Johnny Ward: my top tips for Naas on Saturday

Three Stripe Life makes his chase debut on Saturday, one of many talking points on a captivating Naas card.

The best bet goes in the hurdle for four-year-olds, while there looks to be a bit of value in the handicap chase later on.

It'll be hard to take your eyes off the action Cheltenham, but here are two excuses.

It's very hard to see anything other than Fil Dor or Brazil winning this, so the price available on last year's Triumph Hurdle runner-up is perfectly appealing.

It was very disappointing that he was scratched at Down Royal in what was a less competitive race but, on form, he should be able to give the weight away here. He will surely love the stiff finish at Naas.

This horse did us a favour when landing a gamble at Limerick, going off a bigger price than expected, and he's getting his act together chasing. He does have more to do here but looks progressive. Look out for favourable each-way terms.