Barry Tips History

Had 2 wins over Hurdles in the Summer and back over the bigger fences on his last 2 runs winning at Sligo last time out. Only up 3lb as a result of the win and still room for improvement.

Returning to the Flat after a decent attempt at hurdles. Will be plenty fit enough and sure to run a true race. Yard is also in decent for going into this race.

A tough game to call in the final round of matches for this seasons Airtricity Prem League. Derry could finish 3rd if they win and Shamrock lose or draw to Limerick but Dundalk look safe being 8th in the table and though they are only 3 points ahead of 10th place Galway they would need to lose, Galway to win and also Sligo to win to be in any danger of dropping into the relegation places. Given St Patrick`s are unbeaten in their last 4 games and beat champions Cork 4-2 at home in their last league game that scenario seems unlikely. Derry have been in inconsistent form in recent games but have been strong at home, they have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 home games. I am going for a close game with Derry just coming out on top.

both sides are relegated and not in good form obviously but Drogheda have picked up just 2 points from a possible 30 on the road in their last 10 game. Finn Harps have only won 3 of their last 10 home matches losing 7 but that is good enough in my opinion to take 3 points tonight.

Shamrock are 3rd in the table and with 2 games to go and can consolidate that position with a win against 5th placed Bray. Bray have struggled at home in recent weeks and have won just once their in the last 6 league games, a 2-1 win against bottom side Drogheda. Shamrock on the road have been in good form with 4 wins from 5 on their travels. I am going for a narrow home win with under 2.5 goals in the match.

Very consistent type who always runs a good race. Now with Henry De Bromhead who won this race last year with Sadler`s Risk. Has had a 195 day lay off but can overcome that as runs well fresh.

Cork still need a win to clinch the title with 3 games to go for most teams and given the start they made that seems unthinkable. Though they will probably get the win in one of their remaining games I think Bohemians will hold them to a draw. Only bottom two sides Finn Harps and Drogheda are in worse form then Cork over the last 6 games with Cork only picking up 4 points in that time. Bohemians could well take advantage of any Cork jitters.

3 for 3 since moving to Gordon Elliot`s yard and still has scope for improvement. Back to hurdling after a try at the bigger obstacles should not hinder his chances.

Not the most competitive of Nursery Handicaps and going to take a chance on a filly who has potential when running on turf. Downtown Diva has the aid of a first time tongue tie today and also a jockey claiming 3lb which at her double figure price at time of writing could be enough for her to take this weak looking contest.

Portugal need to win to top the group whilst a point will be enough for the Swiss. The Swiss have won their last 10 Internationals and are a very solid well organised squad. I think they have the ability to get the point they need to relegate Portugal to a play off spot.

A novice chase and the choice is Bel Ami de Sivola. Was disappointing when going off favourite on his chase debut. But the winner that day Call the Taxie looks a decent type, and if the form holds my selection should improve today.

A winner takes all game for a play off place and this is a game the Republic have to win so they cannot afford to play safe for too long leaving them open to a Welsh counter attack.

Scotland will probably need to win to guarantee a play off place given the fact that Slovakia are home to Malta and have a better goal difference. Slovenia could mathematically still make the play offs by beating Scotland and hoping Malta get some sort of result in Slovakia which does seem unlikely. I am going for a draw in this game as it is bound to be tight especially in the first half. Scotland are in good form and are unbeaten in the last 6 internationals but Slovenia were unlucky to lose to a late Harry Kane goal at Wembley last week and have lost just 1 of their last 10 home Internationals, also they have not conceded a goal at home in their last 5 matches.

Been improving all season and has been helped no end by the addition of a tongue tie and cheek pieces which seems to be helping him keep his mind on the job. Won at Kilbeggan over 3 mile 1 furlong in the Summer and if he can maintain his present level of form has a good chance at a decent price.

Only had two runs since coming back off a years break, was lightly raced before that and has shown enough to be given a chance today.

Could be a closer game than some may think as the two form sides over the last 6 league games take on each other but going for Dundalk. They are 2nd in the table 13 points over 3rd placed Shamrock and recently beat then 3-0 in the League Cup Final.

2 points separate Galway in 11th and Sligo in 8th going into this match. Form wise there is not much to split the sides with Sligo unbeaten in 6 with 2 wins and 4 draws in the league and Galway winning 3 drawing 1 and losing 2 of their last 6. 5 of the last 8 games involving these two sides in all competitions have end as draws including a league cup match which Galway won on penalties.

Drogheda are rock bottom of the table 12 points of safety with games running out. They have not scored at home in their last 7 home league games and have not won at home in the league in the last 9 since beating Shamrock 2-1 back in April. Bohemians are 6th in the table and have been in average form in the league over the last 6 games with 2 wins 2 draws and 2 defeats. Recent head to heads would also favour Bohemians, in the last 4 meetings at Drogheda they have won 3 and drawn 1 scoring 7 and conceding 2.

I don`t expect this to be the goal fest that some expect but I do believe it will go over 2.5 goals. Longford have only failed to score once in their last 7 home games whilst though Cork have taken their foot of the gas in recent weeks they are always capable of scoring.

FAI Cup quarter Final sees Galway take on Limerick. Galway are in 11th place in the league and in drop zone while Limerick are 7th 5 points ahead of their rivals. However Galway are in better form in the league over the last 6 games winning 3 drawing 1 and losing 2 compared to Limericks record over the same period which reads 1 win and 5 defeats. Galway won the legue meeting at home between these sides 3-1 back in July and I am going for another home win. After a tight first half I think they will win 2-1 to book a semi final place.