UK Horse Racing Tips: Wexford

FOU DE TOI was the subject of good reports before making his first start for Willie Mullins, but hasn't quite lived up to his billing. He did run a decent race at Thurles when fourth to Puma's Dream, but disappointed subsequently. The five-year-old obviously shows a bit at home and may do better now on summer ground. Newbrook Diamond is becoming a bit frustrating, but has some solid form in the book and is entitled to be thereabouts. Seven Towers is another with plenty of placed form and was third on his hurdling debut at Tramore. He's another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Fou De Toi 2nd Newbrook Diamond 3rd Seven Towers

YOU DONE WELL stayed on well when third at Clonmel on his first outing for Michael Browne and looks up to winning a race of this standard. He only went up 1lb for that and looks capable of gaining a second career victory with a similar effort. Oh So Charming ran well here on his penultimate outing when chasing home Rich Belief in a claimer and could be a danger. Grey Gardens was let down by his jumping in the closing stages when sent off favourite here last time and is capable of better.
Prediction : 1st You Done Well 2nd Oh So Charming 3rd Grey Gardens

BRAVE JOSEE was well backed when finishing runner-up at Sligo last month and may be able to strike, despite a 4lb rise. The form of that race looks strong as the winner was following up on a previous success, while the third went on to score at Kilbeggan. Kilt was a good winner here and is respected as he bids to defy a 9lb hike. Bella Union bumped into an easy winner at this venue and is another to consider off the same mark.
Prediction : 1st Brave Josee 2nd Kilt 3rd Bella Union

DOCTOR ELVIS sets the standard with an official rating of 117 and looks the one to beat. The Doctor Dino gelding was no match for another by the same sire, Doctor Du Mesnil, at Cork back in May but this looks like an easier task. Young Doran was second at a big price on his debut at Ballinrobe and, with some natural improvement, he could be the danger. Glenary Prince showed some improvement when fourth on his second outing at Punchestown and if he steps forward again, he could get involved at the business end.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Elvis 2nd Young Doran 3rd Glenary Prince

PINOT GRIS was the best of these over hurdles and may come on a bit from his run over fences at Clonmel in April. That was his second outing over the larger obstacles and he wasn't fluent at times before finishing fourth to Royal Hollow. There is scope for improvement in the jumping department. Willie Mullins saddles two and Eclipse Chaser, who was third on his chase debut here in May, could be a danger now. Duke Silver was a decent sort over hurdles and is one to note on his chasing debut.
Prediction : 1st Pinot Gris 2nd Eclipse Chaser 3rd Duke Silver

NOUVOTIC comes here on a hat-trick and can strike again. The French-bred was a good winner on his return to action at the Punchestown Festival and can defy a 10lb hike for that victory. He has a liking for this venue, having recorded his three previous career wins around here. Ma Jacks Hill was also a winner at Punchestown early last month. He looks on a fair mark here but needs to improve his jumping. Antrim Coast has plenty of solid chase form and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Nouvotic 2nd Ma Jacks Hill 3rd Antrim Coast

GIANT HAYSTACKS can strike back in handicap company after a solid run in a beginners chase last time. He was third to easy winner Journey So Far at Tramore and remains on the same mark of 95 now back in a handicap. Three lengths in front of him last time was A Snow White Park, who heads the weights here. The mare got 7lb off the selection last time but has to give him 5lb now. Consistent mare Tingarran Express makes her chase debut and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Giant Haystacks 2nd A Snow White Park 3rd Tingarran Express

COTSWOLD BLUE can go one better after a promising runner-up effort on her debut at Tramore. The Authorized mare chased home Gortnaclea Castle that day and, with a bit of improvement, she could be hard to beat. False Dawn was a promising third behind Al Arrivee at Punchestown on her debut last month. She could be the danger, while Gordon Elliott introduces Nirvana Du Berlais mare Perfect Order and money for her would be significant. Market moves for Gavin Cromwell's newcomer Orderly Conduct would also be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Cotswold Blue 2nd False Dawn 3rd Perfect Order