Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Sunday including 20/1 Curragh fancy

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Stratford, 15:08 - Back Max Of Stars @ 4/15.00

Course-and-distance winner Max Of Stars is only 2lb higher than her last winning mark and should be able to pose a threat under in-form rider Danny McMenamin in this extended two mile contest. She's a likeable performer who had been running consistently well prior to her break, returning from a 169-day absence here.

Earlier in her career, the daughter of Cloth Of Stars showed great potential with a number of noteworthy efforts including when second to Wodhooh in a Listed Newbury race. The Ollie Pears-trained contender is on a workable mark in this race and is one to note as she seeks a ninth career win.

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Plumpton, 15:27 - Back Tranquil Sea E/W @ 11/26.50

Dan Skelton-trained Tranquil Sea hasn't been seen to best effect in recent runs but is now on a low mark of 114, 3lb below his last win and 9lb lower than when second to C'Est Different at Market Rasen earlier in the season. He's well treated at the weights if rediscovering form, and the application of cheekpieces again, as well as the tongue-tie, could spark improvement.

This is his second run following wind surgery, too, which could allow him to fare better than in his latest start, and it may be worth keeping the faith in the six-year-old.

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Plumpton, 15:27 - Back Kamsinas E/W @ 14/115.00

Nine-year-old gelding Kamsinas is on a workable mark of 135 if able to return to form for Fergal O'Brien and may be suited by this staying test on a decent surface for an in-form yard.

He's a likeable performer who has been running in Grade Two company in recent runs, and proved he still retains ability with a couple of decent efforts over fences earlier in the term, far from disgraced in those outings.

Last season, Kamsinas was able to be competitive from a similar rating and may be able to outrun his odds in this contest, making each-way appeal.

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Curragh, 15:35 - Back Omni Man E/W @ 20/121.00

Four-year-old gelding Omni Man has caught the eye on a number of occasions during his career so far and could still be on an upward trajectory. He has two wins to his name to date in maiden and handicap company respectively, therefore needs to prove his credentials at this level, but has the scope for further improvement and should be suited by this mile-and-a-quarter trip in softer conditions with proven stamina over further.

The son of Invincible Spirit stayed on well to finish third to Phantom Flight in Listed company at Dundalk when last seen, and put in a competitive effort on his seasonal reappearance last term when third to now 100-rated Mississippi River with Zahrann, now rated 110 following a Group Three win and Group Two second, filling the runner-up spot.

With substance to his form and having looked to be steadily progressive to date, Omni Man could be good enough to pose a threat for Joseph O'Brien and Joey Sheridan, who had both been among the winners in recent weeks.

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Tramore, 16:28 - Back Binge Worthy E/W @ 6/17.00

Top weight Binge Worthy is now 1lb lower than when a good third to Soloman Lane at Navan in December, and, if able to return to that level of form, should be able to put in a bold effort for Gordon Elliott under Jack Kennedy.

The eight-year-old hasn't been at his best since then, but was far from disgraced when eighth to O'Toole in a Listed Leopardstown contest last month, and could bounce back from a disappointing effort at Fairyhouse when last seen.

Still lightly raced and capable of showing improvement, Binge Worthy is a horse to consider in only his eighth start over fences, bidding to record a first win over the larger obstacles under Rules. He's a point winner who has gained some valuable experience which could be put to good use here.

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Curragh, 16:45 - Back Jon Riggens E/W @ 14/115.00

Edward Lynam-trained Jon Riggens is one to note in this competitive 7f handicap as he seeks a fifth career win, 5lb lower than his latest success with 10lb claimer Enola Pollet in the saddle. 

The eight-year-old has run well in softer conditions previously and is entitled to take a step forward from his return to action at the Curragh last month, capable of faring better this time around.

Holding each-way claims at a track where he is proven, Jon Riggens warrants consideration and could put in a bold bid.

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Curragh, 17:20 - Back Pass The Buck EW @ 11/26.50

Pass The Buck makes his handicap debut from a rating of 68 and could be able to show significant improvement on the back of an eye-catching run at Dundalk when last seen. He was sent off at odds of 200/1201.00 that day and was far back in the field before making some headway, staying on well in the closing stages over the 6f trip.

The step back up in distance with the benefit of experience could allow the son of Australia, who is out of Zoffany mare Zofar Zogood, a mile-and-a-quarter performer, to fare better and he may find more luck in handicap company for Joseph O'Brien.

There's plenty of class in the family and Pass The Buck is an intriguing contender on handicap debut particularly should he take another step forward from his latest effort.

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