Going update from Naas

Published at Apr 27, 2026, 8:58

Bucanero Fuerte (right) is favourite for the feature race at Naas
© Healy Racing Photos

Following another dry 24 hours, the ground at Naas is now good, good to yielding in places.

It's set to stay dry with temperatures in the mid- to late teens. Stalls will be in the centre for sprints.

A seven-race card gets under way at 5.10pm and the stalls will be in the centre for sprints.

Robson de Aguiar's Bucanero Fuerte bids to bounce back from a disappointing run on testing ground at Cork earlier in the month and he heads the market for the featured Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes at 7.15.

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