1/8/24 Galway

 A terrible Wednesday at Galway saw Perceval Legallois finish 8th in a race won by Pinkerton who beat Duffle Coat by 1/2 a length while it was worse in the earlier race where Enfranchise was 9th with Champella winning beating Miss Fourie by 2 lengths.

 Day 4 of the Galway Summer Festival takes place on Thursday with 8 races and 2 features. 

2.45: Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase (Grade 3)

4: Ashdale Bob: A good winner over hurdles who didn't need to improve to taste victory in this sphere at Kilbeggan 45 days ago. He was 4th four out leading narrowly at the last, he ran on well coming home by 3 1/4 lengths. A repeat of that performance should be enough to follow up here. 

5.05: Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

4: My Mate Mozzie: A decent horse who was an excellent 3rd in a handicap at Royal Ascot when last seen 44 days ago. He was 3rd in this race last year and on form he has a good chance to go two better here. 

31/7/24 Galway

 On a poor Tuesday at Galway the best came from Gaucher who was 4th. The 6/4 favourite was 2nd approaching halfway challenging briefly 4 out, he slipped to 3rd soon after making no impression and dropping to 4th while upfront Gale Mahler won beating Le Coq Hardi by an easy 10 lengths. In the later race Emporio was 7th with Mexicali Rose taking the contest beating Norwalk Havoc by a neck.

 Another 7 races take place at Galway on Wednesday with 2 standing out. 

6.00: Tote Where's Danny Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Enfranchise: A decent horse who won the listed Vintage Tipple Stakes at Gowran Park on her return in May. She ran well on this course on Monday finishing fifth in a handicap and switching back to hurdles will suit. If this hasn't come too soon then she should win here on handicap hurdle debut. 

7.10: Tote Galway Plate Handicap Chase (Grade 3)

15: Perceval Legallois: A course winner in his career who was an excellent 2nd at Punchestown when last seen 89 days ago. He was well clear of the rest there and despite a weight rise of 5lb he can go one better here and just gets the vote. 

30/7/24 Galway

 The best at Galway on Monday was from Mordor who finished 2nd. The 15/2 shot was 7th two out improving to sit 4th after the last, he kept on well to go 2nd in the final 100 yards but he made no impression on the winner Feud who came home by 3 1/2 lengths. In the other race Alphonse Le Grande was 11th with the contest going to Sirius who beat Baltic Bird by 3 1/2 lengths. 

 It's day 2 at Galway on Tuesday where on a 7 race card there are 2 highlights. 

4.50: Colm Quinn BMW Novice Hurdle. 

3: Gaucher: A good horse on the flat who has impressed since switching to hurdles opening his account at Punchestown 52 days ago. He led after the 2nd going clear entering the straight, he stayed on strongly very easily coming home by 15 lengths. Further improvement is likely and despite going up in grade he can win again here.

7.10: Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap. 

7: Emporio: Ran better than the result suggests when 7th at Fairyhouse 20 days ago. That was his return after 16 months off and he was travelling well sitting 3rd a furlong out, he didn't get a clear run in the final 150 yards dropping to 7th. He should build on that here and definitely has the ability to pick up a 3rd career win. 

29/7/24 Galway

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday with day 1 of the Galway Summer festival where on a 7 race card there are 2 main events. 

4.50: Galmont Hotel & The Galway Bay Hotel Novice Hurdle. 

3: Mordor: A useful hurdler who picked up a career best win at Killarney 2 weeks ago. He was 5th at halfway improving to lead in the closing stages, he kept on well coming home by 1/2 a length. He switches from the flat back to hurdles here and has an excellent chance to complete a hat-trick. 

7.10: Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap. 

12: Alphonse Le Grande: A good horse who has 3 wins from 4 runs this year his latest coming at Newcastle 30 days ago. He travelled well leading inside the final furlong staying on strongly to win by 1 1/4 lengths. He returns to home soil here and should achieve the 4-timer. 

27/7/24 Results

 Our winner on Saturday at Gowran Park was The Euphrates, the 6/4 favourite led for most of the way keeping on well inside the final furlong and just doing enough to beat Kinesiology by 1/2 a length. In the other race Canto Della Terra was 2nd, the 4/5 favourite was always prominent leading from a furlong out. She was passed in the final 110 yards by An Chorr Dubh who won by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Sunday, there are meetings at Uttoxeter and Pontefract. The next Irish action is day one of the Galway Summer festival on Monday tips for the highlights will be up on Sunday night. 

27/7/24 Gowran Park

 Friday's winner came at Cork where Kendall Roy was in midfield early improving to lead from a furlong out, the 5/2 favourite stayed on well in the closing stages beating So Majestic by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Kilbeggan Smiling Bess was 2nd with Jumping Susie taking the contest by 3 3/4 lengths. 

 A quiet weekend begins with 8 races at Gowran Park on Saturday where there are 2 features. 

1.42: Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden. 

3: Canto Della Terra: A good horse who was a promising second on debut at Fairyhouse 50 days ago. She was fifth at halfway improving early in the straight, she kept on well inside the final furlong just failing to reach Easy Mover who won by a head. She is the clear pick on form here and she should go one better. 

3.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Marble City Stakes.

4: The Euphrates: A useful colt who has been a course winner in his career. He was 6th behind Los Angeles in the Irish Derby at The Curragh when last seen 27 days ago having no extra in the final furlong. The drop back to listed level here should suit and he can win again. 

26/7/24 Cork & Kilbeggan

 Thursday's best came in the Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown where Bedtime Story won. The 1/16 favourite was 3rd early travelling well to lead from a furlong out, she stayed on strongly easily coming home by 3 1/2 lengths. In the days other Group 3 Surpass was 3rd in a race won by Hotazhell who beat Swagman by 1 1/2 lengths while over at Wexford Tullyveery Lad was 2nd with Bigira winning crossing the line 1 1/2 lengths in front. 

 The weeks 3rd double header takes place on Friday where we have 7 races at Cork and 8 at Kilbeggan with 2 standing out. 

Cork 6.00: Doneraile Handicap. 

3: Kendall Roy: A decent horse who has 3 wins from 6 runs this year his latest coming at The Curragh last month. He led from a furlong out staying on well close to home winning by 1/2 a length. He was a good second on the same course just 5 days ago and can quickly return to winning ways here. 

Kilbeggan 6.55: Tote Handicap Hurdle. 

6: Smiling Bess: A useful horse who didn't need to be at her best when finally opening her account on this course 2 weeks ago. She challenged before the last travelling well to lead on the line beating Churchwarden by a short head. She makes her handicap hurdle debut here and should follow up. 

25/7/24 Leopardstown & Wexford

 Wednesday's only winner came at Naas where Miss Lamai travelled well making headway from 1 1/2 furlongs out, the 10/11 favourite led in the closing stages beating Make Haste by 1 3/4 lengths. In the other races Marronstown was 6th with Sphagnum winning beating Sea Aster by 2 1/4 lengths with the 3rd pick Amazon Lady finishing 7th, Nighteyes took the contest beating Over The Blues by 3 lengths. 

 Seven races take place at Leopardstown and eight at Wexford on Thursday and there are 3 highlights. 

Leopardstown 5.50: Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Flash Stakes (Group 3)

2: Bedtime Story: A course and distance winner on debut who followed up in impressive fashion taking the Chesham at Royal Ascot last time, she pulled clear entering the closing stages beating Pentle Bay by an easy 9 1/2 lengths. She looks a top prospect and should make it 3 from 3 here.

Wexford 6.05: Fleadh Cheoil Wexford Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Tullyveery Lad: Picked up his latest win at Downpatrick last month but couldn't follow up when a below form 7th at Tipperary 23 days ago. He switches from chasing to hurdles here and is well worth another chance to achieve his 3rd career success.

Leopardstown 6.50: Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes (Group 3)

5: Surpass: A smart prospect who after winning on debut at Tipperary went in again at the same course 22 days ago. He led from 1 1/2 out going clear inside the final furlong comfortably coming home by 3 lengths. That is the best form on show and he should win again here.

24/7/24 Wexford & Naas

 Another poor day at Ballinrobe saw Ankud finish 6th in a race won by Flidais who beat Early Arrival by 1 1/4 lengths while in the later race The Nagger Reidy was a non-runner. 

 A busy Wednesday sees 7 races at Wexford and 8 at Naas with 3 main events. 

Wexford 4.58: Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Chase.

16: Marronstown: A good-looking horse who picked up a career best win at Punchestown on his last outing 46 days ago. He led from 5 out and was well clear at the last, he stayed on strongly easily coming home by 8 lengths. That performance impressed and he is worth a chance to follow up here. 

Naas 5.18: Arqana Irish EBF Marwell Stakes. 

5: Miss Lamai: A promising horse who has one win from three runs this year. That came at Thirsk in April and she continued her improvement when 4th in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot last month. On form she sets the standard here and with more to come she can win again.

Naas 6.20: Yeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes.

1: Amazon Lady: A useful filly who achieved a career best victory at The Curragh 24 days ago. She made all the running keeping on well in the final furlong winning by 1 1/2 lengths. She can step up again here and complete a hat-trick. 

23/7/24 Ballinrobe

 The best on a very poor Monday at Ballinrobe came from See Me Through who was 5th In a race won by La Dame Blanche who beat Mr Lincoln by 1 1/2 lengths. In the other race Thompson Gunner was 8th with the contest going to Presence who beat Tanazadia by 3 1/2 lengths. 

 There is a second day at Ballinrobe on Tuesday with 8 races and 2 features. 

6.53: Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Ankud: A decent horse who returned after 6 months off to win on handicap debut at Sligo 16 days ago. He led narrowly from 3 out asserting himself soon after, despite having a reduced advantage at the last he kept on well on the run-in coming home by 1 3/4 lengths. He has to contend with a weight rise here but that shouldn't stop him following up. 

7.23: Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)

7: The Nagger Reidy: A lightly-raced horse who was 6th at Navan when last seen back in December. He definitely wasn't disgraced that day and with improvement expected and going up in trip he can show his ability here and take this on handicap debut. 

22/7/24 Ballinrobe

 Another good day at The Curragh saw two more of my picks win. In the early Group 3 Babouche made good headway sitting 4th at halfway, she improved to lead narrowly a furlong out keeping on best under pressure in the closing stages beating Camille Pissarro by 1/2 a length. In the days Group 2 Poet Master was 2nd three out travelling well to lead soon after, he asserted himself a furlong out easily beating Lord Massusus by 3 3/4 lengths. The other pick Jackie Oh was 4th in a race won by Royal Dress who beat American Sonja by 2 3/4 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Ballinrobe on Monday night with 2 standing out. 

5.40: Tote Never Beaten By SP Maiden. 

7: Thompson Gunner: A well-bred horse who was 4th on debut on this course a month ago. He was always prominent challenging inside the final furlong, he had no extra close to home dropping to 4th. That was a promising start and with cheekpieces on for the 1st time he just gets the vote here. 

7.10: Follow Tote Racing On Twitter Handicap. 

4: See Me Through: A horse with a good recent record who after winning at Killarney in May was an excellent 2nd here when last seen 4 weeks ago. He led early but was passed 1 1/2 out, he was hampered in the final 150 yards meaning he had no extra in the closing stages. He goes significantly up in trip here and can continue his decent form by returning to winning ways.

21/7/24 The Curragh

 A good Saturday at The Curragh saw two of my picks win. In the Sapphire Stakes Believing challenged from 1 1/2 out, the 1/1 favourite led inside the final 200 yards keeping on well and beating Beautiful Diamond by 1 3/4 lengths. In the other Group 2 Tower Of London was at the rear early sitting 6th two out, the 13/8 shot improved into 2nd leading close to home beating Grosvenor Square by 1 1/4 lengths. The Irish Oaks saw Port Fairy finish 13th in a race won by You Got To Me who beat Content by 3/4 of a length. 

 8 more races take place at The Curragh on Sunday with 3 topping the bill. 

2.10: Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes (Group 3)

10: Babouche: A decent-looking horse who impressed when winning on debut at Cork 37 days ago. She led from 1 1/2 out asserting herself soon after, she stayed on strongly in the final furlong coming home by 5 lengths. This exciting prospect should take the step up in class here in her stride and follow up.

3.15: Romanised Minstrel Stakes (Group 2)

4: Poet Master: A smart horse who continued his progression when winning on return at Newmarket in April leading from a furlong out coming home by a length. His next run in the Spring Trophy at Haydock probably came too soon after so his 5th place finish can be discounted and he is well worth another chance here. 

4.20: Al Shira'aa Racing Meadow Court Stakes (Group 3)

4: Jackie Oh: A good filly who had an excellent 2023 culminating with a creditable 3rd in the Group 1 Fillies And Mares Stakes at Ascot in October. Despite being off 9 months she is the stand out on form and should take this on her return. 

20/7/24 The Curragh

 Friday's best came at Down Royal where Tempest Star was 3rd. The 5/6 favourite was prominent disputing the lead from 2 out, she made no impression sitting 3rd in the final 150 yards allowing Origami to win beating Tommy McJohn by 1/2 a length. Over at Killarney Extrapolation was 7th in a race won by Gaelic Arc who beat Dancing On My Own by 8 lengths. 

 Two top-class days at The Curragh begin on Saturday with 8 races and 3 highlights. 

3.05: Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)

3: Believing: A smart filly who after winning a listed race at Haydock in May was a good 4th in a Group 1 over this races distance at Royal Ascot. She made headway from a furlong out running on well but not quite having the pace to mount a challenge. Despite that a repeat performance may be enough here back in calmer waters. 

3.40: Juddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1)

10: Port Fairy: A decent horse who has improved with each run culminating in a career best win in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot 30 days ago. She travelled well all the way leading inside the final furlong beating the reopposing Lava Stream by a neck. She can continue her good form here and achieve her biggest success to date.

4.15: Comer Group International Curragh Cup (Group 2)

6: Tower Of London: A good horse who after wins in Saudi Arabia and Dubai including a Group 2 at Meydan in March wasn’t seen at his best when fifth in the Yorkshire Cup on his last outing. That can be discounted and looking at the field he sets the standard and can bounce back here. 

19/7/24 Killarney & Down Royal

 An excellent Thursday saw both my picks win. At Killarney Redwood Queen led after the 7th asserting herself before the last, the 5/6 favourite kept on well easily beating Instant Tendance by 4 lengths. Over at Leopardstown Diego Velazquez was 2nd approaching halfway leading 1 1/2 furlongs out, the 8/11 favourite drew clear in the closing stages beating Tarawa by 7 lengths. 

 Friday sees 7 races at both Killarney and Down Royal with 2 main events. 

Killarney 3.40: Boylesports Handicap Chase. 

5: Extrapolation: A horse with a decent record who picked up a career best win at Ballinrobe on his last outing 53 days ago. He was 4th at halfway leading from 2 out, he moved 3 lengths clear at the last extending his advantage on the run-in eventually beating Mighty Tom by 7 1/2 lengths. He makes his handicap chase debut here and can go in again.

Down Royal 5.07: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

6: Tempest Star: A promising horse who was a very good 2nd on debut at Naas 2 weeks ago. She led from 2 out going 1 1/2 lengths clear soon after, she was strongly pressed in the final 100 yards being passed in the last strides. With progress expected and her yard having a good spell she can go one better here. 

18/7/24 Killarney & Leopardstown

 The best finisher at Killarney on Wednesday was Sakti who was 2nd. The 10/3 shot sat 3rd at halfway moving into 2nd a furlong out, she kept on well in the closing stages but made no impression on the winner Greenfinch who came home by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race Green Triangle failed to finish, the 11/10 favourite was 6 lengths clear when he ran out through the rail inside the final 50 yards handing Lambourn victory he beat J'Adore Chris by 3/4 of a length. 

 Another double header takes place on Thursday with 7 races at Killarney and 8 at Leopardstown with 2 features. 

Killarney 5.32: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Hurdle. 

5: Redwood Queen: A useful hurdler who has 3 wins from 4 runs this year completing a hat-trick at Listowel in June. Despite not getting the 4-timer when 3rd at Bellewstown 12 days ago she wasn't disgraced and setting a high standard she can quickly resume winning ways here. 

Leopardstown 6.50: Meld Stakes (Group 3)

5: Diego Velazquez: A smart horse who made a promising return when 4th at Longchamp in May but hasn't quite built on that since. He was 10th in the King Edward when last seen at Royal Ascot 27 days ago but going down in trip here and with conditions expected to suit he should get back on track with a 3rd career win. 

17/7/24 Killarney

 Tuesday's best at Killarney came from Hasna who was 3rd. The 1/1 favourite was 4th early improving to go 3rd 3 1/2 furlongs out, she had no extra in the closing stages allowing  Mo Ghille Mar to beat Star Kissed by 3 3/4 lengths. The other pick Mr Adjudicator was a non-runner. 

 Killarney stages a 3rd day of action on Wednesday with an 8 race card and 2 standing out. 

5.20: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race. 

1: Green Triangle: A decent horse who impressed when opening his account at Roscommon 2 weeks ago. He was 5th at halfway making good headway getting to the front a furlong out, he asserted himself in the closing stages comfortably beating the reopposing J'Adore Chris by 4 1/4 lengths. He sets a high standard here and should follow up.

6.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cairn Rouge Stakes.

10: Sakti: Ran well when 2nd in two group races last year and returned with a win at Dundalk in March. She challenged leading from a furlong out, she kept on well coming home by 1 1/4 lengths. She should continue her improvement here adding a 2nd win to her record. 

16/7/24 Killarney

 Monday's winner came at Killarney where Galen led for a second time 3 out soon asserting himself, the 4/9 favourite went clear inside the final furlong easily beating Beechwood by 11 lengths. At Downpatrick Beaufort Scale was a non-runner. 

 Killarney hosts Tuesday's action where on a 7 race card there are 2 highlights. 

7.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

5: Hasna: A good horse who has one win from three runs this year, that came at Naas in April and she was an excellent 3rd behind the reopposing Lady Doris in the Ulster Oaks at Down Royal when last seen 24 days ago. The step up in trip here should suit and she can return to winning ways. 

7.45: Killarney Racegoers Club Handicap. 

10: Mr Adjudicator: Has found the challenge of 3 miles too much in his last 3 starts including when finishing 8th behind Home By The Lee on his final start at Leopardstown back in December 2022. Despite being absent 18 months he goes off a handy-looking mark and he can pick up his 8th career win here.

15/7/24 Downpatrick & Killarney

 A Monday double header sees 7 races at both Downpatrick and Killarney with 2 main events. 

 Downpatrick 4.25: Plus 2 Print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Beaufort Scale: A horse with promise who was second on hurdles debut at Cork 10 days ago. He was 6th at halfway improving to go 2nd on the run-in just holding on in the closing stages. With that under his belt he should progress and open his account here.

Killarney 5.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

3: Galen: A decent-looking horse who has one win from two runs this year, that came at The Curragh when last seen 16 days ago. He led from 2 1/2 out travelling well and going clear soon after, he stayed on strongly easily coming home by 9 lengths. He should be too good for the rest of the field here and can follow up. 

13/7/24 Results

 Saturday's best result came at Navan where Dandy Magic was 3rd. The 4/1 shot was in midfield sitting 8th a furlong out, she kept on well inside the final furlong taking 3rd close to home. Shimmy Jimmy won beating Rion Rubette by 1/2 a length. At Wexford Tag Man was 9th in a race won by Railway Hurricane who beat Flash De Touzaine by 2 1/4 lengths.

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Sunday, there are meetings at Stratford and Perth. The next cards in Ireland are at Downpatrick and Killarney on Monday tips for the highlights will be up on Sunday night. 

13/7/24 Navan & Wexford

 The best on a poor Friday came at Dundalk where Harry's Hill was 4th. The race went to Little Queenie who beat Dontspoilasale by a neck. Over at Kilbeggan Mousey Brown was 9th with Idas Boy taking the contest beating Amirite by 3 lengths. 

 A Saturday double header sees 7 races at Navan and 8 at Wexford with 2 features. 

Navan 1.52: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

17: Dandy Magic: A promising horse who was a good 4th on debut at Naas 17 days ago. She made early progress sitting 3rd entering the final furlong dropping to 4th in the closing stages. She definitely wasn't disgraced that day and with improvement expected she looks like the one to beat here. 

Wexford 3.50: Michael O'Murchadha Memorial Handicap Chase. 

2: Tag Man: A good horse who picked up a career best win on fences debut at Clonmel 36 days ago. He led from 3 out asserting himself after the last and coming home by 3/4 of a length. He has more to come and can follow up here. 

12/7/24 Dundalk & Kilbeggan

 Thursday's best at Leopardstown came in the days Group 3 where Special Wan was 3rd. The 9/4 favourite was 4th early moving briefly into 2nd entering the final furlong, she dropped to 3rd close to home while upfront Jancis beat Bluedrum by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race Narmar was 9th with the contest going to Lady Lunette who beat Snellen by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 A busy Friday sees 8 races at both Dundalk and Kilbeggan with 2 standing out. 

Dundalk 1.25: Ladies Day At Dundalk Handicap. 

9: Harry's Hill: A course and distance winner who was a respectable 9th at The Curragh when last seen 12 days ago. He ran well until coming under pressure a furlong out making no impression in the closing stages. With many in this field having questions to answer he can capitalise and win again here.

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

12: Mousey Brown: A decent horse who opened his chase account on this course last month and followed up at Punchestown 33 days ago. She led from 2 out asserting herself before the last and easily coming home by 9 1/2 lengths. There is more to come in this sphere and she can complete the hat-trick. 

11/7/24 Leopardstown

 The best at Fairyhouse on Wednesday came from Rudi's Apple who was 2nd. The 6/4 favourite travelled well leading narrowly from 2 out, he was passed soon after making no impression in the closing stages and allowing Black Forza to win by 1 1/4 lengths. In the days Group 3 Magical Zoe was 3rd with the race going to Grateful who beat Dancing Tango by 1/2 a length. 

 7 races take place at Leopardstown on Thursday with 2 taking centre stage. 

6.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Brownstown Stakes (Group 3)

4: Special Wan: A lightly-raced horse who was a very good second behind Mutasarref in the Ballycorus on this course a month ago. She was 4th at halfway challenging from a furlong out, she still had every chance in the final 100 yards but couldn't reach the winner going down by a head. She is a big player and can continue her improvement here by returning to winning ways. 

7.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nasrullah Handicap. 

4: Narmar: An improving horse who looked like he needed the run when fifth at Gowran Park on his last outing 25 days ago. He should build on that here on handicap debut and with his stable having a good spell can pick up his 2nd career win.

10/7/24 Fairyhouse

 Neither of Tuesday's tips ran after the meeting at Tramore was cancelled due to persistent rain. The conditions led to a pool of water forming three furlongs from the finish making the area unfit for racing. The meeting has yet to be rearranged. 

 Fairyhouse stages the midweek meeting where on a 7 race card there are 2 main events. 

5.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

5: Rudi's Apple: A promising horse who was a decent 6th behind Ain't Nobody in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago. He was always in touch staying on well inside the final furlong. On form he sets the standard and is the one to beat here. 

6.30: Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes (Group 3)

4: Magical Zoe: A good horse who's last win came at Down Royal 18 days ago. She was 6th at halfway making headway from 2 out, she led soon after keeping on and comfortably coming home by 2 1/4 lengths. She definitely has potential in this sphere and going up in trip here can see her win again.

9/7/24 Tramore

 On Monday at Roscommon both my picks finished 4th. In the 5.35 Midweek Voices saw his challenge end when hampered 3 out with the race going to Major Barry who beat Sage Conseil by 4 1/2 lengths. The later race saw Rockstown Girl lead briefly approaching the straight but she was passed 3 out tailing off, Le Coq Hardi won beating If You Let Me by 2 3/4 lengths. 

 Tuesday sees 7 races at Tramore where there are 2 highlights. 

6.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

2: No Niki No: A decent horse who was a good second at Ballinrobe when last seen 2 weeks ago. She led after 3 furlongs coming under pressure in the closing stages, she was passed entering the final strides going down by 1/2 a length. Another bold bid is expected here and she can go one better. 

6.45: GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap. 

2: Expound: A smart horse who picked up his first career win at Ballinrobe 15 days ago. He challenged leading from 2 out, despite being strongly pressed close to home he held on coming home by 1/2 a length. He should go well again here back in handicap company and gets the vote. 

8/7/24 Roscommon

 The best on Sunday came at Sligo where Instant Tendance was 2nd. The 7/2 favourite travelled well leading narrowly from 2 out, she kept on well but was passed in the closing stages by Gone For Tea who won by 3/4 of a length. At Limerick Blanc De Noir was 6th in a race won by Linger For Longer who beat Imperial Dream by 1/2 a length. 

 Another week kicks off on Monday with 7 races at Roscommon where there are 2 features. 

5.35: Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle. 

7: Midweek Voices: A fair hurdler who arrives here in good recent form. He was 2nd at Clonmel in April and then finished a creditable 4th at Ballinrobe when last seen 62 days ago. He tracked the leaders taking 4th approaching the last keeping on at one pace. He goes back up in trip here and should finally open his account. 

6.38: Supervalu Co. Roscommon Ladies Day Novice Hurdle. 

7: Rockstown Girl: A promising horse who picked up a career best win at Tipperary 54 days ago. She led for a second time 2 out asserting herself before the last and comfortably coming home by 3 lengths. With improvement likely she can follow up here.

7/7/24 Limerick & Sligo

 A poor Saturday saw Red Evolution finish 4th at Naas in a race won by Shiota who beat Elzem by a head while at Bellewstown So Scottish was 5th with Petrol Head taking the contest beating Aeros Luck by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Limerick and 8 at Sligo on Sunday with 2 standing out. 

Limerick 1.50: Tote, Never Beaten By SP Rated Race.

8: Blanc De Noir: Has run well for a new yard this year and showed he is still in good form when 4th at Navan 29 days ago. He was 6th a furlong out improving to take 4th in the closing stages. The longer trip here should suit and with cheekpieces back on he can return to winning ways. 

Sligo 2.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Instant Tendance: A good horse who didn't need to be at her best to win at Kilbeggan when last seen 20 days ago. She was 2nd early leading from 2 out, she asserted herself before the last staying on strongly and very easily coming home by 17 lengths. She returns to handicap company here and should follow up. 

6/7/24 Naas & Bellewstown

 An excellent Friday saw both my picks win. At Bellewstown The Road Is Long made all the running and despite being strongly pressed close to home the 1/1 favourite held on beating Heishybrid by a neck. At Cork Disco Dancer was 4th at halfway disputing the lead from 2 out, the 7/2 shot moved to the front approaching the last keeping on well to beat Sionnach Eile by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 The weekend begins with 7 races at Naas and 8 at Bellewstown on Saturday which includes 2 topping the bill. 

Naas 2.45: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race. 

1: Red Evolution: A horse with a decent record who was a good second at Navan when last seen a month ago. He travelled well leading from a furlong out, he was strongly pressed only being passed in the final 50 yards and going down by a neck. He is the pick on form and with more to come he can take this. 

Bellewstown 5.58: Bia Energy Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle. 

4: So Scottish: A smart horse who was a respectable 4th at Listowel on his last outing 33 days ago. He was at the rear early improving and taking 4th two out staying on at one pace. He should be taken seriously here as he looks for another career win.

5/7/24 Bellewstown & Cork

 Thursday's winner came at Bellewstown where Sugar Club led after 3 furlongs asserting herself soon after, she kept on strongly in the closing stages beating Luscious by 3 lengths. Over at Tipperary Daddy Long Legs was 5th in a race won by Winter Fog who beat Shecouldbeanything by a very easy 16 lengths. 

 Another double header on Friday sees 7 races at Bellewstown and 8 at Cork with 2 main events. 

Bellewstown 4.40: Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C&G) Maiden. 

6: The Road Is Long: Showed there was lots to work with when 8th on debut at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago. He didn't get a clear run from a furlong out keeping on at one pace, he wasn't disgraced and going significantly up in trip here will suit. His yard is in good form and with improvement on the cards he can open his account. 

Cork 5.05: Buy Tickets On www.corkracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle. 

14: Disco Dancer: A promising horse who was a good third at Downpatrick when last seen 20 days ago, he was always prominent staying on well inside the final furlong. He definitely has more to offer and can pick up his 2nd career win here.

4/7/24 Bellewstown & Tipperary

 Wednesday's winner at Tipperary was She's Quality. The 4/9 favourite challenged from 2 out leading soon after, she went clear inside the final furlong easily beating Gabriella's Spirit by 3 1/4 lengths. The other pick Treasure Isle was 10th in a race won by Usdi Atohi who beat Powerful Nation by a neck.

 Thursday sees 8 races at Bellewstown and 7 at Tipperary with 2 highlights.

Bellewstown 4.25: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

9: Sugar Club: A good-looking filly who was 3rd on debut at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago. She was 7th at halfway making headway early in the straight, she kept on well moving into 3rd in the final 150 yards. With that under her belt and improvement expected she can take this. 

Tipperary 6.15: Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3)

1: Daddy Long Legs: Has impressed in recent starts including winning a listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown when last seen in April. He led from 2 out asserting himself before the last easily coming home by 5 lengths. He should take the step up to graded level here in his stride and complete a hat-trick. 

3/7/24 Tipperary

 A poor Tuesday saw Great Bear finish 6th at Tipperary in a race won by Good As Hell who beat Mister Wilson by 2 1/4 lengths while over at Roscommon Raise You was 7th with La Isla Mujeres winning beating Cristal Clere by 3 1/2 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Tipperary on Wednesday with 2 standing out. 

5.05: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

1: She's Quality: A good horse who continued her progress when winning on handicap debut at Down Royal 12 days ago. She made headway from 2 out leading soon after, she stayed on strongly in the final furlong easily coming home by 2 3/4 lengths. If in similar form she is hard to look past here and should follow up.

5.40: Coolmore Ten Sovereigns Tipperary Stakes.

6: Treasure Isle: Made a promising debut when second at The Curragh and built on that winning at Naas in May. He led for a second time 2 out staying on well under pressure taking the race by 1/2 a length. His run in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot 2 weeks ago can be overlooked and he can bounce back here.

2/7/24 Tipperary & Roscommon

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 8 contests at both Tipperary and Roscommon which includes 2 features. 

Tipperary 2.03: Tipperary Town Plate Handicap Chase. 

2: Great Bear: A decent horse who jumped well when 2nd at Punchestown 24 days ago. He rallied on the run-in staying on strongly just failing to reach the winner going down by a short head. That was his best performance in this sphere and he can build on that here going one better.

Roscommon 7.50: Watch Racing TV Irish EBF Lenebane Stakes.

4: Raise You: A smart horse who returned after a long absence to finish 4th behind White Birch in the Group 3 Alleged Stakes at The Curragh 73 days ago. That run showed he retains all his ability and he can take this back in listed company.