13:30 Naas

The market will be the best guide to expectations but a chance can be taken with AMPESON, who is out of a half-sister to the talented sprinters Triple Aspect and Wonderfilly. It is interesting that Kevin Manning rides Value Chain over Feminista, given Jim Bolger's record in this race, and it would be no surprise to see the son of Garswood go very well. Others to consider are Capel At Dawn, Never Mistabeat, Red Epaulette and The King Of Kells.
Prediction : 1st Ampeson 2nd Value Chain 3rd Red Epaulette

14:00 Naas

Empire State brings the best form to the table and he hails from a yard which has won this race three times in the last eight years. That said, three narrow defeats at the end of last year have to be a concern and that means that the preference is for BALADIYA. The daughter of Pivotal displayed promise in both starts as a juvenile and she should only improve as a three-year-old. Sonaiyla caught the eye when staying on to fill fifth place on her debut over C&D last October and she is another to note. Wondrous Scene is a full-sister to the Group 1-placed sprinter Justice Day and is arguably the pick of the newcomers, ahead of Kattani and Philipine Cobra.
Prediction : 1st Baladiya 2nd Empire State 3rd Wondrous Scene

14:35 Naas

Jewel Maker is the least exposed runner in the field and is worth a market check on his handicap debut/first outing since landing a 7f Cork maiden in May. With the potential advantage of a recent all-weather campaign to his name, however, preference is for HEE HAW. Ado McGuinness' charge is competing from 2lb out of the handicap but he appears fairly treated on his best UK form, while he also boasts winning form with some cut in the ground. Stanhope is another who has been active on synthetics to consider, while the likes of Rattling Jewel and St Brelades Bay could feasibly figure if ready to fire on their seasonal debuts.
Prediction : 1st Hee Haw 2nd Jewel Maker 3rd Rattling Jewel

24/03/2019 Naas Acca