Irish racing tips: Johnny Ward has three bets at Naas on Wednesday

Folk across the Irish Sea can envy Naas patrons on Wednesday evening, with gorgeous 25-degree heat likely to entice a nice crowd for what is always a good offering on the level at the County Kildare track.

A striking aspect of the card is the field size fighting out for just €5,900 in the ARKequine Handicap (5.40) – 23 horses will be beaten in this event. It is nice to see George Boughey over with a runner for the big one, the Al Shira'aa Racing Irish EBF Jannah Rose Stakes (6.40).

I was disappointed in him in the Guineas, even if Joseph O’Brien opined after Gowran that he felt a mile could be less than ideal. The weight he carries is no issue as he is such a powerful, big horse and, the way he travels against very smart horses, he should not come off the bridle here at odds-against.

There is almost nothing between Amrum and Neon Eyes on Gowran form, when there was a surprising gamble on Siskin’s half-brother, for all that he was running off 57. Keithen Kennedy is a fine booking for the Cromwell runner, who is getting there and should go very well at each-way prices.

A frustrating second when I tipped her at this venue last time, she looks to have big claims here in the cheekpieces. The yard is in form, she was well-backed here on latest and perhaps the headgear’s addition suggests Dermot Weld thinks there is more there.