UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

YEAR OF THE TIGER was dropped into the deep end in the Chesham at Royal Ascot last month and he was far from disgraced in filling seventh place. Back down in grade, the son of top-class juvenile Tiggy Wiggy merits the utmost respect. Mythologic has made the frame in both previous starts and he is an obvious threat, while similar comments apply to Never Before. All of the newcomers are interesting but Innisfree is arguably the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Year Of The Tiger 2nd Mythologic 3rd Never Before

LAUREL GROVE confirmed the promise that she displayed on debut by going down by just a head at Fairyhouse last time out. If the daughter of Zoffany can take another step forward then she should be very hard to beat. St George's Head has bumped into some useful rivals already in his short career and it would be no surprise to see him in the mix. Cool Vixen and Vormir both represent yards who can get one ready first time out and they should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Laurel Grove 2nd St Georges Head 3rd Vormir

LITTLE CLARINET was successful at the Curragh two starts ago and she appeared to not quite get home over 7f last time out. Back over a more suitable trip, the five-year-old can return to winning ways. Miacomet chased home the selection at the Curragh and could do so once again. Others to consider are Tai Sing Yeh and Baby Power.
Prediction : 1st Little Clarinet 2nd Miacomet 3rd Tai Sing Yeh

ARABESKA gained reward for a series of consistent performances in defeat when landing a 7f maiden at Gowran last time and is expected to give a good account now dropped back to 6f on her handicap bow. Bailly doesn't know how to run a bad race and after rallying to finish second over 5f at Tipperary last time, she looks well worth a try over 6f. Zodiacus, who landed a C&D maiden in April before coming up short in Listed company at Cork last time, completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Arabeska 2nd Bailly 3rd Zodiacus

JULIA'S MAGIC finished a well-held seventh in Listed company at the Curragh last time but she's competing in calmer waters here and rates the one to beat on these terms if showing the same sort of form that saw her finish third in a Listed contest over track and trip in May. Empire State is on a workable mark for Aidan O'Brien and is feared most, while Aleef could give it a good go from the front, for all he has a little to find with the aforementioned pair at the weights.
Prediction : 1st Julias Magic 2nd Empire State 3rd Aleef

FINDING NERO has impressively notched a Gowran/Down Royal double and a further 8lb rise might not be enough to stop him completing the hat-trick. Edification is 9lb higher than when scoring over C&D last time but should remain competitive, while Dance Emperor and Claim The Lady, fitted with a hood and cheekpieces respectively, are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Finding Nero 2nd Edification 3rd Dance Emperor

MILLFORD SOUND made most of the running, only headed inside the final furlong, over 1m6f at Bellewstown on Thursday and he could prove difficult to catch now cutting back in trip. Gavin Ryan taking 7lb off his back enhances his claims further. Spelga showed improved form over an extended 1m1f at Gowran latest and stepping up slightly in distance should suit, while the top-rated Duhallow Noelie also has a squeak.
Prediction : 1st Millford Sound 2nd Spelga 3rd Duhallow Noelie