Naas 4.25

 

At the top of the market Arch Enemy has an obvious chance but I've enough concerns about the trip to swerve him here. Neverfindanother U;  might just need this off a break of 116 days but is one to fear and watch closely and add to TRACKER as I think it can be winning races when fully tuned up.

 

I am most keen on SHINING AITCH and will leave to your discretion based on price (it's around 4/1 as I write) as to whether you want to go 2 point win or 1 point e/w. It has an excellent chance here on bits of turf and AW form.

 

I think though that the ex Ralph Beckett trained ORIOLE who looks very well handicapped on some UK form and who has the benefit of a bit more time now in Ireland is cracking each way value. With 16 declared and 3 reserves there will be some enhanced place betting options and the enigmatic WRECKING BALL PAUL can do some damage here I feel. It tends to run "choke out" but the drop in trip is interesting and if getting an uncontested lead turning in for home could be a very tough nut to crack IF they get the fractions right.