Aidan McGarry Racecourse Manager
Managers’ Welcome
On behalf of the board and team at Naas Racecourse, we are delighted to welcome you today to our first jumps fixture of the new season. The Return Of The Jumps is always an exciting time of year and with a card featuring the Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3) and the Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed), we look set for a high-class day of jumps racing to kick start the season.
Eddie Moran Owner Liaison
As ever, the support from our sponsors is always appreciated and we are thrilled to welcome Amanda Torrens and the team from Barberstown Castle as the feature sponsor of the day. Amanda is a huge supporter of racing in Ireland and particularly Co Kildare via her ‘hidden gem’ of a hotel just 20 minutes down the road in Straffan. A beautiful place with delicious food and fantastic service, make sure to get down there if you haven’t already.
Overlander Horseboxes are back sponsoring the novice chase today and you will see one of their boxes parked in the enclosure. The perfect combination of style and safety, the latter being incredibly important when transporting thoroughbreds across the country and the world. As a local company it is brilliant to have them, and the national hunt horses, back ‘on board’!
Today’s sponsors are all based in Co Kildare, we also have local support from David Mongey’s Mongey Communications, whose work you will know well by the great big screens around the course and at other big sporting events throughout Europe, along with Oliver McKiernan’s Cavan Developments in their support of St Mary’s GAA who are holding their fundraiser in the Panoramic Restaurant today. Oliver is a family businessman building many houses in the area, he is also a trainer and his horses have a habit of running very well in his sponsored races, so keep an eye on his runners today.
The Irish European Breeders’ Fund continues to provide a vital boost to prizemoney all year round for owners across both codes and we have two strong races on the card for them today. Nessa Joyce is brilliant to work with and we are delighted to welcome her back for the National Hunt season here at Naas.
A big thank you to the owners, trainers, and stable staff of today’s runners, we wish everyone the best, both on and off the track. This weekend, Naas Racecourse collected the Racecourse of the Year Award at the Association of Irish Racehorse Owners Awards for the third year in a row. This is a huge honour for Naas Racecourse, as owners across the country vote for the winner. We thank everyone who voted for us, as well as those who work to make the owner and customer experience here at Naas so special.
Today’s race meeting is our penultimate of the year and we are already looking forward to our Christmas Party Race Day on December 16th. There are many hospitality options available to kick-start the festive season, so be sure to visit www.naasracecourse.com for all ticket options, as well as to view our Christmas gifts, ranging from gift vouchers to racecourse memberships.
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
Monday 16th December 2024
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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Dear All,
As Chairman I would like to welcome you all here today to our annual Corporate Race Day. The day is always an extremely enjoyable day providing an ideal opportunity for our members and friends to socialise and mingle in the comforting surroundings of Naas Racecourse.
I am particularly looking forward to the second race of the day, Cavan Developments Home Builders Supporting St Marys GAA Maiden Hurdle. A special thanks to Oliver Mc Kiernan and family who are great friends and have been loyal supporters of St Marys for many years. Oliver and Carmel, your ongoing support is very much appreciated and valued.
St Mary’s GAA Club is one of the oldest GAA clubs in Dublin, founded in 1906, we promote Gaelic Football in the areas of Saggart, Rathcoole, Citywest and Brittas. These areas have had massive surges in population recently which has been mirrored by our increase in new juvenile members. However, our increasing membership numbers place a demand on already stretched resources which means fundraising days like today are vital to the Club.
I want to express our sincere thanks to our Members and friends who supported today’s event, without your generosity we could not operate. A special word of thanks to the organising Committee for arranging every aspect of this event … Thanks Bren, Dave and Sharon, not an easy task and again you went over and above to make sure it would be a success, much appreciated.
Lastly Thanks to Niamh & Milly and Naas Racecourse for their warm welcome and hospitality, always a superb service here. I hope you all have a fantastic day and look forward to chatting to you all throughout the day.
Conor Lehane Chairman
St. Mary’s GFC
Useful Information
ATM / Cash Back
We do not have an ATM on-site; however, we can provide cash back in our Raceday office. The Raceday office is located beside the turnstiles.
Bar Facilities
The Circle Bar is located on the ground floor of The Circle Building. The TOTE Bar is located on the ground floor of the Grandstand Building.
Betting
Bookmakers Ring is situated at the front of the Grandstand. Tote and Paddy Power shops are loacted in the Grandstand. Tote Operators are also located in The Post, The Circle, and The Panoramic Restaurant.
Car Park
For opening hours following the day of racing please check at the Raceday office.
Children’s Facilities
Creche facilities are run by Inspire Child Development Centre, located to the left as you enter via the turnstiles. The Creche is a free facility for our racegoers. It opens an hour before the first race and closes after the last race. The playground is situated below the Grandstand. Changing facilities are situated on the bottom floor of The Grandstand and The Circle.
Corporate Suites
Located on the Second Floor of the Grandstand Building.
Disabled Facilities
Toilet Facilities are situated on the ground floor of The Grandstand next to lower exit doors, by the men’s toilets, The Circle, and The Post. Parking is available directly outside the turnstiles. Our Parking attendants will be glad to assist you.
Goffs Owners & Trainers Lounge
The Goffs Owners & Trainers lounge is reserved for Owners & Trainers who have a runner on the day. The Lounge is located on the first floor of The Circle Building.
Where to Eat
The Panoramic Restaurant
Advance bookings are advised however please feel free to call up and check availability on the day.
The Post
A self-service restaurant open to all racegoers. We have a full carvery and a selection of cold dishes are available each Raceday.
The Café
Located on the ground floor of the Granstand. A selection of sandwiches, pastries, and tea/coffee is available on each Raceday.
Shuttle Buses
A free shuttle bus service is provided to racegoers on weekend race meetings, the shuttle bus drops you off at Sallins Train Station or Poplar Square (the centre of Naas Town). Please check in at the Raceday office for the shuttle bus times. Alternativley, if you wish to walk it takes approx 10 minutes to get to Poplar Square, if you exit via the Tipper Road entrance.
Taxi Contacts
Franks Taxi 085 2333 600
Seamus Taxi 085 8808 690
Naas Taxi 045 480480
*Taxi collection point is at the turnstile entrance. Please pre-book to suit your pick-up time.
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USE OF CAMERAS & VIDEO EQUIPMENT
1. Use of Camera, Video, Computer and Telecommunications Equipment Non-compliance with the following provisions will constitute a serious breach of Naas Racecourse’s Terms & Conditions of Entry, as a result of which we shall have the right to cancel and withdraw any Ticket or other entitlements issued to you and eject you from the Racecourse. Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at the Racecourse is strictly controlled and limited. You are not permitted to make any commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing at the Racecourse, without prior permission.
1.1 You shall not use any device or technology to capture, record, store, transmit or broadcast any data relating to any race, fixture or other race-related activity at the Racecourse, unless you are expressly permitted to do so by Condition 1.4.
1.2 In particular, you must not capture, record, store transmit (including live stream):
(a) any pictures of horses preparing for a race – including the Parade Ring;
(b) any pictures of jockeys preparing for a race – including Weighing Room and Parade Ring;
(c) any race (either at the Racecourse or any other racecourse) –this includes either “live” or pictures from the on-course CCTV;
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(e) any activities in integrity areas (i.e. areas with limited access to Turf Club and designated staff at the Racecourse) – including Weighing Room, Judges Box, Stables and any area signed ‘officials only’.
1.3 The list in Condition 1.2 is indicative of the types of activity prohibited by Condition 1.1 but that list is not exhaustive.
1.4 You may use mobile devices and point-and-shoot or compact cameras to capture images for your own private and domestic use (but you shall not use professional level photography or filming equipment). The following rules apply:
(a) photography on the racing surface is strictly forbidden; (b) flash photography is strictly forbidden; and
(c) you must not allow a third party to use such images for any commercial purpose and will notify the Operator immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised use of those images.
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1.6 Unless specifically permitted by these Conditions, you shall not use mobile telephones or any other communications device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting.
1.7 We reserve the right to confiscate any camera, video equipment, mobile telephone, radio and any telecommunications or other device (including computer similar equipment) and any media or device upon which any audio/visual content or data may be stored that is in your possession and delete any such content if we believe you have breached or are likely to breach this condition.
AIRO Racecourse Of The Year 2024
Naas Racecourse is incredibly proud to have received the Association of Irish Racehorse Owners’ Racecourse of the Year Award for the third consecutive year. We would like to extend our thanks to all owners for voting for us and for your continued support in choosing to run your horses here at Naas Racecourse.
We would like to congratulate everyone involved at Naas - Directors, full time staff, raceday team and Lily & Wild, our exceptional caterers, for providing delicious food and a warm welcome to our owners, elevating each race day with their expertise.
We look forward to continuing to bring you the very best in racing here at Naas.
RACE 1
Distance 2m4f THE OVERLANDER HORSEBOXES NOVICE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €15,000 (0-123)
(Generously sponsored by Overlander Horseboxes)
A representative from Overlander Horseboxes will present a Trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer, and Jockey of the race, 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 extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-123 that have not won a steeplechase before 1st February 2024, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons. DECLARED 10
1
Digby (IRE) 39
Owner: Alan E Smith Bred by: Mrs P J Conway g Bay by Tobougg - Calissee (Ocean of Wisdom) Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €42,193 Handicap Rating 123
Jockey: Patrick M O’Brien (7)
Trainer: Dermot Anthony McLoughlin Form 11/1 HR126 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.4 (CP) 1 1/2L 2L 3rd to Jazzy Matty (FR) 11.10 SLGO 2 OCT 5rn
Gd 9/1 HR128 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.4 (CP) p.u. in race won by Minella Crooner 11.4 PUN 4 MAY 12rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 104yds Sft 8/1 Mr D. McGill 11.5 2 3/4L 16L 41L 4th to Minella Cocooner 11.12 NAV 20 JAN 6rn beg.ch 3m Sft/Hvy 322-4p3 Star Rating HHHHI
2 Miss Tempo (IRE) 84
Owner: Ferroandel Racing Syndicate Bred by: Mr Alan Clarke f Bay by Milan - Butlers Storm (Glacial Storm) Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €22,446 Handicap Rating 115
Jockey: Mike O’Connor Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form 8/1 HR116 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 23L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to
1f 70yds Gd 22/1 HR119 Rachael Blackmore 11.5 17L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Uhtred 11.4 KILL 13
3
Winding River (IRE) 17
Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited Bred by: Mrs R H Lalor g Bay by Sageburg - Carrigeen Lonicera (Old Vic) Career record 25 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €43,387 Handicap Rating 114 7 11-05 B,T
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Trainer: Oliver McKiernan Form 9/2 HR109 P.T. Enright 11.7 (BK) (TS) won 1 1/4L nk from Clonbury Bridge 11.4 and Lake Chad 11.3 CLON 24 OCT 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 156yds Gd 11/2 HR108 P.T. Enright 12.0 (BK) (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Tullyveery Lad 11.12 DWNP 20 SEP 9rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 110yds Gd
3/1 HR108 P.T. Enright 11.6 (CP) (TS) 8 3/4L 6th of 7 to Ricky Langford 9.9 DWNP 26 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 165yds Gd 922621 Star Rating HHHHI
Downpatrick specialist, broadened his horizons with recent Clonmel win, now 5lb higher Probable SP: 9/2
4 Andys Flame (GB) 15
Owner: Derek Kierans Bred by: Miss Amanda Lysaght g Bay by Martaline - Marie Deja La (Daliapour) Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €13,966 Handicap Rating 112 7 11-03 T/S
Jockey: Alex Harvey (5)
Trainer: John C McConnell Form Callum Pritchard 9.12 (TS) 8L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Lisnamult Lad 11.7 CHELTENHAM 26 OCT hcp chse 2m 4f 44yds Gd
13/2 A. Harvey 11.7 (TS) 7L 2nd to Boomslang (GB) 11.12 DWNP 11 OCT 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld
3/1Fav HR109 A. Harvey 11.9 (TS) 17L 3/4L 10L 4th to Portnacoo 9.10 DWNP 26 AUG 9rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 180yds Gd
35-8425 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Stayed on to some effect when fifth behind fellow Irish raider Lisnamult Lad at Cheltenham Probable SP: 11/2
5 Metersandmasks (IRE)
Owner: Flower Of Cahermore Syndicate Bred by: Rathbarry Stud f Bay by Shirocco - Blueanna (Blueprint)
15
Jockey: Danny Mullins
6
Jacksons Gold (IRE)
37
Owner: Stephen M Curran Bred by: Pierce Flynn g Bay by Gold Well - Miss Abrahnovic (Deploy) Career record 28 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €52,763
Jockey: Jack Gilligan (5)
7
Faux Fur (FR) 17
Sea Road Fill (IRE)
9
Ballybrack Wood (IRE) 31
Owner: Tash Four Arc Racing Syndicate Bred by: Robin Harold-Barry g Brown by Soldier of Fortune - Only Blend (Westerner) Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €7,526 Handicap Rating 104
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Form 3/1Fav HR97 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 won 1 1/4L 3 1/2L from Jouster (FR) 11.12 and Michal 11.0 TRAM 10
10rn beg.ch 2m 4f 80yds Yld
HR97 Rachael
(80-116)2m 6f 11yds Gd 9/2 HR98 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 31L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Form 22/1 HR91 J.P.
Gustavo Goodway (IRE) 36
Owner: Trevor Leopold & Philip Smith & D P Connolly & Catherine Connolly Bred by: Paramount Farms g Bay by Sageburg - Christina (King’s Theatre) Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,000 Handicap Rating 92
Gowran, 3lb wrong
Long Handicap: Gustavo Goodway 9-11 (137)
LAST YEAR 1st Chosen Diamond, 2nd Battle Of Mirbat, 3rd Wellington Hill TRAINER Edward Cawley WEIGHT 10-4 TIME 5m 37.50 secs GOING soft
P J
BETTING FORECAST 3 Ballybrack Wood, 9-2 Winding River, 11-2 Andys Flame, 6 Digby, 13-2 Sea Road Fill, 8 Miss Tempo, 10 Faux Fur, 12 Gustavo Goodway, Metersandmasks, 16 Jacksons Gold
RACE 1 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Second at Cork on his penultimate start, SEA ROAD FILL gets the vote to score on his handicap debut with the help of Cian Quirke’s useful 5lb allowance. Ballybarck Wood adapted well to chasing at Tramore and could be progressive. Recent Clonmel winner Winding River and Cheltenham fifth Andy’s Flame can get in the mix. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
RACE RESULT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY
Wendy Smith is a wife, mother and grandmother, a lifelong racing fan and a member at Naas Racecourse. She is 80 this month and today celebrates the occasion surrounded by her family. May she have a great day and many more xxx
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SUPPORTING ST MARYS GAA MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Cavan Developments)
A representative from Cavan Developments will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €7,375 SECOND €2,500 THIRD €1,250 FOURTH €625 FIFTH €375 SIXTH €250 RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. WEIGHTS 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 13
1
Asisaid (IRE) 19
Owner: J Leigh & J O’Rourke & Teresa Leigh & Jenny Curley Bred by: Michael Kavanagh g Bay by Ivawood - Miss Spellt (Diamond Green) Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money
Jockey: Daniel King Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan
75yds Sft
4/1 HR56 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Breezy Zoff 9.8 ROS 14 OCT
Isthereonemoreinme (IRE)
Jockey: Gavin Brouder (5)
G.
3
Jersey Des Brosses (FR)
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: M Pierre Lecoq & M Augustin Lecoq g Chesnut by No Risk At All - Quatre Or (Lavirco) Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €900
200
Jockey: Jack Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Form 11/5Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 u.r. in race won by Withabitofluk (GB)
8/11Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 nk 10L 3rd to Sporting Glory 12.0 FAIR 24 FEB 5rn Bumper 2m Hvy 7/4FF B O’Neill 2nd to Jingko Blue (FR) OLDTOWN 18-FEB-23 11r7f Mdn 2m
4
Lehaunstown (GB) 344
Owner: Barry Connell Bred by: Miss K Rausing g Bay by Sir Percy - Maria di Scozia (Selkirk) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Michael O’Sullivan
6 11-12
Trainer: Barry Connell Form 40/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 27L 11th of 24 to Firefox 11.12 FAIR 2 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft 0-
Probable SP: 20/1
5
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Musta
Owner:
Lovea Lovea (IRE) 245
may continue to find one or two too good Probable SP: 11/2
Plunkett Street (GB)
Owner: Ryan & O’Meara Partnership Bred by: B & B Equine Limited g Chesnut by Territories - Aditi (Dansili) Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €10,838
19
Jockey: Jake Coen (3)
Form 7/1 HR54 L.F. Roche 9.0 (CP) 1 1/2L 1/2L
11/4Fav HR54 N.M. Crosse 9.5 (CP) 10L 6th of 16 to Calzaghi 9.9
6/1 HR48 L.F. Roche 8.13 (CP) won nk 4 1/4L from Keilah 9.13 and Pinky 9.11 NAV
7
Jockey: Ben Kennedy (7)
Rinnaseer King (IRE)
Owner: L Power Bred by: J Moran g Bay by Proclamation - Sweetwater (Goofalik) Career record 4 runs
49
Trainer: Thomas P O’Connor
Form 150/1 E. Walsh 11.12 p.u. in race won by Uncle Pat 11.12 LIST 22 SEP 18rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd 250/1 E. Walsh 10.13 p.u. in race won by Joyau De Thaix (FR) 10.13 LIM 26 DEC 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
200/1 R.J. Condon 11.7 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Asian Master 11.5 THU 17 DEC 23 mdn hdl 1m 7f 205yds Yld 70p-p
Rating HIIII Verdict Has struggled in all four appearances, safe to leave out of calculations Probable SP: 200/1
8 Royal Noble (IRE) 25
Owner: Eamon Purcell Bred by: Ms N O’Reilly g Bay by Alhebayeb - Roclette (Rock of Gibraltar) Career record 3 runs
Jockey: Jack Foley Trainer: Michael G Cleary
Form 200/1 J.B. Foley 11.12 33L 7th of 10 to Cappucino 11.12 PUN 16 OCT mdn hdl 2m 59yds Gd/Yld 125/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.10 79L last of 11 to Mystical Power 11.10 BAL 29 MAY 23 Bumper 2m 108yds Gd 66/1 Mr R.W. Barron 11.3 13L
9 Solsbury Hill (IRE) 155
Owner:
10
Spasiba (FR) 42
Owner: Friends Of Paolo Partnership Bred by: M Erwan Robin, Mme Albane Robin & Mme Carine Robin g Chesnut by Ultra - Roubaix (Acclamation)
Jockey: Paul Townend
Syracus Du Houx (FR)
Beauforts Storm (IRE)
LAST YEAR 1st Slade Steel, 2nd King Of Kingsfield, 3rd Musta Lovea Lovea TRAINER Henry De Bromhead WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 3m 59.10 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 8-11 Spasiba, 4 Jersey Des Brosses, 11-2 Musta Lovea Lovea, 8 Syracus Du Houx, 20 Asisaid, Fairyland Opera, Lehaunstown, Plunkett Street, 25 Beauforts Storm, Solsbury Hill, 100 Isthereonemoreinme, 200 Rinnaseer King, Royal Noble
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 ASISAID
KEY STAT
RACE VERDICT
This is a good opportunity for 88-rated Flat pereformer SPASIBA to get off the mark on his second start over hurdles. Jersey Des Brosses, who failed to do justice to his reputation in two bumpers, can do better over hurdles. The race sponsor’s pair, Musta Lovea Lovea, third in a strong edition of this race last year, and Syracus De Houx have place possibilities. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: SPASIBA
Next Best: Musta Lovea Lovea
Owner Gigginstown House Studis (Jersey Des Brosses) has a 37% strike rate (from 19 runners) in the last 14 days.
Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Asisaid
●Foaled May 13, 2019
●Sire Ivawood (IRE) (7.1f)
●Dam Miss Spellt (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Diamond Green (FR) (8.4f)
●Second foal; dam unplaced 6f-7f (RPR 61), out of unraced half-sister to 6f Listed winner Fullandby, is granddaughter of Italian 5f-1m winner
PEDIGREE WATCH Plunkett Street
●Foaled Feb 10, 2018
●Sire Territories (IRE) (8.0f)
●Dam Aditi (GB)
●Dam’s sire Dansili (GB) (9.8f)
●15,000gns F; third foal; dam French 9.7f/ Italian 1m2f winner, closely related to Italian 1m 2yo Group 3 winner Bugie D’Amore, half-sister to 7.5f Listed winner Sea Sex Sun out of 1m Listed winner
PEDIGREE WATCH Spasiba
●Foaled Apr 16, 2019
●Sire Ultra (IRE) (13.5f)
●Dam Roubaix (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Acclamation (GB) (6.9f)
●E13,000 Y; first foal; dam French 1m4f winner, closely related to French 9.7f winner
Rising Rain, half-sister to Listed-placed 1m winner Rioca out of Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner who stayed 1m6f, is granddaughter of 1m4f Goupr 3 winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Beauforts Storm
●Foaled Mar 04, 2019
●Sire Gale Force Ten (GB) (9.0f)
●Dam Travel Treat (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Kalanisi (IRE) (12.4f)
●(E4,500 vendor 2yo); third foal; half-sister to 1m4f winner Storm Steps (inc AW; RPR 79); dam unplaced 7.4f-1m4f maidens (RPR 27) and 2m hurdles, half-sister to 6.5f-1m winner
Northern Surprise and 1m-1m2f Flat/2m jumps winner What’s Up Doc
A representative from Naas Racecourse will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €13,275 SECOND €4,500 THIRD €2,250 FOURTH €1,125
RACE CONDITIONS A novice hurdle for four years old only that have not won more than two hurdle races and have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race. WEIGHTS 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 4
1
Zariygann (IRE) 46
Owner: J P O’Flaherty
Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C g Bay by Sea The Moon - Zariyna (Marju) Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €18,043
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Trainer: M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge)
Form 6/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.5 won 6 1/2L 2L from Gaucher (GB) 11.7 and Crack The Sky (GB) 11.0 LIST 25 SEP 5rn nov. hdl 2m Yld/Sft 4/1Fav HR71 R.P. Whelan 9.7 7 1/2L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Scatchwah 9.5 ROS 2 SEP hcp (50-80)1m 4f 17yds Sft/ Hvy
5/6Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.1 won 19L 1 3/4L from Garnacho 11.4 and Itsalladream 10.11 ROS 6 AUG 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 100yds Yld/Sft
Listowel win was franked when the runner-up won
2
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Palamon (IRE) 20
Owner: Capital Racing Syndicate Bred by: Emir Alkas g Chesnut by Decorated Knight - Seschat (Sinndar) Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 4 places
Handicap Rating 123
Form 14/1 HR79 J. Pietropaolo 9.3 (TS) 12L 8th of 13 to Fairy Wings 8.7
10/1 HR79 Miss S.A. Carter 10.8 (TS) 5 3/4L 10th of 15 to Polemon (GB) 10.4
13/2 HR123 J.C. Gainford 11.7 (TS) 37L last of 11fn, 13rn to Feud (GB) 11.7 GAL 29 JUL nov.hdl 2m 130yds Gd 214008
Cork maiden winner, has had two runs on the Flat since
hurdles at Galway
3
Pinot Gris (IRE) 28
Owner: Basil Holian Bred by: John Malone g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Zamira (New Approach) Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €39,856 Handicap Rating 121
Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form 9/1 HR82 R. Whearty 8.6 (CP) (TS) 14L 13th of 20 to Comfort Zone 8.13 here 13 OCT Ext hcp 2m 23yds Yld 9/4Fav HR117 C. Stone-Walsh 10.3 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Eagles Reign 10.7 LIST 26 SEP 12rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Sft
11/2 HR83 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.0 7 1/2L 6th of 18fn, 20rn to Sirius (FR) 10.13 GAL 29 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Gd 315620 Star Rating HHHHI Verdict Second in the Lartigue Handicap at Listowel gives him a good chance against these rivals Probable SP: 9/4
4
Wonleg (IRE) 41
Owner: Herding Cats Partnership Bred by: Mr Jonathan Deacon g Bay by Order of St George - Brooklynn (King’s Theatre) Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €6,195 4 11-06
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form 15/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 won 1 3/4L 6L from Saint Le Fort (FR) 11.7 and In The Trenches (GB) 11.7 ROS 30 SEP 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 135yds Yld/Sft 7/2 P A King 5th to Red Acres Georgie BALLINDENISK 19-MAY-24 14r7f Mdn 3m Gd 51 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Roscommon maiden winner on hurdling debut, relative lack of experience could be an issue Probable SP: 9/2
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
An ordinary sort on the Flat, ZARIYGANN (nap) has prospects of keeping his unbeaten hurdles record intact with his Listowel win boosted by a Grade 3 win for the runner-up. Pinot Gris, second in the Lartigue at Listowel, can give hinm a stern test. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection:
RACE RESULT
KEY STAT
Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Wonleg
●Foaled Apr 26, 2020
●Sire Order Of St George (IRE) (10.0f)
●Dam Brooklynn (IRE)
●Dam’s sire King’s Theatre (IRE) (11.6f)
●E18,000 F, E30,000 3yo; second foal; dam maiden hurdler (best run at 2m5f), closely related to 1m7f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Arthur’s Quay, half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Likearollingstone, out of unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler Bannow Bay
PEDIGREE WATCH
Palamon
●Foaled Feb 24, 2020
●Sire Decorated Knight (GB) (10.5f)
●Dam Seschat (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Sinndar (IRE) (12.3f)
●E23,000 F, £50,000 Y, 85,000gns Nkt Aut 23; eighth foal; half-brother to Flat winners Okool (1m2f-1m6f; RPR 94), Castle Of May (1m2f; 94), Takeyourclothesoff (French 1m1f) and Madame Pandora (French 7.5f AW/1m turf); dam placed 1m2f/1m3f
PEDIGREE WATCH
Pinot Gris
●Foaled May 09, 2020
●Sire Mastercraftsman (IRE) (11.0f)
●Dam Zamira (IRE)
●Dam’s sire New Approach (IRE) (10.0f)
●E8,000 F, 25,000gns Y; third foal; dam 1m4f/12.5f winner (RPR 85), half-sister to Listed winners Zanughan (1m4f) and Zand (French 10.5f) out of 1m4f winner, is granddaughter of 7f Listed winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Zariygann
●Foaled Feb 28, 2020
●Sire Sea The Moon (GER) (10.5f)
●Dam Zariyna (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Marju (IRE) (9.3f)
●E62,000 Goffs Oct 23; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Zanahiyr (1m4f Flat, RPR 82; high-class 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase) and Zayriyan (1m2f AW; 72); dam 1m1f/1m2f winner (87) out of 1m4f winning sister to Greenham winner Zayyani
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RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run under any Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old. WEIGHTS 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 11
1 Another Challenge (IRE)
Dunany Point
Hills Of Glory (IRE)
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
6
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Lieutenant Mayne (IRE) 223
Owner: McNeill Family & Stone Family Bred by: Daryl Deacon g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Tudor Fashion (Presenting) Career record 3 runs, 2 wins Prize-money
Bumper 1m 7f 168yds Hvy
B.W. Harvey 10.13 won 5L 1L from Flaubert 11.2 and Will Knott 11.9 MUSSELBURGH 5 JAN 7rn Bumper 1m
124yds Sft
7
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Masterboy Davis (FR) 191
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: M Claude Quellier, M Alan Quellier & Mme Svetlana Timon-Quellier g Bay by Doctor Dino - Tamtam Davis (Astarabad) Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,800 5 11-12
Mellem (IRE)
14
Owner:
9/1 T.E. O’Connor 11.0 14L 5th of 7 to Windbeneathmywings 11.5
9
Niosfearabolt (IRE)
17
Owner: Noel Rice Bred by: Mr David Gillane g Bay by Ocovango - Shaunas Dream (Milan) Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €100
Jockey: Ben Kennedy (7) Trainer: Peter McCreery Form 125/1 G. Brouder 11.7 (H) 34L 6th of 7 to Marlpark 11.12 CLON 24 OCT mdn hdl 2m 125yds Gd/Yld 200/1 G.P. Brouder 11.7 fell in race won by Uncle Pat 11.12 LIST 22 SEP 18rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd f6 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict No apparent chance on the evidence of outings at Listowel and Clonmel Probable SP: 100/1
10 Black Fern (IRE)
Owner: Denis J Nolan Bred by: Denis J Nolan f Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Nolans Legacy (Definite Article) 4 11-05
Jockey: John Shinnick (5)
Trainer: Padraig Butler Star Rating HIIII Verdict Dam an unraced half-sister to useful bumper/hurdle/chase winner Peckhamecho, best watched
14/1
11 Make Sunshine (IRE) 13
Jockey: Shaun Greene (7)
Trainer:
2.90 secs GOING soft
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
BETTING FORECAST 11-8 Masterboy Davis, 7-4 Lieutenant Mayne, 6 Hills Of Glory, 12 Jerrari, 14 Black Fern, Make Sunshine, 20 Another Challenge, 33 Kanpai, 50 Mellem, 66 Dunany Point, 100 Niosfearabolt The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of
Winner of two bumpers in Britain, Lieutenant Mayne holds an obvious chance. However, he may not cope with MASTERBOY DAVIS, whose best Irish bumper run is more compelling. The long-absent point winner Hills Of Glory is of some interest. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Selection: MASTERBOY DAVIS Next Best: Jerrari
RACE RESULT
Donagh Meyler (Jerrari) has a strike rate of 43% when riding for Mrs John Harrington. Source: Racing Post
37%: The strike-rate (7 from 19) for Gigginstown House Stud (Masterboy Davis) in the last fortnight. Source: Racing Post
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2.00pm RACE 5
Distance 2m4f THE BROWN LAD HANDICAP HURDLE OF €45,000 (LISTED RACE)
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WINNER €26,550 SECOND €9,000 THIRD €4,500 FOURTH €2,250 FIFTH €1,350 SIXTH €900
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in hurdle races. DECLARED 11
1 Happy Jacky (IRE) 36
Owner: P A Ryan Bred by: Paddy Ryan g Bay by Milan - Courtain (Diesis) Career record 38 runs, 7 wins, 11 places Prize-money earned €119,422 Handicap Rating 143 10 11-12
Jockey: Peter Smithers (7)
Trainer: Mark Fahey Form 5/1 HR140 P.T. Smithers 11.5 1/2L 2nd to Rocky’s Diamond 10.5 GOW 5 OCT 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Gd 11/4Fav HR74 R.P. Whelan 9.10 won nk 3L from Charlie Darling (FR) 8.4 and Zoffanien 9.12 DRYL 6 SEP 9rn hcp (50-80)2m 2f 141yds Gd 4min 4.6sec 8/1 Miss N. Fahey 10.7 2 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 TRAM 15 AUG 11rn mdn 2m Gd/Yld 115312 Star Rating HHHHI
Drop back in trip is not a problem and the stable continues
2 Espanito Bello (FR) 25
Owner: Barry Connell Bred by: M Remi Boucret g Grey by Turgeon - Flower Flight (Ungaro) Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €125,719 Handicap Rating 137 10 11-06 Visor
Jockey: Michael O’Sullivan
Trainer: Barry Connell Form 20/1 HR147 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.0 (V) 14L last of 5fn, 7rn to French Dynamite (FR) 11.0 PUN 16 OCT chse Grade 3 2m 7f 39yds Gd/Yld
33/1 HR148 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.4 (V) p.u. in race won by Journey With Me 11.7 FAIR 1 APR 6rn chse Grade 2 2m 3f 160yds Hvy 13/2 HR148 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.9 (V) u.r. in race won by Hartur D’arc (FR) 10.3 here 10 MAR 12rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 174yds Sft p-u3up5 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict 9lb higher than when winning last year and has struggled for form since; others preferred
3
Gaoth Chuil (IRE) 19
Owner: M A Ryan Bred by: M Ryan f Bay by Harzand - Elyaadi (Singspiel)
Career record 18 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €75,060 Handicap Rating 133 6 11-02
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Trainer: T M Walsh Form 28/1 S. O’Callaghan 9.4 10L 7th of 13 to Rubies Are Red 9.3 CUR 22 OCT mdn 1m 4f Yld S. O’Callaghan 10.5 p.u. in race won by Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 22rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft 11/1 HR129 S. O’Callaghan 10.13 3/4L 2nd to Maxxum 11.5 LEP 3 FEB 22rn hcp hdl (0-150) Listed3m 59yds Sft 221-2p7 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Ran okay in a 1m4f Flat maiden at the Curragh last month and is one for the shortlist here Probable SP: 8/1
4 Shanroe (GB) 57
Owner: Karl Thornton & Joan Smyth Bred by: Mickley Stud g Bay by Multiplex - Pugnacious Lady (Hernando) Career record 33 runs, 11 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €172,887 Handicap Rating 132 10 11-01 T/S
Trainer: Karl Thornton
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Form R.C. Colgan 9.9 (TS) 67L 10th of 11 to Spirit Mixer (GB) 8.6 CHESTER 14 SEP hcp 1m 7f 196yds Sft
R.C. Colgan 9.8 (TS) 9 1/2L 5th of 7 to Absurde (FR) 9.8 CHESTER 31 AUG Listed 1m 6f 87yds Gd 14/1 HR107 R.C. Colgan 9.9 (TS) 62L 6th of 7 to Falcon Eight 9.9 CUR 5 NOV 23 Group 3 2m Hvy u116-50 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Ran okay when trying a repeat win a 1m6f Listed at Chester in August; others preferred Probable SP: 14/1
5
Win Some Lose Some (IRE) 17
Owner:
Park Of Kings
Conor Stone-Walsh (5)
The Busy Fool (IRE)
Owner: Seamus Carthy & Tony Murray Bred by: Robert B Hodgins g Bay by Doyen - Like A Miller (Luso) Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €19,278 Handicap Rating 121
Jockey: Tiernan Power Roche (7)
Form 11/5Fav HR114 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 won 1 1/4L s/hd from Killeemore Lad 10.13 and Splashing Out 11.12 TIPP 23 APR 9rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m Yld 11/2 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 1 3/4L 13L 3rd to Gorgeous Tom 11.12 here 4 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 5/4Fav J.P. O’Sullivan 11.9 4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Paggane (GB) 11.5 PUN 18 FEB 8rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 166yds Hvy 12-331 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Stays this trip and the lack of a recent run should not be an issue; could go well Probable SP: 12/1 8
Sir Allen (GB) 24
Owner: Eight Star Syndicate Bred by: Bearstone
10 Natural Look (IRE) 21
Owner: R J Whitford & Patrick James Walsh Bred by: Miss C Byrne f Bay by Ocovango - Honours Graduate (Presenting)
Career record 25 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Prize-money earned €58,304 Handicap Rating 119
8 10-02
Jockey: Jake Coen (3)
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Form 5/1 HR120 T.P. Harney 10.3 p.u. in race won by The Big Chap 11.9 LIM 20
Gd 100/30Fav HR119 T.P. Harney 11.5 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Cobra Queen 11.6
11yds Gd 9/1 HR115 J. Coen 10.9 1 3/4L 2nd to The Wallpark 11.12 KILB 12 JUL 15rn
Verdict Never travelled in a Limerick handicap chase last month; each-way chance on her best form Probable
11 Missus Beeton (IRE)
25
Owner: John Clarke & Kieran Corrigan Bred by: J Clarke f Bay by Mamool - Sli Eile (Classic Cliche) Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €19,779 Handicap Rating 108 6 10-00
Jockey: Calum Hogan (7) Trainer: Shane Nolan Form 5/1 HR105 C.M. Quirke 9.11 s/hd 2nd to D Art D Art (FR) 11.2 PUN 16 OCT 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 9/1 HR104 S. Fitzgerald 10.12 3 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Park Of Kings 11.6 GOW 4 OCT 15rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 4f 40yds Gd 11/1
Verdict Touched off at Punchestown last month; good 7lb claimer up and
capable of a big run
Visor ON No. 2 T/S ON No. 4, 6 Hood ON No. 9
?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
Long Handicap: Missus Beeton 9-5 (131)
LAST YEAR 1st Espanito Bello, 2nd Gaoth Chuil, 3rd Lord Erskine TRAINER Barry Connell WEIGHT 10-10 TIME 5m 13.80 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Win Some Lose Some, 5 Happy Jacky, 11-2 Missus Beeton, 8 Gaoth Chuil, Park Of Kings, 10 Espanito Bello, 12 Natural Look, The Busy Fool, 14 Shanroe, 16 Sir Allen, 20 First Dare
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
Racing Post Predictor is a
Selection HAPPY JACKY
RACE VERDICT
Small enough field but ultra competitive and a case can be made for all of them. Top-weight Happy Jacky should be a leadiung contender. Last year’s runner-up Gaoth Chuil had a nice warm-up effort at the Curragh last month, while Win Some Lose Some is progressive and looks the first choice of the McManus duo. Preference is for bottom-weight MISSUS BEETON, a progressive mare that went desperately close at Punchestown last month. Calum Hogan’s 7lb claim might just be the difference. [Justin O’Hanlon]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: MISSUS BEETON
Next Best: Win Some Lose Some
RACE RESULT
KEY STAT
KEY STAT
KEY STAT
Espanito Bello won the 2:00 at Naas in 2023. Source: Racing Post
Mark Walsh (Win Some Lose Some) has a strike rate of 50% when riding for Padraig Roche at Naas. Source: Racing Post
Mark Fahey (Happy Jacky) has sent out 3 winners from 10 runners in the last fortnight. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Happy Jacky
●Foaled May 06, 2014
●Sire Milan (GB) (13.8f)
●Dam Courtain (USA)
●Dam’s sire Diesis (GB) (9.6f)
●(E18,000 vendor 3yo); 13th foal; half-brother to three winners inc Dreadnot (2m/3m hurdle) and Upsanddowns (bumper/2m and 2m5f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to 10.5f Flat/smart 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner
Stromness and Listed bumper winner Swaythe
PEDIGREE WATCH
Sir Allen
●Foaled Mar 14, 2019
●Sire Territories (IRE) (8.0f)
●Dam Showbird (GB)
●Dam’s sire Showcasing (GB) (6.8f)
●12,000gns F, £11,000 Y; second foal; dam unplaced 7f-1m (RPR 58), half-sister to 1m
Listed winner Wagtail and useful 7f winner
Carniolan out of 1m winning half-sister to 10.5f Group 3 winner Spring Oak, is granddaughter of 1m2f Group 2 winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Park Of Kings
●Foaled Apr 22, 2018
●Sire Walk In The Park (IRE) (12.0f)
●Dam I’m All You Need (IRE)
●Dam’s sire King’s Theatre (IRE) (11.6f)
●E24,000 F, £44,000 3yo; 1st foal; dam 2m hurdle/2m4f chase winner, closely related to winners Owenacurra Lass (bumper/2m4f and 2m5f hurdle) and Minella Tara (Bumper/2m hurdle) out of unraced half-sister to 1m4f Flat/ high-class 2m-2m3f jump winner Bilboa
PEDIGREE WATCH
The Busy Fool
●Foaled May 02, 2018
●Sire Doyen (IRE) (9.6f)
●Dam Like A Miller (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Luso (GB) (f)
●E20,000 F; sixth foal; closely related to bumper winner Granitic, half-brother to 3m chase winner Baldur’s Gate; dam unraced half-sister to 2m1f-3m6f hurdle/smart chase winner Maljimar and bumper/2m-2m6f hurdle/ chase winner Kymandjen
2.35pm RACE 6
CASTLE STEEPLECHASE OF €29,000 (GRADE 3)
(Registered as the Poplar Square Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle Hotel)
A representative from Barberstown Castle Hotel will present Belleek Pottery to the winning Owner, Trainer, and Jockey, and €100 & Dinner for 2 at the Garden Bar in Barberstown Castle Hotel 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 €17,110 SECOND €5,800 THIRD €2,900 FOURTH €1,450 FIFTH €870
RACE CONDITIONS A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 30th April, 2023. WEIGHTS 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 5 Distance 2m
1 Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 192
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mme Catherine Boudot g Brown by Saddler Maker - Cibelle Du Seuil (Saint Des Saints) Career record 14 runs, 8 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €151,364 Handicap Rating 150
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Gd /Sft 4/11Fav HR150 M.P. Walsh 11.10 (H) won nk 12L from Senecia 11.1 and Lucid Dreams 11.1
Lucid Dreams (IRE)
3
Quilixios (GB) 211
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud Bred by: Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof g Bay by Maxios - Quilita (Lomitas) Career record 14 runs, 7 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €214,792 Handicap Rating 146
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form Rachael Blackmore 11.7 12L 5th of 10 to Found A Fifty 11.7 AINTREE 13 APR nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 176yds Gd /Sft Rachael Blackmore 11.7 39L 8th of 8fn, 10rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft
5/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.8 won 2 1/4L 6 1/2L from Sa Fureur 11.8 and Mister Policeman (FR) 11.8 here 12 JAN 5rn nov.ch 2m Sft 3-16-185
Verdict
Star Rating HHHHI
Fell short at Cheltenham and Aintree; this sort of race might just suit him a bit better Probable SP: 4/1
4 Marine Nationale (IRE) 281
Owner: Barry Connell Bred by: J B Bloodstock Ltd g Bay by French Navy - Power of Future (Definite Article) Career record 7 runs, 6 wins Prize-money earned €168,717 7 11-01 T/S
Jockey: Michael O’Sullivan
Trainer: Barry Connell Form 4/7Fav M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (TS) 10L 5th of 6 to Il Etait Temps (FR) 11.12 LEP 3 FEB nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld/ Sft 1/2Fav M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (TS) won 8 1/2L 12L from Firm Footings 11.12 and Walk With Paul (FR) 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 23 8rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft M. J. M. O’Sullivan 11.7 won 3 1/4L 2 3/4L from Facile Vega 11.7 and Diverge (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 23 14rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Sft 111-11-5 Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Bids to restore faith here and could hardly be better treated by the race conditions Probable SP: 10/11
5 Miss Gherkin (IRE)
39
Owner: Maurice Sheehy Bred by: John O’Dwyer f Bay by The Gurkha - Hasanza (Mr Greeley) Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €19,913
5 10-04
Trainer: Peter Croke
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Form 25/1 J.C. Gainford 11.7 3 3/4L 2nd to Judicieuse Allen (FR) 11.7 SLGO 2 OCT 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f 120yds Gd 9/1 K.C. Sexton 11.5 93L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Marv Michael 11.5 KILB 6 SEP beg.ch 2m 4f 40yds Yld 8/1 HR113 Rachael Blackmore 10.0 19L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Miss Fourie 9.11 KILL 22 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 112592 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
Good second in a mares chase at Sligo last month but looks out of her depth here Probable SP: 150/1
H,T ON No. 1 T/S ON No. 4
LAST YEAR 1st Dinoblue, 2nd Fil Dor, 3rd Hope Des Blins TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 10-8 TIME 4m 14.60 secs GOING soft
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
BETTING FORECAST 10-11 Marine Nationale, 5-2 Hercule Du Seuil, 4 Quilixios, 10 Lucid Dreams, 150 Miss Gherkin 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.)
His novice campaign did not exactly go to plan, but top novice hurdler MARINE NATIONALE has the ideal opportunity here to get back on track. Hercule Du Seuil should go well despite having a task at the weights, as shouid Quilixios
Source: Racing Post
RACE RESULT
KEY STAT
Marine Nationale performs particularly well under Michael O’Sullivan with a 86% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
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2.35pm RACE 6 Distance 2m
CASTLE STEEPLECHASE OF €29,000 (GRADE 3) (Registered as the Poplar Square Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle Hotel)
WINNER €17,110 SECOND €5,800 THIRD €2,900 FOURTH €1,450 FIFTH €870 SIXTH €580 RACE CONDITIONS A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 30th April, 2023. WEIGHTS 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 5
Hercule du Seuil
Jockey: Mark Walsh Trainer: W P Mullins
Lucid Dreams
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Trainer: John Patrick Ryan
Quilixios
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
Marine Nationale
Jockey: Michael O'Sullivan Trainer: Barry Connell
Miss Gherkin
Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Peter Croke
KEY STAT
KEY STAT
Hercule Du Seuil performs particularly well under Mark Walsh with a 67% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
22%: the strike rate of Danny Mullins (Lucid Dreams) (5 wins from 23 rides) in the last two weeks. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Lucid Dreams
●Foaled Apr 13, 2015
●Sire Arcadio (GER) (14.3f)
●Dam Dream On I (DEN)
●Dam’s sire Final Appearance (IRE) (f)
●(n/s £23,000 3yo); fourth foal; dam bumper winner, half-sister to high-class 2m-3m5f hurdle/chase winner Monkerhostin and bumper/ smart 2m3f-3m5f hurdler/chase winner Eric’s Charm out of French 1m3f-14.5f winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Miss Gherkin
●Foaled Apr 03, 2019
●Sire The Gurkha (IRE) (9.3f)
●Dam Hasanza (USA)
●Dam’s sire Mr Greeley (USA) (8.3f)
●(n/s E9,000 F); third foal; half-sister to 1m/10.6f AW Flat (RPR 81) and useful 2m hurdle/2m1f chase winner Je T’Ai Porte; dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 1m winner Hasanour out of 1m4f/1m6f Listed winner, is granddaughter of 1m2f Listed winner
PEDIGREE WATCH Quilixios
●Foaled Mar 15, 2017
●Sire Maxios (GB) (12.2f)
●Dam Quilita (GER)
●Dam’s sire Lomitas (GB) (11.3f)
●E20,000 F; third foal; half-brother to two winners by Holy Roman Emperor inc Queen Constantine (1m-1m3f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 85); dam Group-placed 1m1f winner (stayed 1m3f; 100), out of half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner
Quijano
PEDIGREE WATCH
Hercule Du Seuil
●Foaled Jan 26, 2017
●Sire Saddler Maker (IRE) (f)
●Dam Cibelle Du Seuil (FR)
●Dam’s sire Saint Des Saints (FR) (f)
●E185,000 Arqana Nov 20; first foal; dam unplaced French 1m7f-2m2f hurdles/chase, half-sister to 2m1f-2m6f chase winner Baron Du Seuil and useful 1m4f/1m7f AQPS Flat winner Etoile Du Seuil out of 1m1f-1m5f AQPS Flat/2m1f chase winner
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
(Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications) A representative from Mongey Communication 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 €7,670 SECOND €2,600 THIRD €1,300 FOURTH €650 FIFTH €390
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 5
1 Clonshire River (IRE) 25
2
Farren Glory (IRE) 13
Owner:
3
Faulty (GB) 220
Owner:
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €13,679
Jockey: Sam Ewing
Noel Meade Form 7/2 HR125 Sam Ewing 11.9 34L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Toto Too 11.9 here 4 APR nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 5/4Fav Sam Ewing 11.4 won 1 3/4L 6 1/2L from Addragoole 10.13 and Doctor Glide (FR) 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR 20rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft 100/30 Sam Ewing 11.4 nk 2nd to Milo Lises (FR) 11.4 PUN 21 FEB 16rn mdn hdl 2m 148yds Hvy 23s-217 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Jockey: Jody McGarvey
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Noel Dubief & Stephane Ruel g Grey by Doctor Dino - Ho Good Lord Has (Lord Du Sud) Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €15,637
Trainer: Padraig Roche
5
Jockey: Mark Walsh
One Last Tango (IRE) 15
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mr B Gahan g Chesnut by Ocovango - Slogan (Kris Kin) Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €49,785
7 11-12
Trainer: Eoin Griffin
BETTING FORECAST 4-6 Farren Glory, 5-2 Ho My Lord, 8 Faulty, 10 One Last Tango, 66 Clonshire River
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.)
RACE VERDICT
Ho My Lord is respected on his first run for Padraig Roche but this looks a decent opprtunity for Grade 1-winning novice hurdler FARREN GLORY after a good first effort at Wexford against top novice Inthepocket. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
RACE RESULT
Sam Ewing (Faulty) has a 30% strike rate (from 30 rides) in the past fortnight. Source: Racing Post
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(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 (€1,000)) A representative from The Irish European Breeders Fund will present a EBF Memento of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
€6,490
RACE CONDITIONS An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible. WEIGHTS 11st 11lbs DECLARED 13
Carrigmoornaspruce (IRE)
Diamond Approach
6
Mollys Dolly (IRE)
Owner: Fastey For Fun Syndicate Bred by: Noeleen Moloney f Chesnut by Berkshire - Clear Riposte (King’s Theatre)
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson (3)
7
Murphy Place (IRE) 26
8
Niamhie (IRE)
Owner: Hugh Calvey Bred by: Mr Hugh Calvey f Bay by Getaway - Northstar Express (Tagula)
Sea Of Doubt (IRE)
Bred by: Arthur England f Brown by Affinisea - Alwaysadoubt (Yeats)
Jockey: Mr L T Turner (7) Trainer: Barry J Fitzgerald
28/1 Mr T. Walsh 10.12
Bumper 2m 50yds Gd/Yld 80/1 Mr T. Walsh 10.12 17L 8th of 17 to Churchfield Sunset 11.0 CK 11 MAY Bumper 2m 60yds Gd
First run for her new trainer but the
Owner: Paddy McBride Bred by: Margaret Mullins & Patrick Farrell f Bay by Mahler - Haraqaan (Manduro)
Owner: P P Egan Bred by: Kieran Egan f Brown by Elusive Pimpernel - Orchidsforallison (Excellent Art) 5 11-11
Jockey: Tom Harney (7) Trainer: Kieran P Egan
12
Treenbeg (IRE)
Owner: Timothy Kelly Bred by: Timothy Kelly f Bay by Alkaadhem - Erin Go Bragh (Keen) 6 11-11
Jockey: Peter Smithers (7)
13
Verdict
Trainer: Miss Hilary McLoughlin Star Rating HIIII
Stoutly bred newcomer and likely to improve for whetever she does here Probable SP: 100/1
Walk In The Sea (IRE) 14
Jockey: James Smith (7)
Owner: M P Donoghue Bred by: Mrs Fidelma Coleman f Bay by Walk In The Park - Sea Breeze Lady (Oscar) 4 11-11 T/S
Trainer: Ian Patrick Donoghue
Form 2/1FF D G Lavery 44L 4th to Mayo Shirocco TATTERSALLS 27-OCT-24 8r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 6/1 D G Lavery 6th to Swing Davis (FR) LOUGHANMORE 27-APR-24 10r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 64 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Well beaten in a pair of point-to-points; wears a tongue-tie here; looks up against it Probable SP: 33/1
T/S ON No. 4, 13 Hood ON No. 9
LAST YEAR 1st Fleur Au Fusil, 2nd Lady Bluebird, 3rd Amanha TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-11 TIME 4m 18.10 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Lau And Shaz, 11-8 Carrigmoornaspruce, 10 Murphy Place, 12 Mollys Dolly, 20 Ellens Pride, 25 Galileo Springs, Shesakindofmagic, 33 Sea Of Doubt, Walk In The Sea, 66 Diamond Approach, 100 others
RACE 8 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
To all intents and purposes this looks a match. Listowel runner-up Carrigmoornaspruce is likely to come on for that, but her two runs at Punchestown makes LAU AND SHAZ the standard-setter here and she can collect. Her stablemate Murphy Place can get into the money. [Justin O’Hanlon]
Source: Racing Post
LAU AND SHAZ Next Best: Carrigmoornaspruce
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Today’s Race Conditions
RACE 1: 11.50am
THE OVERLANDER HORSEBOXES NOVICE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €15,000 (0-123) (Generously sponsored by Overlander Horseboxes) 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 steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-123 that have not won a steeplechase before 1st February 2024, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €135 to enter, €15 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 5th November.
RACE 2: 12.20pm
THE CAVAN DEVELOPMENTS HOME BUILDERS SUPPORTING ST MARYS GAA MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Cavan Developments) 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 five years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs .Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 3: 12.50pm
THE FISHERY LANE NOVICE HURDLE OF €22,500 Winner will receive €13,500 (Penalty Value: €13,275), Second will receive €4,500, Third will receive €2,250, Fourth will receive €1,125, Fifth will receive €675, Sixth will receive €450. A novice hurdle for four years old only that have not won more than two hurdle races and have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for-age hurdle race. About 2 miles. €202.50 to enter, €22.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalties- Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Winner of two hurdle races 10lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 4: 1.25pm
THE I.N.H. STALLION OWNERS EBF MAIDEN HURDLE OF €15,000 (A race in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners Hurdle Series for future chasers) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) 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 four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that have not run under any Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 200 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. The Final of this Series will be held at Fairyhouse in April, 2025. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 5: 2.00pm
THE BROWN LAD HANDICAP HURDLE OF €45,000 (LISTED RACE) Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,550), Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in hurdle races. About 2 miles 4 furlongs. €405 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. 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 5th November.
RACE 6: 2.35pm
THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE STEEPLECHASE OF €29,000 (GRADE 3) (Registered as the Poplar Square Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle Hotel) Winner will receive €17,400 (Penalty Value: €17,110), Second will receive €5,800, Third will receive €2,900, Fourth will receive €1,450, Fifth will receive €870, Sixth will receive €580. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase before 30th April, 2023. About 2 miles. €261 to enter, €29 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra. Allowance - Horses that have not won a steeplechase before 1st February, 2024 allowed 4lb. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 7: 3.10pm
THE MONGEY COMMUNICATIONS BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications) 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. €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 8: 3.45pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MARES (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE OF €11,000 (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 (€1,000)) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 11lbs. 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 6th November) may also ride in this race. (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.
