1/9/22 Clonmel

 A good Wednesday at Gowran Park saw Mister Mister finish 3rd,the 11/8 favourite was 6th at halfway moving up to 3rd 1 1/2 furlongs out. He drifted to the right soon after but kept on well in the closing stages just failing to grab 2nd,National Emblem won the race by 1/2 a length. In the 2.25 Touching Clouds won, the 6/4 favourite was prominent sitting 2nd at halfway. She led narrowly from 2 out and despite being strongly pressed she kept on well under pressure in the final furlong holding on to beat Accomplished by a neck.

 Seven races at Clonmel on Thursday begin September's action with two main events. 

5.50: Clonmel Handicap. 

7: Dartington: A decent horse who finished 4th in a novice hurdle at Sligo when last seen a month ago. He has some useful form on the flat and should be a big factor here resuming winning ways. 

6.50: Tipperary Perpetual Cup Handicap. 

7: Harry's Legacy: Has two wins from four runs this year his latest came at Killarney in July. He was a good 4th on the same course two weeks ago despite being slowly away, his decent form should continue as he goes back up in trip here. That is in his favour so he gets the vote in what will be a tightly-knit affair. 

31/8/22 Gowran Park

 After a brief rest Irish racing returns with 8 races at Gowran Park on Wednesday where there are two highlights. 

1.55: Irish EBF Supporting Irish Champions Weekend Maiden.

6: Mister Mister: A highly promising horse who was fifth on debut at Killarney 51 days ago. He wasn't disgraced there and with that run under his belt he holds good claims here and can open his account. 

2.25: Irish EBF Supporting Irish Champions Weekend Fillies Maiden.

12: Touching Clouds: A useful horse who travelled well when finishing 6th at The Curragh when last seen 11 days ago. Dropping down in trip here should suit and she has the form to play a big part. She gets the vote in an open race to achieve her first win. 

29/8/22 Results

 Monday was a very good day for both my picks, at Downpatrick Uhtred won. The 6/4 chance was 3rd at halfway challenging from 2 out. He led early on the run-in easily beating Blackstair Rocco by 8 1/2 lengths. Over at Roscommon Greenland also won. The 8/13 favourite made all the running staying on well in the final furlong to comfortably beat Ma Belle Artiste by 2 3/4 lengths. 

 After a busy start to the week Irish racing has a day off on Tuesday, there are meetings at Chepstow, Ripon, Epsom, Newton Abbot and Carlisle. The next Irish card is at Gowran Park on Wednesday, tips for the two main events will be up on Tuesday night.

29/8/22 Downpatrick + Roscommon

A new week of Irish racing begins with seven races at both Downpatrick and Roscommon with two features. 

Downpatrick 4.10: Daria Capska Miss Northern Ireland Opportunity Beginners Chase. 

5: Uhtred: A useful hurdler who has one win from two runs this season, that victory was a career best on this course 22 days ago. He pulled clear on the run-in to easily come home by 8 lengths and he looks like the one to beat on this his chase debut. 

Roscommon 4.20: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race.

1: Greenland: A decent horse who was a good 4th behind Hellsing in a listed race at Tipperary when last seen 24 days ago. That performance along with his trainer having a good spell means he sets a good standard here giving him the nod. 

27/8/22 Results

 Saturday turned out to be a day of differing fortunes for my picks at The Curragh, in the Round Tower Stakes Tresure Trove won. The 6/4 favourite was towards the rear early making headway from a furlong out. She ran on well inside the final furlong leading towards the finish,she beat Ocean Quest by a short head. The 3.40 saw Juncture finish 3rd. The 11/8 favourite was briefly short of room 2 out but improved to sit 4th soon after. She went 3rd inside the final furlong keeping on at the same pace, Viareggio won the race by 2 1/4 lengths. The Irish Cambridgeshire was the big race of the day in which That’s Just Dandy was 15th, the contest was won by Federal who beat Good Heavens by a neck. 

 After today's top-class action Irish racing has a day off on Sunday,there are meetings at Goodwood, Yarmouth and Beverley. The next Irish cards are a double header at Downpatrick and Roscommon on Monday, tips for the highlights will be up on Sunday night.

27/8/22 The Curragh

 After such a good day on Thursday Friday was a poor one for my picks, the best finisher was Ano Syra who was 4th. The 4/1 shot tracked the leaders sitting 4th two out. She kept on at one pace making no impression in the final 100 yards, Tees Spirit won the race beating Erosandpsyche by a nose. In the Group 3 at Tipperary Statement was a non-runner in a race won by Agartha while at Down Royal Home By The Lee failed to finish. The 5/2 chance was 3rd two out and still had every chance when he found himself short of room and ran out of bounds. The race was won by Salvador Ziggy who beat Off You Go by a short head.

 There are four big races at The Curragh on Saturday and in my opinion 3 stand out.

2.30: Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3)

10: Treasure Trove: A useful filly who after finishing 2nd on this course in a listed race went on to pick up her career best win at York a week ago. She beat Rocket Rodney by 1 3/4 lengths being well on top at the finish. She should continue her good form here and is the one to beat.

3.40: Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes (Group 3)

3: Juncture: A decent horse who was last seen finishing second behind Boundless Ocean in the Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown 16 days ago. She was well clear of the rest there and with her yard in good form she can resume winning ways here. 

4.15: Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Ireland Irish Cambridgeshire. 

26: That's Just Dandy: A horse in consistent form who was last seen finishing a good 3rd in the opening Racing League contest at Doncaster 23 days ago. He hit the front too early that day but still ran well and with his trainer having a good spell he has to be taken seriously here. 

26/8/22 Tipperary + Down Royal

 Thursday was an excellent day for both my picks at Navan, in the 1.15 Beauty Crescent won. The 10/11 favourite led early but was passed a furlong out. He was 2 lengths behind when he found himself short of room soon after but he ran on well to lead again in the final strides, he beat Congo River by a neck. The 2.25 saw Sioux Spirit also win. The 6/4 favourite tracked the leaders and was 6th 2 out. She made good headway approaching the final furlong leading in the last 150 yards. She asserted herself in the closing stages to beat Pop Star by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 A busy Friday sees seven races at both Tipperary and Down Royal where 3 contests stand out.

Tipperary 6.00: Coolmore Stud No Nay Never Fairy Bridge Stakes (Group 3)

4: Statement: A useful filly who was 4th in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom when last seen in June. That was an encouraging reappearance on her only start for trainer Kevin Ryan. She has since been sold to Joseph O’Brien and she is the best of his 4 here giving her the nod. 

Tipperary 6.35: Abergwaun Stakes.

8: Ano Syra: A good horse who put in an excellent performance to finish 2nd behind Go Bears Go in the Group 3 Phoenix Stakes at The Curragh 3 weeks ago. A repeat of that could well be enough here back in listed company and she has to be taken seriously. 

Down Royal 7.00: Linden Foods Hurdle. 

4: Home By The Lee: A smart hurdler who has six wins in his career. He was last seen finishing a good 6th behind Flooring Porter in the Stayers Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Despite being off 162 days he is still the one to beat here. 

25/8/22 Navan

 A second day at Bellewstown saw decent results for both my picks, in the 4.10 Betterdaysrcoming was 2nd. The Evens favourite was prominent sitting 3rd at halfway. He led from 2 out but after drifting to the right he was passed inside the final furlong. He kept on well towards the finish only losing to Roaring Gallagher by a head. Later in the 7.40 Jesse Evans finished 4th. The 5/4 favourite was at the rear early making headway into midfield at halfway. He was outpaced from 2 out but he kept on well going 4th close to home, Monas Melody won the race by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 There is an 8 race card at Navan on Thursday with two main events. 

1.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

1: Beauty Crescent: Showed lot’s of promise when placed in a couple of early-season contests,his last run was a good 3rd on this course back in May. He has been gelded since and wears blinkers for the first time so he can take a step forward and get off the mark.

2.25: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

8: Sioux Spirit: A filly with two runs under her belt who was 3rd at The Curragh 12 days ago. She ran well in a big-field and dropping back to 5f here will definitely suit. Her stable is in good form and she sets the standard giving her the vote.

24/8/22 Bellewstown

 Tuesday wasn't a bad day for my picks at Bellewstown, in the 5.15 Ocean Of Mercy was 2nd. The 5/4 favourite was 3rd early moving into 2nd 3 out. He was challenging when he made a mistake at the last and he had no extra on the run-in allowing Pale Blue Dot to win by 1 3/4 lengths. The 6.45 saw Telecon come 4th. The 7/2 chance was in touch moving into 4th four out. He was 2nd but made a slight mistake 3 out and he made no impression soon after. He lost 3rd at the last and had no extra close to home, Lieutenant Highway won the race by 6 1/2 lengths. 

 Bellewstown stages the midweek meeting with 8 races and two highlights. 

4.10: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

2: Betterdaysrcoming: A lightly-raced horse who was a good second at Roscommon when last seen 9 days ago. He was suited by the increase in trip that day and with cheekpieces on for the 1st time and better to come he should get off the mark here.

7.40: Panda Power (Q.R.) Handicap. 

1: Jesse Evans: A decent winner on both the flat and over hurdles who was a good second behind Tudor City when last seen in the Galway Hurdle 27 days ago. That performance along with an encouraging flat run at Killarney gives him a big shout and he gets the marginal vote here to pick up his first win of the year.

23/8/22 Bellewstown

 The week got off to a mixed start for my picks at Ballinrobe, in the 5.00 Just Jacob was 5th. The 9/2 shot tracked the leaders and was 3rd at halfway. He made a mistake 3 out and made no impression soon after. He had no extra on the run-in keeping on at one pace, upfront Sheishybrid won by an easy 7 1/2 lengths. The 7.00 saw Cape Gentleman finish 2nd. The 1/3 favourite tracked the leader sitting 2nd at halfway. He made no impression on the winner before the last allowing Fan De Blues to come home by 7 lengths. 

 There are seven races at Bellewstown on Tuesday where two stand out.

5.15: Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Ocean Of Mercy: Hasn't shown his best in bumpers on his last two starts but had some useful form before that. He is an interesting contender upped in trip for this his hurdles debut and should make the successful switch giving him the vote.

6.45: Bective Stud Mullacurry Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Telecon: A promising horse who after making an impressive winning hurdles debut at Ballinrobe in July finished 8th behind Flaming Moon in a listed race at Galway a month ago. He was 3rd but after a bad mistake 2 out which nearly brought him down his challenge was over. He still has potential and is well worth another chance on his handicap debut. 

22/8/22 Ballinrobe

 Both of Sunday’s tips at Naas picked up good results, in the 2.30 Madly Truly won. The 11/10 favourite was 2nd at halfway challenging from 1 1/2 furlongs out. She led narrowly soon after asserting herself inside the final furlong. Despite being strongly pressed close to home she held on to beat Sibyl Charm by a head. In the big Group 3 Benefit was 2nd. The 9/2 shot sat in midfield but was hampered 1 1/2 furlongs out. She improved and kept on well between horses inside the final furlong grabbing 2nd towards the finish, Perfect News won the race by 1/2 a length. 

 Eight races take place at Ballinrobe on Monday evening with two features. 

5.00: Hollymount Nursing Home Handicap Hurdle. 

8: Just Jacob: Has shown improvement recently picking up his career best win at Sligo 18 days ago. He was well on top at the finish and with more to offer he can complete his hat-trick here.

7.00: Boylesports Chase. 

2: Cape Gentleman: A smart chaser who wasn't disgraced when 9th in the Galway Plate on his penultimate start in July. He set himself up for a tilt at this race when winning by 1 1/4 lengths at Killarney just 4 days ago and he looks like the one to beat now back over fences and he should follow up. 

21/8/22 Naas

 Saturday was a good day for all my picks, at The Curragh Proud And Regal was 3rd. The 5/4 favourite led narrowly at halfway being passed 2 out. He had no extra from a furlong out keeping on at the same pace inside the final furlong, Aesop's Fables won the race by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other Group 2 Meditate won. The 8/13 favourite made all the running asserting herself from a furlong out. Despite having her advantage reduced close to home she beat Olivia Maralda by 3/4 of a length. Over at Killarney Rock Road also won. The 11/4 favourite was 6th at halfway making headway to challenge from 2 out. He gained a narrow lead on the run-in staying on well to beat Exit Poll by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Naas on Sunday to finish a busy weekend and they have two highlights. 

2.30: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

6: Madly Truly: A horse with promise who finished second on debut at Leopardstown 80 days ago. She travelled well in the closing stages showing why she holds multiple group entries this season. With improvement likely she is a big player here.

4.00: Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3)

5: Benefit: A useful filly who was a bit below form when 6th behind Flotus in the Summer Stakes at York when last seen 44 days ago. She wasn't at her best there but is definitely worth another chance judged on her performance at Salisbury in June where she won the listed Cathedral Stakes by a length so she gets the nod.

20/8/22 The Curragh + Killarney

 Friday was a mixed day for my picks, at Killarney Purple Mountain failed to finish. The 5/1 shot was in midfield dropping to the rear from 4 out. He was soon detached being pulled up 3 out,the race was won by Effernock Fizz who came home by 4 lengths. In the 7.20 at Kilbeggan Siberian Prince was 2nd. The 100/30 chance led early but wasn't fluent from the 9th. He was passed approaching the last and had no extra on the run-in, Brave Way went clear to win by 3 3/4 lengths. 

 There are two meetings on Saturday with 8 races at The Curragh and 7 at Killarney with 3 main events.

The Curragh 3.10: Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes (Group 2)

5: Proud And Regal: A promising horse who has been a course and distance winner in his career. He picked up his second victory in the Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown a month ago beating Hellsing by 1 1/4 lengths and with more to come he can complete his hat-trick here.

The Curragh 3.45: Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes (Group 2)

3: Meditate: Has 3 wins from 3 runs this year,her last was an impressive performance when taking the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot 64 days ago. With even better to come she is the one to beat and can give her trainer Aidan O’Brien his 10th win in this race since 2003.

Killarney 5.05: Tote Always Sp Or Better Handicap Chase (Grade B)

8: Rock Road: A good horse who picked up his career best win in a handicap hurdle at Galway 24 days ago. He travelled strongly that day and has impressed over fences so gets the nod here.

19/8/22 Killarney + Kilbeggan

 Thursday was a good day for both my picks at Killarney, in the 5.35 Panama Red was 2nd. The 7/2 favourite was 3rd at halfway challenging from 2 out. She was 2nd a furlong from home keeping on at one pace inside the final furlong, Charterhouse won the race by 1 1/4 lengths. The 7.05 saw Away To Sea also finish 2nd. The 8/1 shot was at the rear but made headway from a furlong out. He kept on well inside the final furlong going 2nd in the closing stages. La Hacienda won coming home by a length. 

 A busy Friday sees 8 races at Killarney and 7 at Kilbeggan with two features.

Killarney 4.40: Larkin's Bar & Francie Sheahan's Bar Handicap Hurdle. 

6: Purple Mountain: Picked up two wins from four runs last season and got back on track after 8 months off when 3rd behind another in this field Outback Flyer at Galway just over 3 weeks ago. That run will have set him up for this race and he can achieve his first handicap win.

Kilbeggan 7.20: Kiernan Steel Handicap Chase. 

1: Siberian Prince: Last tasted victory in a chase at Limerick in May and then produced his career-best effort when 2nd by a neck in novice company at Limerick a month ago. He makes his handicap chase debut here and can go one better. 

18/8/22 Killarney

 Wednesday was a day of differing fortunes for my picks at Sligo,in the 7.30 Innisfree Beauty was 5th. The 11/2 shot led for a second time from 4 out but she had no extra soon after weakening at the last and quickly dropping down the field,Story Rory won the race by 1 1/2 lengths. The 8.00 saw Hascoeur Clermont win,the 15/8 favourite was prominent challenging from 2 out. He led from the last running on well and going clear on the run-in, he beat Frazel Express by 7 lengths. 

 Eight races take place at Killarney on Thursday where two contests stand out.

5.35: GIMB Vincent O'brien Ruby Stakes.

10: Panama Red: A useful filly who was a short-head second behind Cigamia in a listed race on this course when last seen 36 days ago. She stuck to her task well that day and with her yard in good form she can gain compensation here.

7.05: Mongey Communications Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap. 

14: Away To Sea: Caught the eye when finishing a good fifth at Galway 22 days ago. He stayed on well despite being badly positioned but the ride can be overlooked and he is still an interesting contender who just gets the nod.

17/8/22 Sligo

 After a day off Irish racing returns with 7 races at Sligo on Wednesday evening where there are two main events. 

7.30: Francie 'Banger' Burns Handicap Hurdle. 

9: Innisfree Beauty: Won a hurdle on this course in July and was a good 8th when last seen at Galway 3 weeks ago. She goes back up in trip here off a 6lb lower mark and looks like the way to go.

8.00: Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle. 

3: Hascoeur Clermont: Was a comfortable 2 1/4 length winner on his penultimate hurdles run at Bellewstown in July before unseating his rider on his fences debut at Tipperary 31 days ago. He switches back to his favourite sphere here and should get back to winning ways. 

15/8/22 Results

 It wasn't a great start to the week for either of my picks, at Dundalk Saraqael was 8th. The 11/2 joint favourite was towards the rear making progress from 2 out. He was fifth soon after but had no extra in the final furlong, Golden Twilight took victory beating Ides Of August by 2 3/4 lengths. At Roscommon Panic Alarm was a non-runner in a race won by Impact Warrior. 

 After Monday's action Irish racing takes a break on Tuesday, meetings do take place at Kempton, Hamilton, Chelmsford and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Sligo on Wednesday, tips for the highlights will be up on Tuesday night.

15/8/22 Dundalk + Roscommon

 Sunday was a poor day for both my picks at Tramore, in the 4.00 Inclusion was 4th. The 4/1 chance was 3rd at halfway but a slight mistake 2 out ended her challenge. She had no extra before the last keeping on at one pace, upfront Influential Lady won by an easy 9 1/2 lengths. It was worse in the 4.35 where Tune The Chello came 5th. The 15/2 shot led from 3 out but she was passed soon after. She made no impression before the last allowing Pat Coyne to beat Centurion Steel by 4 lengths. 

 A Monday double header kicks off the week with 8 races at Dundalk and 7 at Roscommon with two highlights. 

Dundalk 4.40: Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Red God' Handicap. 

12: Saraqael: Has improved on each of his three starts culminating with a win at Galway 16 days ago. He won by 2 3/4 lengths in impressive fashion and goes up in trip here to make his handicap debut, further improvement is expected and he can follow up.

Roscommon 6.30: Irish EBF Auction Series Race. 

5: Panic Alarm: A promising horse who was a good third in a maiden at The Curragh when last seen 87 days ago. He goes up in trip here and has the clear edge on form so can open his account. 

14/8/22 Tramore

 It was a good Saturday for my tips in the big races at The Curragh, the 4.05 saw Luxembourg win. The 2/9 favourite tracked the leaders and was 4th entering the straight. He led from 1 1/2 furlongs out and despite being challenged in the final 150 yards he kept on well edging ahead in the final strides beating Insinuendo by a neck. In the other Group 3 Search For A Song was 2nd. The 6/4 shot was 2nd early leading from 6 out. She was passed 2 out making no impression in the final furlong allowing Raise You to win by 2 lengths. At Tramore Stellium was a non-runner in a race won by Gibraltar. 

 A quiet end to the weekend sees just 7 races at Tramore on Sunday but there are two features. 

4.00: Victoria House Tramore Mares Beginners Chase. 

5: Inclusion: Was last seen finishing 6th in a bumper at Worcester in April last year. He has been off 15 months but this is his chase debut and first run for Willie Mullins so he is worth a chance to make a winning start over fences. 

4.35: McCartneys Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase. 

2: Tune The Chello: Should have taken this race 12 months ago but an error at the last ended her challenge. Her reappearance run where she finished 10th at Limerick 25 days ago was needed and with improvement definitely on the cards she can go one better in this renewal. 

13/8/22 The Curragh + Tramore

 Out of my 3 picks Friday's best performance came from Mutasarref who won, the 6/5 favourite travelled well and disputed the lead from 1 1/2 furlongs out. He led soon after keeping on strongly in the final furlong beating Cigamia by 3 lengths. In the race at Tramore Popong was 2nd. The 6/4 favourite was hampered 2 out but was soon left in 2nd after two runners fell. She stayed on well but didn't trouble the winner Ferdia who came home by 2 1/2 lengths. In the other Group race at Cork Perotan was 4th.

The weekend begins with 8 races at The Curragh and 7 at Tramore with 3 main events. 

The Curragh 4.05: Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3)

4: Luxembourg: A promising horse who enhanced his reputation when 3rd behind Coroebus in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket when last seen. The step up in trip here should suit and he is the one to beat. 

The Curragh 4.40: Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3)

4: Search For A Song: A Two-time Irish Leger winner who hasn't been seen at her very best in her 3 outings this season. However she normally saves her best form for the second half of the season so she can bounce back here setting herself up for another Leger tilt.

Tramore 7.30: Brennan's Pharmacy Handicap. 

3: Stellium: A course winner in his career who was a good second behind Sionnach Eile at Ballinrobe 26 days ago. That performance and the fact he goes up in trip gives him the nod here. 

12/8/22 Tramore + Cork

 Thursday was a mixed day for my picks,in the race at Tramore Downthecellar was 4th. The 3/1 favourite was at the rear after a mistake at the 1st and he was badly hampered at the 6th. He made no impression before the last and had no extra soon after,Vischio won  beating Play The Game by 7 lengths. At Leopardstown Raadobarg was also 4th. The 4/1 shot was 3rd entering the straight dropping to 4th a furlong out. He had no extra allowing Boundless Ocean to win. In the 7.50 Point King won. The 8/11 favourite led from 2 out and was 2 lengths clear entering the final 150 yards beating Simply Glorious by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 Another double header on Friday sees 7 races at both Tramore and Cork with three highlights. 

Tramore 4.50: Ey Chase.

3: Popong: Despite it being 12 runs since her last win she arrives here on the back of 2 good runner-up efforts this summer,her last was in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan in July. Those runs stand her in good stead here and she can taste success again.

Cork 6.00: Platinum Stakes.

1: Mutasarref: A smart horse who picked up his career best win at Naas when last seen 23 days ago. He was easily on top at the finish beating another in this field San Andreas by 3 1/2 lengths and with further improvement expected he can complete his hat-trick here. 

Cork 7.40: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Group 3)

9: Perotan: An improving filly who made it 2 from 2 when taking a listed race at Down Royal 3 weeks ago. She beat Moon Daisy by 2 3/4 lengths and with more to come she should take this step up in class in her stride and make it 3 from 3.

11/8/22 Tramore + Leopardstown

 Wednesday was a decent day for both my picks at Gowran Park, in the 5.20 Lyrical Poetry was 4th. The 2/1 favourite made early headway to sit 4th at halfway. She kept on in the final furlong without reaching the main protagonists, Paris Peacock won by a neck. In the next Victoria Road won,the 15/8 shot led early making all the running. He kept on best under pressure in the final furlong beating Cloumacon by 1/2 a length. 

 A busy Thursday sees 7 races at both Tramore and Leopardstown with three standing out. 

Tramore 7.00: Smart Move Property Handicap Hurdle. 

8: Downthecellar: Picked up four wins from eight runs last season his latest came in a chase on this course in August last year. He was a good second at Thurles when last seen in October and after 9 months off he can make a winning return. 

Leopardstown 7.20: Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes (Group 3)

3: Raadobarg: A smart horse who has 2 wins from 3 runs this year. He didn't show his best form when 4th behind Wexford Native in a listed race at The Curragh 47 days ago. Despite that run he holds strong claims here and can pick up his 3rd win of the season. 

Leopardstown 7.50: Jockey Club Of Turkey Vinnie Roe Stakes.

3: Point King: Made it 2 from 2 this year when winning on this course 3 weeks ago travelling well in the closing stages. He definitely has more to offer and is ready for the step up in class just giving him the nod. 

10/8/22 Gowran Park

 After a day of rest Irish racing returns with 8 races at Gowran Park on Wednesday where there are two features. 

5.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes.

10: Lyrical Poetry: A lightly-raced horse who has one win from three runs this year, that came on this course back in April. She was a good second in a Group 3 at The Curragh after that and wasn't disgraced when she returned there to finish 7th behind La Petite Coco in the Pretty Polly Stakes 45 days ago. She goes back down in class here and can resume winning ways. 

5.55: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

2: Victoria Road: An improving horse who ran well to finish 4th over 6f at Naas 9 days ago. A return to 7f here will definitely suit and he should get off the mark giving him the nod.

8/8/22 Results

 The best performance on Monday at Ballinrobe came from She Is Electric who was 2nd,the 15/8 shot was 5th at halfway making headway from 2 out. She was 2nd entering the straight making no impression in the final 100 yards, she kept on at one pace allowing Vinnie Is Busy to win by 2 1/2 lengths. In the 8.30 Bronson Is Blue finished 4th. The 100/30 chance was in midfield early making progress from 2 out. He kept on well on the run-in going 4th close to home. Upfront Noble Birth beat Not So Simple by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 After today's action there is no Irish racing on Tuesday, however meetings do take place at Lingfield, Nottingham, Chelmsford and Carlisle. The next Irish card is at Gowran Park on Wednesday where the listed Hurry Harriet Stakes takes centre stage. Tips will be up on Tuesday night.

8/8/22 Ballinrobe

 Sunday was a decent day for both my picks at Downpatrick, in the 3.00 Dollar Value was 3rd. The 15/8 favourite made good headway to lead after the 2nd. He was 8 lengths clear at halfway but had a reduced lead from 2 out. He was passed approaching the last and had no extra on the run-in, Uhtred won the race by 8 lengths. The 4.00 saw Park Hind also finish 3rd. The 11/2 shot was prominent making a strong challenge from 2 out. She kept on but soon had no extra losing second close to home. Lighthouse Rose won beating Aprils Joy by 2 3/4 lengths. 

 Seven races at Ballinrobe on Monday begin another week with 2 main events.

7.25: Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. 

9: She Is Electric: Was a promising 4th at Galway on her hurdles debut 11 days ago. This lightly-raced mare has the edge on form and with improvement expected she can open her account here.

8.30: Burleigh Accountancy Handicap Hurdle. 

3: Bronson In Blue: Picked up his latest win at Hexham in March and was a good 5th when last seen at Uttoxeter 43 days ago. Definitely has to be taken seriously here off a 7lb lower mark as he attempts to win his third race of the year. 

7/8/22 Downpatrick

 In Saturday's group races at The Curragh Power Under Me was a non-runner in a contest won by Go Bears Go and in the Group 1 Bradsell was 4th. The 11/8 favourite had a poor start but made headway from halfway sitting 3rd two out. He made no impression from a furlong out soon having no extra,he grabbed 4th close to home while upfront Little Big Bear beat Persian Force by an easy 7 lengths. Over at Kilbeggan Jack Hackett came 3rd, the 3/1 favourite was in touch going 2nd after the 4th. He went clear with the winner after the last but had no extra losing 2nd on the run-in. Arrycon won the race by 3 1/4 lengths. 

 Seven races take place at Downpatrick on Sunday with two highlights. 

3.00: Randox Health Rated Hurdle. 

1: Dollar Value: A good horse who won this race 12 months ago and he looked better than ever when winning a handicap here in June. That was his 3rd win in three visits and he should make a bold bid as he attempts to defend his crown.

4.00: Tote Always Sp Or Better At Downpatrick Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

7: Park Hind: Finally confirmed her hurdling debut form when second at Ballinrobe 19 days ago. She led before the last but was passed on the line losing  by a nose. She has cheekpieces on here for the 1st time which should help and she can pick up her first win.

6/8/22 The Curragh + Kilbeggan

 In the big race at Tipperary on Friday Hellsing won,the 9/4 favourite was 5th at halfway challenging from a furlong out. He soon disputed the lead and despite being bumped in the final 150 yards he moved to the front close to home beating Papilio by 1/2 a length. Over at Wexford Direct Image failed to finish. The 5/2 favourite wasn't fluent from the 3rd dropping to the rear after the 7th. She soon became detached and was pulled up before the 8th. Avec Espoir won the race by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 The weekend begins with 8 races at The Curragh and 7 at Kilbeggan on Saturday with two big group contests among the features. 

The Curragh 3.15: Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)

3: Power Under Me: A smart horse who has been a course and distance winner in his career. He travelled well to finish a strong 3rd behind Teresa Mendoza in a listed race here 42 days ago giving him the nod in this cracking race.

The Curragh 4.15: Keenland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1)

3: Bradsell: Made it 2 wins from 2 runs when taking the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot 53 days ago. He beat another in this field Persian Force by 1 1/2 lengths and with more to offer he can maintain his unbeaten record here.

Kilbeggan 7.55: Kilmurray's Homevalue Hardware Mullingar Handicap Chase. 

1: Jack Hackett: A course winner who was a good 3rd here when last seen 29 days ago. The longer trip in that race didn't suit but he enjoys running here and with Rachael Blackmore on board he is my pick. 

5/8/22 Tipperary + Wexford

 Thursday wasn't a bad day for my picks, at Sligo Dartington was 4th. The 7/4 favourite tracked the leaders and was 4th at halfway. He made a bad mistake 2 out and made  no impression on the run-in, upfront Faron beat Weddell Sea by 1/2 a length. In the big Group 3 at Leopardstown Cleveland finished 2nd. The 3/1 shot was 4th at halfway improving to 3rd entering the straight. He was 2nd a furlong out keeping on well in the final 100 yards just failing to reach the winner Gear Up who came home by a neck.

 There are two more meetings on Friday to round off the week with seven races at both Tipperary and Wexford where 2 stand out.

Tipperary 6.45: Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes.

2: Hellsing: A promising horse who has 1 win from 2 runs this year,that came on Debut at The Curragh in May and he was then an excellent 2nd behind Proud And Regal in the Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown 2 weeks ago. That was his first run in group company and with more to come he sets the standard here.

Wexford 7.00: Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Opportunity Handicap Chase. 

5: Direct Image: Extended his winning run to 5 when taking handicap hurdles at Tipperary and Punchestown this season. Makes his fences return here and is hard to oppose giving him every chance to make it 6 in a row. 

4/8/22 Sligo + Leopardstown

 Wednesday was a decent day for my picks at Sligo, in the 6.30 Bay Of Bengal was 5th. The 13/8 favourite was 3rd at halfway making headway between horses entering the straight. She was briefly 2nd from a furlong out but she made no impression in the final 100 yards while in a close finish Corky beat Disco Boots by a short head. The 7.00 saw Queen Of Ours win. The 8/11 favourite made all the running and was two lengths clear entering the straight. She kept on well in the final furlong to beat She's Local by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 A Thursday double header sees 7 races at Sligo and 8 at Leopardstown with two main events. 

Sligo 5.30: Kilcawley Construction Rated Novice Hurdle. 

1: Dartington: A useful hurdler who won twice this year before finishing a respectable 11th in a handicap at The Curragh 19 days ago. He enjoys running over hurdles having won 3 of his last 6 starts and he has a good shout here.

Leopardstown 6.15: Grant Thornton Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3)

3: Cleveland: A promising horse who maintained his good recent form when a creditable 2nd in the Copper Horse Stakes at Royal Ascot 51 days ago. Despite being no match for the winner there he has good claims here back in group company on his first start for Joseph O’Brien. 

3/8/22 Sligo

 There were results at both ends of the scale for my picks at Roscommon on Tuesday, in the 5.25 Homme D'un Soir won. The 7/4 favourite was 4th four out improving to sit 2nd soon after. He challenged from 2 out leading before the last. He stayed on well drawing clear on the run-in to beat Brown Monday by 9 lengths. The 8.00 saw Lucailem finish 11th in a race won by In Your Shadow who beat Lily Light Foot by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 Seven races take place at Sligo on Wednesday with two features. 

6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies Handicap. 

2: Bay Of Bengal: A promising horse who has two wins from her three runs. Her last victory came at The Curragh 39 days ago where she beat subsequent winner Magic Chegaga by a neck and with more to come she is the pick here.

7.00: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

2: Queen Of Ours: Showed improvement from her debut when second at Cork 12 days ago. She definitely has more to come sticking to 5f and holds strong claims here as she attempts to pick up her first win giving her the nod.

2/8/22 Roscommon

The best performance on Monday came at Cork where Ronald Pump finished 2nd. The 2/5 favourite tracked the leaders and led before the 6th. He was joined 4 out but led again before the next. He made a mistake 2 out and was passed making no impression from the last keeping on at one pace. Dallas Des Pictons won the race by 1 3/4 lengths. Over at Naas both Apricot Twist and Are We Dreaming came 9th.

 A busy week continues with 7 races at Roscommon on Tuesday where two stand out. 

5.25: J. F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Chase. 

4: Homme D'un Soir: A 2 time hurdles winner over this races trip who was a bit below form when 6th at Cartmel 17 days ago. Looking at the rest of the field this could be a good starting point for him over fences giving him the nod.

8.00: Paul Byron Shoes Handicap Hurdle. 

9: Lucailem: Was a very good 3rd at Tipperary when last seen 75 days ago. With more to come this 6yo should go close here and pick up his first career win.