UK Horse Racing Tips: Sligo

Wexford bumper winner COTSWOLD BLUE can strike on her first start over hurdles. Runner-up on her first two outings, the Willie Mullins-trained mare was an impressive scorer on her most recent appearance at the south east track. Making her jumping debut here and with Patrick Mullins once again in the saddle, the six-year-old can continue to go the right way. Downpatrick second Searcog rates the main danger. An experienced filly who has had the advantage of racing against seasoned handicappers, the Patrick Magee-trained representative shouldn't be far away. Carleys Lilly has shaped well enough on four runs to date to suggest she can also make her presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Cotswold Blue 2nd Searcog 3rd Carleys Lilly

Recent Ballinrobe runner-up FREMANTLE DOCTOR can step up a place here. Keeping on well to be beaten a length, the John McConnell-trained eight-year-old gave the impression that he had a race or two in him. This looks a nice opportunity for the son of Famous Name to belatedly record a first career success. Granlahan was a well-beaten second at Downpatrick last time, but the winner of that contest was given an enterprising ride. Ado McGuinness has his string in good form at present and his representative has to be respected. Tasmanian Girl hasn't been with trainer Declan Queally that long and is open to further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Fremantle Doctor 2nd Granlahan 3rd Tasmanian Girl

Runner-up on her only run over flights to date, the Gordon Elliott-trained KISUTON ENKI can open her account. Subsequently placed in a bumper, the six-year-old looks the one to beat and although somewhat disappointing at Wexford on her most recent start, she sets the standard in this company. Seven Towers also failed to fire at Wexford last time, but had been placed on her previous three starts. Gavin Cromwell has been among the winners in recent days and his charge has strong claims. Godsend struggled on his recent stable/jumping debut but, on his Flat form, the Cian Collins-trained gelding would certainly be one of the stronger contenders.
Prediction : 1st Kisuton Enki 2nd Seven Towers 3rd Godsend

Placed on both starts at this track since joining present connections, PHOENIX ARIZONA can make the breakthrough. Despite being an 11-race maiden, the Soldier Of Fortune gelding has reached the frame on four occasions, often hinting that he has more to offer. Stepping back up in trip could finally enable the John Cullen-trained gelding to get his head in front. A winner at Limerick when last seen, Laska Du Breuil has to be respected. Despite being off the track since May, the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old is sure to be fit and ready coming from those quarters. Beaten less than a length at Wexford last time, the Mark Roper-trained Sekakarma also boasts claims in a competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Phoenix Arizona 2nd Laska Du Breuil 3rd Sekakarma

An impressive scorer on just his second start for the stable at Kilbeggan, IN FOR THE NIGHT can follow up. Travelling strongly on that occasion, the Conor O'Dwyer-trained gelding quickened up smartly to win easily. Although the handicapper has had his say subsequently, the eight-year-old may just be ahead of him at present. Dream Shaper made all to win on his penultimate start and was far from disgraced at Galway subsequently. The Iggy Madden-trained gelding should be much more at home around this tighter track. Drombane failed to fire at Galway but, on his previous form, the Willie Mullins-trained gelding has every chance in this company.
Prediction : 1st In For The Night 2nd Dream Shaper 3rd Drombane

Surprise Killarney winner LUCK BETWEEN US can make it back-to-back victories. A lightly-raced six-year-old, the Donncha Duggan-trained gelding kept on strongly to record a first career win. Although taking a significant step up in trip for this contest, the son of Berkshire remains an unexposed, progressive sort and if his stamina holds out, he should take plenty of beating. Trained locally by Mark McNiff, Ilbdare has no such stamina concerns so has to be a strong contender. Successful over C&D last time, he will be staying on better than most. Wexford scorer Strong Contender is now 9lb higher, but the Norman Lee-trained mare was full value for that impressive success.
Prediction : 1st Luck Between Us 2nd Ilbdare 3rd Strong Contender

With the benefit of a previous run, DANCING SYMBOL is taken to land the finale. Runner-up at Wexford recently, the Andrew Slattery-trained filly should have learned plenty from the experience. On the bare from of that race, she looks the one to beat. Having sent out the winner of that aforementioned contest, Willie Mullins will know what it takes to beat the selection. Run For Fun represents the champion trainer here and is a half-brother to a winner over hurdles. Mid-division at Wexford last month, Orderly Conduct is capable of improving on that promising introduction.
Prediction : 1st Dancing Symbol 2nd Run For Fun 3rd Orderly Conduct