16th December 2024
Christmas Party Raceday
Chairman: Manager:
Nás Na Rí
Directors:
Under The I.N.H.S. Rules
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
Mr. K McConnell, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S
Mr. M MacRedmond M.V.B. Cert VPM, M.R.C.V.S
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. Philip F. Myerscough (Chairperson), Mr. R. Hall, Mr. J. Cronin, Mr. M.C Hickey & Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone
Clerical Assistant: Mr. S. Murphy
Starter: Mr. D. Cullen
Judge: Mr. D. Maher
Handicapper: Mr. S. Quinn
Steward Secretary: Mr. P. Deegan
Medical Officer: Dr. A. McGoldrick
Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
Security Officer: Mr. C. Gordon
Clerk of the Course
Aidan McGarry Racecourse Manager
Managers’ Welcome
The team at Naas Racecourse is delighted to welcome you to our Christmas Party Raceday, our final race meeting of the year. 2024 has been a great year both on and off the racecourse, with wonderful racing throughout the 12 months coupled with our centenary celebrations. A huge thank you goes to everyone who supported the racecourse throughout the year, from the owners and trainers who continued to bring top-class horses to the track and to all our loyal racegoers who bring that unique Naas race day atmosphere. For our final meeting of the year we are delighted to welcome those in the sold-out panoramic restaurant.
Eddie Moran Owner Liaison
We are delighted to offer you eight races on today’s card and this meeting quite often throws up some potentially smart runners that progress into Grade 1 contests in the winter and spring festivals. I am delighted to welcome Bar One Racing back as a sponsor today, Barney O’Hare and his team are great supporters of us, and indeed Irish Racing. Credit goes to Barney, an always present figure and they sponsor two of today’s races.
Gavin Lynch Racing returns to sponsor again at Naas and he is the man to follow when it comes to picking out the winners throughout the National Hunt season. We are delighted to welcome Gavin back and huge credit goes to him for pulling off another successful Pat Smullen race day during the summer when another staggering sum of money was raised. We are delighted to welcome Gener8 Engineering to the sponsorship ranks at Naas Racecourse a new local business and the ones to talk to if you’re interested in solar energy.
All members at Naas Racecourse are entered into a draw to win a race named in their honour and this year we’re delighted that our neighbour Kieron Gammel is the lucky recipient. We hope you have a lovely dinner Kieron and we look forward to seeing you in the parade ring for your race. If you would like a chance to win next year be sure to buy a 2025 Naas Racecourse membership, which you can do today in the raceday office.
As ever, our caterers Lily & Wild will be serving up lots of tasty options in The Post self-service Restaurant and the Café on the ground floor of The Grandstand. There will be a bar available on the ground floor of The Circle building.
If you need any help with anything please approach a member of staff or go to the Race Day office beside the entry point. We look forward to seeing you all back on January 5th for our feature jumps race of the year, The Grade 1 Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle and Winter Best Dressed Day. Please enjoy your day and I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year.
Aidan McGarry Manager amcgarry@naasracecourse.com
Today’s Sponsors
The Chairman, Directors and Management of Naas Racecourse would like to thank today’s sponsors:
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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.
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For opening hours following the day of racing please check at the Raceday office.
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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.
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Located on the Second Floor of the Grandstand Building.
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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.
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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.
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• Europe’s highest priced Flat weanling in 2024.
• Europe’s highest priced NH weanling in 2024.
• Europe’s highest priced NH mare in 2024. The strongest mid-winter market for Flat & National Hunt horses of all ages.
Distance 2m4f29y THE BAR ONE RACING ‘100% ACCA BOOST ON SELF SERVICE TERMINALS’ BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Bar One Racing)
A representative from Bar One Racing will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame 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
WINNER €7,670 SECOND €2,600 THIRD €1,300 FOURTH €650 FIFTH €390 SIXTH €260 RACE CONDITIONS A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. WEIGHTS 4-y-o 11st 4lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 14
1 Answer To Kayf (GB) 16
Jockey: John Shinnick (5)
Trainer: Terence O’Brien
J.P. Shinnick 11.4 1 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Better Days Ahead 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 21rn hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Hvy 23-1424
g Bay by Make Believe - Dynaperformer (Dynaformer) Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Edward Cawley Form 33/1 K.E Buckley 11.12 25L
3 Blizzard Of Oz (IRE) 229
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Bred
James Hannon g Bay
Cosmos - Definite Jt (Definite Article) Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €54,534
Jockey: Danny Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Form 13/8Fav P. Townend 11.8 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Backtonormal 11.5
6/4 D.E. Mullins 11.6 won 2 1/4L nk from Purse Price (GB) 10.6 and Backtonormal 11.5 LEP 3
7rn nov.hdl 2m Sft 5/2 D.E. Mullins 11.6 3 1/4L 5th of 6 to Answer To Kayf (GB)
4
Jeel Des Mottes
5
Lecky Watson (IRE) 229
Owner:
Jockey: Paul Townend
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Lombron (FR) 261
Owner: Roaringwater Syndicate Bred by: M Eric Leffray & M Thomas Leffray g Brown by Turgeon - Omememo Has (Gentlewave)
Form 20/1 HR128 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.0
CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl
25/1 D.E. Mullins 11.9 25L 7th of 8 to Tullyhill (FR) 11.9 PUN 18 FEB nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f
7 Make The Plan (IRE) 50
Owner:
Phillip
8 Milk Market (IRE) 221
10
Shanbally Kid (IRE) 278
Owner: Gigginstown
11 Slade Steel (IRE) 29
Owner:
Jockey: Rachael Blackmore
12
Staffordshire Knot (IRE)
Splashing Out
Majborough (FR)
LAST YEAR Blood Destinyt, 2nd Heart Wood, 3rd Spanish Harlem TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-4
Soft - Heavy
BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Slade Steel, 3 Lecky Watson, 9-2 Staffordshire Knot, 13-2 Answer To Kayf, 8 Blizzard Of Oz, 12 Shanbally Kid, 20 Ataboycharlie, Lombron, 25 Ottoman Style, 66 Milk Market, 100 Make The Plan, Splashing Out, 200 Jeel Des Mottes
RACE 1 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 Slade Steel
PEDIGREE WATCH Make The Plan
●Foaled May 01, 2018
●Sire Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) (12.2f)
●Dam Boro Bee (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Bob Back (USA) (12.4f)
●E50,000 3yo; third foal; half-brother to winners Boro Tari (2m hurdle/2m5f chase) and Bob Backus (3m1f hurdle); dam placed bumpers, half-sister to 2m3f-2m5f chase winner Baltic Pathfinder and bumper/2m hurdle winner Ri Na Deise
PEDIGREE WATCH Ottoman Style
●Foaled Apr 12, 2016
●Sire Kayf Tara (GB) (13.7f)
●Dam Oligarch Society (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Moscow Society (USA) (11.4f)
●4th foal; half-brother to winners Brahma Bull (smart bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/ chase), Grand Mogul (bumper/2m3f hurdle/2m7f chase) & Global Society (2m/2m4f hurdle); dam bumper/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to Irish National winner Thunder And Roses
RACE VERDICT
Supreme Novices’ winner SLADE STEEL was mastered by the Martin Pipe winner in a tactical battle on his chasing debut. He should go one better now at the main expense of Lecky Watson, the selected of four Willie Mullins-trained runners. Staffordshire Knot has an edge over Answer To Kayf on Fairyhouse running, but both horses are capable of getting in the mix. [Alan Sweetnan]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: SLADE STEEL Next Best: Splashing Out
PEDIGREE WATCH Jeel Des Mottes
●Foaled Apr 23, 2019
●Sire Feel Like Dancing (GB) (f)
●Dam Cara De Flee (FR)
●Dam’s sire Smadoun (FR) (f)
●E29,000 3yo; second foal; dam runner-up in six French AQPS races (1m4f-13.5f)
PEDIGREE WATCH
Splashing Out
●Foaled Mar 14, 2018
●Sire Walk In The Park (IRE) (12.0f)
●Dam Nadiya De La Vega (FR)
●Dam’s sire Lost World (IRE) (7.9f)
●Third foal; half-sister to 2m hurdle/2m5f chase winner Norwigi; dam smart 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, sister to French 2m1f/2m4f chase winner Don Alejandro, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Maria De La Vega and 2m-2m2f chase winner Zorro De La Vega
Naas LEADING JOCKEYS SINCE 2020
Admission to all 20 racedays in 2025. Access to the exclusive Member’s Lounge on the 1st floor of the Grandstand.
Complimentary race card at every race meeting.
Complimentary
1.00pm RACE 2
WINNER €5,900 SECOND €2,000 THIRD €1,000 FOURTH €500 FIFTH €300 SIXTH €200 RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102. DECLARED 19 Distance 2m
OF €10,000 (0-102)
Our Member Kieron Gammel 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 Turbo (IRE) 16
Owner: J R Finn Bred by: J Conlon g Bay by Getaway - Snug Bunch (Bahhare) Career record 34 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €46,032 Handicap Rating 102
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe Trainer: J R Finn Form 11/1 HR102 Ms H. Phillips 9.12 (CP) (TS) 27L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Sam Magee 10.11 FAIR
5f 110yds Yld 16/1 HR95 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 (CP) (TS) won 3 1/2L 4 1/4L from Someone’s Wish 11.11 and Ricky Langford 11.0 THU 21 NOV 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 121yds Gd 25/1 HR109 M.P. O’Connor 10.10 (TS) 57L 9th of 10fn, 13rn to Brandy Harbour (GB)
2
Whateys Quest (IRE) 13
Owner: Byrnes Bloodstock Limited Bred by: Mr James Kehoe g Chesnut by Quest For Peace - Whatey’s Look (Pierre) Career record 10 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €7,110 Handicap Rating 102 6
P.T. Enright 11.12 96L last of 11 to Mayor’s Walk 11.5 LIM 23 MAY beg.ch 2m 3f 160yds Gd 9/4Fav P. Byrnes 11.9 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 7L
3 Due Course (IRE)
13
Owner: A M Murray & Grant Harrison Bred by: P Connell g Brown by Sageburg - A Long Way (Gamut) Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €13,664 Handicap Rating
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
9/1 HR108 K.M. Donoghue
5
Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Marlpark (IRE) 13
Owner: John Patrick Ryan Bred by: The Cedars Stud g Bay by Califet - Echo Queen (Luso)
6
Jockey: Jordan
Hillsdale (IRE) 13
Owner: Brian Pierce Bred by: Brucetown Farms Ltd g Bay by Westerner - Eyes On The Stars (Milan) Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €7,747 Handicap Rating 98 5 11-10
7 Poets Cottage (IRE) 37
Owner:
11.12 DWNP 11 OCT beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR106 N.J. Ryan 11.11 34L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Ifitwasme 10.10 LIST 26 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft 60-5580
8
Ernie From Nurney (IRE) 108
Owner: Tribal Lily Syndicate Bred by: Mrs N Roche & D Broghall g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Royal Flight (King’s Theatre) Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €16,002 Handicap Rating 95 7 11-07 T/S
Jockey: Peter Smithers (7)
Trainer: Padraig Roche Form 7/2Fav HR94 P.T. Smithers 10.6 (TS) 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Duty Bound (GB) 11.2 WEX 30 AUG 14rn hcp chse (0109)2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR108 P.T. Smithers 11.6 (TS) 31L 14th of 18fn, 20rn to Son Of Hypnos 11.1 GAL 29 JUL hcp hdl (95-109)2m 130yds Gd 15/8Fav HR94 P.T. Smithers 11.0 (TS) 1 1/2L 9 1/2L 2L 4th to May Call You Back (GB) 10.4 TIPP 2 JUL 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 1f 70yds Gd/Yld 311403
10
Jockey: Mr B J Walsh (7)
Ricky Langford (IRE) 17
Owner: Kings Horses Syndicate Bred by: Mrs Joan Rothwell g Bay by Alkaadhem - Presenting Lucy (Presenting)
Trainer: P J Rothwell
Irish Impulse (IRE)
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Form 15/2 HR86 R.P. Treacy 11.5 (H) (TS) won 1 3/4L s/hd
On a hat-trick,
12 Katherine (IRE) 27
Owner: Jackman,Byrne,Lomax Partnership Bred by: P & O McCarthy f Bay by Shirocco - Garrienderk Mist (Beneficial) Career record 33 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €26,219 Handicap Rating 93
Jockey: Harry Sexton (7) Trainer: Adrian Sexton Form 8/1 HR106 H.E. Sexton 11.4
Yld 11/2 HR93 H.E. Sexton 10.12 br.d in race won by Birdsandthebees 10.7 CLON 24 OCT 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 1f 50yds Gd 411b77
13 Made In The Woods (IRE) 237
Owner: Jackpot Racing Syndicate Bred
Declan McDonagh g Brown by Virtual - Black Dot Com (Black Monday) Career record 22 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €18,730 Handicap Rating
Jockey: Gary Noonan (5)
Norman Lee Form 5/1 HR94 J.W. Kennedy 11.2 12L 5th of
14 Mahlers Cove (IRE) 24
Jockey: Mike O’Connor
15 Falcon Park (IRE) 108
Owner: Mrs Susan E Hennessy Bred by: Stephen Campion g Bay by Arcadio - Lisdaleen (Saddlers’ Hall) Career record 25 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €9,756 Handicap Rating 91
Jockey: Niall Prendergast (7) Trainer: Paul Hennessy Form 12/1 HR92 D. Meyler 10.11 (CP) 15L 12th of 14 to Duty Bound (GB) 11.2 WEX 30 AUG hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld
9/2 HR92 D. Meyler 11.5 (CP) 63L last of 10fn, 14rn to Just Jacob 11.10
(0-102)2m
10.9 (CP) won 1 3/4L 4L from Farrokh (FR) 12.0 and Prince Of Air (FR) 10.8 WEX 24
Chosen Shant (IRE)
17 Roman Parish (IRE)
Land Jet (IRE) 6
19 Papa Barns (IRE) 29
Owner: Jamie Dwyer Bred by: Robert Honner g Bay by Mustameet - Haarth of Gold (Alhaarth) Career record 18 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €5,432 Handicap Rating 80
Jockey: Patrick M O’Brien (7)
7 10-06
Trainer: Tom Dreaper
Form 13/2 HR80 P.M. O’Brien 9.13 7 3/4L 5th of 21fn, 23rn to Love Me (FR) 11.9 NAV 17 NOV hcp hdl (80-102)2m Yld
5/1 HR80 P.M. O’Brien 10.6 6 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Tommies Call 11.2 FAIR 5 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Gd
8/1 HR80 P.M. O’Brien 10.6 2 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Cleopatra’s Needle 11.6 FAIR 12 OCT 10rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Gd 720355 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict 0-18 over hurdles, good ground fine, lacks experience over fences, best watched Probable SP: 16/1 C,T ON No. 1 T/S ON No. 3, 8 Cpiece ON No. 4 Blinkers ON No. 10 H,T ON No. 11 B,T ON No. 17
LAST YEAR Money Heist, 2nd Kates Hil, 3rd Mahlers Cove
TRAINER Gavin Cromwel WEIGHT 11-9 TIME LastYrTme GOING Soft - Heavy
BETTING FORECAST 6 Irish Impulse, 13-2 Rightfolksplease, 7 Ernie From Nurney, 8 Chosen Shant, 10 Mahlers Cove, 12 Due Course, Katherine, Roman Parish, 14 Hillsdale, Turbo, 16 Made In The Woods, Papa Barns, 18 Poets Cottage, 20 Marlpark, Whateys Quest, 22 Love Like This, 25 Land Jet, Ricky Langford, 28 Falcon Park
RACE 2 PREDICTOR
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
The hat-trick seeking Irish Impulse should go well again off his revised mark and Rightfolksplease should be in the mix if repeating the form of his close second at Sligo in October. However, it might be worth taking a chance on MAHLERS COVE. He has run well on his last two visits to this track, he handled good ground fine at Tramore back in April and he should come on plenty for his reappearance run behind Irish Impulse at Tipperary. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
Selection: MAHLERS COVE Next Best: Katherine
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Irish Impulse
●Foaled May 12, 2018
●Sire Pour Moi (IRE) (10.8f)
●Dam Prima Belle (FR)
●Dam’s sire Villez (USA) (f)
●E21,000 3yo; seventh foal; dam unraced twin, half-sister to French 1m3f Flat and 2m2f/2m3f hurdle winner Beau Mix
PEDIGREE WATCH Made In The Woods
●Foaled May 12, 2017
●Sire Virtual (GB) (9.9f)
●Dam Black Dot Com (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Black Monday (GB) (f)
●Fifth foal; half-brother to useful bumper winner Made In Germany; dam point/3m hurdle winner
The Naas Racecourse Business Club Benefits
The Naas Racecourse Business Club is open to all businesses who are looking to promote their business whilst enjoying racing. Formerly known as the Woodlands 100 Club, the Club was formed over 20 years ago with the specific aim of businesses and racing enthusiasts sponsoring Listed and Graded races. Join a group of like-minded individuals.
Sponsorship
The Business Club sponsors Listed & Graded races throughout the year.
Tickets
40 flexi tickets to be used on any racemeeting in 2025 for clients, customers or employees.
Membership
Two annual memberships to Naas Racecourse, with access to the Members Lounge on all 20 racemeetings.
CONTACT
Milly Harwood
Sponsorship & Sales Manager mharwood@naasracecourse.com
Hospitality
Invitation to Racing & Lunch for Business Club event days.
Advertising Logo included in our Business Club racecard & CCTV advert displayed on each race meeting.
2025 Business Club
Membership
B U S I N E S S C L U B M E M B E R S
3
Banner Royale (IRE)
Bowensonfire (FR)
4
Captain Porridge (IRE)
last of 13fn, 16rn to Romeo Coolio (GB) 11.12
Poor efforts in maidens at Down Royal and Punchestown last
passed over
Chanceawetmorning (IRE) 84
Owner: Conor McGlone Bred by: Mr Paddy Sinnott g Bay by Snow Sky - Jim’s Article (Definite Article) Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,180
11/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 35L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Walk On The Beach 11.9 KILL 22 AUG Bumper 2m 1f Yld 17/2 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.10 10L 6th of 14
6
Eastern Legend (IRE) 9
9
Jerrari (IRE) 23
Karbau (FR)
11 Krak (FR)
Owner:
12
My Boy Christy (IRE)
13 Nelson County (IRE) 246
Owner:
14
Party President (IRE) 31
Owner: Adam Leahy Bred by: Kedrah House Stud g Brown by Berkshire - Chosen Destiny (Well
Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Mr A Leahy (7) Trainer: Anthony Mullins Form
STRADBALLY 18-MAY-24 10r6f Mdn 3m Gd 4/1 A Leahy 5th to Kadjar Des Mottes (FR) BORRIS HOUSE 28-APR-24 8r5f Mdn 3m Gd 558 Star
Owner:
17 Sheer Raz (IRE) 13
Owner:
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
18
Shuffle The Deck (IRE) 23
Tenfour (IRE)
Affinity Rock (IRE)
Owner:
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
22
Jockey: Tom Harney (7)
Found A Diamond (IRE) 23
Owner: T J Ward Bred by: Mr K D Cotter g Brown by Diamond Boy - Katmai (Bob Back) Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €125 4 11-07
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Form 50/1 T.P. Harney 11.0 21L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Butch Cassidy 11.7 PUN 23 NOV mdn hdl 2m 3f 87yds Sft 6 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict
23
Some recent debut promise at Punchestown but still best watched; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
Herja (IRE)
Owner: P Jonathan Griffin Bred by: Ronan & James Griffin f Brown by Policy Maker - Crofton Trail (Heron Island) 4 11-00 H,T
Jockey: Mark McDonagh Trainer: Patrick Griffin Star Rating HIIII
Headgear combination on for debut, best watched if getting a run; reserve Probable SP: No Odds T/S ON No. 1, 5, 6, 21
LAST YEAR Quai De Bourbon, 2nd Fenway Park, 3rd Will Wilde TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 4 min. 56.1 sec. GOING Soft
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Karbau, 5-2 Shuffle The Deck, 13-2 Eastern Legend, 8 Quantum Quest, 10 Affinity Rock, 14 Bowensonfire, Krak, 16 Jerrari, 20 Pookie Holler, 25 Duke Of Leggagh, Sheer Raz, 33 Chanceawetmorning, Nelson County, 50 Everysecondcounts, My Boy Christy, 66 Banner Royale, Hei, Party President, Tenfour, 100 Captain Porridge
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Willie Mullins has scored with several French recruits of late and AQPS winner KARBAU could be another one here. Shuffle The Deck looks a big threat on his recent Punchestown debut run, while Eastern Legend is another with previous hurdles form and holds place claims, and point-topoint recruits Affinity Rock and Quantum Quest are respected. [Alan Hewison]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: KARBAU Next Best: Eastern Legend
RACE RESULT
W P Mullins (Karbau, Naas 1:30) has saddled 15 winners from 55 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 27% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
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2.00pm RACE 4
Distance 2m3f118y THE BAR ONE RACING ‘GUARANTEED MULTIPLES ALL SHOPS’ MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500
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A representative from Bar One Racing will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame 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 €7,375 SECOND €2,500 THIRD €1,250 FOURTH €625 FIFTH €375 SIXTH €250
RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting THAT AT ENTRY HAVE RUN AT LEAST THREE TIMES UNDER ANY N.H. RULES AND THAT AT DECLARATION HAVE NOT BEEN PLACED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACING WEIGHTS 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 14
1 Battle Roar (IRE) 13
Owner: Battle Boys Syndicate Bred by: James Robinson g Bay by Let The Lion Roar - First Battle (Un Desperado)
record 8
2 Colonel Nelson (IRE) 39
4 Famous Sonnet (IRE) 8
Owner: Nigel O’Sullivan Bred by: W Austin g Bay by Fame And Glory - Blazing Sonnet (Oscar) Career record 3
Jockey:
5
Hearts And Spades (FR) 16
Owner:
6
Hills Of Glory (IRE)
Owner:
7
Interchangeable (GB)
D.E. Mullins 11.11 52L last of 9fn, 11rn to Wingmen 11.12
Gd/Yld 80/1 D.A. Jacob 11.11 (H) 9L 5 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to The Yellow Clay 11.12
Gd/Yld
8
Kerlogue (IRE) 120
Owner: Stella Syndicate Bred by: Whitebarn Farming Ltd g Bay by Kayf Tara - Anna Magdalena (Bach) Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €205
Darragh O’Keeffe
16/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 last of 15 to Now So Jake 11.12 CK 5 JUL
P.T. Enright
(IRE)
Harry
10
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
O’ Bon Pardon (FR) 23
Owner: A McNeill Bred by: M Emmanuel Dibatista & M Frederic Pardon g Bay by Ivanhowe - Diner En Vile (Barathea)
Trainer: Paul Nolan
11
Solsbury Hill (IRE) 36
Owner: Hugo & Anne Kane Bred by: Mr R V Hennelly g Bay by Lucky Speed - Savitha (King’s Theatre)
Jockey: Charlie O’Dwyer (5) Trainer: Conor O’Dwyer
12 Trade Master (IRE) 9
Owner: Edward Cawley Bred by: Edward Cawley g
Kieren
125/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 26L 6th of 18 to Born Braver 11.12
(IRE) 24
Owner: Miss Patricia Coghlan & Diana Edwina Oakes & Guy Culliford Bred by: Patricia Coghlan f Bay by Walk In The Park - Coonagh Cross (Saddlers’ Hall) Career record 4 runs
Jockey: Michael O’Sullivan
Form 8/1 S.D. Torrens 11.5 (H) 38L 9th of 11fn, 13rn to Moylussa 11.12
250/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.11 (H) 33L 13th of 17fn, 19rn to Nas Na Riogh 11.4 TIPP 23 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld 66/1 Mr Pat Taaffe 11.0 (H) last of 12 to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 12.0 here 28 JAN Bumper 2m 2f 116yds Sft
14
Glenetty (IRE) 15
Owner: Ms Claire O’Connell Bred by: Ms Claire O’Connell f Bay by Califet - Glen Eile (Jurado) Career record 4 runs Prize-money
Jockey: Patrick M O’Brien (7) Trainer: Ms Claire O’Connell
LAST YEAR Iron Allen, 2nd
BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Colonel Nelson, 11-2 Hearts And Spades, 6 Interchangeable, 7 Cullig, 10 Couldntmakeitup, Solsbury Hill, 11 Hills Of Glory, 12 Battle Roar, Trade Master, 16 O’ Bon Pardon, 25 Kerlogue, 33 Glenetty, 50 Famous Sonnet, 66 Nancy Miles
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
Selection Battle Roar
RACE VERDICT
COLONEL NELSON shaped okay on his hurdling debut at Punchestown and looks the most solid option stepping up in trip. Hearts And Spades should do better now going back up in distance and he looks the main danger. Interchangeable and Trade Master are others to note. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
Selection: COLONEL NELSON
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Nancy Miles
●Foaled Apr 07, 2016
●Sire Casamento (IRE) (9.8f)
●Dam Tomyros (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) (8.1f)
●(E5,000 vendor Y); first foal; dam fourth in a bumper, sister to 5f-7f winner Victorious Secret, half-sister to useful winners Windsor Beach (1m-1m2f) and Canford Heights (1m4f/1m6f) out of half-sister to Craven winner Adagio & US 1m4f Gr 2 winner Arvada
PEDIGREE WATCH Battle Roar
●Foaled Jul 16, 2019
●Sire Let The Lion Roar (GB) (f)
●Dam First Battle (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Un Desperado (FR) (10.9f)
●E14,000 3yo; ninth foal; closely related to high-class bumper and 2m4f-2m5f hurdle/ chase winner Apache Stronghold, half-brother to 2m3f-2m4f chase winner Billy Cuckoo; dam point winner, from family of smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Go Roger Go
Naas LEADING TRAINERS SINCE
2020
KEY STAT
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
2.30pm RACE 5
Distance 2m 51y
MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500
(Generously sponsored by Gener8 Engineering Ltd.) (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)
A representative from Gener8 will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame 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 €7,375 SECOND €2,500 THIRD €1,250 FOURTH €625 FIFTH €375 SIXTH €250
RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting. WEIGHTS 11st 7lbs. DECLARED 23
1
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Form 100/30 D.J
Amboyna (IRE) 34
Owner: Mrs D Vasicek Bred by: Kenilworth House Stud f Bay by Mount Nelson - Amber Light (Anshan) Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €12,390
Trainer: John E & Thomas Kiely
11.10 LIM 19 OCT 6rn Bumper 2m Gd 6/5Fav Miss M. O’Sullivan 11.1 won 8 1/2L 1 1/2L from Kared’as De Cougny (FR) 11.6 and Goodmancon 11.6
2
Baby Kate (IRE) 249
Owner: Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate Bred by: Mr Kevin Doyle f Bay by Champs Elysees - Augusta Kate (Yeats) Career record 3 runs, 2 wins Prize-money earned €22,978 5 11-07
Jockey: Brian Hayes Trainer: W P Mullins Form Mr P. W. Mullins
3
Bambeano (IRE) 430
Jockey: Mr M E McCrory
Belle The Tigress (IRE)
5
Classy Cc (IRE) 215
6
Cnoc An Locha (IRE) 18
8
Flier (GB) 221
Owner: Richard Wilmot-Smith & Exors of the Late Paul Darling Bred by: Mr R J C Wilmot-Smith f Bay by Cable Bay - Compose (Anabaa)
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Form 28/1
19rn to Icare Desbois (FR) 11.12
Sft 80/1 E. Walsh 11.5 (TS) 54L 9th of 16 to Rainbow Trail (FR) 11.12 NAV 23 MAR
9 Green Sky (IRE) 29
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Bred
10
Karoline Banbou (FR) 387
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mme Evelyne Banchereau f Bay by No Risk At All - Vestale Banbou (Apsis)
Jockey: Mark Walsh Trainer: W P
Kilda Kelle
Lau And Shaz (IRE)
13
Lauro Lady (GB) 29
Owner: Bongers
14 Leah’s Contessa (IRE) 29
15 Mayo For Sam (IRE) 49
Owner: M Flannery Bred by: Matilda Mary Geraghty f Bay by Vocalised - Mearu (Intense Focus) Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 2
4 11-07
Jockey: Mr B Barry (7)
R.P. Cleary 9.12 (BK) 19L 6th of 18 to Nans View 10.3 GAL 28
16
Trainer: M Flannery
hcp (47-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 22/1 HR63 D. King 9.11 (CP) 9 1/4L 6th of 15 to Positive Energy 9.11 NAV 9 OCT hcp (47-65)1m 2f Gd/Yld 8/1 HR64 R.P. Whelan 10.1 (V) 13L 8th of 11 to Plunkett Street (GB) 8.13 NAV 21 SEP hcp (47-65)1m 2f 40yds Gd
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Miss Mini Bee (IRE)
16
Owner: L P McCormack Bred by: J Halley f Chesnut by Soldier of Fortune - Colere Noire (Network) Career record 3 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €6,605 5 11-07 Hood
17 Qualimita (FR) 29
Owner:
2/1FF B O’Neill won 30L 1L from The Secret Pearl and Peggy’s Rock FAIRYHOUSE 21-APR-23 13r4f
18 Stage Lady (IRE) 326
Owner: John Devitt Bred by: Martin Keating f Bay by Sageburg - Tilly Ann (Turtle Island) Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money
Jockey: Gary Noonan (5)
Trainer: Norman Lee Form 80/1 Sarah Kavanagh 10.9 (H) (TS) p.u. in race won by Captain Cody 11.4 GOW 25 JAN 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 35yds Hvy
50/1 R.P. Geoghegan 10.6 (H) (TS) last of 14fn, 16rn to Judicieuse Allen (FR) 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 14/1 Mr D. Allen 11.4 (H) (TS) 62L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Bohemian Summer 11.4 PUN 16 JAN 23 Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy 3-70-p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Well beaten both starts over hurdles, down in trip and tongue tie off, others preferred Probable SP: 150/1
19 Tubberfinn Lady (IRE) 9
Owner: Breffni O’Rourke Bred by: Robert Honner f Bay by My Dream Boat - She’s A Leader (Viking Ruler) Career record 1 runs 4 11-07
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: Michael Mulvany
Form 250/1 J. Kearney 10.9 p.u. in race won by Goraibhmaithagat 11.7 NAV 7 DEC 16rn mdn hdl 2m Yld p Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Pulled up here on debut at 250-1, hard to make a case for after that Probable SP: 200/1
20 Watty Show (IRE) 18
Owner:
Castlerock Lady (IRE)
Naughty Aimee (IRE)
23
Captain Kate (IRE) 239
Owner:
RESULT
BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Baby Kate, 11-4 Qualimita, 100-30 Karoline Banbou, 6 Amboyna, 15-2 Green Sky, 17-2 Lau And Shaz, 22 Belle The Tigress, 28 Kilda Kelle, 40 Flier, 50 Classy Cc, Fix It For Me, 66 Bambeano, Leah’s Contessa, 80 Cnoc An Locha, Mayo For Sam, Watty Show, 100 Miss Mini Bee, 150 Lauro Lady, Stage Lady, 200 Tubberfinn Lady
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.)
Selection Qualimita
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Leah’s Contessa
●Foaled Apr 23, 2020
●Sire Califet (FR) (f)
●Dam Leahs Melody (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Milan (GB) (13.8f)
●Fifth foal; dam point winner, sister to 2m/2m2f hurdle winner Mother Meldrum, out of unraced half-sister to bumper/1m6f Flat/2m hurdle winner Scenic Route
PEDIGREE WATCH Green Sky
●Foaled Feb 25, 2020
●Sire Mastercraftsman (IRE) (11.0f)
●Dam Heroine Chic (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Big Bad Bob (IRE) (9.4f)
●E95,000 Y; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Rainbow Fire (7f inc 2yo; RPR 106), Dhahmaan (5f-6f 2yo inc Listed; 102) and Yimou (5f-6f; 93); dam placed 7f-8.6f (inc AW; 65), sister to 1m3f Listed winner Backbench Blues
RACE VERDICT
An interesting maiden hurdle. Amboyna was running a big race when unseating last time and could go well. The Mullins pair Baby Kate and Karoline Banbou are interesting, as is the Gavin Cromwell trained Lau And Shaz but preference is for Gordon Elliott’s QUALIMITA who shaped with plenty of promise on her seasonal reappearance and hurdling debut at Navan. She will strip fitter now and should improve plenty for that run. Belle The Tigress could go well at a price. [Dave Stephens]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: QUALIMITA
Next Best: Amboyna
PEDIGREE WATCH Miss Mini Bee
●Foaled Mar 31, 2019
●Sire Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) (12.2f)
●Dam Colere Noire (FR)
●Dam’s sire Network (GER) (f)
●E35,000 3yo; first foal; dam French 1m4f AQPS Flat/2m1f chase/2m2f hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Enrilo (smart bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase) and Henri The Second (useful bumper and 1m7f/2m4f hurdle)
PEDIGREE WATCH Belle The Tigress
●Foaled Apr 21, 2020
●Sire Jukebox Jury (IRE) (13.6f)
●Dam Ballycorrigan (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Flemensfirth (USA) (15.7f)
●E34,000 3yo; fourth foal; sister to 2m hurdle winner Moylussa; dam 2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart 2m2f-3m hurdle/chase winner Gold Present, out of unraced half-sister to high-class 2m1f-2m4f jumps winner
Rajdhani Express
Mark Walsh (Karoline Banbou, Naas 2:30) has ridden 4 winners from 13 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 31% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
OF €10,500 (80-95)
(A race in the John Thomas McNamara Q.R. Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Qualified Riders Association)
A representative from Naas Racecourse will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame 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 €6,195 SECOND €2,100 THIRD €1,050 FOURTH €525 FIFTH €315 SIXTH €210
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. DECLARED 23
1
Jockey: Mr O McGill
Zolpharine (IRE) 17
Owner: John Patrick Ryan Bred by: Thomas Meagher g Bay by Yeats - Flite (Flemensfirth)
2
Dreamz (IRE) 52
Owner: Woodstock Stables Syndicate Bred by: Mary Kinsella & Brian O’Connor
Jockey:
3 No Big Deal (IRE)
5 Spread The Faith (IRE) 34
Owner:
Jockey: Mr D
Liam Gavin f Bay by Yeats - Royal Jubilee (Zanzibari)
(IRE)
Jockey: Miss P Elvin
14rn to Implicit (FR) 10.13 CLON 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 116yds Hvy 250/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 10.8 69L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Boldog (FR) 11.12 TRAM
Like A Bumblebee (IRE)
James Moakley Bred by: Michael Moakley g Bay by Milan - Strong Roe (Vinnie Roe) Career record 5 runs Handicap Rating 88
Jockey: Mr L Burke-Ott (2) Trainer: Michael Winters Form 80/1 HR90 E. Walsh 11.2 60L 10th of 11 to Hees
5f
E. Walsh 11.4 42L 8th of 9 to Brave Fortune 11.4 CLON 7 NOV mdn hdl 2m 3f 36yds Gd 150/1 E. Walsh 11.12 37L last of 7 to Marlpark 11.12 CLON 24 OCT mdn hdl 2m 125yds Gd/Yld p9780 Star Rating HIIII Verdict
8
Party Moon (GER) 164
Owner: Patrick F Kehoe Bred by: Gestut Gorlsdorf g Chesnut by Sea The Moon - Partygorl (Sternkonig) Career record 25 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €33,969 Handicap Rating 88
Jockey: Mr J P Sutton (2) Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Form 9/2 HR52 C.D. Maxwell 9.3 (CP) (TS) 18L 8th of 10 to Macinamillion 8.13 BELW 5 JUL hcp (47-65)1m 4f 37yds Gd 16/1 HR52 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 3L 5th of 13 to Charlie Luciano 9.8 FAIR 7 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 4f Gd 25/1 HR45 N.G. McCullagh 8.12 9 1/4L 12th of 14 to Oakley (GER) 10.0 DUN 22 NOV 23 hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std
9 Royal Time (IRE) 73
Jockey: Mr E Staples (4)
10
Jockey: Mr J M Halford
Petit
Dejeuner (IRE) 17
Owner: Untouchables Syndicate Bred by: Gordon Foster f Bay by Califet - Miss Kettlewell (Saddlers’ Hall) Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €8,683 Handicap Rating 87 6 11-10 Blinkers
Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster
Form 12/1 HR87 D. Meyler 11.2 (BK) 6 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Unklipped 11.13 THU 29 NOV 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 189yds Gd
40/1 HR90 D. Meyler 11.9 (BK) 32L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Delias Pet 11.0 GOW 9 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 180yds Yld
28/1 HR93 J. Coen 10.9 33L last of 18 to Redcliff Glen (GER) 10.12 LIM 19 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)2m 70yds Gd 000073 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Showed signs of a return to form when third at Thurles late last month, more needed Probable SP: 8/1
11
Bishbashbosh (IRE)
66
Owner: H Smyth Bred by: Michael C Griffin f Brown by Malinas - Presentbreeze (Presenting) Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,200 Handicap Rating 86
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan (2)
Form 8/1 HR87 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 33L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Jimli’s Cave 11.5 DWNP 11 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 180yds Gd/Yld
33/1 N.J. Ryan 10.6 19L 3/4L 3rd to Yokkell 11.2 DRYL 30 AUG 8rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd
80/1 S.D. Torrens 10.13 34L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Gers Gigi 11.7 SLGO 21 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f 93yds Sft 337536 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Recently taken over by Ross O’Sullivan, lightly raced and open to improvement, tongue-tie
Probable SP: 10/1
12 Ghumama (IRE) 184
Owner: Hannah McCrory Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited f Chesnut by Dawn Approach - Bishara (Dubawi) Career record 46 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Prize-money earned €29,260 Handicap Rating 86 6 11-09 T/S
Jockey: Mr M E McCrory (2)
Trainer: Noel C Kelly Form 80/1 HR85 Mr M.E. McCrory 11.4 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Kalsman 11.7 DWNP 15 JUN 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 180yds Gd
80/1 HR88 Mr M.E. McCrory 10.7 (TS) 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Quite Incredible 11.5 DWNP 10 MAY hcp hdl (80102)2m 5f 180yds Gd 100/1 HR90 Mr M.E. McCrory 11.2 (TS) 30L 12th of 16 to Ma Hoey 10.13 BELW 24 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld
609-002 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Two Flat wins on AW, by far her best race over hurdles when second at Downpatrick in June Probable SP: 12/1
13
Carslake (GB) 94
Owner: John J O’Gorman
Bred by: Minster Stud and Mrs H Dalgety g Bay by Tamayuz - Hazy Dancer (Oasis Dream)
Career record 32 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,988 Handicap Rating 84 5 11-07
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Trainer: C Byrnes
Form 50/1 HR81 C.G. O’Dwyer 9.12 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Itsalonglongroad (GB) 11.4 BAL 13 SEP 10rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 1f 55yds Gd
100/1 HR84 M.M. McDonagh 10.10 (CP) 58L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Falcon Park 10.9 WEX 24 JUL hcp chse (0-102)2m Yld
66/1 HR88 Cian Cullinan 11.3 (CP) 36L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Safran Et Bleu 11.6 KILB 17 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Gd
80008p Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Very weak form, still only five, feasible that Charles Byrnes can transform his fortunes Probable SP: 6/1
14
Indulging (GB) 53
15 Added Bonus (IRE)
16
Cornmarket (IRE) 256
Derby De Thaix (FR)
19 Internet Biddy (IRE) 67
Owner: J D Leahy Bred by: Charlie Harnett f Bay by Westerner - Benefit Days (Beneficial) Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,421 Handicap Rating 80 6 11-03 Hood
Jockey: Mr S Tobin (2)
Trainer: Sean Aherne
Form 66/1 HR80 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.13 (H) 33L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Be Fierce 11.9 TRAM 10 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m Yld
66/1 HR80 M.P. O’Connor 10.10 (H) p.u. in race won by Gaelic Des Chastys (FR) 11.1 PUN 8 JUN 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 100yds Gd
Callum Bewley 10.10 p.u. in race won by Eloi du Puy (FR) 11.8 KELSO 11 NOV 23 12rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f 189yds Gd /Sft
475p-p6 Star Rating HIIII Verdict Placed in a bumper in Britain, no sign of worthwhile form in handicap hurdles so far Probable SP: 33/1
Perfectway (IRE)
18
Owner: Perfectway Syndicate Bred by: Mr Sean Griffin f Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Sliabh Rua (King’s Theatre) Career record 10 runs Prize-money earned €210
Handicap Rating 80
Jockey: Ms N M Bradley (4) Trainer: Eoin Griffin
Form 20/1 HR80 E.M. O’Sullivan 10.6 51L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to Brave Troop 11.7 THU 28 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 46yds Gd 12/1 HR81 E.M. O’Sullivan 10.7 15L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Delias Pet 11.0 GOW 9 NOV hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 180yds Yld
12/1 HR82 R.A. Doyle 10.10 10L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Katherine 10.11 KILB 4 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld 70-7850
21 Shing Shilla (IRE) 24
Owner: Dr Kenneth Sinanan Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Edge Ridge Ltd f Bay by Gleneagles - Week End (Selkirk) Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €270 Handicap Rating 87
4 11-10 Cpiece
Trainer: Adrian Sexton
Jockey:
Form 22/1 H.E. Sexton 10.12
Tareze 11.7 CLON 24 OCT mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld 50/1 H.E. Sexton (disq) 10.7 33L 13th of 15fn, 17rn to Mr Percy 11.7 LIM 19 OCT mdn
22
Jockey: Mr R James
Newport (GB) 18
23 Dream Escape (GB)
18
Owner:
Hood ON No. 2, 19, 23 Cpiece ON No. 4, 16, 18, 21 T/S ON No. 8, 9, 11, 12 Blinkers ON No. 10 C,T ON No. 15, 22
LAST YEAR 1st Tuckmill, 2nd Cramers Valley, 3rd Junot TRAINER Peter Fahey”
BETTING FORECAST 4 O’Faolains Glory, 5 Backfromtheraces, 6 Carslake, 8 No Big Deal, Petit Dejeuner, 10 Bishbashbosh, Indulging, Royal TIME, 12 Fernhill Fling, Ghumama, 14 Spread The Faith, 16 Added Bonus, Dreamz, 20 Derby De Thaix, Zolpharine, 25 Party Moon, Perfectway
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
A winner off an equivalent chase mark in May, O’FAOLAINS GLORY has solid claim on current hurdles form following a Navan third in a 23-runner contest. Possible dangers are Backfromtheraces, No Big Deal and Petit Dejeuner Carslake is a potential dark horse on his first start for Charles Byrnes. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
2025 Fixtures
Sunday 5th January
Lawlor’s Grade 1 Novice
Hurdle Day &
Winter Best Dressed
Sunday 26th January
January Jumps
Saturday 8th February
Cheltenham Trials Day
Sunday 23rd February
Spring Festival Trials Day
Sunday 9th March
Bar One Leinster National Day
Sunday 23rd March
Flat is Back
Thursday 3rd April
National Hunt Finale
Monday 28th April
Punchestown Preview
Evening
Saturday 10th May
Blue Wind Stakes Day
Sunday 18th May
Royal Ascot Trials &
Family Fun Day
Wednesday 25th June
Summer Racing, BBQ & Live Music Evening
Saturday 5th July
Summer Racing, BBQ & Live Music Day
Wednesday 23rd July
Summer Racing, BBQ & Live Music Evening
Monday 4th August
August Bank Holiday Racing
Sunday 24th August
Summer Sunday
Thursday 18th September Juvenile Day
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October
October Weekend
Sunday 9th November
Return of the Jumps
Monday 15th December
Christmas Party Raceday
Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor
Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3 million towards Irish prize-money in 2024, bringing our total investment to €60m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.
Irish European Breeders’
Fund
Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62 For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910 999 M: 00 353 85 7590970 E: info@irishebf.ie www.ebfstallions.com
3.30pm
7
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€2,500)) (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)
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 €8,850 SECOND €3,000 THIRD €1,500 FOURTH €750 FIFTH €450 SIXTH €300
RACE CONDITIONS An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €30,000 at any time. WEIGHTS 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 14 Distance 2m51y
1 Full Contact (IRE)
Owner: Teresa Flood Bred by: Joseph and Anthony Smiddy g Bay by Pillar Coral - Water Rock (El Conquistador)
2 Grandioso (IRE)
Owner:
3
Ifallgoeswell (IRE) 69
Romany Brown (IRE) 39
King 11.8 6 1/2L nk 3rd to Belle Le Grand (GB) 11.0 FAIR 7 OCT 8rn Bumper 2m Gd 6/1 P A King p.u. in race won by Fruit De Mer BALLYCRYSTAL 13-APR-24
Lemon Leaf (IRE) 9
Owner: Michael G Kennedy Bred by: David Phelan g Bay by Diamond Boy - Dazzling Susie (Stowaway)
Jockey: Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7)
6 Scope To Improve (GB)
Owner:
Trendy Workforce (IRE)
Owner:
Woodford Warrior (IRE)
Owner:
Five Year Plan (IRE)
Owner: William Cronin Bred by: Patrick Cronin g Chesnut by Mahler - Chai (Lando)
10 Pounds At The Time (IRE)
11 Super Fly (GB)
12
The Lookout Man (IRE)
Kara De Thaix (FR)
ON No. 9 LAST YEAR 1st Kish Bank, 2nd Seatoit, 3rd A Tipp
TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT
BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Kara De Thaix, 4 Scope To Improve, 5 The Lookout Man, 11-2 Romany Brown, 6 Ifallgoeswell, 8 Pounds At The TIME, 12 Spread Your Wings, 14 Trendy Workforce, Woodford Warrior, 16 Super Fly, 33 Full Contact, Grandioso, 100 Five Year Plan, Lemon Leaf
RACE 7 PREDICTOR
Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’
RACE VERDICT
Second in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel, ROMANY BROWN has a fighting chance with the help of Evan Dwan’s 7lb claim. Rob James claims a valuable off The Lookout Man who may improve from his stable debut at Navan. Newcomer Kara De Thaix and point winner Scope To Improve are likely to feature. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: ROMANY BROWN Next Best: The Lookout Man
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Romany Brown
●Foaled May 06, 2020
●Sire Youmzain (IRE) (11.2f)
●Dam Glenahiry (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Golan (IRE) (10.9f)
●E4,500 F, E26,000 3yo; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and useful 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Earth Planet and 2m7f hurdle winner Ahgetawayoutadat
PEDIGREE WATCH Spread Your Wings
●Foaled May 03, 2020
●Sire Wings Of Eagles (FR) (8.3f)
●Dam Step Right Up (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Milan (GB) (13.8f)
●(E18,000 vendor 3yo); seventh foal; dam placed 2m4f hurdle, half-sister to smart bumper/2m hurdle winner Spirit Leader and useful 2m hurdle winner Thats My Man
PEDIGREE WATCH Full Contact
●Foaled Jun 01, 2020
●Sire Pillar Coral (GB) (f)
●Dam Water Rock (GB)
●Dam’s sire El Conquistador (GB) (f)
●E27,000 3yo; twelfth foal; half-brother to eight winners inc Fern Hill (useful 2m3f-2m6f hurdle/chase), Aliandy (2m4f/2m7f hurdle) and Ted’s Friend (bumper/2m4f hurdle), and Flow Away and Wolf Hall (both 2m hurdle); dam unraced
PEDIGREE WATCH
Lemon Leaf
●Foaled May 05, 2020
●Sire Diamond Boy (FR) (13.3f)
●Dam Dazzling Susie (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Stowaway (GB) (15.2f)
●E20,000 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 2m7f hurdle winner Cafe Del Mar; dam bumper and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, sister to 2m4f chase winner Thady Quill
RED-HOT RIDER
JUMP
Mr P W Mullins (Kara De Thaix, Naas 3:30) has ridden 3 winners from 5 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 60% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
IN WITH THIS JOCKEY
Mr P W Mullins (Kara De Thaix, Naas 3:30) has the best strike-rate having ridden 9 winners from 21 rides (43%) here in the last five years. Source: Racing Post
Today’s Race Conditions
RACE 1: 12.30pm
THE BAR ONE RACING ‘100% ACCA BOOST ON SELF SERVICE TERMINALS’ BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Bar One Racing) Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 29 yards. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 2: 1.00pm
THE KIERON GAMMEL NAAS MEMBER HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €10,000 (0-102) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102. About 2 miles. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 11th December.
RACE 3: 1.30pm
THE SIGN UP TO GAVINLYNCHRACING.COM MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Gavin Lynch Racing) 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. A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 3 furlongs 118 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Not more than 20 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 4: 2.00pm THE BAR ONE RACING ‘GUARANTEED MULTIPLES ALL SHOPS’ MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Bar One Racing) 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. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting THAT AT ENTRY HAVE RUN AT LEAST THREE TIMES UNDER ANY N.H. RULES AND THAT AT DECLARATION HAVE NOT BEEN PLACED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACING About 2 miles 3 furlongs 118 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Not more than 20 runners will be permitted to run in this race Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 5: 2.30pm
THE GENER8 ENGINEERING MARES MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by Gener8 Engineering Ltd.) 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. A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting. About 2 milesn 51 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and have not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Not more than 20 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 6: 3.00pm
THE JOHN THOMAS MCNAMARA SERIES (Q.R.) HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,500 (80-95) (A race in the John Thomas McNamara Q.R. Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish Qualified Riders Association) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195), Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 miles 51 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 4lbs and the minimum weight is 10st 7lbs. Riders: Confined to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 12th December). Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Not more than 20 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 11th December.
RACE 7: 3.30pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF AUCTION (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE OF €15,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€2,500)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €30,000 at any time. About 2 miles 51 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative). If purchased for not more than €20,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €10,000 allowed 4lb. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once). (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2017 British Pound €1.18, 2018 British Pound €1.14, 2019 British Pound €1.11, 2020 British Pound €1.18, 2021 British Pound €1.12, 2022 British Pound €1.19, 2023 British Pound €1.12, 2024 British Pound €1.15. (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Store Sales). (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
