UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

Gavin Cromwell had three juveniles who were first home in barrier trials at this venue in late May and two of them, including subsequent Chesham Stakes winner Snellen, were successful on their debuts. The odd one out was CLARITA but she did little wrong when runner-up at Cork and can now go one better over this furlong shorter trip. Back Down Under ran creditably behind recent Group 2 winner Matrika at the Curragh and had Asean a place behind when runner-up over C&D last month. Newcomers to note are Heavenly Being, an expensive yearling who is a half-sister to her trainer's Matron Stakes winner No Speak Alexander, and Ger Lyons' Storm Miami, who is Colin Keane's first ride back after a seven-day suspension.
Prediction : 1st Clarita 2nd Heavenly Being 3rd Back Down Under

BUYIN BUYIN changed ownership after winning on debut at Dundalk and showed that the money was not misplaced with a fine fourth in the Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh. Plenty of the runners in that race performed well at Royal Ascot and the selection finished a place in front of shock Norfolk Stakes winner Valiant Force. He can capitalise on this drop in class. Rush Queen was fortunate to beat the wandering Ashwiyaa at Listowel but the latter was third in a Group 2 next time and Ado McGuinness' filly is a promising type in her own right. More Profit was second home in a barrier trial here and other newcomers to note are Emerald Banner, a sister to her trainer's Cheveley Park Stakes winner Millisle, and the Dandy Man colt Cool Dan whose dam was a four-time winner over 5f.
Prediction : 1st Buyin Buyin 2nd Rush Queen 3rd More Profit

AMANIRENAS looks the safest option in this low grade 24-runner sprint. She was a good winner on her penultimate start at Leopardstown and didn't get the run of the race when attempting to follow up. She still managed to finish third though, just over a length and a quarter behind Chestnutter, who since gave the form a boost by winning again at Tipperary on Wednesday. Hot Whispers gets second preference with Cillian McConnell claiming a valuable 7lb. He ran a fine race to finish fifth on debut for Denis Hogan in a similar contest over the course and distance last month, and he might be able to go a few places better now. Johnny Levins has won this race twice in the last three years and he is represented by Carlton Banks and Stickyourneckout, who both look to have solid claims. A dual winner last season, Cailin Cliste has since dropped 10lb and it'll be interesting to see how she fares, while others to consider are Stanhope, Pretty Boy Floyd and handicap debutants At Long Last and Elda.
Prediction : 1st Amanirenas 2nd Hot Whispers 3rd Cailin Cliste

Coumshingaun is sure to be a popular choice after obliging at the Curragh last weekend, while recent course and distance winner Sioux Spirit is another likely to feature prominently in the betting. It'll come as little surprise if either manage to follow up, but for a selection it might be worth siding with bottom-weight TALIA. She too is bidding for a follow-up success, after coming home three lengths to the good on her handicap debut at Cork last month. Bought for 60,000 euros as a yearling, the Zoustar bay was making her debut for Natalia Lupini at Cork and she is open to further improvement. With Robert Whearty claiming a valuable 7lb, Little Queenie is given second preference. She finished behind Coumshingaun when they clashed at Gowran last month but there is a significant swing in the weights now. A case can also be made for the other four runners in the line-up, with dual winner Wave Machine bidding to get his career back on track after disappointing on his last three starts.
Prediction : 1st Talia 2nd Little Queenie 3rd Coumshingaun

MARINER might be able to put his experience to good use. From the family of 2011 Epsom Derby hero Pour Moi and out of Listed winner Kissed, he came in for strong market support on his most recent start at Gowran. He could only manage a disappointing fifth there but should be capable of better. Aidan O'Brien saddled subsequent dual Derby hero Auguste Rodin to win this race 12 months ago. The master of Ballydoyle now introduces Henry Adams, who won't have to be anything near the calibre of his illustrious stable companion to win this on debut. Versatile holds a National Stakes entry and was bought for 235,000 euros as a yearling. Fourth in a barrier trial over the course and distance, he should come on plenty for that effort. Shihoku warrants respect with Colin Keane booked to ride, while Parish Record will need to reverse Gowran form with the selection if he is to take this.
Prediction : 1st Mariner 2nd Henry Adams 3rd Versatile

VERNET looks the one to beat, with Hugh Horgan claiming a valuable 7lb. The highest rated runner in the line-up, she is already a dual winner from four starts and is open to further progress. Since winning on debut at Cork last September, Clever And Cool has been tried at a high level. Often slow away from the stalls, the Vocalised bay should appreciate this drop in class. Red Letter Bay is a dual course winner but has plenty to find on ratings and probably needs an ease in the ground to be seen at his best. Go Sioux Me ran a race full of promise on debut and it'll be interesting to see how he fares, while Winemaker will need to bounce back from a disappointing effort if he is to feature here. Pandora Lovegood completes the line-up, returning to action for the first time since September, and she is likely to need the run.
Prediction : 1st Vernet 2nd Go Sioux Me 3rd Clever And Cool

A competitive contest to round off proceedings. With Tom Kiely Marshall claiming a valuable 7lb, WATER MINT is the selection. The Fast Company bay stormed home to take fourth at Limerick on her most recent start and a reproduction of that performance should see her go close. A case can be made for many others with Get Set Jet given second preference. He caught the eye when third on his handicap debut at Leopardstown last month and it'll come as little surprise if he manages to go a few places better now. Top-weight Givemefive is tried in blinkers for the first time and he is sure to have plenty of supporters after finishing a never-nearer third at Gowran most recently. Hialeah, Katonah, Lucky Question and Fairyhouse winner Sapristi are other leading hopes.
Prediction : 1st Water Mint 2nd Get Set Jet 3rd Givemefive