Tomorrow's Tips - Ireland & UK

By Gary Carson - REAL ENCOUNTER ran a big race on her return to action here 13 days ago and can make the breakthrough now. The Lucky Vega filly lost out by a neck to Allsortz after racing keenly and dropping back to the minimum trip now should suit. She can confirm form with Aughlish, who was a length-and-a-quarter behind her the last day. A bigger danger may be the 86-rated Namiid. Johnny Murtagh’s charge was a touch frustrating last season, when placed four times from eight starts, but had some really solid form as well. He makes his all-weather debut now and lacks a recent run. That might give the selection the edge.

By Gary Carson - PLUSHY has been knocking on the door and may be able to gain a deserved success. The Ardad filly was third to experienced performers Inishmot Price and Mehman last time and had chased home one of today’s rivals, Stone Bear, previously. She is now 13lb better off with that rival, who won again here at the start of the month. Plushy may benefit from dropping to five furlongs now. Baby Basma faced a stiff task on her return here last month and could play a bigger role now in handicap company. Her initial mark of 65 doesn’t look harsh.

By Gary Carson - PUSH HARDER had a nice run here on her final outing as a juvenile and there could be a bit more to come. The Cotai Glory filly was third to John La Bear in December having also shaped with promise on her handicap debut here the previous month. She has been eased a couple of pounds since last seen and could be on a nice mark. Caoilte kept on nicely in the closing stages when fifth on his handicap debut here 13 days ago and could improve off that. He may be able to turn the tables now on the more experienced Queen Leila, who was a couple of lengths in front of him then.

By Gary Carson - Four-time course and distance winner COMFORT LINE has been running well and may be able to bag another victory here. The nine-year-old ran a big race in Leopardstown recently, when making the running and eventually finishing a close third. A similar effort should see him bang there at his favourite venue. Cosmic Force hasn’t been far away on his last few visits here and was third off this mark 13 days ago. He looks like an obvious danger. Desert Of The Sea weakened after getting hampered here last time and may benefit from stepping back up in trip. He’s another to consider.

By Gary Carson - DRUIDS GLEN takes a significant step up in trip on his return and is also fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. The Frankel colt, a full-brother to four-time Group 1 winner Lake Victoria, showed some promise in two maiden runs last season, particularly when making the running in a hot Curragh event. There should be more to come over this trip this season. Mendez ran a nice race to finish fourth here last month, at a big price. That was his first official racecourse start and he’s entitled to improve a bit. Bay Of Stars finished mid-division after missing the kick on his debut here last November. He could be a potential improver on his return to action.%0A%0A

By Gary Carson - SIR CALLISTO was a good winner over course and distance here at the start of the month and may be able to follow up off a 5lb higher mark. He is closely matched with a couple of today’s rivals on his previous outing, when third to Beauparc. The latter has been third here since off her current mark and Colin Keane takes over now on his father’s charge. Voice Of Reason split the aforementioned pair when second here in mid-March and is another that has to be on the shortlist. He is a consistent individual. Rock Of Ireland has been in good form on the turf and may be better suited by soft ground on the grass.

By Gary Carson - COPPER CRAFT ran on well on his final two outings last year, over a mile here, and there could be more to come from him now up in trip. The Raven’s Pass gelding was a solid fourth behind Bint Majestic when last seen in mid-December and has been eased a couple of pounds since. He remains unexposed compared to a lot of these. Jawhary ran well when chasing home Celtic Druid here last time. He is probably better suited by slightly further but has to be a big player in a moderate enough looking contest. Doctor Grace has been knocking on the door and is a course and distance winner. She’s another for the shortlist.