UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

Aidan O'Brien's CACTUS is taken to improve upon an opening third over 5f in Naas. The Wootton Bassett filly holds a plethora of Group-race entries, including at the highest level in the Phoenix Stakes and Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh. Krasimir is an obvious danger after staying on for third on debut at Fairyhouse, when notably strong in the betting. The market should be informative in relation to the newcomers and Chicago Pope is certainly one to check for support as Johnny Murtagh's charge has an entry in a Group 2 next month. Cisterna was unplaced in a hot maiden at the Curragh in May and could reap the benefit of that outing.
Prediction : 1st Cactus 2nd Krasimir 3rd Chicago Pope

The British raiders add plenty of spice to the mix but HAVANA ANNA, who represents the home contingent, arrives with rock-solid form and is taken to land Listed honours. She had the misfortune to run into a pair of subsequent Group-race winners when placed in maidens at Navan and Cork, and really delivered on that promise when powering six lengths clear over C&D last month. Furthermore, she holds a Group 2 entry at York. Cardiff By The Sea has to rate a significant threat after finishing a close fourth in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. She was an expensive acquisition at the sales and is a half-sister to a Listed winner. Solana Rose and Duskaura are others with chances.
Prediction : 1st Havana Anna 2nd Cardiff By The Sea 3rd Solana Rose

This is a drop in class for COLLECTIVE POWER and he could take full advantage as he was successful when last seen in this sort of grade at Dundalk in April, when partnered by 7lb claimer Sorcha Woods. Tropical Retreat can be tardy from the gates, but was notably strong at the business end when winning over C&D earlier this month. She is likely to be coming home better than most. I Bid You Ajou ran up a hat-trick of sprint victories in May and June and is dangerous dropping back from a runner-up spot over 7f in Fairyhouse. Joe Harnett's 10lb claim ought to make him competitive. Jon Riggens, Send Harry, Carrigans Grove and Gordon Bennett will all have their supporters.
Prediction : 1st Collective Power 2nd Tropical Retreat 3rd I Bid You Ajou

British raider SKY MAJESTY has to be taken very seriously with a mark of 108. She was a Group 2 winner in France and was far from outclassed in eighth in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Super Sox had a solid 2024 and can go well, despite being off since September. She has some big-race entries. Lady With The Lamp is a three-time Listed winner who didn't land a blow in the Commonwealth Cup, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see her bounce back to form. Charasson was an emphatic winner of a Curragh maiden and has plenty of potential.
Prediction : 1st Sky Majesty 2nd Super Sox 3rd Lady With The Lamp

Rebecca Parsons got good spins off the veteran TYNAMITE when the pair were placed on their last two outings in Limerick. They came home well on both occasions and that consistency could be rewarded here. Still She Blooms has been enjoying herself out in front when runner-up in Leopardstown and when victorious in Killarney. It is highly likely similar tactics will be employed from stall one, so she is a major contender. Obama Army was noted finishing well for fourth in Dundalk while Asisaid, who won this race two years ago, is definitely on a mark he can do damage off on his second start for his new stable.
Prediction : 1st Tynamite 2nd Still She Blooms 3rd Obama Army

This season hasn't gone to plan for EXPANDED, but there is still time for that to change. He was unplaced in both Guineas appearances in Newmarket and the Curragh, and drops back to 7f. Last season he enjoyed competing over this trip, particularly when just pipped by a neck in the Dewhurst at Newmarket. He sets the standard with a mark of 113. Comanche Brave is rated just 2lb inferior to the selection and was a beaten favourite in third in the Jersey at Royal Ascot. He was actually in front of Expanded in fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and is a big player. Bravais isn't advantaged by the weights, but could be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Expanded 2nd Comanche Brave 3rd Bravais

SECRET MAGICIAN has the ability to win this off a light weight. He is a C&D winner who hasn't been beaten too far in his last three handicaps. The admirable Verhoyen is on a dangerous mark after finishing runner-up in Fairyhouse a fortnight ago. Four Blondes didn't have the clearest route when fourth at the same venue and won't be inconvenienced by any rain that falls. Genuine Article came home to good effect on his return and has his chance, while Engines On has to compete off a much higher mark after obliging when last seen at the Curragh in November. There could be more to come from Zabriskie Point on his second race in Ireland.
Prediction : 1st Secret Magician 2nd Verhoyen 3rd Four Blondes