Johnny Ward's Monday tips: Five selections for Naas and Cork
By Johnny Ward
Last Updated: Mon 3 Aug 2026
Top presenter and pundit Johnny Ward has five bets for Monday! Watch every race and all the analysis live on Racing TV.
2.47 Naas: Gotta Catch’em All
Johnny Ward
Finished: 2ndSP: 10/3
An accumulative rise for two wins – one at Navan and one here – of 11lbs is very reasonable, as either Siobhan Rutledge or the blinkers – or both – has turned this horse around.
It is hard to think he would thrive over this distance but he has done so, and Harry Rogers continues in terrific form. He finds plenty for pressure.
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3.30 Cork: Syosset
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Finished: 2ndSP: 7/1
This gelding ran into an improver at Wexford, comprehensively beat everything else and seems straightforward, with more likely to come over hurdles off a low mark.
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3.47 Naas: Zheleznaya Dama (E/W)
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Finished: 1stSP: 12/1
This Saxon Warrior filly had Oisin Murphy's assistance when well-backed at Killarney but he would probably like to ride her again as she was pestered for the lead and ended up getting collared late.
It's likely that Rory Cleary will be keen to nail the lead again here over seven, and she makes plenty of each-way appeal off 2lbs higher for a yard having a good season.
4.47 Naas: Livenka
Johnny Ward
Finished: 1stSP: 4/6
Ger Lyons bids for a third win in this race, which would be some going, and the key to Livenka’s chance here is the trip.
She has been sent off remarkably short odds, especially so when taking on Alpha.
I don’t see anything in South Dakota that suggests six furlongs is what he wants, even at Naas.
Livenka’s Fairyhouse form is working out very well.
5.00 Cork: Diamond Tipp
Johnny Ward
Finished: 2ndSP: 12/1
Well-treated on old form, it seems significant that Jack Kennedy stays loyal and Martin Hassett expected a lot more than she showed here last time.
At the likely odds she is worth another chance.
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