UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

CAPE COD is vulnerable to unexposed rivals, but the 92-rated colt looks the one to beat. A close third over this trip at Punchestown, he had Enceladus over three lengths behind when beaten at odds-on over 1m1f at the Curragh. Stamina seems to be his main attribute and Jack Cleary may well try to make all on him. Breaking Dawn and Kactus Jack both ran creditably on debut over 7f here and the latter may fare best of the pair over this trip. The selection's stablemate Choir Boy is out of a Ribblesdale winner and is one to note on debut, along with Handani, who is out of a 1m4f Listed winner from the family of Harzand.
Prediction : 1st Cape Cod 2nd Enceladus 3rd Kactus Jack

TOKYO TREASURE has finished behind Diego El Queso on both starts but got a lot closer to that rival over 7f at Down Royal last time and, of the pair, may be better suited by this longer trip. The Profitable gelding has plenty of stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree and appeals as one who will continue to progress. Diego El Queso was hampered at halfway at Down Royal and the 86-rated son of Blue Point sets the standard, but didn't look entirely straightforward in a couple of his earlier outings. A son of Arc winner Found, Maestro Bernstein was well held on debut but should improve, while Retrograde showed promise over 1m2f in the spring.
Prediction : 1st Tokyo Treasure 2nd Diego El Queso 3rd Maestro Bernstein

Johnny Murtagh and apprentice Yudish Geerdharry combined to win this valuable nursery three years ago and may repeat the feat with NAKAMURA. The Kodi Bear gelding has been on a roll since blinkers were fitted and has won his last two starts on yielding ground. He has gone up sharply in the ratings, but may be progressive enough to complete the hat-trick. Top-weight Slaudeen ran poorly in stakes company, but previously had three of these behind when winning at Navan. Luna Mia was a C&D maiden winner last month and may have found 7f too far on her handicap debut at the Curragh.
Prediction : 1st Nakamura 2nd Slaudeen 3rd Luna Mia

THUNDERBEAR has a bit to find at the weights, but the pick of his form at stakes level would give him every chance in this Listed contest. Jack Davison's five-year-old was second in last year's renewal before finishing third at Doncaster in November. He's had a light campaign this time around and shaped well in an Ascot handicap last month. Easy ground will suit and a high draw may well be advantageous. Last year's third Big Gossey was below par last time, but is weighted to reverse previous Curragh form with Tango Flare. A dual stakes winner in America, Fandom would prefer faster ground and this stiff 6f will test his stamina.
Prediction : 1st Thunderbear 2nd Big Gossey 3rd Tango Flare

Runner-up over 6f at Cork last month, LIKEDBYMIKE can go one better over the minimum trip. Travelling strongly on that occasion, the Inns Of Court filly looked all over a winner before being caught close home. Well handicapped on the pick of her juvenile form, the three-year-old can gain a second career victory. The booking of Colin Keane for the first time also looks significant. A four-time winner this season, the Denis Hogan-trained Nezeeh may not be finished yet. Despite racing off a career-high mark, he is an improving sprinter. Bellewstown maiden winner Arklow Lad is a lightly-raced colt who has to be of interest on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Likedbymike 2nd Nezeeh 3rd Arklow Lad

Runner-up on all three starts to date, THEREWILLBEGLORY can shed her bridesmaid tag. The Andrew Slattery-trained daughter of Cotai Glory has done little wrong in defeat, and has been arguably unlucky to bump into a trio of decent winners. Perhaps the fitting of first-time cheekpieces can see the filly make the breakthrough at the fourth time of asking. Treasure Rose has shown enough in six runs to suggest that she, too, can win her maiden. Although vulnerable to a potential improver or smart debutant, the Johnny Murtagh-trained filly just about sets the standard. Dolly Hello finished a place behind her at Fairyhouse, but the booking of Colin Keane suggests connections expect a big run.
Prediction : 1st Therewillbeglory 2nd Treasure Rose 3rd Dolly Hello

The lightly-raced ROWDY YEATS can follow up his recent win at the Curragh. The Noel Meade-trained colt kept on strongly to register the second success of his career and it would be a surprise if he isn't involved in the finish here. Having had a number of options in this race, it also looks very significant that Colin Keane has elected to stick with the three-year-old. The hat-trick seeking Bishopton has to be respected, despite being 13lb higher than for his most recent victory. On A Session might appreciate the return to 7f.
Prediction : 1st Rowdy Yeats 2nd Bishopton 3rd On A Session