UK Horse Racing Tips: Ballinrobe

BELLS GROVE, who has been placed in three bumpers, ran more than creditably in third on hurdling debut at Listowel. He finished nicely clear of the remainder and drying ground holds no fears for him. There are National Hunt winners in Tiffany Case's pedigree, so she is a newcomer that could show up well for Barry Connell. Henry de Bromhead switches Spanish Rising to hurdling from the Flat and he is sure to be well schooled, while there is likely to be more to come from How's Ellie on her second run over flights.
Prediction : 1st Bells Grove 2nd Tiffany Case 3rd Spanish Rising

WHATS NEW could give weight away in this company. This former Flat winner has found it tricky to get his head in front over flights, but posted runner-up berths at Bellewstown and Sligo this month. Sharu has to enter calculations on the back of a second place in a qualified riders' maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan, while Lady Felicia ran fourth at Ballinrobe and the fifth home franked the form on next start at Punchestown. World As One gets a first-time tongue-strap after being a beaten favourite in fifth on jumping bow at Roscommon.
Prediction : 1st Whats New 2nd Sharu 3rd Lady Felicia

HOUNDSWORTH was a winner of a big-field handicap-hurdle at Cork in April which gives him a fair chance for a stable that is back among the winners. He performs best on better ground which he is due to encounter. Le Diablo is a significant threat as he bounced back to form with a second place at Wexford at the start of the month. Doctor Confusion hasn't been seen for almost a year but is lightly raced and represents a strong stable, while Max Meridius has a shot at prize money.
Prediction : 1st Houndsworth 2nd Le Diablo 3rd Doctor Confusion

LUREKA DU NOYER made quite an impression with an emphatic success on his Irish debut at Limerick. He had plenty of experience in France and was well backed to deliver. Although all of his form is on softer going, good ground isn't a negative for progeny of his sire, so he should cope with these conditions. Gordon Elliott fires two darts with Jack Kennedy on Manoir De Mirande, who made all at Sligo this month, while Ardeen Joy enjoyed herself with a wide-margin success at Bellewstown.
Prediction : 1st Lureka Du Noyer 2nd Manoir De Mirande 3rd Ardeen Joy

WOLF PRINCE returned to success at Sligo last week and this looks an ideal chance for the 10-year-old to follow up, with his front-running style expected to suit here. The Andrew Slattery yard are in good form after a week of success across Leopardstown and Killarney, and it looks like Sir Allen will go well in this contest if able to back up his latest fourth at Roscommon. The Cian Collins-trained Fiveonefive can also be competitive in what looks an open contest.
Prediction : 1st Wolf Prince 2nd Sir Allen 3rd Fiveonefive

The John Ryan team arrive here in decent heart and a chance is given to RUN FOR THE BORDER to continue that success. She was a fine third at Limerick on her latest start and this step up in distance looks like it will suit. Barry Connell's Tannery Park may be able to improve on his victory at Ballinrobe towards the end of May and is feared most. Bearami Creek could also feature if reproducing the pick of her efforts from last year.
Prediction : 1st Run For The Border 2nd Tannery Park 3rd Bearami Creek

The vote is given to POURQUOI POI in this contest. Paul Flynn's charge wasn't disgraced in third over an extended 2m4f at Sligo on his most recent outing and it's notable that Jack Kennedy keeps the ride. Yolanda's Star showed more when third at Kilbeggan last month and an opening mark of 90 might not be beyond her. A squeak is also given to Whiskey Serenade, who was second on her first start for Thomas Coyle.
Prediction : 1st Pourquoi Poi 2nd Yolandas Star 3rd Whiskey Serenade

The concluding race of the day looks an open affair and the vote goes to BALLYBOLLEN. Henry De Bromhead has enjoyed numerous bumper successes this season and the booking of John Gleeson is noteworthy. Tommy's Ticket ran well for a long way on his first start at Kilbeggan and may show improvement in a first-time hood. The Peter Fahey-trained Ealu Tapa was well supported on debut and can be competitive if improving on his first appearance when ninth at Punchestown.
Prediction : 1st Ballybollen 2nd Tommys Ticket 3rd Ealu Tapa