UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

Daughter In Law displayed promise on her debut at Dundalk recently but she will have to improve to win this stronger contest. With that in mind, preference is for OHIO STATE, who is a full-brother to the Middle Park, Dewhurst and July Cup winner U S Navy Flag. He is also closely related to another triple Group 1 winner in Roly Poly, which means that the son of War Front has to be given the utmost respect on debut. Air Force Jet is another interesting newcomer being the first foal out of the high-class sprinter Wind Fire, who finished third against the boys in the Norfolk Stakes as a juvenile.
Prediction : 1st Ohio State 2nd Air Force Jet 3rd Daughter In Law

Verhoyen was successful at the Curragh on Monday and he has to be respected, but the four-year-old faces a much tougher task off an 11lb higher mark. TY ROCK BRANDY was also successful last time out but she makes much more appeal having been raised just 1lb in the ratings for that success. Others to consider are Nigg Bay and Super Julius.
Prediction : 1st Ty Rock Brandy 2nd Verhoyen 3rd Super Julius

RED EPAULETTE was an impressive winner over 5f here on the opening day of the season and he is the one to beat despite having to give 5lb to all of his rivals. Never Before and St George's Head are others with valid form claims but the main threat to the selection could be Harpocrates. The son of Invincible Spirit is from the family of the Derby winner Camelot and it would be no surprise to see him go well on debut.
Prediction : 1st Red Epaulette 2nd Harpocrates 3rd Never Before

WHO'S STEPH was an easy eight-length winner of a Listed race over an extended 1m1f at Gowran Park last weekend and the daughter of Zoffany is hard to oppose based on the impressive nature of that latest success. Peach Tree ended her juvenile campaign with a win at Navan in October and she has to be respected on her return to action. Tarnawa was not beaten far by Pink Dogwood in the Salsabil Stakes last month and she is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Whos Steph 2nd Peach Tree 3rd Tarnawa

EMINENCE took a big step forward on his handicap debut when benefiting from the step up to 1m2f at Leopardstown last month. The handicapper reacted by putting him up 13lb but Aidan O'Brien's colt has the potential for further improvement. His stable companions, South Pacific and Turnberry Isle, also warrant a fair amount of respect, while a drop in class can see Millswyn be more competitive.
Prediction : 1st Eminence 2nd South Pacific 3rd Millswyn

ERICH BLOCH got off the mark at the fifth attempt in good fashion over C&D in November and he makes plenty of appeal now switching to handicap company on the evidence of that success. Blyton was outclassed in Listed company here but was progressive last year winning two nurseries for Tom Dascombe and could have more to offer in this sphere. Empire Line, Ferretti and Sonaiyla complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Erich Bloch 2nd Blyton 3rd Empire Line

MISS JABEAM made a solid return when third at Dundalk last month and the daughter of Bungle Inthejungle could have more to offer back on turf with a notable jockey booking of Chris Hayes. Blairmayne was a consistent performer last season and is respected back at 6f, while Evasive Power can go close on yard debut getting a weight-for-age allowance.
Prediction : 1st Miss Jabeam 2nd Blairmayne 3rd Evasive Power