UK Horse Racing Tips: Leopardstown

FRANCILLON shaped with lots of promise when only finding one too good on his introduction at Killarney last month and is bound to improve from that experience. With any improvement, he could prove hard to beat. Drumbeat was last of six on his start at the Curragh, but now has the services of Ryan Moore and should show more. Any market support for newcomer Eagle Eyed would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Francillon 2nd Drumbeat 3rd Eagle Eyed

HANDANI outran odds of 33/1 to when only finding subsequent winner Cape Cod too good at Naas on his sole juvenile start and could get his three-year-old campaign off to a winning beginning. Hard Promises has shown ability in both of his starts, most recently finishing third over 1m2f at Navan, and he should remain competitive. Let's Smash It is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Handani 2nd Hard Promises 3rd Lets Smash It

SPARAN NUA may have lost her unbeaten tag when taking the bronze medal home in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh, but that was without a doubt a career-best performance. The daughter of Dawn Approach continues to go from strength to strength and can record her second success at this level, despite the sizeable drop in distance. Al Haarith justified cramped odds to get off the mark at Limerick last month and is one to keep a close eye on, while Audience is a Group 1 winner who cannot be dismissed lightly.
Prediction : 1st Sparan Nua 2nd Al Haarith 3rd Audience

Breeders' Cup Turf winner ETHICAL DIAMOND wasn't able to land a blow in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot in June, but now has his slights lowered. The booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye and this looks a good opportunity for him to get his head back in front. Asakir is a player based on his second in Listed company at Navan on his penultimate start and could have more to offer on just his fifth career outing. Endorsement is next best.
Prediction : 1st Ethical Diamond 2nd Asakir 3rd Endorsement

The recent Naas winner Dinamine has to be respected once again, although a 6lb rise is a slight concern. With that in mind, preference is for LAUNCH TIME following his third at Fairyhouse off 1lb higher and the first-time application of a visor may spark more improvement. Jazzit edges out The Blue Panther and Pete's Dream to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Launch Time 2nd Dinamine 3rd Jazzit

TANZANITE DIAMOND ran with some promise on his first start in a handicap at the Curragh last month and might get closer this time in what looks a lesser race. Bella Colombia is holding her form well and she got the better of Jasmine Affanalis when winning well at Killarney. Tequila was running for the first time since September when down the field in a maiden at Dundalk last month and might do better on her return to handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Tanzanite Diamond 2nd Bella Colombia 3rd Tequila

HE WHO DARES scored over hurdles at Wexford a month ago and went well again on his first run in a handicap on the Flat at Tramore. On that evidence, the five-year-old tops the shortlist. Miss Gitana ran her best race for a while when third over this course and distance two weeks ago, while similar comments apply to Not Just Any Eagle following his third to Tounsivator at Fairyhouse.
Prediction : 1st He Who Dares 2nd Miss Gitana 3rd Not Just Any Eagle