UK Horse Racing Tips: Roscommon

Man of the moment Dan King may be able to grab another winner here with MINELLA MOON SHINE. He ran a big race on his 'track' debut when going down by a neck to big-priced winner Like An Ocean here last month. A loose horse caused chaos that day and didn't help the selection on a few occasions. He also missed the last, which may have cost him victory. There are a few with solid placed form. Tumbling In has been third on both outings over timber and should run a big race. Cool Native sets the standard with her mark of 109 and is another who has to be on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Minella Moon Shine 2nd Tumbling In 3rd Cool Native

CLAY PIGEONS makes his first start in Ireland for Willie Mullins. The Elusive Pimpernel gelding won a bumper in Catterick for the yard last December before getting turned over at a short price in a Fakenham maiden hurdle. He looks capable of improving from that initial effort over timber, which came on softer ground. Chantilly Wings ran a big race at Kilbeggan when losing out by half a length to Imarajan. He gets weight from the previous winners and is capable of another big show. Minella Hollow makes his first start since finishing third at Limerick last October and is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Clay Pigeons 2nd Chantilly Wings 3rd Minella Hollow

SOUND JUDGEMENT was left unchanged on a mark of 105 after her maiden hurdle win at Cork last month and looks capable of following up on her handicap debut. The Doyen mare won nicely and that form looks solid, with the third going on to fill the runner-up spot at Galway last week. Knocknagoran Lady comes here on a hat-trick. She was a cosy winner at Kilbeggan last time and should still be competitive, despite a 9lb rise. Mr Dibbs left previous form behind when scoring at Sligo in May and is another interesting one on his first start for Gavin Cromwell.
Prediction : 1st Sound Judgement 2nd Knocknagoran Lady 3rd Mr Dibbs

HASHTAG PRETENDER should be taking this contest if he has recovered from his fall at Punchestown. Barry Connell's charge was placed on his first two starts over fences last year and fell too early last time out to evaluate that performance. Rated 124, he shouldn't have to improve much on his best form to prevail. Impero was a fair performer over hurdles, but his two chase runs have been underwhelming. Jack Kennedy's booking is noteworthy, although handicaps could be the aim in the future. Killeemore Lad was running well before falling at Wexford and now has Darragh O'Keeffe on board.
Prediction : 1st Hashtag Pretender 2nd Impero 3rd Killeemore Lad

ANOTHER CHALLENGE is an interesting candidate in this trappy affair. Oliver McKiernan's gelding appeared to need his Limerick return, but his penultimate run at Down Royal stands out as he stayed on well from a less-than-ideal position. With that latest run under his belt, the son of Order Of St George could shed his maiden tag at the 10th attempt. Ladies Well was an easy winner at big odds at Killarney but although she should cope with an 8lb rise, her consistency is questionable. Tantrum Boy makes his chase debut after an improved performance at Ballinrobe. Philip Byrnes takes over the reins and any market support would prove significant.
Prediction : 1st Another Challenge 2nd Ladies Well 3rd Tantrum Boy

IL SILENZIO recorded his only victory in this race last year when eased down late on. He is 6lb higher this time, but that is cancelled out by Conor Smithers' claim and everything would appear to be right for him. One Way Traffic is an obvious threat after his second at Limerick in May, while Kilkee Bay is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Il Silenzio 2nd One Way Traffic 3rd Kilkee Bay

A tentative vote goes to SHE MEANS BUSINESS with the booking of Derek O'Connor particularly eye-catching. Being by Valirann, this filly should relish the quick underfoot conditions and she could have every chance. Mountain Sky arguably sets the form standard, as he made ground from the rear when runner-up on his second start. That form has since been franked with a Galway bumper winner four lengths behind Ger O'Leary's charge. Lola O C is next best.
Prediction : 1st She Means Business 2nd Mountain Sky 3rd Lola O C