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Monday horse racing tips: Johnny Ward's best bets

Last Updated: Mon 28 Apr 2025

Our Irish racing expert, Johnny Ward, marks your card for the action at Naas on Monday, live on Racing TV.

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5.40 Naas: Unique Journey

Finished: 1stSP: 7/2

Johnny Ward: No Negatives For This Contender

It is hard to understate the value of Colin Keane in races like this, the Enjoy Racing TV With A FREE Trial Now Handicap, especially with this three-year-old having a high draw.

There is so much to like about this gelding's chance back over six furlongs now, though, albeit this is a competitive race, and he was third at this track over five furlongs last time.

I'm struggling to find negatives, and he's the pick here.

7.40 Naas: Mister Adam

Johnny Ward: A Nicely Treated Contender?

This contest is deeply competitive, but this son of the red-hot Too Darn Hot has to be feared off a rating of 83.

He was ready to run at Leopardstown over further in March, but at least the stiff nature of this track will help over a mile.

He looks potentially nicely handicapped on his handicap debut for the Gerard O'Leary team.

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