UK Horse Racing Tips: Kilbeggan

This looks a good opportunity for HALF PAST TIPSY. The winner of a point-to-point when in the care of Sam Curling and subsequently bought by Gavin Cromwell for 200,000 pounds, she has been ultimately disappointing since. Runner-up at Wexford on St Patrick's Day, she was still travelling nicely in second when falling three out at Bellewstown on her most recent start. A half-brother to Grade 3 winner Santa Rossa, San Franco is the second choice. Set to fill the runner-up spot, he fell at the last on his sole previous effort over flights at Roscommon in August. Beaten just three-quarters of a length on his penultimate start at Leopardstown, Following Orders is sure to have plenty of supporters, while others for the shortlist are Allo Al Khawaneej, Lady Bee Great and Music Of Life, with the latter a sister to Nick Rockett.
Prediction : 1st Half Past Tipsy 2nd San Franco 3rd Following Orders

Beaten just half a length on debut at Ballinrobe last summer, CEOL DRAIOCHTA was out of his depth when falling in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on his most recent outing. Starting off in handicap company now, he should be able to make an impact in a contest of this quality, while it's worth noting that his trainer has saddled three winners from just eight runners so far this year. Twice placed at this venue last year, Lynchy Boy is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Redcliff Glen is another of interest. A runner-up on his penultimate start at Leopardstown, High Honour will need to bounce back from a disappointing effort at Naas if he is to feature. Marelly, Fair Damsel and Falcon Park are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Ceol Draiochta 2nd Lynchy Boy 3rd Redcliff Glen

MIDNIGHT FAIRY ran a cracker on her handicap debut at Limerick and a reproduction of that effort might be good enough. She was a fine second of 17, finishing eight and a half lengths clear of the third, with the winner giving the form a boost by following up on his next start. First and third at Down Royal on St Patrick's Day, Cher Tara and Ar Nos Na Gaoithe are both sure to have plenty of supporters. The former since had to settle for minor honours at Downpatrick and is tried in cheekpieces for the first time. Bidding to supplement a surprise success at Limerick, Silent Selector warrants the utmost respect with Rob James aboard, while others for the shortlist are Silent Dawn, Heidi's Frontiere and Arnacoeur.
Prediction : 1st Midnight Fairy 2nd Silent Selector 3rd Cher Tara

A moderate contest, with JOURNEY SO FAR the suggestion. Still in contention when falling three out on his sole point-to-point start at Ballyraggett, he has since failed to make a significant impact in four outings for current connections. Now starting off in handicap company, the Gavin Cromwell-trained five-year-old could prove nicely treated off an initial mark of 97. Successful at Wexford last summer, Bigira looks capable of getting involved. Reverting to hurdles after a stint over fences, she appears versatile regarding trip and ground. Runner-up at Clonmel last month, Sharetheknowledge is sure to have plenty of supporters, while others for the shortlist are Spread The Faith and Massabielle, with the latter starting off for Dermot McLoughlin.
Prediction : 1st Journey So Far 2nd Bigira 3rd Spread The Faith

SIEGE OFJADOTVILLE sprang a 25/1 surprise when making the breakthrough on his handicap debut at Limerick and might be able to follow up. He had two subsequent winners behind at Greenmount Park and Ross Berry, who claims a valuable 7lb, retains the ride. Successful at Cork in December and runner-up three times since, One And Only is the second choice. Versatile with regards to ground, he should give a good account of himself, despite steadily rising in the weights. A winner on his penultimate start at Thurles in November, Warm In Gorey is of interest on his return, while the Gavin Cromwell pair of Fool Me Once and Hills Of Glory both warrant respect. Disappointing in two starts since winning at Navan, Love Me can't be ruled out, nor can nine-time victor Pakens Rock.
Prediction : 1st Siege Ofjadotville 2nd One And Only 3rd Warm In Gorey

Given the current form of the Willie Mullins yard, it's difficult to take on anything coming from the Closutton outfit, even if that's an unraced six-year-old. SIP SIP HOORAY is the horse in question and she was bought by Mullins and Harold Kirk for 115,000 euros at the 2022 Tattersalls Derby Sale. Out of a half-sister to dual Grade 3 winner Landofhopeandglory, who was placed at the highest level over flights, she carries the famous Ricci silks. Out of the brilliant Apple's Jade, Apple's Jane hasn't set the world alight thus far, but is open to improvement now encountering quicker ground for the first time. Second to the impressive Jules Winfield at Ballinrobe, Isabella Johnson is sure to have plenty of supporters, while Diamond Tipp is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Sip Sip Hooray 2nd Apples Jane 3rd Isabella Johnson

FILLYOUREYE is given the chance to redeem himself after an underwhelming performance on debut at Fairyhouse in January. A half-brother to Cheltenham Festival and dual Grade 1 winner Colreevy, he was fourth of seven on his initial outing, with the first three all winning since. Racing on soft ground at Fairyhouse, he might appreciate the sounder surface here. Bought for 135,000 pounds after some promising point-to-point form, Riskaway is the second choice. Runner-up on his debut for current connections at Thurles, he had two subsequent winners in behind. Ifallgoeswell and Romany Brown both bring solid form to the table and it'll come as no surprise if either can take this. Debutant Jurado and Clonmel fifth Artsncrafts are half-brothers and warrant respect coming from top outfits.
Prediction : 1st Fillyoureye 2nd Riskaway 3rd Ifallgoeswell