UK Horse Racing Tips: Downpatrick

WORLD AS ONE was conceding plenty of weight to the younger winner when beaten only a neck at Tramore. He's edging closer over hurdles with every start and Willie Mullins' charge could prove the one to beat with any further improvement. Lygon Lad is more exposed than the selection, but he posted his best effort for a while when second at Bellewstown last month and could be on the premises once again, while Nirisque has been rested since disappointing back in May and is no forlorn hope.
Prediction : 1st World As One 2nd Lygon Lad 3rd Nirisque

BEGGARS ROCK reverts to the smaller obstacles on the back of last month's winning double over fences. He has just the one previous win over hurdles, but that shouldn't prove too much of an issue in his current form given he can compete off a 13lb lower mark than when landing a chase here last month. First-time blinkers had the desired effect on the impressive Sligo winner Calm Flight Ahead and there looks more to come from him in the headgear, while Chantilly Wings could prove best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Beggars Rock 2nd Calm Flight Ahead 3rd Chantilly Wings

TROPICAL TWIST reportedly suffered a minor injury when returning the disappointing favourite here last time. She looks to have every chance of supplementing her earlier victory at Wexford if fully recovered and Gordon Elliott's mare is worthy of another chance. Placed on her last three outings, Might Be The One returns from a layoff fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time and is likely to get involved, while John Dixen fared better when third over C&D last month and could prove pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tropical Twist 2nd Might Be The One 3rd John Dixen

MAD MAXIOS was still in contention when he fell at the last at Ludlow on his most recent start in December and can be forgiven that mishap given he had previously looked progressive. This lacks strength in depth and the top weight is the most appealing option. As this is his first start for Eric McNamara yard, the betting market could be a good source for clues regarding any potential pitfalls. Any support for Georginas Jet, Burlington House and Jodoro would have to be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Mad Maxios 2nd Georginas Jet 3rd Burlington House

LADY LENA showed a lot of promise to be placed in two bumpers before making a successful hurdling debut at Tramore. Admittedly, her jumping could have been better on that occasion, but the daughter of Flemensfirth looks a work in progress and is strongly fancied to take another step forward. Gangster Granny has won her last two starts over timber and is a big danger back in novice company. The versatile and reliable Luker's Tipple also commands respect bidding to complete a four-timer in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Lady Lena 2nd Gangster Granny 3rd Lukers Tipple

The fitting of a tongue-tie was instrumental in an improved effort from WHISPERING WILLOW over hurdles at Down Royal three weeks ago and a step forward from that might suffice, with the application retained for her return to chasing. Kalsman has been consistent but hard to win with of late. However, he goes well here and should be a key player in this company. Doctor Confusion and King Gris are others capable of being on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Whispering Willow 2nd Kalsman 3rd Doctor Confusion

Anodandawink successfully completed a double at Kilbeggan last month and is bound to have his supporters again. Mickey Cohen wasn't disgraced in fifth over the smaller obstacles at Ballinrobe last week and is respected back over fences, but it may pay to side with DRIVEONWILL. Ross O'Sullivan's charge went in by just over two lengths over an extended 2m3f here on his latest outing and this step back up in trip doesn't hold any fears.
Prediction : 1st Driveonwill 2nd Anodandawink 3rd Mickey Cohen

S T HAMO took a step forward when outrunning her odds of 33/1 to make the frame at Cork last month and is likely to have more to offer. The booking of Patrick Mullins catches the eye and he looks the one to side with. Myluckymaker has found just one too good in each of her two starts for John McConnell and needs to be taken seriously, while Sligo maiden hurdle runner-up Hadahi is another to keep a close eye on.
Prediction : 1st S T Hamo 2nd Myluckymaker 3rd Hadahi