UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

POWERSVILLE has taken a good step forward on her last couple of outings and almost made it two on the bounce when denied in the closing stages here last month. She went up 4lb for that effort and, on the evidence of her recent form, she could prove tough to beat. Fridtjof Nansen sports cheekpieces for the first time which could eke out improvement as he drops in distance, while a return to faster ground could aid the cause of Sestriere.
Prediction : 1st Powersville 2nd Fridtjof Nansen 3rd Sestriere

Harpocrates brings a strong level of form to the table, having finished behind Siskin on his first two outings, and is likely to benefit from the return to this distance having not appeared to get home in the Chesham at Royal Ascot. That said, he could prove vulnerable to an improver and the vote goes to ARRANMORE. Jim Bolger's colt found Armory, who had a run under his belt, too good for him at the Curragh last month, but he is expected to have learnt plenty on that occasion and the drop to 6f is unlikely to pose any concerns. Papa Bear, Kingslayer and newcomer Grey Serge appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Arranmore 2nd Harpocrates 3rd Papa Bear

CASTLETOWNSHEND has acquitted himself well on both his starts in handicap company and this appeals as the perfect opportunity for him to finally get off the mark. Sacchoandvanzetti has been knocking on the door over longer trips recently and a positive ride from the front could see him to best effect, while a tongue-tie could help Mk Drama, whose fifth at Cork in April would give her every chance.
Prediction : 1st Castletownshend 2nd Sacchoandvanzetti 3rd Mk Drama

SHIMMERING DAWN arrives chasing a four-timer for James Tate and could land the spoils once more in what looks to be a shrewd bit of placing. The three-year-old won eased down at Chelmsford 34 days ago and appeals more than Gossamer Wings, who drops in class but hasn't appeared to be in love with the game this season. Bailly is respected after her handicap success here 18 days ago, while Heavenly Holly is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Shimmering Dawn 2nd Gossamer Wings 3rd Heavenly Holly

TRAVELWISE took a big step forward on handicap debut when second at Limerick after a long absence earlier this month and almost landed a bit of a gamble. Connections clearly felt that their charge was on a fair mark last time and a 4lb rise might not be enough to prevent him from going one better. Clonville could do better now moved up in trip, while Avalanche and Pushaq are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Travelwise 2nd Clonville 3rd Avalanche

KATIYMANN bounced back to form when winning at Fairyhouse a week ago and that form was boosted when the second won the Scurry at the Curragh on Saturday. With that in mind, the seven-year-old is hard to oppose off just a 5lb higher mark. Texas Rock finished fifth in the aforementioned Scurry and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Leagan Gaeilge.
Prediction : 1st Katiymann 2nd Texas Rock 3rd Leagan Gaeilge

I AM SUPERMAN struggled in the Jersey at Royal Ascot last time out but he can be given another chance based on his respectable effort in the Irish 2,000 Guineas earlier in the season. Bowerman makes his debut for new connections and he has to be considered with an official rating of 103. Others to note are Giga White and Western Frontier.
Prediction : 1st I Am Superman 2nd Bowerman 3rd Western Frontier