UK Horse Racing Tips: Naas

Having posted a close-up second on her debut at Cork 81 days ago, CELESTIAL CROWN makes grand appeal. The winner subsequently scored in a Listed event at the Curragh and was far from disgraced when finishing eighth in the Queen Mary last week. A similar performance may make Johnny Murtagh's filly tough to beat and she gets the vote over Madam Secretary. The daughter of Wootton Bassett posted a respectable third on her opening bid at Listowel and she's open to improvement, along with Hip Hop Chrissy.
Prediction : 1st Celestial Crown 2nd Madam Secretary 3rd Hip Hop Chrissy

The introduction of cheekpieces appeared to eke out some improvement in Happy Henry when landing a 21-runner sprint at Navan recently. However, an 8lb hike in the ratings does demand more of the five-year-old and WHATSWRONGNOW may prove to be better treated. Batt Burke's charge was collared in the closing stages when a close-up third over 6f at Fairyhouse 12 days ago and a 3lb nudge up in the ratings looks fair, with a return to 5f expected to suit. Hero Of The Hour and Mehmar are feasible alternatives.
Prediction : 1st Whatswrongnow 2nd Happy Henry 3rd Hero Of The Hour

Although disappointing when finishing down the field over 7f at the Curragh last time, better is expected from Gavoo reverting to 6f. Regardless, GO JUST DO IT appeals more easing in class. The son of Kingman travelled strongly up to the 6f mark before his effort gave way in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and this drop back in distance could see him regaining the winning thread. Last-time-out winner Amiata receives plenty of weight from the selection and is feared most.
Prediction : 1st Go Just Do It 2nd Amiata 3rd Gavoo

Oaks fifth CAMEO can resume winning ways. A game winner at Lingfield on her penultimate start, the Aidan O'Brien-trained filly ran well for a long way before weakening late on in the Epsom classic earlier this month. Dropping back in trip here shouldn't be an issue and the daughter of Wootton Bassett looks the one to beat. C&D winner Caught U Sleeping rates the main threat. Having disappointed initially this season, the Noel Meade-trained filly showed marked improvement on her first start over this trip here last month. La Fogata, who was runner-up to Caught U Sleeping on her penultimate start, again ran well when fourth at Navan recently.
Prediction : 1st Cameo 2nd Caught U Sleeping 3rd La Fogata

Recent Gowran Park second ELUSIVE DUKE can go one better. Following a promising reappearance when midfield at Leopardstown on his previous start, the Mark Molloy-trained gelding stepped up on that effort to take minor honours last time. Sure to be even straighter on this third run of the season, the four-year-old should appreciate the better ground and also has a decent draw close to the running rail. A lightly-raced Palace Pier colt, Oust has reached the frame on his two most recent appearances. He remains open to plenty of improvement at this level and Jack Cleary is a very significant jockey booking. Derry Lad, who has dropped a long way in the handicap, shaped with more promise at Leopardstown last time.
Prediction : 1st Elusive Duke 2nd Oust 3rd Derry Lad

This looks a nice opportunity for the 89-rated LISTENTODWINDBLOW to shed his maiden status. Having shown ability on a number of occasions last season, the Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding made a pleasing return when second at Gowran Park earlier this month. With the benefit of that outing, the son of Wootton Bassett sets a fair standard in this grade. Third in a Leopardstown handicap recently, Krasimir is one to consider on this quick turnaround. If first-time blinkers bring about the desired improvement, the Ger Lyons-trained gelding should go close. Lightly-raced Night Of Thunder gelding Kalir looks best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Listentodwindblow 2nd Krasimir 3rd Kalir

Third on her debut over C&D, MOONLIT SUN can gain a first career win. The form of that aforementioned contest looks particularly strong, with the runner-up romping home in a maiden next time and the winner landing a Group 3 contest. Granted normal improvement from her introduction, the Jessica Harrington-trained filly should take a lot of beating. White Sand Beach is dropping in class having finished down the field in Listed company at Navan last time. Despite looking somewhat exposed after seven starts, first-time blinkers make her an interesting prospect given her official rating of 82. Elmakaya looks best of the rest, for all that a wide draw is a natural concern.
Prediction : 1st Moonlit Sun 2nd White Sand Beach 3rd Elmakaya