Our Naas racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Monday 3rd August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:17 and runs through to 17:20, with going reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Darkdeserthighway boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Terry Casey has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 7 rides, Hugo Palmer’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Naas
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Naas over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 15 | 6 | 40% | 60% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 29 | 11 | 37.93% | 58.62% |
| Adrian Wall | myracing.com | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 63.64% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 64.29% |
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 24 | 5 | 20.83% | 58.33% |
14:17 – TRM Ironxcell For Energy Race
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering) | | flat
This is a compact six-runner sprint but it doesn’t look a weak one, with a clear focal point in Likedbymike and a few lightly raced 3yos trying to close the gap. Likedbymike brings the best rating in the field by some margin and sets a solid standard for a race like this, especially over a sharp 5f on decent ground. Bear On The Run is the intriguing one after signing off last year with a win, while Focaccia has enough pace and a fair topspeed figure to get involved if bouncing back. Port Arthur is less exposed than most and could step forward after time off. Tolebi looks up against it on recent evidence, while Michael’s Well has a bit to prove after two quiet efforts this season. It’s a small field, but not a gimme.
Top Selections
1. Likedbymike – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: J M Sheridan | Trainer: M J Byrne | Form: 242930 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 84
He is the obvious starting point and, frankly, the one they all have to beat. A mark of 106 towers over this field and his topspeed figure of 84 backs that up. The bare form string isn’t flawless, but he has been keeping better company than most of these and dropping into a six-runner 5f at Naas looks a very fair opportunity. Drawn 2, he should be able to bag a handy position, and if Sheridan gets him travelling early he ought to have too much class late on. At 11/10 he isn’t a giveaway, but he is still hard to oppose on the figures and overall profile. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bear On The Run – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Daniel James Murphy | Form: 51- | Rating: 88 | Topspeed:
For an each-way play, Bear On The Run makes plenty of appeal because there may still be more to come from him. He signed off last season with a win and that gives him a more progressive look than some of these exposed sprinters. An opening mark of 88 is not harsh in the context of this race, and having Shane Foley booked is no bad sign in a sharp sprint where tactics matter. He lacks the established numbers of the favourite, but that is reflected in the 4/1 price. In a race with only six runners, he looks the one most likely to chase home Likedbymike if improving from two to three. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Likedbymike is the win bet because he sets the standard by a clear margin on rating and proven speed. Bear On The Run is the each-way option at the bigger price, especially as he’s one of the few with genuine scope to improve past his current mark. Focaccia is the obvious danger if returning to his better sprint form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolebi | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Likedbymike | 11/10 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Port Arthur | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Bear On The Run | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Focaccia | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
14:47 – Matchbook Betting Exchange Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering) | | flat
This is a sharp little 5f handicap with plenty of pace on paper and, as ever at Naas over the minimum trip, track position and getting the fractions right will count for plenty. Amiata arrives in winning form and is an obvious one for the shortlist, while Gavoo and Lohoobb bring strong 3yo sprint handicap form into the race and look well suited by a strongly-run affair. Gotta Catch’em All is thriving lower down the weights after a brace of wins, so there’s depth here despite it not being an easy race to solve. It looks a proper handicap rather than a penalty kick, and I’d be leaning towards the younger legs over some exposed older sprinters. In truth, this is competitive but not impossible if you trust the recent 3yo form lines.
Top Selections
1. Lohoobb – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: M C Grassick | Form: 4-5252 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 83
Lohoobb makes plenty of appeal in a race where the 3yos could easily hold the upper hand. He’s been knocking loudly on the door, finishing second on his last two starts, and that consistency matters in a race likely to be decided by small margins. A mark of 93 asks a question, but he’s carrying only 128 and his topspeed figure of 83 says he has the pace for this test. W J Lee is a major positive in a race where split-second decisions matter, and at 15/2 he looks a fair price rather than an inflated one. He doesn’t need to improve much more to win this.
Bet: WIN
2. Gavoo – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke McAteer | Trainer: David Marnane | Form: 1-4925 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 89
Gavoo is the each-way angle because his profile still hints at a bit more to come in sprint handicaps. The standout number in the field is that 89 topspeed figure, and in a 5f dash that immediately catches the eye. His recent form reads a little unevenly, but he hasn’t been disgraced and this mark of 90 looks workable if things fall right from stall 4. David Marnane knows how to place a sprinter, and Gavoo has the sort of pace to sit handy without needing everything to collapse in front of him. At 13/2, he looks the value each-way play in a race full of plausible contenders.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lohoobb is the win play on the strength of his reliable recent form and handy racing weight, while Gavoo is the each-way punt thanks to his strong speed figure and solid draw. Amiata is the obvious danger after last time, and Gotta Catch’em All has to be respected after back-to-back wins, but the pair of 3yos appeal most.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amiata | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Red Evolution | 13/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Gavoo | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Moltophino | 11/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 5/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Spodo Komodo | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Smoke Them Out | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Leveraging | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Clonmacash | 20/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Flaming Rib | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Lohoobb | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
15:17 – Matchbook Supporting Local Racing Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering) | | flat
This looks a proper apprentice sprint handicap in the usual sense: plenty with bits and pieces of form, not many you could call bombproof, and a strong chance that track position and how hard they go early will decide it. Dandy Land arrives off a solid second and makes obvious appeal, while stablemate Steel Magnolia has been knocking on the door often enough to get involved again from a good low draw. Hot To Foxtrot is another with recent placed form, but he has stall 12 to overcome in a big field over a bare 5f. Another Nice’day comes here on the back of a win, though a 3lb rise asks a new question. It is a tricky puzzle rather than a strong race, and I’d much rather side with the better-treated, more reliable sprint handicappers than chase something speculative.
Top Selections
1. Dandy Land – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Harnett | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 9-6832 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 46
He makes the most appeal in a race where plenty have questions to answer. That latest second was a clear step in the right direction and suggested he’s ready to strike off the same mark of 60. Stall 3 should suit in a sharp 5f where getting organised early matters, and the McCreery yard also runs Steel Magnolia, so this looks a deliberate two-pronged attack rather than an afterthought. He doesn’t need to improve a stone to win this, just hold his recent level, and 9/2 is fair enough in a race full of exposed sprinters and unreliable types. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Steel Magnolia – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 4-4347 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 56
She hasn’t won, but she has been holding her form better than most of these and looks tailor-made for an each-way play in a 15-runner handicap with four places on offer. Her sequence before the latest seventh was solid enough, and from stall 2 she should be able to bag a handy position on the rail if breaking on terms. The mark of 63 is workable in this company, and her Topspeed figure of 56 is right in the mix. At 7/1, she looks the value alternative to her stablemate, especially if the race turns into a scrap late on and consistency counts for plenty. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dandy Land is the percentage call for the win bet after that latest runner-up effort and from a draw that should help rather than hinder. Steel Magnolia is the each-way angle at 7/1, largely because she’s more solid than flashy and this is the sort of race where that matters. Dangers? Hot To Foxtrot is respected despite the draw, while Tawaazon has enough back form to be a threat if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caffu Zafeen | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Tawaazon | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Reinforce | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Dandy Land | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Hot To Foxtrot | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Practical Move | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Undefeatable | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Platino Bianco | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Star Allure | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Step Back In Time | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Steel Magnolia | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Luminessa | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Jackandthefox | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Livingston Range | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Step Back In Time |
| Rory Delargy | Tawaazon |
15:47 – Bet 20 Get 40 With Matchbook Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering) | | flat
This is a typically knotty Naas handicap with 19 runners spread across the track and no shortage of plausible angles. The market has latched on to Bear Right and last-time-out winner Rappell, and that makes obvious sense given both arrive in form, but neither is getting much in the way of a gift in a race this competitive. Zheleznaya Dama has been shaping like one ready to strike in this grade, while Mo Anam Chara is an interesting 3yo after getting off the mark and could easily have more to offer over 7f. Profit Surge is another with solid recent figures, and Land Of The Giants has a topspeed figure that says he is better than his latest run. It looks a proper puzzle rather than a strong race, and value may lie just off the front pair.
Top Selections
1. Zheleznaya Dama – 6/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Rory Cleary | Trainer: Brendan W Duke | Form: 83-P52 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 67
She makes plenty of appeal in a race where a lot of these have already shown their hand. The recent second suggested she is coming to the boil nicely, and an opening mark of 75 still gives her room if she builds on that effort. She is one of the more lightly exposed 3yos in the field, gets in here with just 126, and that matters in a rough 7f handicap at Naas where carrying less can be a real asset late on. Rory Cleary should be able to get her switched off and finishing. At 6/1, she looks the most solid blend of upside and current form. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Profit Surge – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Gerard Keane | Form: 663223 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 55
He is hardly hiding from the assessor, but there is something to be said for a horse arriving here in honest nick and likely to give you a run for your money. Those recent figures of 2-2-3 tell their own story: he is holding his form well and regularly putting himself in the argument. Colin Keane taking over catches the eye immediately, and from stall 6 he should get a fairly straightforward trip if things break his way. He does not have the sexy profile of a progressive improver, but 12/1 feels fair in a race where plenty have questions to answer and he looks very likely to be competitive again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zheleznaya Dama is the win play, as she looks the one with a bit more upside than the exposed principals and should be well suited by this setup. Profit Surge is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, especially with five places on offer. Bear Right and Rappell are obvious dangers, while Mo Anam Chara is respected as a progressive 3yo if building on his latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altimara | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lough Leane | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Chester Nimitz | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Rappell | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Pairc | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dynamic Force | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Mo Anam Chara | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Darkdeserthighway | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Profit Surge | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sherekiya | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Irish Rumour | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Land Of The Giants | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Volendam | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bear Right | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Zheleznaya Dama | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Frosted Sky | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Summer Snow | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Suerte | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Ivor | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
16:17 – Watch All Racing Live At Matchbook Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering) | | flat
This looks a proper competitive Naas handicap rather than a race full of hiding places. Daler brings the most solid recent profile after a string of good efforts, while the three-year-olds My Girl Grace and Hamiyan add a bit of intrigue getting weight from older rivals. Letiza also has to be taken seriously after returning with a runner-up effort, and Covert Legend is the type to outrun his price if the race falls right from a low draw. The shape of it suggests tactical speed and track position will matter, especially over this trip on quickish ground. It is not the deepest contest in the world, but it is a tricky enough puzzle with several holding claims and not much room for a lazy opinion.
Top Selections
1. My Girl Grace – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 17 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 63
She is the interesting one. A lightly raced three-year-old from a yard that knows exactly how to place this type, My Girl Grace won on debut before finding things tougher in what looked a stronger assignment next time. An opening mark of 79 does not look harsh, and the booking of Colin Keane only sharpens confidence that this has been a target. She gets in here with just 132lb against exposed older handicappers and has the profile of a filly who can take a nice step forward now tackling this trip in handicap company. At 9/2, she makes plenty of appeal. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Covert Legend – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Leigh Roche | Trainer: Maurice Andrew Ahern | Form: 442-44 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 82
There is enough here to think Covert Legend is overpriced for each-way purposes. He has not been winning, but his recent fourths suggest he is holding his level well, and that topspeed figure of 82 is the best in the field, which jumps off the page in a race where several arrive with question marks. Drawn in stall 2, he should be able to secure a handy position, and off 123lb he is dangerously well treated if getting the gaps at the right time. He is not the easiest horse to rely on for win purposes, but at 10/1 with three places on offer, he looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
My Girl Grace is the main play and looks the right win bet given her unexposed profile and the strong Lyons-Keane combination. For an each-way alternative, Covert Legend makes plenty of sense from a good draw off a light weight. Daler is the obvious danger after his consistent spell, while Hamiyan is another three-year-old with enough upside to make this interesting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daler | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Diamond Exchange | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Genoah | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Nakasero | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Pavilion End | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Letiza | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Enchanted Lady | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| My Girl Grace | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Hamiyan | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Big Dispute | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Covert Legend | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | My Girl Grace |
16:47 – Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes (Median Sires Series)
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering) | | flat
This looks a proper juvenile sprint rather than a throwaway sales race, with a few live contenders bringing smart figures into it. Livenka sets the standard on both rating and topspeed and is very easy to like after winning her latest, especially with just 123lb to carry. South Dakota gives Ballydoyle a serious hand on 103 as well, though he has to concede weight and is still looking for that first win after three runs. Weekend Roar arrives on the up after getting off the mark and is another with obvious pace for 5f, while Alpe d’Huez adds an interesting British angle. Even so, this doesn’t strike me as a race to get too clever in: the market has a fairly solid shape and the one at the foot of the weights makes plenty of appeal.
Top Selections
1. Livenka – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 331 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 96
She’s the obvious one, but obvious is not the same as opposable. Livenka has done exactly what you want a sharp 2yo sprinter to do: improve with racing, post strong figures and then get her head in front. Her 103 rating and 96 topspeed are the standout numbers in the field, and the fact she gets in here with only 123lb is a major plus against some smart colts carrying lumps more. Colin Keane on a Lyons juvenile at Naas is never something to dismiss lightly, and from stall 2 she should be able to hold a handy pitch and travel. At evens she’s hardly a hidden gem, but she is the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. South Dakota – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 443 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 95
South Dakota is interesting as the each-way play because his form is better than the bare 443 might suggest and his figures say he belongs in this grade. Matching Livenka on official rating and only 1lb shy on topspeed, he has already shown plenty of ability in stronger-looking company than most of these. The slight concern is straightforward enough: he carries 134lb and still hasn’t converted promise into a win. Even so, Ballydoyle juveniles can take a jump forward at any time, and Wayne Lordan should have him prominent from a decent enough draw. Available at 7/2, he makes more appeal as a solid place contender than a wild swing at a price. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Livenka is the win play and the one I wouldn’t want to be against given her profile, weight and upward curve. South Dakota is the each-way alternative in a 12-runner field, with the class to hit the frame even under top weight. Weekend Roar is the obvious danger after his recent win, while Alpe d’Huez is the slightly unknown quantity if taking well to this setup.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Star Prospect | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Eighteenth Smiles | 25/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Ranting Duke | 25/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Starlit | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| El Domino | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Anglesea Bridge | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Weekend Roar | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Lily Bear | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Livenka | 1/1 | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Maeda Matsu | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Livenka |
17:20 – Hurling For Cancer On August 24th Fillies Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering) | | flat
This looks a typically warm late-summer Naas maiden, with a few exposed fillies setting the standard and several interesting newcomers lurking in behind them. Never The Same and Nautic Star bring the clearest recent form and it would be no surprise if one of that pair finally got the job done, while Venosa has the highest rating in the field and comes from a yard that hardly wastes bullets in races like this. The puzzle is whether proven maiden form is enough, or whether one of the unexposed types such as Emiza or Acula can jump forward first time out. In truth, it is not a bad race at all, but the market principals have achieved enough already to make this less of a guessing game than some 18-runner fillies’ maidens.
Top Selections
1. Never The Same – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 8-4 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 58
She is short enough, but there is a solid case for it. After a quiet debut, Never The Same took a major step forward when fourth on her return and that effort reads well in the context of an ordinary maiden. Joseph O’Brien’s filly is lightly raced, open to more improvement than some of these battle-hardened rivals, and a mark of 79 already puts her right in the mix. The booking of Dylan Browne McMonagle only strengthens the impression that connections mean business. At 6/4 she is hardly a secret, but she looks the one with the most straightforward profile and should take plenty of beating. Win bet.
Bet: WIN
2. Estrallita – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: James Ryan | Trainer: Jack W Davison | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
In a race where the obvious each-way alternatives are not exactly massive prices, Estrallita makes some appeal as the value play. She is one of the more interesting debutantes on paper and Jack Davison is capable of readying one to be competitive in this sort of contest. The outside draw in 18 is no gift over a mile here, but in a big field that can sometimes allow a filly to find her feet rather than get crowded early. With several exposed rivals looking vulnerable for win purposes, the 12/1 on offer could easily underestimate a newcomer from a stable that can be sharp when the market speaks. Each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Never The Same is the percentage call and the one I would want on side for the win, especially given her scope to improve again from just two starts. For an each-way angle, Estrallita is the more interesting price against better-known rivals. Venosa and Nautic Star are the obvious dangers, while Emiza is the unexposed one to monitor closely in the betting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Willow | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Zarenakarena | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Zesty Belle | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Acula | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Emiza | 15/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Estrallita | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Mardi Gras Queen | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| My Girl Jersie | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Nautic Star | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Never The Same | 6/4 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Orellana | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Shelton Spring | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Sioux The Boss | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Sweetie Too | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Terra Di Siena | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Venosa | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Whatsin The Stars | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Xirivella | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Never The Same |
Naas Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkdeserthighway | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Amiata | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Livingston Range | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Tawaazon | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 50% |
| Dynamic Force | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Casey | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 71.43% |
| Colin Keane | 398 | 69 | 17.34% | 42.71% |
| Wayne Lordan | 221 | 36 | 16.29% | 36.2% |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 222 | 31 | 13.96% | 36.49% |
| Sam Coen | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 26.67% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Naas:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Palmer | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| A P O’Brien | 856 | 196 | 22.9% | 45.44% |
| G M Lyons | 676 | 112 | 16.57% | 39.05% |
| Gerard O’Leary | 79 | 12 | 15.19% | 36.71% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 224 | 34 | 15.18% | 42.41% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Naas racing tips for Monday 3rd August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Naas today?
The first race at Naas on Monday 3rd August 2026 goes off at 14:17, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Naas today?
The going at Naas is reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Selective watering).
How many races are at Naas today?
There are 7 races on the card at Naas today, running from 14:17 through to 17:20.
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