UK Horse Racing Tips: Thurles

KIMY has had a spin on the level since finishing an encouraging second at Tramore on last month's chasing bow. Caught in the closing stages on that occasion, the winner has gone in again since to give that form a solid look and Thomas Mullins' mare appears to hold leading claims as a result. Whispering Willow found one too good at Downpatrick when last over fences and she could get involved with cheekpieces added, while Might Be The One is a chasing newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Kimy 2nd Whispering Willow 3rd Might Be The One

Potters Pal won nicely on his fencing bow at Listowel in September. However, he's been raised 8lb for that success and the fourth-placed AUREA FORTUNA can exact his revenge on more favourable terms. Tony Martin's inmate posted a better effort subsequently when a close third at Punchestown and first-time cheekpieces may well elicit further improvement. Stoneyford Lady and Cappa Hill are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Aurea Fortuna 2nd Potters Pal 3rd Stoneyford Lady

Gortmore Lady was no match for an impressive winner at Clonmel but she's only 1lb higher today and could take another step forward, while Onefortheditch was not out of it when parting company with her rider at the same venue and enters calculations too. A chance, however, can be taken on ORLANDO SPIRIT. Paul Power's gelding was last seen finishing a creditable fourth over hurdles at Punchestown in May and given that his pedigree suggests he'll appreciate a switch to fences, a fencing mark of 85 could prove lenient.
Prediction : 1st Orlando Spirit 2nd Gortmore Lady 3rd Onefortheditch

Only DOCTOR ELVIS and Zambezi Moon have shown an aptitude for hurdling so far and the former is expected to come out on top in receipt of 8lb from his most likely market rival. Gordon Elliott's charge put a costly Wexford defeat behind him to finish a creditable second at Galway, and a similar level of performance should suffice. The Goose's Acre has shown a glimmer of promise over timber previously but will need the addition of first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference on his return to action.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Elvis 2nd Zambezi Moon 3rd The Gooses Acre

GUNNERY SERGEANT looks to have been presented with a decent opportunity. Despite failing to get his head in front so far, the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding has been placed on a number of occasions and with an official rating of 102, he sets the standard in an ordinary affair and could prove the one to beat. Beeverstown Boy, who finished a place behind the selection when third at Sligo last time, rates the biggest threat. He's open to plenty improvement, while Kiltinan looks best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gunnery Sergeant 2nd Beeverstown Boy 3rd Kiltinan

Having made the breakthrough over flights in a maiden race at Downpatrick in August, SHODA is taken to follow up. Joseph O'Brien's mare has subsequently run with credit in a couple of decent contests on the level, and the daughter of Nathaniel looks to hold solid claims back in handicap company as she reverts to hurdling. Tramore runner-up and handicap debutant Tutu Twist commands respect. She has plenty of scope to progress further, while the recent Cork winner Tir Og and the selection's stablemate Fratas also deserve consideration.
Prediction : 1st Shoda 2nd Tutu Twist 3rd Tir Og

Successful on the Flat here last month, MAX MERIDIUS makes most appeal. The son of Belardo finished a respectable fifth at Clonmel when last seen over timber and Tom Mullins' charge could make a bold bid in this less competitive affair. Fairyhouse second Liceo remains a maiden over hurdles, although he does arrive on the back of a solid second at Fairyhouse and holds claims on that form, while Punchestown third Arctic Piper and Daisy Fingall also warrant a second look.
Prediction : 1st Max Meridius 2nd Liceo 3rd Arctic Piper

Recent Sligo second BOWGATE STREET is taken to go one better. Although boasting just the solitary success so far, Michael Flannery's mare finished clear of the rest at Sligo and is deserving of another chance off her current mark. Twice a winner on the Flat, Sinbad My Dad remains unexposed over hurdles. He finished a close fourth at Gowran just five days ago and the five-year-old has a shout on that form, while it would be nos surprise to see Euro Maker and Topothelane get involved.
Prediction : 1st Bowgate Street 2nd Sinbad My Dad 3rd Euro Maker