contest and newcomer Party In Vegas warrants a market check with that in mind. Sister Nancy was beaten a fair way into fourth at Listowel on her introduction but she's entitled to progress, and that form has been franked.
Prediction : 1st Cashel Queen 2nd Celtic Moon 3rd Party In Vegas

FONTAINE KHALED took a step forward to hit the frame at Down Royal and can build upon that. That form looks strong as the winner has completed a four-timer since, whilst the runner-up has also been successful. There could be a bit of juice in Fontaine Khaled's handicap mark, especially as Jessica O'Gorman takes 7lb off her back again. Eyes are drawn to the in-form Dream Legend, who represents local connections that target this fixture. He won over at this venue in April and is likely to be primed for this assignment. Top-weight Wicklow Gap drops into the basement grade and could get into contention, while Cause I Like You and Enthusiastically are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Fontaine Khaled 2nd Dream Legend 3rd Wicklow Gap

CARVALHAL doubled his career total at Limerick and could follow up. He's evidently on good terms with himself having finished second the start prior and Nicola Burns, who takes 5lb off his back again, gets on well with the gelding. Rampage has posted a number of creditable efforts at this venue previously and is respected from a sliding handicap mark. Colin Keane is a notable booking for Dynamic Force, who should monitored closely in the market, while Rockbury Lad also has the ability to get involved.
Prediction : 1st Carvalhal 2nd Rampage 3rd Dynamic Force

HIP HOP CHRISSY showed ability on debut at Listowel when third behind two horses deemed good enough to travel to Royal Ascot. She couldn't stay with the leaders in the final furlong, so dropping back in trip looks a shrewd move. Bit Of A Buzz is the most experienced horse in the field and is a consistent performer who has finished just out of the places on all four starts. Santo Parvenue has a pair of fourth places on testing ground in the book and tackles a sounder surface for the first time. Eastern Queen goes to work off a light weight and there are winners in her pedigree, while Grayrobin isn't out of it on stable debut for Katie McGivern.
Prediction : 1st Hip Hop Chrissy 2nd Bit Of A Buzz 3rd Santo Parvenue

BILLIE BE QUICK has been keeping good company and generally finishing well without overly troubling the judge. In effect, this is a drop in class and her finishing effort could be rewarded. Namiid ran a creditable race in a close fourth on his handicap debut at Navan behind much higher-rated horses, so has to come under consideration. Rosie Frith has a lot of toe and should be a factor after contesting hot races at Cork and Epsom this season.
Prediction : 1st Billie Be Quick 2nd Namiid 3rd Rosie Frith

Not the strongest looking contest and JURALITY can follow up after his victory at Navan last month. The Masar gelding was a decisive winner and looks capable of defying a 6lb rise for that victory in this company. Kevin The Great was well supported on his first outing for Gavin Cromwell at Navan last month and ran a solid race to finish fourth to Deluca Chop. He could be the danger now. Maxwell Smart was a place behind Kevin The Great that day and has run well over hurdles since. He's another that has to be on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jurality 2nd Kevin The Great 3rd Maxwell Smart

Winner of the Fred Winter in 2024, LARK IN THE MORNIN is also useful on the Flat and made all in this last year before going on to win again at the Listowel Festival. The Soldier Hollow gelding didn't appear over jumps during the winter and should come from on his reappearance at the Curragh in May. By the same stallion as the selection, Weston was third in last year's renewal and is better off at the weights, but he's yet to win in either code since moving from Germany to Ireland three years ago. The Mediator has been running well in similar contests, but is likely to have to settle for minor honours again.
Prediction : 1st Lark In The Mornin 2nd Weston 3rd The Mediator