UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

Aedhmar was sent off favourite when a close third at Cork and sets a good standard, but LIVENKA is fancied to make a winning introduction. She is a half-sister to Group 1 winner Babouche and Group 2 winner Zarinsk, both of whom won at the first time of asking for Ger Lyons. Victorious is a half-sister to last season's smart juvenile Sugar Island, a Group Three winner over 1m for Aidan O'Brien, while Beibhinn is from a good family and represents a stable that couldn't be in better form.
Prediction : 1st Livenka 2nd Aedhmar 3rd Victorious

The Hartys won this race two years ago and a chance is taken on bottom-weight FONTAINE KHALED. She has been well held in a couple of handicap starts on a soft surface this season, but her debut run at the Curragh last summer was encouraging and this race may have been a target for some time. At the head of the weights, handicap debutant Bad Boy Rizz has to enter calculations following a consistent juvenile campaign, which culminated with a win over 5f at Navan. Allsortz won over this trip on the all-weather earlier in the month and that form has since been franked.
Prediction : 1st Fontaine Khaled 2nd Bad Boy Rizz 3rd Allsortz

Eddie Lynam looks to have a strong hand here, with the six-time winner Keke and UK import Headmaster the most interesting of his trio. That said, handicap-debutant HOWD'YADOIT gets the nod. He beat 20 rivals when winning the valuable Ballyhane Stakes over course and distance last season and it'll be disappointing if he's not involved towards the business end. In truth, a case can be made for many others, with Tango Flare and Valiant Force likely to have plenty of supporters. A fine second when last seen at Newcastle on Good Friday, Indigo Dream is another leading hope.
Prediction : 1st Howdyadoit 2nd Keke 3rd Indigo Dream

FORCE NOIR should be able to put his experience to good use. Narrowly denied when sent off favourite for the opening race of the season at the Curragh, he had a subsequent winner behind. Joseph O'Brien has made a blistering start to the new campaign and his Mr Montauk is second choice. A full-brother to the five-time winner Sergeant Wilko, he won't have to be a star to take this on debut. Jessica Harrington's Lady Patrona is also of definite interest.
Prediction : 1st Force Noir 2nd Mr Montauk 3rd Lady Patrona

A dual winner of this race, Moss Tucker returns from a lengthy absence and it'll be interesting to see how he fares. However, two from two at this course, BUCANERO FUERTE is the selection. While failing to fire at Cork recently, he probably wasn't in love with the soft ground there and can be expected to take a considerable step forward from that comeback effort. The 110-rated Mission Central warrants the utmost respect, but he could be vulnerable on his return. Fahrenheit Seven and Getreadytorumble are UK raiders and both look to have strong claims, while King Cuan and Cardiff By The Sea are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Bucanero Fuerte 2nd Fahrenheit Seven 3rd Mission Central

FELIX GUIDO is a fascinating runner here. Joseph O'Brien seemed to be happy with his mark when asked about him at a recent stable tour. The Starspangledbanner colt began his career in Poland, winning all three starts, and may have the potential to be better than a handicapper. Trojan Warrior didn't make much impact on his return in a Guineas trial at Leopardstown after missing the kick and getting hampered turning for home. The form of his maiden win has worked out well and he's capable of better tried in cheekpieces. Alphecca is next best.
Prediction : 1st Felix Guido 2nd Trojan Warrior 3rd Alphecca

GLYFADA made a very promising start at the Curragh earlier this month and can step forward now. The Camelot filly was green when popped the question in the straight that day but got the message late on. She looks open to plenty of improvement. Sounds Great was another who showed greenness when asked for her effort at Gowran last time, before staying on nicely to finish runner-up to Rebel Moon. She could be a danger, likewise Cape Primrose and Arrietty.
Prediction : 1st Glyfada 2nd Sounds Great 3rd Cape Primrose