OktoberFEST WEEKEND OCTOBER 12 2024
Chairman: Manager:
Nás Na Rí
Directors:
Under The Rules of Racing
Mr. Dermot Cantillon
Mr. Aidan McGarry
Tel: o45 897391
E: goracing@naasracecourse.com
W: www.naasracecourse.com
Mr. Dermot Cantillon, Mr. Barry Brennan, Mr. Richard Brophy, Mr. David Cox, Mr. R.J Osborne, Mr. William Power, Mr. M.J. Kinane, Ms. Margaret Scott
Receiver of Entries:
Stakeholder:
Medical Officers:
Veterinary Surgeons:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare. Horse Racing Ireland
Dr. M.G. Fay, Dr. M.A. Fay, Dr. B. Healy, Dr. Gerard Fay
Ms. Valerie Hyde, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S., Ms. Monica McNicholl, M.V.B.
Farrier:
Mr. Eamon Behan M.F., Mr. Sean Kelly M.F & Mr. John McAteer M.F.
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
Raceday Stewards: Mr. N.B Wachman, Mr. Roderick Ryan, Ms. Mary M. O’Connor, Mr. Neil McGrath & Mr. P. Deegan
Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P. L . Malone
Clerical Assistant: Mr. S. Murphy
Starter: Mr. P. Moloney
Judge: Ms. P. Hassett
Handicapper: Mr. G. O’Gorman
Steward Secretary: Mr. A. Ring
Medical Officer: Dr. G. Fay
Veterinary Officer: Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
Security Officer: Mr. D. Buckley
Clerk of the Course
Aidan McGarry Racecourse Manager
Managers’ Welcome
On behalf of the board and team here at Naas Racecourse, you are welcome to the first of our two-day Flat Season Finale – Oktoberfest. At the end of another brilliant summer of flat racing here at Naas Racecourse, we can look back at a few months of top-class horses, jockeys and trainers in action throughout the season. From celebrating our 100th Anniversary on Royal Ascot Trials Day to our hugely successful Wednesday BBQ & Music evenings, it has been another great year to look back on.
Eddie Moran Owner Liaison
We end the season on a high with any number of quality contests in prospect over the weekend. One of our highlights today is the Listed RFL Steels Stakes and we are hugely appreciative of the support from Rory Larkin and his team. RFL Steels is one of the largest and most reliable steel stockholders in Ireland, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. They are also our neighbours with their offices based right next to the 6f start, fittingly where their sponsored race will jump off from.
Punctual Print, located in Blessington, have steadily grown to become a full-service print, signage, design and branding company and we are delighted to welcome them to Naas today as sponsors of the maiden. You will know their work well from some of their wonderful print jobs around the course.
It is great to have the Tote back supporting us today and our racegoers can avail of their services throughout the racecourse today but primarily in the Tote Hall under the grandstand. While the Tote have been long-term supporters of Naas we are delighted to welcome Rent-A-Tent Marquees to Naas Racecourse today as a sponsor for the first time. The team at Rent-A-Tent Marquees supplies the marquees to Naas Racecourse throughout the year and we are very grateful for the support from Chris and his team. We hope everyone in Chris’s marquee celebrating Oktoberfest today has a wonderful day out.
Finally, we continue to give our thanks to the Irish EBF for their generous support today and throughout the year. Sponsors of today’s opening maiden as well as the historic Birdcatcher Nursery Handicap, a race that is synonymous with Naas Racecourse.
A big welcome to all our racegoers today, including those enjoying the hospitality of Lily & Wild in our Panoramic Restaurant and all those enjoying the Oktoberfest games and fun in our parade ring Marquee. We hope everyone enjoys their day. As well as our pre-booked hospitality, our caterers, Lily & Wild, have lots of tasty options for racegoers to enjoy including a BBQ in the enclosure, the Post Restaurant, in the Coffee Shop in the grandstand while we have a full bar option in the Circle Lounge.
We are back racing tomorrow for the final flat fixture of the season but we are already looking forward to the jumps season kicking off here on November 10th for our “Return of The Jumps” fixture. Our hospitality options are fully booked on the day but we have lots of ticket options available on www.naasracecourse.com.
Best Wishes
Aidan McGarry Manager amcgarry@naasracecourse.com
Today’s Sponsors
The Chairman, Directors and Management of Naas Racecourse would like to thank today’s sponsors:
At every meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the well-being of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and racegoers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary. A secondary veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horse requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority
The Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS
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or in the possession of, any person or persons using the racecourse lands and premises owned by Naas Racecourse
In the event of today’s meeting being abandoned before the start of the 2nd Race customers will be issued with a voucher which will gain them free admission to any one of the next three meetings. Should there will be no cash
for errors or omissions
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Useful Information
ATM / Cash Back
We do not have an ATM on-site; however, we can provide cash back in our Raceday office. The Raceday office is located beside the turnstiles.
Bar Facilities
The Circle Bar is located on the ground floor of The Circle Building. The TOTE Bar is located on the ground floor of the Grandstand Building.
Betting
Bookmakers Ring is situated at the front of the Grandstand. Tote and Paddy Power shops are loacted in the Grandstand. Tote Operators are also located in The Post, The Circle, and The Panoramic Restaurant.
Car Park
For opening hours following the day of racing please check at the Raceday office.
Children’s Facilities
Creche facilities are run by Inspire Child Development Centre, located to the left as you enter via the turnstiles. The Creche is a free facility for our racegoers. It opens an hour before the first race and closes after the last race. The playground is situated below the Grandstand. Changing facilities are situated on the bottom floor of The Grandstand and The Circle.
Corporate Suites
Located on the Second Floor of the Grandstand Building.
Disabled Facilities
Toilet Facilities are situated on the ground floor of The Grandstand next to lower exit doors, by the men’s toilets, The Circle, and The Post. Parking is available directly outside the turnstiles. Our Parking attendants will be glad to assist you.
Goffs Owners & Trainers Lounge
The Goffs Owners & Trainers lounge is reserved for Owners & Trainers who have a runner on the day. The Lounge is located on the first floor of The Circle Building.
Where to Eat
The Panoramic Restaurant
Advance bookings are advised however please feel free to call up and check availability on the day.
The Post
A self-service restaurant open to all racegoers. We have a full carvery and a selection of cold dishes are available each Raceday.
The Café
Located on the ground floor of the Granstand. A selection of sandwiches, pastries, and tea/coffee is available on each Raceday.
Shuttle Buses
A free shuttle bus service is provided to racegoers on weekend race meetings, the shuttle bus drops you off at Sallins Train Station or Poplar Square (the centre of Naas Town). Please check in at the Raceday office for the shuttle bus times. Alternativley, if you wish to walk it takes approx 10 minutes to get to Poplar Square, if you exit via the Tipper Road entrance.
Taxi Contacts
Franks Taxi 085 2333 600
Seamus Taxi 085 8808 690
Naas Taxi 045 480480
*Taxi collection point is at the turnstile entrance. Please pre-book to suit your pick-up time.
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2.00pm RACE 1
Distance 1m THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN OF €18,000
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€6,000))
A representative from The Irish European Breeders Fund will present a EBF Memento of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €10,620 SECOND €3,600 THIRD €1,800 FOURTH €900 FIFTH €540 SIXTH €360 RACE CONDITIONS For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. WEIGHTS 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. DECLARED 11 STARTING FROM STALLS
No / Draw Age / Weight
1
Draw 11
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Galveston (GB)
23
Owner: Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Peter M Brant Bred by: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd c Bay by Frankel - Bizzarria (Lemon Drop Kid) Career record 1 runs
Form 4/6Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 8L last of 7 to Call
2
Draw 5
Jousting (USA)
Owner: Peter M Brant & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Bred by: Machmer Hall, Carrie Brogden & Craig Brogden c Grey by Into Mischief - Special Me (Unbridled’s Song)
Junkyard
Owner: Mrs A M O’Brien Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Gold Bracelet (Montjeu) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
4
Mocking (IRE)
6
Superficial (FR)
11
Adrienne (IRE)
USE OF CAMERAS & VIDEO EQUIPMENT
1. Use of Camera, Video, Computer and Telecommunications Equipment Non-compliance with the following provisions will constitute a serious breach of Naas Racecourse’s Terms & Conditions of Entry, as a result of which we shall have the right to cancel and withdraw any Ticket or other entitlements issued to you and eject you from the Racecourse. Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at the Racecourse is strictly controlled and limited. You are not permitted to make any commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing at the Racecourse, without prior permission.
1.1 You shall not use any device or technology to capture, record, store, transmit or broadcast any data relating to any race, fixture or other race-related activity at the Racecourse, unless you are expressly permitted to do so by Condition 1.4.
1.2 In particular, you must not capture, record, store transmit (including live stream):
(a) any pictures of horses preparing for a race – including the Parade Ring;
(b) any pictures of jockeys preparing for a race – including Weighing Room and Parade Ring;
(c) any race (either at the Racecourse or any other racecourse) –this includes either “live” or pictures from the on-course CCTV;
(d) any data relating to any race (either at the Racecourse or any other racecourse) – e.g. odds, Going, colours and colour changes, jockey changes, results; or
(e) any activities in integrity areas (i.e. areas with limited access to Turf Club and designated staff at the Racecourse) – including Weighing Room, Judges Box, Stables and any area signed ‘officials only’.
1.3 The list in Condition 1.2 is indicative of the types of activity prohibited by Condition 1.1 but that list is not exhaustive.
1.4 You may use mobile devices and point-and-shoot or compact cameras to capture images for your own private and domestic use (but you shall not use professional level photography or filming equipment). The following rules apply:
(a) photography on the racing surface is strictly forbidden; (b) flash photography is strictly forbidden; and (c) you must not allow a third party to use such images for any commercial purpose and will notify the Operator immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised use of those images.
1.5 You agree that all copyright and other intellectual property rights in any unauthorised still, audio, visual, audio-visual coverage or other data shall be assigned to us on creation. If these Conditions are not sufficient to give effect to this assignment you will do all such things and execute all such documents as we may require to transfer ownership of those rights to the Operator.
1.6 Unless specifically permitted by these Conditions, you shall not use mobile telephones or any other communications device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting.
1.7 We reserve the right to confiscate any camera, video equipment, mobile telephone, radio and any telecommunications or other device (including computer similar equipment) and any media or device upon which any audio/visual content or data may be stored that is in your possession and delete any such content if we believe you have breached or are likely to breach this condition.
OWNERS
THANK YOU
for being a part of another memorable flat season at Naas Racecourse. We hope you’ve enjoyed racing with us this year If you feel we’ve earned it, we would greatly appreciate your vote for Naas as Owners’ Racecourse of the Year (details can be found on the following page)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU BACK NEXT MARCH.
SCAN HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR
All owner votes received will be entered into a draw for an Overnight stay in the magnificent Cashel Palace Hotel together with two tickets for the Irish Racehorse Owners Awards Evening on Friday 8th November, 2024
ONE VOTE PER OWNER
Closing date for voting is 5pm on Monday 14th October, 2024
Contact: Regina Byrne, General Manager Association of Irish Racehorse Owners
TEL: 045 878173 | MOB: 087 1515119 |
EMAIL: info@irishracehorseowners.com
2.35pm RACE 2
PUNCTUAL PRINT MAIDEN OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Punctual Print)
A representative from Punctual Print will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book..
WINNER €7,375 SECOND €2,500 THIRD €1,250 FOURTH €625 FIFTH RACE CONDITIONS For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. DECLARED 13 STARTING FROM STALLS Distance 1m
No / Draw
1
Draw 9 Kalash
(IRE) 5
Owner: E Habibovic Bred by: Mr Elmir Habibovic g Bay by Ivawood - Valanisi (Kalanisi) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Wesley Joyce (5)
2
Danzy Boy (IRE) 39
Of The Sea
Arturo Bay (IRE)
12
Sacred Oath (IRE) 49
Owner: Ballylinch
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Winged Victory (IRE) 9
BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Uncanny, 4 Ocean Manifest, Sacred Oath, 13-2 Auburn Avenue, 12 Lady Pagasa, 16 Aoife’s Territory, Desert Of The Sea, 20 Lost Soul, 25 Danzy Boy, 40 Coney Rose, 50 Winged Victory, 100 Arturo Bay, Kalash
RACE 2 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Ocean Manifest needs to bounce back from a poor run at Leopardstown but a repeat of his debut run at Fairyhouse would see him bang there. However, if UNCANNY is fit and well after a break, she has the best form in the book and will take all the beating in an ordinary maiden. Others to note are Sacred Oath who is a big player if she can handle the drop in trip, and Auburn Avenue, who will be doing her best work at the finish. [Adrian Wall]
Source: Racing Post
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HANDICAP OF €40,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€7,000))
A representative from The Irish European Breeders Fund will present a Crystal Trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book..
WINNER €23,600 SECOND €8,000 THIRD €4,000 FOURTH €2,000 FIFTH €1,200 SIXTH €800
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for two years old only that are EBF eligible and that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (95 = 9st 10lbs). DECLARED 14 STARTING FROM STALLS Distance 5f205y
1
Draw 10
Jockey:
The Parthenon (IRE) 27
Owner: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor Bred by: Coolmore c Bay by Kingman - Wonder of Wonders (Kingmambo) Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money
5f 160yds Yld/Sft 1min 20.3sec 11/2 S. Foley 8.13 7 3/4L 10th of 11 to Unexpected Issues 9.3 NAV 7 MAY mdn 5f Yld
2nd
2 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Grande Marques 9.2 NAV 7 SEP 4rn 5f 180yds Gd 11/4 HR88 W.M. Lordan 9.7 (V) hd 2nd to Town And Country 9.2
5
Manhattan Chute (IRE) 23
Owner:
6
1
Jockey:
Amazing Athena (IRE)
Owner: Mark Dobbin Bred by: Summit Bloodstock f Brown by Mehmas - Under Offer (Bated Breath)
8
No Return (IRE) 18
9.5 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Dignam 9.7 TIPP 1 SEP 13rn mdn 7f 110yds Gd 7/2 R.P. Whelan 9.3 3 1/4L 7th of 12 to Rebel Diamond 9.5 here 25 AUG mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 38735
Five-race maiden who makes his handicap debut but might find this trip on the sharp side
8
Draw 7
Tommy McJohn (IRE) 23
Owner: Patrick Sheanon Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud g Bay by Mehmas - Lady Mega (Kodiac) Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €13,625 Handicap Rating 84
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Trainer: M D O’Callaghan Form 100/30Fav HR77 D. McMonagle 10.0 (BK) won 1 1/2L hd from El Fontenaro 8.13 and Weegeebear 8.12 here 19 SEP 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 58.5sec 5/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 3 1/2L 7th of 14 to Magnum Force 9.7 CK 16 AUG mdn 5f Gd/Frm 16/5 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Origami 9.2 DRYL 19 JUL 7rn mdn 5f Gd 2271
Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Gelding operation and first-time blinkers worked the oracle when winning here latest Probable SP: 5/1
Smoke Them Out (IRE)
11
Draw 11
Jockey: James Ryan (3)
Owner: Mrs Pauline McCourt & Stephen Sweeney Bred by: Ballyhane c Bay by Sands of Mali - Night Secret (Dark Angel) Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €32,100 Handicap Rating 81 2 8-10?+2
Trainer: T G McCourt Form 7/1 HR72 R. Whearty 8.8 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Kodilicious 9.11 and Withoutfurtherado 8.3 CK 1 OCT 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 1min 12.9sec 12/1 HR72 J.J.G. Ryan 8.10 3 3/4L 7th of 14 to Saint Brandon 9.3 DRYL 6 SEP mdn 7f 27yds Gd 10/1 HR65 J.J.G. Ryan 8.10 1/2L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Gazelle D’or 8.8 BELW 27 AUG 9rn mdn 5f 3yds Gd/Yld 938471 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Had Kodilicious behind when winning at Down Royal and is weighted to beat that rival again Probable SP: 13/2
Jockey: Leigh Roche
South Shore Island (IRE) 19
Owner: South Shore Island Partnership Bred by: Mr Darren Curley c Bay by Blue Point - Faithful
I’ll Be Handy (IRE) 7
Owner:
Temperance (IRE)
13
Draw 14
Moonhall Lass (IRE) 12
Owner: Ruth McCreery Bred by: Leaf Stud f Bay by Dandy Man - Analasa (Singspiel)
Jockey: Wayne Hassett (5)
28/1 N.G. McCullagh 8.10 (CP) 3 3/4L nk 3rd to Ms Willpower 9.0 DUN 15 AUG 11rn mdn 6f Std 66/1 N.M. Crosse 8.10 12L 6th of 13 to Green Triangle 9.7 ROS 2 JUL
Moonhall Church (IRE) 13
Jockey: Alan Persse (7)
2nd
BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Last Encore, 5 Tommy McJohn, 11-2 South Shore Island, 13-2 Smoke Them Out, 7 The Parthenon, 8 Kodilicious, 14 Moonhall Lass, 16 Snapdragon, 22 Amazing Athena, Manhattan Chute, 25 I’ll Be Handy, 33 Moonhall Church, Temperance, 66 No Return
RACE 3 PREDICTOR Selection
RACE VERDICT
SMOKE THEM OUT
A wide-open nursery. The vote goes to the lightly raced LAST ENCORE, who was well on top at the line when winning on his handicap debut at Navan in August. Tommy McJohn defied top weight last time and could improve for the step up to 6f, while Smoke Them Out is weighted to stay in front of the reopposing Kodilicious once again. Don’t rule out a big run from likely outsider I’ll Be Handy. [Adrian Wall]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: LAST ENCORE Next Best: Tommy McJohn
BUSY BOY
Trainer Adrian McGuinness (No Return, Naas 3:10) has a 13% strike-rate with horses who ran within seven days of their last win. The handler`s overall strike-rate for winners on their next run is 8%. Source: Racing Post
A P O’Brien (Snapdragon, Naas 3:10) has saddled 15 winners from 52 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 29% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Sunday 12 November
3.50pm RACE 4
(Registered as the Waterford Testimonial Stakes) (Generously sponsored by RFL Steels)
A representative from RFL Steels will present a Crystal Trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, the winning groom will receive a €100 one4all Voucher, and the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race will receive a €250 one4all Voucher. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €23,600 SECOND €8,000 THIRD €4,000 FOURTH €2,000 FIFTH €1,200 SIXTH €800 RACE CONDITIONS For three years old and upwards. WEIGHTS 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. DECLARED 9 STARTING FROM STALLS
1
My Mate Alfie (IRE)
13 Owner: A K Whelan Bred by: Bt Bloodstock & P O’Callaghan g Bay by Dark Angel - Bear Cheek (Kodiac) Career record 15 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €343,648 Handicap Rating 113 3 9-12
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Shandy (IRE)
STAKES (LISTED
Thunderbear (IRE) 7
Torivega (IRE)
Twilight Jet (IRE)
LAST YEAR 1st My Eyes Adore You, 2nd Amazon Lady, 3rd Big Gossey TRAINER J A Stack WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1m 15.16 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 9-4 My Mate Alfie, 11-4 Big Gossey, 7-2 Torivega, 8 Tango Flare, 10 Shandy, 12 Thunderbear, Twilight Jet, 14 Ojw Legacy, 25 Expressova
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection MY MATE ALFIE
RACE VERDICT
This could boil down to a rematch of a Group 3 contest at the Curragh 13 days ago. With a 7lb turnaround in the weights the vastly experienced BIG GOSSEY may reverse form with the progressive My Mate Alfie to record a first stakes race win. Curragh third Torivega should be in the mix again. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Selection: BIG GOSSEY Next Best: My Mate Alfie
Marion’s hen party are excited to be here at Naas races today to celebrate the upcoming wedding event of the year. A Fine Filly deserves a good send off. Have the best weekend Marion, we cant wait for the wedding, love from all your hen party.
Hey Babe, 17 years,gone in a flash. This is it,the start of our greatest adventure and although we are starting it apart I promise I’m with you,Always. Have a great time, wherever you are. PS. Tell the girls noTequila! X
4.25pm RACE 5
OF €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland)
A representative from the TOTE will present a Crystal Trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €9,440 SECOND €3,200 THIRD €1,600 FOURTH €800 FIFTH €480 SIXTH €320 RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st). DECLARED 14 STARTING FROM STALLS Distance 5f205y THE TOTE.IE
1
Draw 9
Stag Night (IRE) 63
Owner: Mrs Amanda McCreery Bred by: M Fahy & Rathbarry Stud g Bay by Tagula - Maid To Order (Zafonic) Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €50,850 Handicap Rating 93 6 10-00
Jockey: Danny Power (10)
Trainer: W McCreery Form 7/1 HR96 D.J. Power 9.3 3 3/4L 6th of 10 to Bold Optimist 8.13 CUR 10 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 7/1 HR97 W.J. Lee 9.12 6 1/4L 7th of 15 to Kings Time 8.10 CK 10 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 5/2Fav HR95 W.J. Lee 9.12 nk 2nd
2
Draw 12
Jockey: Billy
Heavenly Power (IRE) 27
Owner: Mrs S Power Bred by: Mrs S Power g Bay by Dark Angel - Girl Power (Key of Luck) Career record 24 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €57,561 Handicap Rating 90 6 9-11
9.1 won nk nk from Apache Outlaw 8.9 and Torivega 9.12 CUR 17
hcp 6f Gd 1min 10.8sec 11/2 HR89 J.J.G. Ryan 8.12 3 3/4L
Apache Outlaw (IRE)
5
Physique (IRE) 28
Owner: Patsy Sheehan Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd g Bay by Kingman - Shapes (So You Think) Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €88,058 Handicap Rating 88
Jockey: Darragh O’Sullivan (7)
Trainer: Micky Fenton Form 25/1 HR89 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 (H) 20L last of 17 to Dance
8.11 (H) 7L 12th of 13 to Two Tempting 9.3 CHESTER 31 AUG hcp 7f 127yds Gd 9/1 HR86 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 (H) won 1/2L 1/2L from Hurricane Ivor 9.3 and Dunum 9.11 GAL 4 AUG 16rn
hcp 7f Hvy 1min 32.2sec 922100
Transcendental (FR) 14
Owner: Nigel O’Hare/Mark Devlin/Kabin Racing Syndicate/John A Donnelly Bred by: S A S Haras de la Huderie f Bay by Goken - Softlanding (Nashwan) Career record 39 runs, 5 wins, 11
Jockey: Gary Carroll
10
Collective Power (IRE) 15
11
Universally (IRE) 27
422409
Moltophino (IRE)
1/2L nk 4th to Grand City
Didn’t see out 1m at Cork
places Prize-money earned €20,559 Handicap Rating 69
Jockey: Wayne Hassett (5)
Form 25/1 HR69 J. Pietropaolo 7.11 6 3/4L 9th of 15 to Keke (GB)
LAST YEAR 1st Stag Night, 2nd Jon Riggens, 3rd Heavenly Power TRAINER W McCreery WEIGHT 9-0 TIME 1m 15.10 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 5 Apache Outlaw, 11-2 Staysound Susie, 13-2 Heavenly Power, 8 Collective Power, Nouvel Espoir, 9 Rathbranchurch, 10 Jon Riggens, Stag Night, 12 Transcendental, 16 Mehmar, Universally, 20 Physique, 22 Laugh A Minute, 25 Moltophino
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
RACE VERDICT
A case can be made for many of these but STAYSOUND SUSIE can follow up her impressive Cork victory for the Slatterys. The Eddie Lynam pair Heavenly Power and Collective Power both have solid claims, while Jon Riggens never runs a bad race at this track and could produce an improved performance. Apache Outlaw and Transcendental have place possibilities. [Adrian Wall]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: STAYSOUND SUSIE Next Best: Apache Outlaw
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Stag Night
●Foaled Mar 28, 2018
●Sire Tagula (IRE) (7.1f)
●Dam Maid To Order (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Zafonic (USA) (8.7f)
●E18,000 Y; 13th foal; half-brother to 8 winners inc Comhghairdeas (5f-7f inc AW; RPR 83), Storm Trooper (5f inc 2yo; 83), Jibaal (6f1m GB/Polish inc AW at 2; 78) and Lads Order (6f Fibresand 2yo; 71); dam 1m winner (89)
PEDIGREE WATCH
Heavenly Power
●Foaled May 01, 2018
●Sire Dark Angel (IRE) (7.6f)
●Dam Girl Power (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Key Of Luck (USA) (9.6f)
●7th foal; brother to 7f winner Phantom Power (RPR 78), half-brother to winners Slade Power (6f inc AW 2yo/Group 1; 123), Cool Power (7f; 76) and Nordic Warrior (HK 6f); dam 5f winner (87), sister to Listed-placed 6f 2yo/1m winner Key Rose
PEDIGREE WATCH
Apache Outlaw
●Foaled Mar 28, 2020
●Sire Churchill (IRE) (9.5f)
●Dam Focus Of Attention (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Intense Focus (USA) (8.0f)
●£21,000 Y; first foal; dam 5f/6f winner (RPR 84), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Tobann, 5f 2yo Listed winner Vertiginous and Listed-placed 1m-1m2f winner Team Decision out of 7f/1m winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Stag Night
●Foaled Mar 28, 2018
●Sire Tagula (IRE) (7.1f)
●Dam Maid To Order (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Zafonic (USA) (8.7f)
●E18,000 Y; 13th foal; half-brother to 8 winners inc Comhghairdeas (5f-7f inc AW; RPR 83), Storm Trooper (5f inc 2yo; 83), Jibaal (6f1m GB/Polish inc AW at 2; 78) and Lads Order (6f Fibresand 2yo; 71); dam 1m winner (89)
Yearlings you’ll fall for
Yearling graduates include G2 winners Birthe (€10K) & Givemethebeatboys (€11K), with HIT draft from leading Irish trainers.
A representative from Naas Racecourse will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €12,390 SECOND €4,200 THIRD €2,100 FOURTH €1,050 FIFTH €630 SIXTH €420
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st). DECLARED 14 STARTING FROM STALLS
1
Draw 4
Jockey: Leigh Roche
I Am Superman (IRE) 8
Owner: Michael O’Callaghan Bred by: Michael Smith g Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Fastnet Lady (Fastnet Rock) Career record 45 runs, 8 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €536,215 Handicap Rating 96
8/1 HR99 L.F. Roche 10.1 (TS) 1L 2nd to Tough Talk 9.4 DUN 4 OCT 8rn hcp (70-100)7f Std 22/1 HR96 J.J.G. Ryan 9.7 (CP) (TS) 5 3/4L 11th of 17 to Dance Night Andday 9.7 LEP 14 SEP Ext hcp 7f Gd 3/1Fav HR98 D. McMonagle 10.0 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Exquisite
Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Owner: Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C g Chesnut by Pivotal - Rayna (Selkirk) Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €131,850 Handicap Rating 94 5 9-12
Form 6/5Fav HR95 S. Foley 9.8 (BK) (TS) 4 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Formal Display (GB) 9.10
11/1 HR95 D.E. Sheehy 9.9 (BK) (TS) 5 3/4L 12th of 17 to Dance Night Andday 9.7 LEP 14
Trainer: J P Murtagh
5rn 7f
D.E. Sheehy 9.5 (BK) (TS) s/hd 2nd to Carrytheone (GB) 9.11 CHEPSTOW 8 AUG 7rn hcp 7f 16yds Gd /Sft 073203 Star
Winner got a soft lead when third at Gowran; big-field handicap
3
Draw 14
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Earls (IRE) 14
Owner: Martin Sheridan Bred by: Mr M Enright g Bay by Dream Ahead - Princess Pearlita (Manduro) Career record 49 runs, 10 wins, 10 places Prize-money earned €184,676 Handicap Rating 87 7 9-05 B,T
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form Luke Morris 9.6 (TS) 5L 5th of 8 to Flying Finn 9.3 HAYDOCK PARK 28 SEP hcp (86-105)1m 37yds Sft 10/1 HR91 D. McMonagle 9.1 (BK) (TS) 5 1/4L 7th of 16 to Physique 8.10 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp 7f Hvy 33/1 HR91 G.F. Carroll 9.2 (TS) 9 1/2L 15th of 18 to Mexicali Rose (GB) 8.10 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 105075 Star Rating HHIII Verdict Has ten turf wins on his CV; dangerous off a sliding mark but would probably need rain
4
Draw 7
Jockey: Adam Caffrey (3)
No More Porter (IRE)
14
Owner: Dooley Thoroughbreds Bred by: Mr I Holloway g Bay by Elzaam - Zaziyra (Dalakhani) Career record 37 runs, 3 wins, 16 places Prize-money earned €172,248 Handicap Rating 87 6 9-05 T/S
Trainer: Adrian McGuinness Form 4/1Fav HR82 D. McMonagle 9.6 (CP) (TS) won 1/2L 1L from Chicago Fireball 9.8 and Genuine Article (GB) 9.4 CUR 28 SEP 16rn hcp 7f Gd 1min 27.1sec 3/1Fav HR82 R.P. Whelan 9.7 (TS) 10L last of 9 to Global Energy (GB) 9.8 LIST 24 SEP Ext hcp 1m Yld 22/1 HR83 R.P. Cleary 8.7 (CP) (TS) 4 1/2L 13th of 25 to My Mate Alfie 10.0 CUR 15 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 206091
5
Draw 5
Quar Shamar (GER) 26
Owner: Kieran Leavy & Gary Mullins
Bred by: Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof g Chesnut by Shamardal - Quariana (Lomitas)
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Emmet
6
Draw 10
Bellaphina (IRE) 8
Owner: Agricola Ficomontanino & Leaf Stud Bred by: Allevamento Ficomontanino Srl f Bay by James Garfield - Seraphina (Pips Pride) Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €57,004 Handicap
603418
7
Draw 12
Emporio (IRE) 11
Owner: Mrs A M O’Brien Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd g Chesnut by Zoffany - Eirnin (Galileo) Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €58,394 Handicap Rating 85
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien Form 7/1 HR87 H.J. Horgan 9.9 (CP) (TS) 3 3/4L 7th of 12 to Gerrit’s Gem 9.1 CK 1 OCT hcp 1m Yld 9/1 HR89 J. Pietropaolo 9.4 (TS) 3/4L 2L 1 1/4L 4th to Global Energy (GB) 9.8 LIST 24 SEP 9rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 12/1 HR90 S.A. Wallace 9.6 (TS) 5 1/2L 6th of 12 to Clear Quartz 9.3 GAL 10 SEP 1m 98yds Yld 775647 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Tends to leave it too late before getting involved; drop back to 7f probably not ideal Probable SP:
Owner: C J Murtagh & B Hourihane Bred by: Societe Civile Ecurie Euroling g Bay by Morandi - Elusive Feeling (Elusive Quality) Career record 33 runs, 6 wins, 9
5/2Fav HR82 C.T. Keane 9.10 (TS) 1/2L 8L 3rd to Merisi Diamond 8.12
Sft/Hvy 4/1Fav HR82 C.T. Keane 10.2 (TS) 4 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Sea Eagle (GB) 9.13 ROS 20 AUG
10
Facethepuckout (IRE) 18
Owner:
11
Gibbs Island (GB) 15
Owner:
Jockey: Declan McDonogh
12
Zephron (GB) 53
Owner:
hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 31.9sec 41-8100
from El Bello (GB) 9.1 and God Knows 9.9
HIIII Verdict Needs to bounce back and will need the heavens to
LAST YEAR 1st Facethepuckout, 2nd No More Porter, 3rd San Aer TRAINER M D O’Callaghan WEIGHT 8-7 TIME 1m 33.21 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 4 No More Porter, 5 I Am Superman, 11-2 Rahmi, 13-2 Orandi, Sara Valentina, 10 Emporio, Ramiro, 11 Quar Shamar, 14 Earls, 28 Bid For Chester, Facethepuckout, Gibbs Island, 33 Bellaphina, Zephron
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
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Selection EARLS
RACE VERDICT
If SARA VALENTINA can overcome slight question marks with regard to the ground if it’s on the good side, she can get her head back in front. Watch the market as a gamble on last year’s winner Facethepuckout is possible back down to his last winning mark with Colin Keane booked, while I Am Superman adds a touch of class to the race and will be a major threat if anywhere near his best. Bid For Chester, No More Porter and Rahmi have place possibilities. [Adrian Wall] Source: Racing Post
F i n l a y F o r d
Y o u r l o c a l F o r d D e a l e r
N o w t a k i n g o r d e r s f o r :
F O R D R A N G E R W I L D T R A K
T H E A L L - E L E C T R I C F O R D E X P L O R E R
(Generously sponsored by Rent-A-Tent Marquees)
WINNER €7,375 SECOND €2,500 THIRD €1,250 FOURTH €625 FIFTH RACE CONDITIONS For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting. WEIGHTS 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 5lbs. DECLARED 11 STARTING FROM STALLS
A representative from Rent-a-Tent Marquee will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book. 1
In A Day (IRE) 14
Iseult Of Ireland (USA) 69
Owner:
LAST YEAR 1st Queenie St Clair, 2nd Finsceal Go Deo, 3rd Givemehoperosa
TRAINER Noel Meade WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 1m 34.26 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Finsceal Luas, 7-2 Whispersinthewind, 9-2 Final Curtain, 5 Empress Xj, 8 Iseult Of Ireland, 12 Penny Mountain, 25 Onemorestar, 33 Miss Australie, Miss Glenville, 50 Life In A Day, 66 Rose Of The Sea
RACE 7 PREDICTOR
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Selection FINAL CURTAIN
RACE VERDICT
Jim Bolger’s well-bred filly FINSCEAL LUAS has a good opportunity to step up a place following a Listowel second behind a useful colt from the Aidan O’Brien stable. Whisperinthewind probably rates a bigger threat than Final Curtain who was 4l behind the selection at Listowel. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: FINSCEAL LUAS
Next Best: Final Curtain
RACE RESULT
43% of the horses to have raced for J Motherway in the past 12 month have won. Source: Racing Post CLASS OF 31-60
KEY STAT
Declan McDonogh (Finsceal Luas) has had 51 rides since riding a winner at Naas. Source: Racing Post
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Today’s Race Conditions
RACE 1: 2.00pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN OF €18,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€6,000)) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile. €162 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 2: 2.35pm
THE PUNCTUAL PRINT MAIDEN OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Punctual Print) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 3: 3.10pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF BIRDCATCHER PREMIER NURSERY HANDICAP OF €40,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€7,000)) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. An extended handicap for two years old only that are EBF eligible and that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (95 = 9st 10lbs). About 5 furlongs 205 yards. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 4: 3.50pm
THE RFL STEELS STAKES OF €40,000 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Waterford Testimonial Stakes) (Generously sponsored by RFL Steels) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. For three years old and upwards. About 5 furlongs 205 yards. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 5: 4.25pm
THE TOTE.IE HANDICAP OF €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st). About 5 furlongs 205 yards. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 6: 5.00pm
THE OKTOBERFEST WEEKEND HANDICAP OF €21,000 Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 7: 5.30pm
THE RENT-A-TENT MARQUEE FILLIES MAIDEN OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Rent-A-Tent Marquees) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting. About 7 furlongs. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
