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., Mr. Thomas Austin 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 Peter N. Reynolds, Mr. Josh Byrne, Mr. C. J. O’ Reilly & Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone
Starter: Mr. P.F. Graffin
Judge: Mr. D. Maher
Handicapper: Mr. S. Quinn
Steward Secretaries: Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. A. Ring
Medical Officer: Dr. P. Houlihan
Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. N. Moloney & Mr. D. Fennessy Security Officer: Mr. K. O’Connor
Clerk of the Course
Aidan McGarry Racecourse Manager
Managers’ Welcome
The team here is delighted to welcome everybody to Naas Racecourse today, and we hope everyone enjoys what looks like an exciting jumps racing card. This meeting often attracts high-class performers, so there should be plenty of clues for the major spring festivals, including Cheltenham.
Eddie Moran Owner Liaison
I am delighted to welcome Gary Finlay and David McLoughlin back to Naas today as we continue our partnership with Finlay Motor Group. This is the third year of our collaboration and it has been great to work with such a well-established local business. The Finlay Ford at Naas Novice Chase looks likely to have a big impact on the Cheltenham Festival markets and we are looking forward to another quality renewal. Another local sponsor to thank is Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants. Based in Naas town, we work with Michael Higgins and his team throughout the year. A great team to work with and we are grateful for their sponsorship of our opening novice chase today.
Our Naas Racecourse Business Club was formed over 20 years ago with the specific aim of businesses and racing enthusiasts sponsoring Listed and Graded races at Naas Racecourse and it is still going strong today. We are delighted to have our members with us today to enjoy some hospitality as they sponsor one of the feature races, The Limestone Lad Grade 3 Hurdle. The Business Club is certainly worth looking into and please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss, a great way of networking is a day at the races with like-minded people!
BetVictor are back with us today in sponsoring two of today’s seven races, it is great to have this continued support and it is very much appreciated. Keep an eye on the winners of their races. Jasmin De Vaux won the bumper before winning the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, and Ndaawi came 3rd in the Boodles after winning the maiden hurdle.
We are thrilled to host a leg of the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series, a series that provides an opportunity for horses in the competitive handicap hurdle category, to compete for an impressive prize on a feature festival day at Punchestown in a few month’s time.
I also want to welcome the team from ALOGA Equestrian who we are delighted to announce will be the 2025 Stable Yard Sponsor. Their sponsorship means we can subsidise the grooms canteen and give them top-quality food whilst they’re working hard producing the stars we see on the track today.
Finally I would like to thank the Irish EBF for their continued support in enhancing the prize fund available to the owners and trainers throughout the year.
Today’s catering is available in The Panoramic Restaurant on the first floor of The Grandstand while for some informal dining The Post self-service restaurant is located beside the parade ring. The café in the Grandstand has lots of tasty treats while there are public bars on the ground floor of both The Grandstand and The Circle. Please approach a member of staff if you need any assistance or you can go to the Race Day office beside the entrance turnstiles, where they will be happy to help you.
My email is below should you need to contact me with anything, please enjoy your day and have a safe journey home. Our next meeting is on Saturday February 8th and it’s the exciting Cheltenham Trials Day, a day not to miss!
Aidan McGarry Manager amcgarry@naasracecourse.com
Today’s Sponsors
The Chairman, Directors and Management of Naas Racecourse would like to thank today’s sponsors:
Next race meeting
Saturday 8th February 2025
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.
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1.00pm RACE 1
Distance 2m4f29y
ACCOUNTANTS NOVICE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants)
A representative from Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants 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 €9,440 SECOND €3,200 THIRD €1,600 FOURTH €800 FIFTH €480 SIXTH €320
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 5th May 2024, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons (130 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 13
1 Answer To Kayf (GB) 41
Owner: Denis A O’Connor Bred by: R G & V J Makin g Bay by Kayf Tara - Annie’s Answer (Flemensfirth) Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €49,135 Handicap Rating
Jockey: John Shinnick (5)
Yld 11/4 HR138 J.P. Shinnick 11.5 2 3/4L 2nd to Backtonormal 11.5 PUN 1 MAY 24 17rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 58yds Gd/Yld 3-14245-
Two okay runs over fences; well handicapped on his hurdles form;
contender here
2 Rainbow Trail (FR) 43
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: E A R L Elevage Des Loges g Bay by Davidoff - Amulet (Lauro) Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €28,840 Handicap Rating 128 7 11-10
Jockey: Carl Millar (5)
Trainer: Gordon Elliott Form 11/1 HR130 Sam Ewing 11.7 55L 8th of 9 to Judicieuse Allen (FR) 11.7 FAIR 14
24 nov.ch 2m 5f Gd/Yld 12/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.3 s/hd 4 1/2L 3rd to Stellar Story 11.3 PUN 23 NOV 24 3rn nov.ch
3m 51yds Sft 100/30 J.W. Kennedy 11.1 fell in race won by Jordans (FR) 11.1 PUN 16 OCT 24 7rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 75yds Gd/Yld 151f38- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Attempting to bounce back from a terrible run at Fairyhouse last month; others preferred Probable SP: 14/1
3 Miss Pronunciation (IRE) 21
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus f Bay by Walk In The Park - Adarma (Topanoora) Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €25,778 Handicap Rating 122 8 11-04 H,T
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Trainer: Padraig Roche
Form 28/1 M.P. Walsh 11.7 (H) (TS) 27L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Fun Fun Fun 11.7 here 5 JAN beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft
18/1 M.P. Walsh 11.5 (H) (TS) 52L last of 8fn, 12rn to Ballyburn 11.12 PUN 23 NOV 24 beg.ch 2m 2f 200yds Sft 11-184-5 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
4
Jumping has been found wanting over fences to date and could be better treated
Individualiste (FR)
42
Probable SP: 20/1
Owner: Owen Daley
Bred by: S A R L European Bloodstock Management g Roan by Cima De Triomphe - Intellingencia (Slickly) Career record 16 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €44,664 Handicap Rating 121 7 11-03
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form 10/11Fav HR111 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 won 1/2L 8 1/2L from A Wave Of The Sea 11.8 and Mighty Oak Lad 10.12 NAV 15 DEC 24 12rn hcp chse (0-116)2m 4f 120yds Yld
2/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 3 3/4L 4 1/4L from Crossing The Bar 11.7 and Muskerry Rock 11.9 THU 29 NOV 24
7rn beg.ch 3m 1f 15yds Gd
22/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 7 1/2L 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Noble Talent 11.12 GOW 9 NOV 24 16rn beg.ch 2m 4f Gd pp0411- Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Looks to have a favourite’s chance; stays well but would not want it too soft
Probable SP: 3/1
5 Palace Rock (IRE) 98
Owner: A G Beatty & P McBride & Mrs Peter Casey & Mrs Paula Casey Bred by: Peter Casey g Bay by Battle of Marengo - Fingal Rock (Rock of Gibraltar)
Jockey: Alex Harvey (5)
6 Canal End (IRE) 31
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mr and Mrs L & A Gleeson g Bay by Walk In The Park - Aladiyna (Indian Danehill) Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money
66/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 35L 7th of 9 to Down Memory Lane 11.12 NAV 16
7
Buachaillbocht (GB) 26
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Yorton Farm Stud g Bay by Blue Bresil - Luci di Mezzanotte (Sulamani) Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €25,023 Handicap Rating 117
Jockey: Jody McGarvey
Trainer: T M Walsh
Form 22/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 55L last of 6fn, 7rn to Shannon Royale 11.12 PUN 31 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 7f 209yds Yld/Sft 22/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 36L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Dancing City (FR) 11.12 PUN 10 DEC 24 beg.ch 2m 7f 70yds Yld 10/1 M.P. Walsh 11.5 22L last of 8fn, 10rn to Jasko Des Dames (FR) 11.9 PUN 15 NOV 24 nov.ch 2m 136yds Gd 112856- Star Rating HHIII
Verdict A trio of low key runs over fences to date; ideally wants further; best watched again. Probable SP: 25/1
8
Jockey: Tiernan Power
El Champo (IRE) 31
Owner: Oliver Barden Bred by: The Beeches Stud Ltd g Bay by Ocovango - Western Garden (Westerner) Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €52,934 Handicap Rating 116
10
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Kiltealy Park (IRE) 30
Owner: Browne Bros Partnership Bred by: Wiyi Bloodstock f Brown by Walk In The Park - Mohboss (Lahib)
11
Petit King (FR) 57
Owner: Edward Cawley Bred by: Jean-Pierre Leseigneur g Bay by Creachadoir - Petite Speciale (Atticus) Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €18,604 Handicap Rating
Rusheen (IRE)
Ballybrack Wood
6 10-08
LAST YEAR 1st Kings Halo, 2nd Cayd Boy, 3rd Gracchus De Balme
TRAINER James Daniel Dullea WEIGHT 10-3 TIME 5m 25.60 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 3 Individualiste, 4 Answer To Kayf, 13-2 El Champo, 7 Kiltealy Park, 8 Ballybrack Wood, 10 Canal End, Rusheen, 14 American Money, Rainbow Trail, 20 Miss Pronunciation, Palace Rock, 25 Buachaillbocht, 33 Petit King
RACE 1 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Chences can be given to plenty of these. Clonmel winner Kiltealy Park has to bounce back from a poor effort at Limerick but looks feasibly treated on her winning form. Canal End has trip in his favour and a big run would not surprise. Hat-trick seeking Individualiste has an obvious chance despite a 10lb rise for his Navan win. Top-weight ANSWER TO KAYF ran okay in a couple of good beginners chases and off a mark of 130 is hard to ignore. He could take beating.
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Store Sales Season Analysis Racing Post, 5 August 2024
10 - 12 June 2025
1.30pm RACE 2
HURDLE OF €12,000 (Generously sponsored by BetVictor)
A representative from Bet Victor 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 €7,080 SECOND €2,400 THIRD €1,200 FOURTH €600 FIFTH €360 SIXTH €240 RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting. WEIGHTS 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 19
1 Babich (IRE) 12
Owner: Red Green & White Syndicate Bred by: L Kennedy & P Giles g Chesnut by Decorated Knight - Sunoof (Raven’s Pass) Career record 9 runs, 3 places
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Form 2/1 HR79 J. Kearney 9.9 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Pavilion End (GB) 9.12
150/1 K.E Buckley 11.0 (TS) 29L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Wendrock (FR) 11.0
28/1 K.E Buckley 11.0 (TS) 31L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Beyond Your Dreams 10.7 FAIR 14
Yld
More needed here and
2
Jockey: Carl Millar (5)
Bursinel (IRE) 26
Owner: Del Boy Partnership Bred by: Lester Piggott & Willmo Bloodstock g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Starship (Galileo) Career record 6 runs, 2
Form 50/1 B.W. Harvey 11.0 42L 11th of 19fn, 20rn to Sainte Lucie (FR) 10.7
Tom Marquand 9.4 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Degale (GB) 9.4 RIPON 11 AUG
Tom Marquand 9.6 (BK) 3/4L 1 1/2L 1L 4th to Seek And Destroy 9.1
Verdict Mid-division on his hurdles debut
Jockey: Paul Townend
Charlus (IRE) 246
Owner: The Why Knot Partnership Bred by: RJB Bloodstock g Bay by Churchill - Nobilis (Rock Of Gibraltar) Career record 4 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €51,245 4 11-07
Trainer: W P Mullins
Form J. B. Eyquem 9.0 3L 2nd to Sibayan (FR) 9.0 BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT 25 MAY 24 5rn Listed 1m 1f 110yds Hvy JB Eyquem 9.0 won 2 1/2L 1 1/2L from Bruant (GB) 9.0 and Zorlo Fal (FR) 9.0 BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT 4 MAY 24
6rn 1m 1f 110yds Hvy 2min 12.7sec
JB. Eyquem 9.0 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Swing City (FR) 8.10 and Darsham (GB) 8.10 PAU 4 FEB
(IRE) 31 Owner: William Durkan Bred by: Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers g Bay by Night of Thunder - Lady Of The Lamp (Invincible Spirit) Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €24,726 4 11-07
Jockey: Philip Byrnes Trainer: William Durkan Form 25/1 P. Byrnes 11.0 1/2L 2 1/4L nk 4th to Out For A Stroll 10.0 LIM 26 DEC 24 16rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft
A. Lemaitre 9.2 3/4L 8L 9L 4th to Bright Picture (FR) 9.2 SAINT-CLOUD 16 MAR 24 6rn Listed 1m 2f 110yds Hvy
P. Bazire 9.0 hd 2nd to Wootton Verni (FR) 9.1 CHANTILLY 9 FEB 24 5rn 1m 1f Std 1244- Star Rating HHHHI Verdict Promising run at Limerick but might have his work cut out against the likely favourite Probable SP: 9/2
5
Kool One (SPA) 95
Owner: Kieran Ryan Bred by: Loughtown Stud g Bay by Kool Kompany - Pivering (Pyrus) Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2
Jockey: Mr I Ryan (7) Trainer:
Maxwell Smart (IRE)
7 Mickey Cohen (IRE) 64
Owner:
1m 5f Gd 22/1 J.A. Powell 9.3 11L 7th of 13 to Brosna Town 9.1 FAIR 14 JUN 24 mdn 1m 4f Gd 74769-
disgraced
8 San Hilario (FR) 26
Owner:
Prairies, M Khalifa Mohamed
Attiya & S N C Castillon g Bay by Saint Des Saints - Saint Hilary (Authorized) Career
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Gainford
S. Breux 9.9 1 1/4L 2nd to Look At Me Now (FR) 9.10 MONT DE MARSAN 10 NOV 24 9rn 3m 55yds Hvy J. Claudic 9.9 ref. in race won by It’s Eagle (FR) 9.9 NANCY 27 OCT 24 15rn 3m 110yds Sft r025-
9 Stone Forest (IRE) 13
Owner: Mrs Christina Hughes Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Rythmic (Dubai Destination) Career record 4 runs
Jockey: Hugh Morgan
10
Teofimo (IRE) 39
Owner:
11 Tremaine (GB) 31
Owner:
Juddmonte Farms Ireland Ltd g Bay by Expert Eye - Rostova (Arch)
Owner: Bap Syndicate Bred by: Austin Nevin & Henrietta Egan f Bay by Decorated Knight
17
Drusilla (GB) 82
Owner:
18
Jockey: Jody McGarvey
Saxon Land (IRE)
13
Owner: Benlex Racing Bred by: Newstead Farm Ltd f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Turama (Pivotal) Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money
Trainer: Ciaran Murphy
Form 150/1 T. Power Roche 10.7 (TS) 58L last of 14 to Castleheath 11.7 PUN 13 JAN mdn hdl 2m 85yds Sft 66/1 HR60 L.T. McAteer 9.6 (BK) 30L 11th of 18 to Nans View 10.3 GAL 28 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 14/1 HR60 S. Foley 9.7 45L last of 8 to Prairie Angel 9.10 BELW 3 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)1m 4f 37yds Yld 8-3080-0 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Showed some ability on the Flat; last of 14 on her hurdles debut at Punchestown Probable SP: 200/1
Owner: Heads Or Harps Syndicate Bred by: W Devereux f Bay by Harzand - Tellthemnuttin (Shantou) Career record 3 runs 4 11-00
13
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: Michael Mulvany Form 300/1 J.C. Gainford 11.0 28L 11th of 14 to Castleheath 11.7 PUN 13 JAN mdn hdl 2m 85yds Sft 300/1 M.M. McDonagh 10.7 74L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Wendrock (FR) 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 24
s0-0
2m Yld 100/1 J. Kearney 10.2 s.u. in race won by Its Bilbo (FR) 11.0 PUN 23 NOV 24 21rn
Rating HIIII Verdict No show in two completed starts over hurdles and others make much more appeal Probable
LAST YEAR 1st Ndaawi, 2nd Barrier, 3rd Palamon
TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 4m 12.60 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 4-6 Charlus, 4 Young Churchill, 9-2 Holy See, 12 Teofimo, 14 Babich, San Hi lario, 33 Ameilya, Mickey Cohen, 40 Bhean Saibhre, 50 Kool One, 66 Atlantic City, Bursinel, Drusilla, 100 Maxwell Smart, Tremaine, 150 Accompanist, Stiltellinemnuttin, 200 Saxon Land, Stone Forest
RACE 2 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 CHARLUS
RACE VERDICT
Both Holy See Churchill look well capable of at least winning a maiden hurdle. However, the likelihood is that they might be taking on a good horse in expensive French purchase CHARLUS and he gets the vote.
[Justin O’Hanlon]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: CHARLUS
Next Best: Holy See
RACE RESULT
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2.00pm RACE 3
NAAS RACECOURSE
WINNER €22,125 SECOND €7,500 THIRD €3,750 RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1 weightfor-age hurdle race since 30th April 2023. WEIGHTS 11st 3lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 3 Distance 1m7f190y
CLUB LIMESTONE LAD HURDLE OF €37,500 (GRADE 3) (Generously sponsored by Naas Racecourse Business Club)
A representative from Naas Racecourse Business Club will present a Crystal Trophy 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.
1
Beacon Edge (IRE) 29
Owner: Cheeky Pups Syndicate Bred by: Harry Browne g Bay by Doyen - Laurel Gift (Presenting) Career record 40 runs, 9 wins, 14 places Prize-money earned €301,706 Handicap Rating 146
Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott Form 14/1 HR147 D.J Gilligan 11.10 (CP) 28L last of 7fn,
11.3 FAIR
D.J. Gilligan 11.2 won 2 1/2L 2 1/4L from Twig (GB) 11.2 and Kateira (GB) 10.13 WETHERBY
2 Anzadam (FR) 57
Owner: Mrs J Donnelly Bred by: M Richard Corveller g Bay by Authorized - Astaradame (Astarabad) Career record 3 runs, 3 wins Prize-money earned €59,999 5 11-10 Hood
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: Paul Townend
Form 5/2 P. Townend 11.3 (H) won 6 1/2L 2 1/4L from Kala Conti (FR) 11.1 and Dodger Long (GB) 11.3 FAIR 30 NOV 24 7rn hdl Grade 3 2m Yld
F. Bayle 10.5 (H) (TS) won 7L 1 1/4L from Le Blavet (FR) 10.12 and Kaline Des Boullat (FR) 10.5 COMPIEGNE 16 OCT 23 5rn hdl 2m 1f Sft F. Bayle 10.10 (H) (TS) won ns 3L from Le Fauve (FR) 10.10 and King D’Ainay (FR) 10.10 BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT 17 SEP 23 7rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Gd /Sft
11-1-
Star Rating HHHHH
Seen as a possible Champion Hurdle dark horse and should confirm that impression here Probable SP: 2/7
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Laafi (FR) 31
Owner: Four D Partnership Bred by: Eric Puerari g Bay by Cloth Of Stars - Mediteranea (Smart Strike) Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €75,706
5 11-03
Trainer: William Durkan
Form 18/1 P. Byrnes 11.7 won 2 3/4L 3 1/2L from Kainsbourg (FR) 11.7 and Autoportrait (FR) 10.10 LIM 26 DEC 24 18rn mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft
Callum Rodriguez 9.8 (BK) won 1 3/4L nk from Iron Lion (GB) 9.13 and Stressfree (FR) 9.10 DONCASTER 26 OCT 24 17rn hcp (86-105)1m 2f 43yds Sft 2min 15.1sec
Cieren Fallon 9.13 (TS) 20L 8th of 9 to Albany (GB) 9.2 NOTTINGHAM 16 OCT 24 hcp (76-95)1m 2f 50yds Hvy 0-04811- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Supreme entry looks a nice prospect and gets 7lb from Anzadam but unlikely to beat him. Probable SP: 9/2
Blinkers ON No. 1 Hood ON No. 2
RACE RESULT
Time 1st 3rd
Distance 2nd 4th
LAST YEAR 1st Zarak The Brave, 2nd Telmesomethinggirl, 3rd Banntown Girl
TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-3 TIME 4m 8.20 secs GOING soft
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Selection AMZADAM
RACE VERDICT
The style of his victory at Limerick marked down Laafi as an interesting prospect, but this should be all about Fairyhouse winner ANZADAM who can underline his growing Champion Hurdle prospects. [Justin O’Hanlon]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: ANZADAM Next Best: Beacon Edge
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RACE 4
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7lbs; 6-y-o and
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11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
5 Distance 3m175y THE FINLAY FORD AT NAAS
Bioluminescence (IRE) 30
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mr A R M M Kavanagh f Bay by Walk In The Park - Molly Round (Old Vic) Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €57,639
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Form 4/5Fav Mr D. O’Connor 10.13 won 3L 6L from Paggane (GB) 10.12 and Shecouldbeanything
7rn nov.ch Grade 2 2m 6f 120yds Yld/Sft
13/2 M.P. Walsh 11.5 p.u. in race won by Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 24 17rn nov.hdl
7/4 S.D. Torrens 10.9 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Millstream Lady 10.9 and Sarah Beara 10.9
3 2m 6f 60yds Hvy
Jockey: Paul Townend
Dancing City (FR) 47
Owner: Mrs J Donnelly Bred by: M Julien Moutel, M Laurent Moutel & M Vincent Moutel g Chesnut by Feel Like Dancing - Solitaire City (Loup Solitaire) Career record 10 runs, 6 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €290,110
Form 2/5Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Shannon Royale 11.12 and Mossy Fen Park
Gavin Cromwell
Capo (FR) 29
5 Fire Force (IRE) 9
Owner: Mrs Emily Murphy Bred by: J Manogue f Bay by Workforce - Daraiyna (Refuse To Bend) Career record 6 runs, 1 places
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
BETTING FORECAST Evens Dancing City, 7-4 Bioluminescence, 7 Good Land, 8 Dee Capo, 250 Fire Force
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
RACE VERDICT
A Grade 3 that looks of Grade 1 quality. Dee Capo and Good Land are both capable of winning at this level but look likely to fall short here. Bioluminescence was impressive on her chase debut in a mares Grade 2 at Limerick, but her penalty gives her a tough ask in taking on DANCING CITY, a three-time Grade 1 winning novice hurdler who should come on plenty for his win at Punchestown. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
Selection: DANCING CITY Next Best: Bioluminescence
RACE RESULT
JUMP IN WITH THIS JOCKEY
Paul Townend (Dancing City, Naas 2:30) has the best strike-rate having ridden 40 winners from 90 rides (44%) here in the last five years. Source: Racing Post
Paul Townend (Dancing City, Naas 2:30) has ridden 9 winners from 19 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 47% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
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Bioluminescence
Jockey: Mark Walsh Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Dancing City
Jockey: Paul Townend Trainer: W P Mullins
Dee Capo
Good Land
Jockey: Mr Finian Maguire Trainer: Barry Connell
Fire Force
Jockey: E Walsh
Trainer: Ciaran Murphy
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3.00pm RACE 5
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Hurdle Series for future chasers)
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WINNER €8,850 SECOND €3,000 THIRD €1,500 FOURTH €750 FIFTH €450 SIXTH €300
RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run as a two or three yr old under Rules of Racing. WEIGHTS 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs DECLARED 14
1 A Dream To Share (IRE) 57
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Brucetown Farms Ltd g Bay by Muhaarar - Hikari (Galileo) Career record 7 runs, 5 wins Prize-money earned €196,284
2m Yld 8/11Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 12.0 10L 6th of 10 to Jeroboam Machin (FR) 11.11 LEP 3 FEB 24 Bumper 2m Sft 8/11Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 12.0 won 3 3/4L 7 1/2L from Tullyhill (FR) 12.0 and King Of Kingsfield 12.0 PUN 26 APR 23 8rn Bumper 2m 70yds Yld
2
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Ballybow (IRE) 31
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: Drumlin Bloodstock g Bay by Flemensfirth - Avichi (Yeats) Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €9,517
Gordon Elliott Form 100/30 C.P. Millar 11.7 3 1/2L 2nd to Air Of Entitlement 11.5 DRYL 26 DEC
12/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 22L 15th of 22fn, 25rn to Ballygunner Castle 11.12 FAIR 30
11/4 Mr H.C. Swan 11.11 won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from Coral River 11.7 and Supreme
5rn Bumper 2m 2f 66yds Yld 22102-
3 Bounce Of The Ball (IRE)
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mrs Margaret McCrudden Dinkin g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Now Let Go (Flemensfirth)
Jockey: Aidan Kelly (5)
4
Comanche Magic (IRE)
31
Owner: Thomas Kennedy Bred by: Mr Tom Kennedy g Bay by Westerner - Benefit of Magic (Beneficial) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Michael O’Sullivan Trainer: P A Fahy Form 22/1 H.E. Sexton 11.7 55L 10th of 14 to Kilwaughter 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 24
5
He’s Gorgeous (IRE) 31
6
Jockey: Jody McGarvey
High Court Cave (IRE) 158
7
Ivybrook (FR) 31
Owner:
8
Jockey: Paul Townend
Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 29
Owner: Slaneyville Syndicate Bred by: M Serge Duchene & Mme Joselita Duchene g Bay by Galiway - Zayade (Country Reel)
(FR)
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
10 Welcome Aboard (IRE)
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Ms Ruth Murphy g Bay by Mahler - Kivalina (Kayf Tara)
Jockey: Simon Torrens
11
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Fortunate Outcome (IRE) 28
Form 250/1 D. Moloney 10.8 61L 9th of 11fn, 14rn to Sommesky 11.6 LIM
12
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Gino Bella (IRE)
15
Owner: Mrs Rose Byrne Bred by: Millbrook Equine f Bay by It’s Gino - Dans La Foulee (Alberto Giacometti) Career record 3 runs, 2 places
Form 33/1 B. Hayes 11.7 u.r. in race won by Sixandahalf 11.7 FAIR 11 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 2f
Yld/Sft 7/1 B. Hayes 11.5 hd 17L 3rd to Stuntman Steve 11.6 CLON 7 NOV 24 10rn mdn hdl 2m 51yds Gd 9/2 Mr L.T. Turner 10.12 1/2L 6L 3rd to Butch Cassidy 11.5 BAL 19 APR 24 10rn Bumper 1m 7f 164yds Sft
13 Romantic Getaway (IRE)
Owner: Peter Killeen Bred by: John Murray f Bay by Getaway - Catch The Rascal (Presenting)
Jockey: Conor Smithers (7) Trainer: Ms Helen P Markham Star Rating HIIII
First foal, dam 2m5f
14 Run For Cover (IRE) 29
Owner: Ms Elaine Murray Bred by: John Murray f Bay by Champs Elysees - Catch The Rascal (Presenting) Career record 2 runs
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Trainer: Martin Brassil Form 80/1 R.A. Doyle 10.11 (TS) 35L 9th of 16fn, 17rn to McLaurey 11.4 LIM 28 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 150/1 C. Brassil 11.2 (H) (TS) 43L 9th of 18fn, 19rn to Got Glory (FR) 11.7 here 4 APR 24 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 99-
Soundly beaten in mid-field on both starts; will need to get a handicap mark Probable SP: 66/1
T/S ON No. 3,10 Hood ON No. 14
LAST YEAR 1st Cleatus Poolaw, 2nd Nas Na Riogh, 3rd Butcher Hollow TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 5m 1.70 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 A Dream To Share, 4 Krak, 9-2 Kalix Delabarriere, 11-2 Ballybow, 10 High Court Cave, Ivybrook, 14 He’s Gorgeous, 25 Bounce Of The Ball, Gino Bella, Welcome Aboard, 66 Comanche Magic, Run For Cover, 100 Romantic Getaway, 200 Fortunate Outcome
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
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Selection BALLYBOW
RACE VERDICT
An element of doubt surrounds former bumper star A Dream To Share following last year’s Leopardstown reverse and an inconclusive hurdling debut at Fairyhouse. However, he can probably improve enough to account for the once-raced Krak and bumper winner Kalix Delabarriere. There was 14lb between the pair at Leopardstown, but the Mullins runner made a bad mistake three out then. Ballybow and High Court Cave also have maidenwinning potential. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: A DREAM TO SHARE
Next Best: Krak
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH A Dream To Share
●Foaled Apr 23, 2018
●Sire Muhaarar (GB) (8.8f)
●Dam Hikari (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Raise You (1m-1m6f inc Gr 3; RPR 117), Lady G (1m4f; 106) and Hazm (bumper/Belgium 7.5f-10.5f); dam 11.7f winner (93), half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Raymi Coya, granddaughter of US 1m1f Grade 1 winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Bounce Of The Ball
●Foaled Apr 20, 2019
●Sire Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) (12.2f)
●Dam Now Let Go (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Flemensfirth (USA) (15.7f)
●E30,000 Y, E85,000 3yo; first foal; dam dual bumper winner, half-sister to winners Zaydar (1m4f/1m5f Flat and 2m hurdle) and Tiger Trek (2m hurdle), out of 1m3f winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Ballybow
●Foaled May 02, 2019
●Sire Flemensfirth (USA) (15.7f)
●Dam Avichi (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Yeats (IRE) (13.0f)
●E90,000 3yo, £110,000 Don May 24; third foal; brother to bumper winner Hurricane Vichi, half-brother to 2m7f/3m hurdle winner Malago Rose; dam placed bumpers, closely related to 1m Listed Flat and dual Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly
PEDIGREE WATCH
Comanche Magic
●Foaled Mar 17, 2020
●Sire Westerner (GB) (11.6f)
●Dam Benefit Of Magic (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Beneficial (GB) (13.7f)
●(n/s E14,000 3yo); first foal; dam placed 2m4f-3m hurdles, out of unraced half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner
Coscorrig, is granddaughter of sister to useful bumper and 2m4f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner
Mount Clerigo
Distance 2m2f150y THE ALBERT BARTLETT
TRIPLE CROWN SERIES AT PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 2025
QUALIFIER HANDICAP HURDLE OF €15,000
(Generously sponsored by Albert Bartlett) (A race in the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series)
A representative from Punchestown Racecourse will present Inkerman Glassware to the Winning Owner, and will also present €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 €8,850 SECOND €3,000 THIRD €1,500 FOURTH €750 FIFTH €450 SIXTH €300 RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 17
1 Cave Court (IRE) 29
Owner: TSM Racing Syndicate Bred by: Niall McGrady g Bay by Court Cave - Ben Roseler (Beneficial) Career record 21 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €42,601 Handicap Rating 119
Jockey: Mr O McGill (7)
PERTH 25 SEP 24 hcp hdl (0-120)2m 47yds Gd 17/2 HR115 Mr O. McGill 10.11 16L 7th of 15fn, 20rn to Talk In The Park 11.5 GAL 31 JUL 24 Ext hcp hdl
2 One Big Boum (IRE) 49
by: Niall Flynn g Bay by Buck’s Boum - Liss Iontach (Getaway) Career record 8 runs, 2 wins Prize-money earned €15,614 Handicap Rating 115 6 11-08
Jockey: Brian Hayes Trainer: Philip Fenton Form 11/2
Hayes 11.12 won 1/2L 13L from Depalma 11.7 and Stoneyford Lady 11.5 WEX 28 OCT 24 11rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Sft 5/1 HR109 Niall Moore 11.8 5L 3 3/4L 18L 4th to Tell Me This 11.1 BAL 26 AUG 24 14rn
2m
52yds Yld/Sft 444411- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Mark was unchanged after maiden win, now up 8lb after handicap success, progressive type
3
St Cuthbert’s Cave (IRE)
21
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: Jeann MacClancy g Bay by Court Cave - Glenmore Erica (Westerner) Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,859 Handicap Rating 115
Jockey: Carl Millar (5) Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Form 33/1 J.C. Gainford 11.12 (TS) 1/2L 5L 1/2L 4th to Joystick (FR) 11.12 here 5 JAN 21rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 7/1 C.P. Millar 11.5 p.u. in race won by Park The Giant 11.4 KILL 13 MAY 24 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld 4/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 67L 8th of 19fn, 21rn to Olympic Man (FR) 11.12 here 10 MAR 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft 13p-8p-4 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict
Addition of a tongue-tie seemed to work last time, useful 5lb claimed for handicap debut Probable SP: 9/1
4 Hartur D’arc (FR) 30
Owner: Derek Kierans Bred by: Mme Nicole Terriere & Mahe Guiberteau g Bay by Diamond Boy - Altesse D’arc (Policy Maker) Handicap Rating 113
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
8 11-06
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form 50/1 HR137 K.M. Donoghue 11.1 fell in race won by Perceval Legallois (FR) 11.4 LEP 27 DEC 24 27rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 100yds Gd/Yld Conor Stone-Walsh 10.9 u.r. in race won by Victtorino (FR) 11.2 ASCOT 21 DEC 24 8rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 7f 180yds Gd /Sft
Jonathan Burke 10.2 57L 9th of 9fn, 15rn to Il Ridoto (FR) 9.13 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV 24 hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 44yds Gd 1109uf-
Rating IIIII
Verdict
5
Jockey: Mr D Doyle (7)
Answering (IRE) 36
Owner: Mrs Claire Doyle Bred by: Mrs Claire Doyle g Bay by Ask - Gemmeus (Bigstone) Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €14,919 Handicap Rating 112
10 11-05
Trainer: Timothy Doyle
Form 11/1 HR114 Mr D. Doyle 10.8 56L 13th of 14fn, 18rn to Jeaniemacaroney 10.8 THU 21 DEC 24 hcp hdl 2m 15yds Gd
4/1Fav HR115 Mr D. Doyle 11.3 17L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to Woodstream Lad 10.2 CLON 16 MAY 24 hcp hdl (80123)2m 49yds Yld
22/1 HR116 Mr D. Doyle 11.0 16L 8th of 20fn, 24rn to Pigeon House 11.3 PUN 2 MAY 24 hcp hdl (88-123)2m 94yds Yld 214860- Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Fair handicap debut here last April, three
On The Steel (IRE) 14
Owner: Whitechurch Stud Bred by: Do Your Best Syndicate g Chesnut by Mount Nelson - Lady Daisy (Shernazar) Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €8,267 Handicap Rating 112
Jockey: Charlie O’Dwyer (5)
50/1 HR114 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.1 22L 13th of 16
7
Lygon Lad (IRE) 31
Owner:
Syndicate Bred by: Martin Keating g Chesnut by Linda’s Lad - Eudemis (Martaline)
8
Sam Ewing
DEC 24 13rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Yld/Sft 14/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.1 18L 5th of 18 to Karafon (FR) 11.4 CLON 3 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 3f 97yds
O’Dwyer
Jockey: J J Slevin
Interchangeable (GB) 41
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Bred by: Mrs S Rowley-Williams g Chesnut by Jack Hobbs - Alletrix (Flemensfirth)
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €8,391 Handicap Rating 109 5 11-02
Trainer: S R
mdn hdl 2m 3f 118yds Gd/Yld 200/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (H) 12L 12th of 22fn, 25rn to Ballygunner Castle 11.12 FAIR 30 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld 33/1 D.E. Mullins 11.11 52L last of 9fn, 11rn to Wingmen 11.12 NAV 16 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld 004901- Star Rating HHHII Verdict Kept good company in maidens before winning when dropped in class at
Ishan (FR) 25
Owner: Pius Collins Bred by: M Jean-Claude Crouton & M Micheal Crouton g Bay by Voiladenuo - Roziana (Russian Blue) Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €26,847 Handicap Rating 109 7 11-02
Jockey: Phillip Enright Trainer: S Curling Form 6/1 HR95 P.T. Enright 11.9 50L 6th of 7fn, 12rn to Maciver 10.1 TRAM 1 JAN hcp chse (0-100)2m 6f 170yds Hvy 15/2 HR95 R.P. Treacy 10.5 37L last of 12 to Lazer Wolf 11.12
10
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Must Go Now (IRE) 25
Owner: Edward Cawley Bred by: Edward Cawley g Bay by Ocovango - Arise And Go Now (Golan) Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €8,118 Handicap Rating 109 8 11-02 Hood
Trainer: Edward Cawley
16/1 HR100 E. Walsh 11.12 (H) 17L 13th of 17 to Sammy Smart (GB) 11.13 PUN 10 DEC 24 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 7f 182yds Gd/Yld 8/1
K.E Buckley 11.5 7L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Herculaneum 11.2 BAL 28 MAY 24 hcp hdl (80-109)2m 75yds Gd/Yld
HHHHI
Has taken a while to mature, stepped up on previous form with 5l Fairyhouse
The Nagger Reidy (GB)
Owner: Niall S Farrell Bred by: Mill House Stud & Mr N Farrell g Bay by Kayf Tara - Broxbourne (Refuse To Bend) Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €9,895 Handicap Rating 108
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Stephen Gerard Carey Form 11/4Fav HR108 J.J. Slevin 10.9 u.r. in race won by Farmers Lodge 11.12
12
Marelly (IRE) 26
Owner:
3f 100yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR102 T. Power Roche 10.7 (CP) 82L last of 7 to Ricky Langford 9.9 DWNP 26 AUG 24 Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 165yds Gd 5767p3-
13 Showman (GB) 64
Owner: C A Blair Bred by: Aziz Kheir g Bay by Kingman - Peinture Abstraite (Holy Roman Emperor) Career record 20 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €14,400 Handicap Rating 107
Jockey: Jake Coen (3)
Trainer: Peter Fahey Form 40/1 HR109 Sam Ewing 11.1 60L 15th of 16fn, 19rn to
23rn to Ataboycharlie 11.2 LEP
E.A. Fitzgerald 10.10 22L 12th of 17 to Impose Toi (FR) 11.12 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV 23 hcp
14 Gabriel Ranger (IRE)
15
Ask The Bookie (IRE)
Owner:
16
Tyson (GER) 25
Owner:
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh (5)
17 Cozone (GB)
28
LAST YEAR 1st Millstream Lady, 2nd Miss Tempo, 3rd Quest With Speed TRAINER E McNamara WEIGHT 10-12 TIME 5m 6.30 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 5 Must Go Now, 6 Cave Court, 8 Hartur d’Arc, Lygon Lad, One Big Boum, Tyson, 9 St Cuthbert’s Cave, 10 Interchangeable, The Nagger Reidy, 12 Gabriel Ranger, 16 Marelly, 20 Answering, Ask The Bookie, Ishan, Showman, 25 On The Steel, 33 Cozone
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
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RACE VERDICT
Oran McGill has partnered CAVE COURT 9naP0 to four of his five wins and again takes a valuable 7lb off the top weight who was a fine second in a 23-runner Leopardstown handicap at Christmas. He is just preferred to Must Go Now, up 10lb for an emphatic Leopardstown win. Useful handicap chaser Hartur D’Arc is on a tempting mark but the trip may be too short for him. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: CAVE COURT Next Best: One Big Boum
RACE RESULT
4.05pm RACE 7
BETVICTOR’S €60 NEW CUSTOMER OFFER (PRO/ AM) FLAT RACE OF €10,000 (Generously sponsored by BetVictor)
A representative from Bet Victor 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 €5,900 SECOND €2,000 THIRD €1,000 FOURTH €500 FIFTH €300 SIXTH €200 RACE CONDITIONS An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. WEIGHTS 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 14 Distance 2m2f150y
1 Adiemus (GER)
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Bred by: Gestut Romerhof g Bay by Guiliani - Athenry (Nicaron)
Cheltenham winner Jasmin De Vaux made winning debut for
here 12 months ago
2
American Jukebox (IRE) 30
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: Louis Murray & Colm Moran g Bay by Jukebox Jury - American Jennie (Lord Americo) Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,820
Mr J M Halford (7)
3
Jockey: Mr D G Lavery
Champagne Jury (IRE) 64
Owner: Dochas Partnership Bred by: Edmond Kent g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Miss Knowall (Beat All)
Gavin Cromwell Form 8/1 D Allen 10L 2nd to Vanderpoel BOULTA 23-NOV-24 7r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld 3/1 D Allen p.u. in race won by Big Interest CASTLELANDS 10-MAR-24 7r2f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft
4 I’ll Sort That (IRE) 44
Owner: David Needham Bred by: Liam Walsh g Bay by Sandmason - Tuscarora (Revoque) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Mr D L Queally Trainer: Declan Queally Form
5 Jericho Du Fenoir (FR)
Owner: L P McCormack Bred by: Domaine Du Fenoir g Bay by Petillo - Quadanse (Maille Pistol)
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson (3)
Trainer: Patrick T Foley
Matter Of Opinion (IRE)
Sacramental (IRE)
The Night Agent (IRE)
11
Joshua’s Daylami (FR) 26
Owner:
12
Meetmeinstlouis (IRE) 30
Owner:
13 Sea Of Doubt (IRE) 77
Owner:
Faded into fourth behind the promising Carrigmoornaspruce
after making most
14 Taken Time (IRE)
Owner: Steve Jones Bred by: Mrs Marie Fenlon f Bay by Casamento - Golan Lady (Golan)
Jockey: Ross Berry (7)
Half-sister to Charlie Longsdon’s useful hurdles winner Bugise
tongue-tie in
T/S ON No. 3, 6, 14
RACE RESULT
LAST YEAR 1st Jasmin De Vaux, 2nd His Nibs, 3rd Freemans Bay TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 4m 55.80 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Adiemus, 100-30 American Jukebox, 13-2 Champagne Jury, 7 Jericho Du Fenoir, 8 Meetmeinstlouis, 12 I’ll Sort That, Sea Of Doubt, 20 Joshua’s Daylami, Matter Of Opinion, 25 Danielle D, Taken TIME, 50 Sacramental, The Night Agent, 100 Ginny Weasley
RACE 7 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 AMERICAN JUKEBOX
RACE VERDICT
Willie Mullins won this with Champion Bumper winner Jasmin De Vaux last year, and Adiemus has to be considered a leading player even though he was not a particularly expensive purchase by stable standards. American Jukebox has an edge over Meetmeinstlouis on Leopardstown running and should go close. Champagne Jury finished second in a point. A speculative vote goes to JERICHO DE FENOIR, a halfbrother to Champion Hurdle winner Espoir D’Allen. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: JERICHO DU FENOIR
Next Best: Adiemus
Today’s Race Conditions
RACE 1: 1.00pm
THE CLINTON HIGGINS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS NOVICE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €16,000 (Generously sponsored by Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants) 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 steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 5th May 2024, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons (130 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 4 furlongs 29 yards. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs 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. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 21st January.
RACE 2: 1.30pm
THE GET EXTRA CHELTENHAM PLACES NOW AT BETVICTOR MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000 (Generously sponsored by BetVictor) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. A hurdle for four years old only, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 190 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 3: 2.00pm
THE NAAS RACECOURSE BUSINESS CLUB LIMESTONE LAD HURDLE OF €37,500 (GRADE 3) (Generously sponsored by Naas Racecourse Business Club) Winner will receive €22,500 (Penalty Value: €22,125), Second will receive €7,500, Third will receive €3,750, Fourth will receive €1,875, Fifth will receive €1,125, Sixth will receive €750. A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1 weight-for-age hurdle race since 30th April 2023. About 1 mile 7 furlongs 190 yards. €337.50 to enter, €37.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 3lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st July, 2023. Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 4: 2.30pm
THE FINLAY FORD AT NAAS NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €30,000 (GRADE 3) (Registered as the Naas Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Finlay Motor Group) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600. A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. About 3 miles 175 yards. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 7lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 12lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 5: 3.00pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN HURDLE OF €15,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€ 3,000)) (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Hurdle Series for future chasers) 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, A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run as a two or three yr old under Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 150 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. The Final of this Series will be run at Fairyhouse in April 2025. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 6: 3.30pm
THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES AT PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 2025 QUALIFIER HANDICAP HURDLE OF €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Albert Bartlett) (A race in the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series) 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 extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 2 furlongs 150 yards. €135 to enter, €15 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. All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 29th, 2025. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 21st January.
RACE 7: 4.05pm
THE BETVICTOR’S €60 NEW CUSTOMER OFFER (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE OF €10,000 (Generously sponsored by BetVictor) 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 I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 150 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 22nd January) may also ride in this race. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
