Charles Darwin at Naas 13:30 tips, betting and prediction

Get ready for a cracking race at Naas today, folks! Charles Darwin, a promising 2-year-old trained by the legendary A P O'Brien, leads the field in the Race 1 Coolmore Stud The Antarctic Race over a distance of 5f. The course's condition is described as Good-good to firm in places, and with R L Moore in the saddle, this colt is definitely one to watch, especially at a short live_price of 1.25. Recent form tips a hat to Charles, as he's won the only race he contested in the past month. That being said, while the horse hasn't raced much, with only a couple of races under his belt, he's shown potential with a win half the time over 180 days. Next up, we've got Cardiff By The Sea, piloted by J A Heffernan with J A Stack handling coaching duties. This 2-year-old filly might not have the same flashy recent form as our front-runner, but a live_price of 12 suggests there might be some value if you fancy a bit of a longer shot. However, do keep in mind, she's a fresh face with no races in the last 30 days, so it's a leap into the great unknown with her! And then there's Fresh Fade, no stranger to being the underdog with a whopping live_price of 21. Trained by M O'Callaghan and ridden by L F Roche, this colt also is a bit of a mystery with no races to his name in the last month. Seems like it might be a fresh start today, but whether that's a fresh victory or a fresh batch of disappointment is anyone's guess. So, put your hats on and your bets down (responsibly, of course!), and let's see whether Charles Darwin can evolve into a champion today at Naas! And remember, these prices are as live as London pigeons, correct as of now but subject to change faster than a jockey on a bolting horse!
Article prices indicative and correct at 2:10 am on 18th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	1. Charles Darwin	3⁶	29⁷	11²	26⁵	66³
2^nd	5. Cardiff By The Sea	3⁴	18⁶	4¹	15¹	43¹
4^th	4. Sir Alfie	3⁴	13⁸	7³	18³	33¹
3^rd	2. Fresh Fade	3⁴	14⁰	4⁶	13²	32⁸
NR	6. Spring Is Here	3²	11²	4⁴	10⁰	26⁴

Naas 13:30

Race 1 Coolmore Stud The Antarctic Race (5f)

18th May 25