UK Horse Racing Tips: Sligo

RAYDAMANN comfortably won a claimer by eight lengths at this course earlier in the summer and although he failed to feature on the Flat at Navan last time, the reunification with James Smith and the benefit of his claim could see him bounce back. Rich Belief beat a few of these at Wexford in May, but he had few excuses when well beaten by the selection on his latest hurdles outing, although a 4lb swing in the weights could see him get closer. Howdoyalikeherhome takes a drop in trip and will need to prove he has the speed required to get involved.
Prediction : 1st Raydamann 2nd Rich Belief 3rd Howdoyalikeherhome

CIRCUS HILL looks much superior to her rivals here on all known form. Mark McNiff's mare has finished second three times in bumpers at this venue, although she was first past the post on her latest start. The daughter of Fastnet Rock made her hurdling debut at the start of this campaign and was a respectable fourth, with a mistake two out costing her a chance to finish closer. Sea Feliz was very green on debut and never got involved, so it's notable that connections have given her another chance. An Lachin Beag may complete the frame if recapturing her debut form.
Prediction : 1st Circus Hill 2nd Sea Feliz 3rd An Lachin Beag

MANOIR DE MIRANDE already has a maiden hurdle win at this course and was visually pleasing when winning again last time out. Although he took some time to get off the mark, Gordon Elliott's charge would now appear full of confidence and Josh Williamson's claim is a further positive. Luker's Tipple finally broke his duck over hurdles at Downpatrick last time, doing so in facile fashion and should be a serious threat if taking another step forward. Firebrand and Hillhead Runner could do battle for third.
Prediction : 1st Manoir De Mirande 2nd Lukers Tipple 3rd Firebrand

JUSTICIALISM has been knocking on the door and is entitled to take advantage of a falling mark. Although Noel Kelly has found this gelding difficult to win with, the reapplication of a visor may provide that extra bit of improvement needed. Oran McGill's claim is also a major bonus, but he must get this son of Vadamos rolling early, as a short straight will not play to his strengths. Go To Town was sent off favourite at this track last time and now drops in trip, which may explain his weak finishing effort. Daniel King takes the mount, but it remains to be seen if the nine-raced maiden can perform under top weight. Mon Sheriffe is another capable of better, and market support could prove to be significant.
Prediction : 1st Justicialism 2nd Go To Town 3rd Mon Sheriffe

CUT THE ROPE has a serious opportunity to shed his maiden tag over hurdles at the 14th attempt. Rated 112, the Hartys' charge brings form much superior to his opposition, especially his fifth behind The Nagger Reidy at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting. Ivana D'alco won a Turtulla point-to-point on her third start for Jonathan Fogarty but was disappointing on her sixth-placed stable debut over 2m at Kilbeggan for Willie Mullins. The five-year-old now wears a hood and improvement could be forthcoming stepping up in trip. Fox Walk is also one to note for the future, and the booking of Darragh O'Keeffe catches the eye.
Prediction : 1st Cut The Rope 2nd Ivana Dalco 3rd Fox Walk

YOU MAKE ME SMILE has an attractive profile in this competitive handicap. The Elusive Pimpernel mare is a dual course winner and although she may seem to be in the grips of the handicapper with a rating of 98, Pat Fahy's charge was unlucky not to win at Downpatrick and has a great chance here. Jupiter Du Gite is feared most as he is beginning to settle with experience and ran well last time when narrowly denied in a decent race. He definitely has solid claims, but the hold-up tactics that Michael Kenneally must employ are tricky to execute at this venue. Run For The Border is another one who appears to be held by the handicapper but could still complete the frame.
Prediction : 1st You Make Me Smile 2nd Jupiter Du Gite 3rd Run For The Border

PEAT SOUNDS boasts a smart pedigree as a half-sister to Sizing Tennessee and Mount Ida and this appears to be a suitable opportunity for her to make a winning debut. Of the two point-to-point scorers, Tanga Mugi is preferred to Missouri Snow. The former was bought by Kevin McConnell for 32,000 pounds after winning at Necarne, which suggests she has plenty of speed. The Sea The Moon filly also still held every chance when falling on debut. Missouri Snow won at Oldcastle in a four-runner affair, so that form remains untried, although Harry Swan knows her well after riding her that day as well.
Prediction : 1st Peat Sounds 2nd Tanga Mugi 3rd Missouri Snow