UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

WODHOOH remains unbeaten over hurdles after an impressive victory in a Listed race at Doncaster last month, and the daughter of Le Havre can confirm her place in Gordon Elliott's Cheltenham Festival team with another win here. Trustyourinstinct could only manage fourth on his hurdling bow at Fairyhouse but with that experience under his belt, he may prove to be the main danger to the selection. Better can be expected from Pacini now sporting cheekpieces for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Wodhooh 2nd Trustyourinstinct 3rd Pacini

In a race where numerous contenders appear to have untapped potential, it may pay to side with French recruit TOUNSIVATOR. Successful over 1m3f and 1m4f on the level, he makes his debut for the Willie Mullins stable and it will be no surprise if he is able to get off the mark at the first time of asking. Pen To Paper, an 88,000-euro purchase, warrants respect on his debut for astute connections, while Shoot The Blues remains open to improvement after finishing a creditable second on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
Prediction : 1st Tounsivator 2nd Pen To Paper 3rd Shoot The Blues

EVIES VLADIMIR looked every inch a handicap chaser to keep on the right side of when running out a ready winner over an extended 2m5f at Fairyhouse earlier this month and, even accounting for a 13lb hike, he can make his presence felt once more. Kings Halo made all in impressive fashion over C&D last month and can make a bold bid to do so again, despite the 11lb higher mark. La Malmason must bounce back from a below-par effort over 2m6f at Punchestown but could feature prominently if she does.
Prediction : 1st Evies Vladimir 2nd Kings Halo 3rd La Malmason

A race that is likely to revolve around the returning FERNY HOLLOW, who has not been seen on a racecourse since landing a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in December 2021. The Cheveley Park-owned nine-year-old would appear to hold all the aces, despite his layoff, and he is fancied to pick up where he left off. Galway Plate hero Ash Tree Meadow cruised to victory in a two-runner Grade 2 at Down Royal in November and he is the most likely danger, while last year's winner Rebel Gold looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ferny Hollow 2nd Ash Tree Meadow 3rd Rebel Gold

Whacker Clan arrives on the back of two chase successes and must be respected back over hurdles, along with stablemate Champagne Mahler, who was hit with an 11lb rise after bolting up at Gowran Park last month. A chance, however, is taken on ZOFFANIEN. Denis Hogan's charge showed signs of a return to form when finishing third at Thurles and he remains competitively treated should he build on that performance. Others to note include Big Island and handicap debutant Any Road.
Prediction : 1st Zoffanien 2nd Whacker Clan 3rd Champagne Mahler

Several hold entries for the Cheltenham Festival, but CLEATUS POOLAW may be the one to take winning form across to Prestbury Park, assuming that's the plan if all goes well here. The lightly-raced six-year-old, the ready winner of a competitive maiden over the extended 2m2f circuit here last month, holds great potential and is the pick of Gordon Elliott's five entrants, with the step up in trip likely to suit. Maxxum can give his stablemate a good run for the money on the back of his surprise Listed triumph at the Dublin Racing Festival, while Lady Rita also warrants respect on her return.
Prediction : 1st Cleatus Poolaw 2nd Maxxum 3rd Lady Rita

WINGMEN, who changed hands for 250,000 pounds after a point-to-point win in January of last year, impressed with a smooth display on his Rules debut in a similar race here in December. Heavily eased that day, it's difficult to say how much more he has to offer, but the son of Kayf Tara could certainly have the potential to use this as a stepping stone to bigger things. Fleur In The Park is a good yardstick and can provide a stiff test for the selection. William Munny is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Wingmen 2nd Fleur In The Park 3rd William Munny