1/7/22 Bellewstown + Wexford

 On Thursday at Bellewstown All Things Nice won,the 1/1 favourite led early but was challenged from 3 out. She regained the lead a furlong out and despite being strongly pressed close to home she held on to beat Semantics by a head. In the big race at Tipperary Celestial Horizon failed to finish,the 28/1 shot was at the rear at halfway. He had no extra from 4 out and he was pulled up soon after. Santa Rossa won the race beating Sole Pretender by 3 lengths. 

 Two more meetings take place on Friday evening with 7 races at both Bellewstown and Wexford with two features. 

Bellewstown 6.00: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

4: Lakota Seven: A promising horse who was 2nd at Down Royal on debut 2 weeks ago. Despite things not going his way that day the experience should see him improve and with his stable in good form he gets the vote. 

Wexford 7.45: Molloy Metals Wexford Gaa Raceday Handicap Chase. 

12: Crazywork De Vassy: A recent point winner who was 3rd in a hunter chase at Cork when last seen under rules 74 days ago. That was his return after a long break and with blinkers back on here he definitely deserves consideration and is the pick.

30/6/22 Bellewstown + Tipperary

 Wednesday saw results at both ends of the scale for my picks at Tipperary, the 4.40 saw Chocquinto finish 6th. The 12/1 chance was prominent early but made no impression in 4th a furlong out. She had no extra inside the final furlong weakening, the favourite Moss Tucker won by a neck. In the big listed race of the night The Antarctic was 3rd. The 10/11 favourite had a poor start but was soon tracking the leaders. He was 4th when switched to the left a furlong out gaining a place. He challenged and had every chance in the final 75 yards keeping on well but just failing to reach the winner Wadao who came home by a nose.

 There is a double header on Thursday with 8 races at Bellewstown and 7 at Tipperary with two highlights. 

Bellewstown 4.35: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

3: All Things Nice: A promising horse who was an encouraging 2nd on debut at Limerick 19 days ago. She will have learnt plenty from that run and with improvement likely she can get off the mark here.

Tipperary 6.10: Kevin Mcmanus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3)

10: Celestial Horizon: A useful hurdler who picked up his career best win at Killarney 46 days ago. He did the job in good style comfortably coming home by 7 lengths. Despite this being a tougher test he definitely looks ready for a bigger stage and can follow up here.

29/6/22 Tipperary

 Tuesday was a mixed day for my picks at Roscommon, in the 5.10 Roman Moon was 8th. The 7/2 shot was in midfield but weakened entering the straight. Pandora Lovegood won the race by an easy 5 lengths. In the evenings highlight Beamish won. The 100/30 chance was slowly away but made headway from 3 out. He travelled well to dispute the lead from a furlong out staying on well to hit the front close to home, he beat Yaxeni by 1/2 a length. 

 Tipperary is the destination on Wednesday for an 8 race card with two main events. 

4.40: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

4: Chocquinte: A useful mare who was a course and distance winner back in May. She was a good 3rd behind Geocentric in a listed race at Cork when last seen 3 weeks ago and should continue her recent progression here making her the pick.

5.10: Coolmore Ten Sovereigns Tipperary Stakes.

2: The Antarctic: Lost his unbeaten run when finishing 7th in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot 13 days ago. He wasn't disgraced that day and with his trainer going well he should get back to winning ways here and pick up his second course and distance win.

28/6/22 Roscommon

 After a day off the Irish racing week begins with an interesting 7 race card at Roscommon on Tuesday with two standout contests. 

5.10: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

9: Roman Moon: Ran well to finish 4th on debut at Limerick 17 days ago. Despite not getting a clear passage she should improve here and won't be far away at the finish giving her a chance to pick up her first win.

7.40: Lenebane Stakes.

2: Beamish: Made it 2 wins from 2 starts with a comfortable two length success at Killarney on his reappearance 6 weeks ago. He looked a smart prospect seeing off some useful horses that day and he should take the step up to a listed race in his stride and extend his unbeaten record. 

26/6/22 Results

 It was an excellent day on Sunday for my picks at The Curragh, in the 2.10 Statuette won. The 4/6 favourite sat 4th at halfway improving to 3rd two out. She led narrowly in the final 150 yards keeping on well to beat Badb by 3/4 of a length, afterwards she was made an early 10/1 shot for next year's English 1,000 Guineas. The 3.45 saw My Astra come 2nd. The 11/4 favourite was 6th at halfway going 3rd a furlong out. She moved into 2nd inside the final furlong staying on but just failing to reach the winner La Petite Coco who came home by 1/2 a length. 

 After a busy and exciting weekend there is no Irish racing on Monday, meetings do take place at Southwell, Pontefract, Windsor and Musselburgh. The next Irish card is at Roscommon on Tuesday tips for that will be up on Monday night. 

26/6/22 The Curragh

 Saturday was a mixed day for my picks at The Curragh, in the 3.05 Blackbeard was 2nd. The 5/6 favourite led at halfway but was strongly pressed from a furlong out. He was passed in the final 50 yards just holding onto second, Shartash won the race by a short head. In the Irish Derby Tuesday was 4th. The 11/8 joint favourite was 6th three out. She improved to sit 4th 2 out but she made no impression soon after. The other joint favourite Westover won by an impressive 7 lengths. The 4.20 saw Rumbles Of Thunder come 3rd. The 11/4 favourite was 2nd two out however she made no impression soon after keeping on at one pace. Aikhal won by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 We round off the weekend with 8 more races at The Curragh on Sunday with two features. 

2.10: Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2)

6: Statuette: An interesting filly who looked strong when winning on debut at Navan a month ago. She went clear in the final furlong coming home by 3 lengths and with improvement expected she gets the nod to follow up.

3.45: Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1)

3: My Astra: Picked up her career best win when taking a listed race at Ayr 39 days ago. She beat The Blue Brilliant by 12 lengths quickening impressively, with her stable having a good spell another bold bid is likely as she attempts to gain her biggest win yet.

25/6/22 The Curragh

 The big weekend at The Curragh began on a decent note for my picks,in the 6.43 Wordsworth was 3rd. The 85/40 favourite was 2nd at halfway challenging entering the straight. He was 3rd a furlong out keeping on at one pace inside the final furlong, upfront Camorra won by a length. The 7.18 saw Common Practice win. The 3/1 favourite was prominent chasing the leader from a furlong out. He kept on well inside the closing stages leading close to home, he beat Alma Libre by 1/2 a length. 

 It's day 2 at The Curragh on Saturday with three highlights. 

3.05: GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2)

3: Blackbeard: Has picked up 3 wins from 4 runs this year and was unlucky to loose his unbeaten run when 4th in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot 11 days ago. He wasn't disgraced there and should get back to winning ways here. 

3.45: Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)

8: Tuesday: Ran well in both 1,000 Guineas races finishing 3rd at Newmarket and 2nd on this course. She then moved onto Epsom where she won the Oaks 3 weeks ago. The step up to 1 1/2 miles didn't faze her and she stayed on well to beat the favourite Emily Upjohn by a short head. There should be more to come over this trip and she can give her trainer Aidan O’Brien a 15th win in this race.

4.20: Arm Holding International Stakes (Group 3)

4: Rumbles Of Thunder: Was a listed winner in France and scored in similar company for new connections at Gowran Park last month. She had a bit in hand that day and is more than capable of holding her own here.

24/6/22 The Curragh

 After another day off Irish racing returns on Friday with the start of 3 days of top-class action at The Curragh where two races stand out.

6.43: Comer Group International Curragh Cup (Group 2)

5: Wordsworth: A smart horse who has been a course winner in his career. He was a below form 7th in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot a week ago but he wasn't suited by the trip. Much better is expected here and despite the quick turnaround he can outclass this field.

7.18: Dng Apprentice Derby.

19: Common Practice: Despite being lightly raced this horse has potential and was 4th in a handicap at Listowel when last seen 19 days ago. He needs a stiffer test and going significantly up in trip here should suit,his stable is having a good spell and he can make his presence felt. 

22/6/22 Results

 Wednesday was a day to forget for both my picks at Naas,in the 6.40 Hernes Hill was 8th. The 3/1 favourite was prominent and disputed the lead from 2 out. He was passed soon after and had no extra from a furlong out. Sablonne won the race by a neck. It was worse in the 7.10 where One For Bobby was 10th. The 16/5 favourite was always at the rear having no extra in the final furlong, upfront Galleria Borghese beat Alizarine by 1/2 a length. 

 After the midweek card there is no Irish racing on Thursday, there are meetings at Newcastle, Nottingham, Newmarket, Leicester and Hamilton. The next Irish action is the start of 3 top-class days at The Curragh on Friday tips for that will be up on Thursday night.

22/6/22 Naas

 On a decent day at Sligo Messa Concertata came 2nd,the 9/2 shot led early being strongly pressed inside the final furlong. She was passed close to home offering no extra,Band Width won the race by 1/2 a length. In the other contest Pretty Smart finished 5th. The 9/1 chance was at the rear sitting 7th entering the straight. She moved into fifth a furlong out but made no further impression. Upfront Craft Irish beat Lopes Gold by 1/2 a length. 

 Naas hosts a 7 race card on Wednesday evening with two contests standing out.

6.40: Arkequine Derbymed Handicap. 

8: Hernes Hill: A promising horse who picked up his first career win in a maiden at Cork 5 weeks ago. He kept on well to come home by 1 1/4 lengths and with more to come now running in handicaps he should follow up.

7.10: Al Shira'aa Racing Irish EBF Naas Oaks Trial.

8: One For Bobby: Is unbeaten in two starts after winning at Gowran Park 29 days ago. She stayed on despite coming under pressure in the closing stages and with further progress expected another bold showing is likely giving her the opportunity to complete her hat-trick at this listed level. 

21/6/22 Sligo

 The week began on a decent note for my picks at Ballinrobe, in the 7.50 Secret Sea came 3rd. The 7/4 shot was 3rd three out making headway approaching the straight. She was challenging when hampered a furlong out and despite keeping on she made no impression in the closing stages, Merroir won the race by 1 1/4 lengths. The 8.20 saw Derry Lad also finish 3rd. The 100/30 favourite was in midfield pressing the leaders from 4 out. He was 2nd soon after making a challenge from two out. He had every chance but had no extra after losing 2nd inside the final furlong leaving Pike County to beat Beer With The Boys by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 We move onto Sligo on Tuesday for a 6 race card with two features. 

6.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race.

4: Messa Concertata: A useful filly who last won at Tipperary back in April. She was a very good 4th in a handicap at Gowran Park when last seen 28 days ago. She led for a long way that day only being passed inside the final furlong. This shorter trip will suit and she gets the nod. 

6.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

2: Pretty Smart: Was a promising sixth in a handicap at Listowel 17 days ago. She was full of running at the finish catching the eye, she should capitalise on that here and has to be taken seriously. 

20/6/22 Ballinrobe

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday evening with seven races at Ballinrobe and two highlights. 

7.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

3: Secret Sea: A course and distance winner in her career who improved on recent efforts when winning at Tipperary 20 days ago. She kept on well under pressure that day and should follow up here.

8.20: Gain The Advantage Series Handicap. 

3: Derry Lad: Picked up his career best win at Sligo 34 days ago. He ran a strong final 100 yards leading close to home and going up in trip again here should suit giving him the nod to make it two in a row.

18/6/22 Results

 The last day of Royal Ascot threw up some mixed results for my picks,in the 3.40 Hurricane Lane was 3rd. The 8/11 favourite travelled well sitting 2nd two out. He challenged but never got close losing 2nd inside the final furlong, Broome won the race by 3 1/4 lengths. The 4.20 saw Home Affairs finish 20th. Despite leading early the 5/2 favourite was passed 2 out weakening in the final furlong. Upfront Naval Crown beat Creative Force by a neck. In the main event at Down Royal Cougar was 2nd,the 6/4 favourite was 3rd at halfway keeping on at one pace going 2nd close to home. Urban Oasis won by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 After a busy few days at Royal Ascot and elsewhere there is no Irish racing on Sunday, meetings do take place at Worcester, Hexham and Pontefract. The next Irish card is at Ballinrobe on Monday tips for that will be up on Sunday night.

18/6/22 Royal Ascot + Down Royal

 It was a day of differing fortunes for my picks,at Ascot El Caballo was 18th. The 7/2 joint favourite was at the rear of the near side group never being on terms. The other joint favourite Perfect Power beat Flaming Rib by 1 1/4 lengths. In the other race at the Royal meeting Inspiral won. Despite being slowly away the 15/8 favourite made headway a furlong out moving into the lead entering the final furlong. She ran on well to impressively win by 4 3/4 lengths. Over at Limerick Raise You was 2nd. The 4/5 favourite was at the rear making headway entering the straight. He moved between horses a furlong out going 2nd in the last 100 yards keeping on well without reaching the winner Earl Of Tyrone. The big race at Down Royal went to the 25/1 shot Sister Rosetta.

The weekend begins with 7 races on both the final day at Royal Ascot and at Down Royal with 3 main events.

Royal Ascot 3.40: Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)

3: Hurricane Lane: Had a brilliant season as a 3yo winning 3 group one’s including the Irish Derby and the English St Leger. He ran well when 3rd in the Arc at Longchamp on his final start back in October and will be hard to beat here if back to his best on this his reappearance. 

Royal Ascot 4.20: Platinum Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)

13: Home Affairs: A high-class sprinter in his Australian homeland who won a Group 1 at Flemington in February edging out stablemate and winner of the King's Stand here Nature Strip. A big run should be on the cards completing an aussie double. 

Down Royal 4.25: Boylesports Ulster Derby.

5: Cougar: A promising horse who was a good 3rd in a maiden at Navan 35 days ago. He goes up in trip to make his handicap debut and is a big player.

17/6/22 Royal Ascot, Down Royal + Limerick

 Thursday was a mixed day for my picks,at Ascot Magical Lagoon won. The 11/4 chance chased the clear leader moving to the front 2 out. She was strongly pressed inside the final furlong and despite edging left she asserted herself in the final 110 yards beating Sea Silk Road by 1/2 a length. In the other Ascot race Stradivarius was 3rd. The 2/1 shot was prominent early sitting in midfield. He didn't get a clear run despite switching to the left from 2 out but he did make some good headway in the closing stages going 3rd inside the final furlong. He had no extra towards the finish allowing Kyprios to win by 1/2 a length. Over at Leopardstown Cash Or Crypto was 6th.

 Friday is a bumper day with meetings at Ascot, Down Royal and Limerick with 3 standout races.

Royal Ascot 3.05: Commonwealth Cup (Group 1)

4: El Caballo: Was runner-up on his debut at Doncaster last spring but has won 6 in a row since,his last victory coming in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock last month. On form he is the one to beat.

Royal Ascot 4.20: Coronation Stakes (Group 1)

5: Inspiral: This exciting horse is unbeaten in her career so far. Her last win came in a Fillies mile at Newmarket back in October. She easily beat Prosperous Voyage by 2 1/2 lengths to make it 4 victory’s and with lots more to come she should be hard to beat here on her return. 

Limerick 7.25: Martin Molony Stakes.

1: Raise You: A smart horse who picked up his career best win in a listed race at The Curragh 27 days ago. He beat Okita Soushi by 3 1/2 lengths and can claim his hat-trick here. 

16/6/22 Royal Ascot + Leopardstown

 The best performance on Wednesday came from Bay Bridge who was 2nd at Ascot. The 10/11 favourite was 3rd in the opening portion of the race moving into 2nd two out. He stayed on in the final furlong never really having the pace to challenge, State Of Rest won by a length. In the other race at Ascot Bashkirova was 5th. The 5/2 joint favourite was slowly into her stride and despite some late headway she was never a factor,Saffron Beach won by 3 1/2 lengths. At Wexford Effernock Fizz was 4th.

 Royal Ascot and Leopardstown both host 7 races on Thursday with another 3 features.

Royal Ascot 3.40: Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

3: Magical Lagoon: A Group 3 winner last season who was only denied by a short head in a listed race at Navan on her reappearance in April. Her background suggests there is more to come and she gets the nod here as this new trip should suit.

Royal Ascot 4.20: Gold Cup (Group 1)

3: Stradivarius: Despite failing to win this race for a 4th time 12 months ago he showed why he is still one of the best stayers around with a 3rd win in the Yorkshire Cup on his reappearance last month. He might be 8 but in his farewell season he is the pick.

Leopardstown 5.15: Irish EBF Auction Series Race.

2: Cash Or Crypto: Looked impressive when winning on debut at Listowel 12 days ago. He was a comfortable 1 1/4 lengths in front and with improvement expected he should follow up here.

15/6/22 Royal Ascot + Wexford

 It was a good start to Royal Ascot on Tuesday with Baaeed winning. The 1/6 favourite was in a good position leading from a furlong out. He pushed on leaving the field behind to impressively win by 1 3/4 lengths making it 8 victory’s in a row. In the 3.40 Golden Pal had a poor start but improved to have every chance 2 out. However he weakened in the final furlong finishing 16th. Nature Strip won the race by 4 1/2 lengths. The 4.20 saw Coroebus win. The 10/11 favourite was always in touch leading entering the final furlong. He beat Lusail by a head. In the feature at Roscommon Siberian Prince was a non-runner. 

There are seven races at both Royal Ascot and Wexford on Wednesday with 3 highlights. 

Royal Ascot 3.40: Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1)

1: Bay Bridge: Has won his last 5 starts and was impressive when he took the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown on his return 3 weeks ago. He came home by 5 lengths that day and despite this being faster ground he is definitely a Group one winner in the making.

Royal Ascot 4.20: Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

3: Bashkirova: Won her first three starts as a 3yo and resumed winning ways when taking the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom earlier this month. She was a comfortable 1 1/4 lengths in front and can take another step forward here despite the quick turnaround. 

Wexford 7.00: Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase. 

4: Effernock Fizz: Was a very good second behind Ganapathi in a novice chase on this course a week ago. She makes her handicap chase debut here and can definitely build on that run.

14/6/22 Royal Ascot + Roscommon

 On Monday at Kilbeggan Dark Spark won,the 5/4 favourite was prominent and disputed the lead at the 5th. Despite not being fluent from 3 out he challenged and led at the last keeping on well to beat Two Shoe Tom by 2 1/4 lengths. In the 8.00 You Raised Me Up was a non-runner. The race was won by Kapard who easily came home by 15 lengths. 

 The racing world will be concentrating on Royal Ascot for the rest of the week and there are three Group one’s on Tuesday. 

2.30: Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1)

2: Baaeed: This top-class colt won all 6 of his starts last season including the Queen Elizabeth ll Stakes over course and distance. He blew his rivals away when taking the Lockinge at Newbury on his return and despite Ireland being represented by Order Of Australia he should make it 8 in a row.

3.40: King's Stand Stakes (Group 1)

5: Golden Pal: This American raider was only 7th in the Nunthorpe at York when last seen on these shores back in August. He is unbeaten in three runs since then picking up his hat-trick when taking victory at Keenland 66 days ago. He impressed that day and is definitely worth another chance here. 

4.20: St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1)

6: Coroebus: Proved he was a top-class horse when beating stablemate Native Trail by 3/4 of a length in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in April. He is unlucky not to be unbeaten and sets the standard. 

There are also 8 races at Roscommon where the feature is the 5.25 the Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase and my tip for that is number 7 Siberian Prince. 

13/6/22 Kilbeggan

 Sunday was a better day for my picks,at Gowran Park New York Angel was 3rd. The 9/2 shot was 2nd early moving into the lead 2 out. She was passed a furlong out dropping to 3rd inside the final furlong. Night Of Romance won the race by 2 lengths. At Downpatrick Queen Jane finished 4th. The 4/1 chance was prominent leading early. She was passed after a mistake at the last making no impression and keeping on at one pace. Hurricane Georgie won beating Red Ball Of Fire by 3/4 of a length. 

 Kilbeggan hosts 7 races to begin the week where two interesting contests standout. 

6.30: Paul & Carmel Fay Memorial Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Dark Spark: Is 2 from 2 here including over this races distance last August, he also won at Listowel on his flat debut 8 days ago. He switches to hurdles here and should make a mark on his first handicap hurdle start.

8.00: Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase. 

6: You Raised Me Up: A useful winner over hurdles who has made a good start to his chase career including a 3rd place finish at Ballinrobe last month. With improvement expected he looks like the way to go here.

12/6/22 Gowran Park + Downpatrick

 Saturday was an awful day for my picks, at Limerick Leopardess was 8th. The 9/1 shot was slowly away and was never a factor. The race was won by Kayhana who beat All Things Nice by a length. It was just as bad at Downpatrick where Na Trachealai Abu finished 7th. The 12/1 chance was up with the leaders but dropped to 5th at halfway. He weakened from 3 out offering no extra. Upfront Getaway Goldie won by 3 lengths. 

 Two meetings round off the weekend with 8 races at Gowran Park and 7 at Downpatrick with a couple of features. 

Gowran Park 2.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

4: New York Angel: Has one win from three runs this year that came on this course when last seen 32 days ago. She stayed on well in the closing stages and with her stable in good form she should give another good account of herself here.

Downpatrick 2.55: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Queen Jane: A promising horse who won a novice hurdle over course and distance 23 days ago travelling well to win by 4 lengths. She makes her handicap hurdle debut here and with improvement expected she should take all the beating. 

11/6/22 Limerick + Downpatrick

 Friday was a mixed day for my picks,at Fairyhouse Apache Outlaw won. The 5/6 favourite challenged early moving into the lead 1 1/2 furlongs out. He soon edged to the left but kept on well inside the final furlong just doing enough to beat Palace Gardens by 3/4 of a length. In the 7.55 at Clonmel I'll Be That Lady was 5th. The 9/4 favourite was prominent sitting 2nd at the 4th. She pressed the leader 3 out but weakened soon after. Upfront Withallduerespect beat Berliet Express by 4 3/4 lengths. 

 We begin the weekend with 7 races at both Limerick and Downpatrick with two main events. 

Limerick 2.05: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

7: Leopardess: This interesting newcomer is a half-sister to both Arriviste and the high-class Zaaki. It wouldn't be a surprise if she goes well here on debut and she gets the nod.

Downpatrick 4.05: Tote Jackpot Is Back Handicap Chase. 

8: Na Trachtala Abu: Was a very good second in a hunter chase at Killarney when last seen 26 days ago. He was behind Stand Up And Fight who has won again since and he should be up there here building on that run.

10/6/22 Fairyhouse + Clonmel

 At Leopardstown on Thursday it was a decent day for my picks,in the opener Shanghai Dragon was 4th. The 100/30 shot was 5th at halfway but made no headway after being bumped entering the straight when 4th and she didn't get a clear run from 2 out. She soon made no impression and had no extra from a furlong out. Yerwanthere won the race beating Sareeha by 2 3/4 lengths. In the Ballycorus Stakes Dr Zempf won. The 13/8 favourite challenged entering the straight and led for a second time 2 out. He was clear a furlong out keeping on well to beat Straight Answer by 2 lengths. 

 Seven races take place at both Fairyhouse and Clonmel on Friday with two standout contests. 

Fairyhouse 4.45: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

6: Apache Outlaw: Improved on his debut performance when 2nd at The Curragh 3 weeks ago. He was 1 3/4 lengths behind Papilio that day and should go one better here as he sets a high standard. 

Clonmel 7.55: Quirke Upvc Windows (Clonmel) Opportunity Handicap Chase. 

3: I'll Be That Lady: Picked up her first career win at Tipperary in May and was a very creditable 2nd at Punchestown 13 days ago when favourite. She goes back down in trip here and should continue her recent improvement. 

9/6/22 Leopardstown

 The best performance on Wednesday came at Wexford where Ganapathi won. The 11/10 favourite was 2nd at halfway soon disputing the lead. He led from 3 out going clear on the run-in easily beating Effernock Fizz by 9 lengths. At Cork Gustavus Weston was 4th. The 100/30 shot tracked the leaders and was 4th 1 1/2 furlongs out. Despite keeping on well he made no further impression allowing Geocentric to win by a short head. In the 7.10 Thunder Kiss was 6th. The 6/4 favourite was 3rd at halfway and led entering the straight. She was passed 1 1/2 furlongs out soon dropping to 4th. She had no extra in the final furlong while upfront Rosscarbery won by a neck.

 Leopardstown hosts 7 races on Thursday with two highlights. 

5.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

6: Shanghai Dragon: Despite being winless after 10 flat starts she has shown some good form this season. She was 4th in a handicap at The Curragh 19 days ago after a positive ride and she has every chance here back in maiden company. 

6.15: Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3).

4: Dr Zempf: A useful colt who won a 2,000 Guineas trial over course and distance in April. He was fifth behind Buckaroo in a listed race at The Curragh when last seen 38 days ago however he was unsuited by the step up in trip and he should bounce back here returning to his winning distance. 

8/6/22 Wexford + Cork

After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 7 races at both Wexford and Cork with three features. 

Wexford 4.20: Wexford Racecourse Family Day September 3rd Novice Chase. 

3: Ganapathi: A promising horse who won on his fences debut on this course 25 days ago. He responded well in the closing stages and with more to come he should take the beating here.

Cork 6.40: Midsummer Sprint Stakes. 

1: Gustavus Weston: Hasn't been seen at his best in recent runs and was a below form 5th behind Brad The Brief in the Greenlands Stakes when last seen 18 days ago. However it took him a while to get going last season and he is the pick on form when judged on his Group 2 + 3 wins at The Curragh during his last campaign. 

Cork 7.10: Munster Oaks Stakes (Group 3)

7: Thunder Kiss: A smart mare who won this race 12 months ago. She was an encouraging 3rd behind Lilac Road in the Middleton Stakes at York 27 days ago and another bold bid is expected here as she attempts to defend her crown. 

6/6/22 Results

 The week got off to a terrible start for both my picks, at Gowran Park Yermanthere was 9th. The 9/2 joint favourite was in touch sitting 6th at halfway. He made no impression from a furlong out weakening soon after. Upfront Spanish Tenor beat All Lies Ahead by 1 3/4 lengths. It was worse at Listowel where Rock On Seamie finished 10th. The 3/1 favourite tracked the leaders and was 4th at halfway. He weakened from 3 out tailling off. Molly Wedger won the race by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 After a busy opening to the week there is no Irish racing on Tuesday. There are cards at Brighton, Salisbury, Chelmsford and Wetherby. The next Irish meetings are on Wednesday at Wexford and Cork where the Group 3 Munster Oaks is among the features, my tips will be up on Tuesday night. 

6/6/22 Gowran Park + Listowel

 It was a decent day on Sunday with both my picks coming 3rd,at Listowel Congo River recovered from a poor start to sit 2nd at halfway. The 4/6 favourite made no impression from 2 out dropping to 4th soon after. He kept on at one pace grabbing 3rd close to home,Ti Sento won the race by 3 lengths. In the highlight at Kilbeggan Presenting Point tracked the leader and was 2nd before the 6th. He improved to 3rd 3 out but wasn’t fluent from 2 out making no impression on the leaders. Jack Hackett beat Grangeclare Native by 5 1/2 lengths.

 The week gets underway with 7 races at both Gowran Park and Listowel where there are two main events. 

Gowran Park 2.20: Sonix Entertainment Handicap. 

7: Yermanthere: Was 6th at Cork when last seen 31 days ago but that run can be excused as he wasn't ideally placed. He should be competitive and if he performs as he did when 2nd back in April he can come out on top.

Listowel 3.45: Bryan Macmahon Handicap Hurdle. 

11: Rock On Seamie: Has been running well lately,a second over this races trip at Cork in early May was followed up by a creditable fifth in a Grade B handicap at Killarney. This likeable horse can continue his decent form and pick up his second handicap hurdle win here.

5/6/22 Listowel + Kilbeggan

 Saturday wasn't a great day for my picks, at Listowel Keepupwithmyempire was a non-runner. The race was won by Cash Or Crypto who beat Rumbled Again by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Tramore Steppenwolf was 4th. The 4/1 shot was in midfield making some headway from 3 out. He sat 4th soon after making no impression from 2 out keeping on at one pace. Kingston Retreat won by 3 3/4 lengths. 

 Seven races at both Listowel and Kilbeggan complete the weekend with two standout contests. 

Listowel 1.55: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

2: Congo River: A promising horse who was 2nd on debut at The Curragh 15 days ago. He definitely has more to offer and improvement is expected here which is why he should take all the beating. 

Kilbeggan 4.55: Entegro Handicap Chase. 

7: Presenting Point: Picked up his latest win at Tramore in April and returned after being pulled up in the Killarney National to finish a good second in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown 12 days ago. He switches from hurdles back to chasing here and should continue his good fences work so is definitely worth a chance.

4/6/22 Listowel + Tramore

 The best performance on Friday came from Anna Bunina who finished 2nd at Down Royal. The 4/6 favourite led until she was passed approaching 2 out. She strongly pressed the eventual winner after the last but kept on at the same pace close to home. Shesadream won by 1 3/4 lengths. At Tramore Clody Valley came 6th. The 3/1 shot was never a factor while upfront Mater Matuta won by 5 lengths. 

 A busy weekend begins with 8 races at Listowel and 7 at Tramore with 2 features. 

Listowel 1.05: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

4: Keepupwithmyempire: A promising horse who was 3rd at Naas on debut a month ago. He was clear of the rest that day and should be suited by the longer trip here,more is expected giving him the nod.

Tramore 2.25: Tramore Farmers Market Handicap Hurdle. 

8: Steppenwolf: Put in his career best performance when winning at Clonmel 23 days ago. He was comfortably 6 lengths in front on what was his handicap hurdle debut and with further progress on the cards he is more than capable of following up here.

3/6/22 Down Royal + Tramore

 Thursday was another mixed day for my picks at Leopardstown, in the 6.15 Cadillac won. The 9/4 shot was 3rd early travelling well entering the straight. He challenged and led from a furlong out gaining a 2 length advantage. He kept on well to beat Georgeville by 3 3/4 lengths. Martinstown was a non-runner in the 7.20. The race was won by Cairde Go Deo who beat Boundless Ocean by a length. 

 Another double header rounds off the week with 7 races at both Down Royal and Tramore with 2 highlights. 

Down Royal 4.50: Pat O'hare Bookmaker Mares Hurdle. 

1: Anna Bunina: A useful hurdler who didn't need to be at her best to win a listed contest at Killarney 19 days ago. She beat Heia by a length showing good battling qualities and looks hard to beat here.

Tramore 5.00: Tramore Tourism Handicap Chase. 

5: Clody Valley: Picked up his only career win so far over course and distance back in April. He couldn't follow up when 4th at Tipperary 29 days ago, however he was left with a lot to do so is well worth another chance. 

2/6/22 Leopardstown

 Wednesday was a poor day for my picks at The Curragh, in the 6.45 Neo Soul was 6th. The 11/4 favourite was in midfield early sitting 6th at halfway. He made no impression inside the final furlong while upfront Ano Syra won by 3 3/4 lengths. In the next Powerful Aggie was a non-runner. The race was won by Earl Of Tyrone who beat Moon Daisy by 4 lengths. 

 Leopardstown hosts 7 races on Thursday where two listed contests take centre stage.

6.15: Glencairn Stakes.

2: Cadillac: A smart colt who has been a course winner in his career. He was 6th in the Mooresbridge Stakes at The Curragh 31 days ago but with blinkers on for the 1st time he should quickly get back on track and sets the standard. 

7.20: King George V Cup Stakes.

3: Martinstown: Won in good style on debut at Cork 27 days ago. He came home by 1/2 a length and with improvement expected this stiffer test and longer trip should definitely suit. He gets the vote here en route to bigger things.