25th January 2026
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Sunday 25th January 2026
Chairman: Manager:
Nás Na Rí
Directors:
Mr. Dermot Cantillon
Mr. Aidan McGarry
Tel: o45 897391
E: goracing@naasracecourse.com W: www.naasracecourse.com
Mr. Dermot Cantillon, Mr. Barry Brennan, Mr. Richard Brophy, Mr. David Cox, Mr. R.J Osborne, Mr. William Power, Mr. M.J. Kinane, Ms. Margaret Scott
Receiver of Entries:
Stakeholder:
Medical Officers:
Veterinary Surgeons:
Farrier:
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, Dr. J. Fay
Mr. T. Burns, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S Ms. Monica McNicholl M.V.B.
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 (Chairman), Justice Leonie Reynolds, Mrs. Henrietta Egan, Mr. Declan McCormack & Mr. C.J. Sweeney
Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone
Asst. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. S. Murphy
Starter: Mr. P. Moloney
Judge: Mr. D. Maher
Handicapper: Mr. S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell
Medical Officer: Dr. R. Downey
Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. N. Moloney & Mr. D. Fennessy
Clerk of the Course
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Managers’ Welcome
On behalf of the team and board of directors at Naas Racecourse, I am delighted to welcome you today for what looks like another high-class card of jumps racing. Today’s card is a lovely mix of graded races along with some really interesting and competitive supporting races, so we are all set for a great day’s racing.
Aidan McGarry Racecourse Manager
Eddie Moran Owner Liaison
A big welcome back to Gary Finlay and David McLoughlin as we continue our partnership with Finlay Motor Group. Going into our fourth year of this partnership, the team at Finlay Motors have been great to work with and Naas Racecourse is always delighted to be associated with such a successful local company. The Finlay Ford at Naas Novice Chase looks another interesting renewal with the main contenders likely to have a significant impact on the spring festivals later in the year. We are also delighted to welcome back another local sponsor, Clinton Higgins Chartered Accountants. Based in Naas town, we work with Michael Higgins and his team throughout the year and we very much appreciate their continued supported.
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!
A special thank you to the team at ALOGA Equestrian who are back as our official Stable Yard Sponsor for 2026. It is only with the help of a sponsor such as ALOGA Equestrian that 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.
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.
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 is a public bar on the ground floor of 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 7th February and it’s the exciting Cheltenham Trials Day, a day not to miss!
Aidan McGarry Manager amcgarry@naasracecourse.com
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.
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.
Taxi Contacts
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*Taxi collection point is at the turnstile entrance. Please pre-book to suit your pick-up time.
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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.
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FREE raceday creche
Unleash the Thrill for Parents and Little Ones!
Find our FREE raceday creche located on the left past the turnstiles. Open an hour before racing and closes after the last race. There is also a payground at the far end of the enclosure.
Ages 3+
Hourly slots to cater for all children
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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.
A representative from Naas Racecourse will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame to the winning Owner, and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
CONDITIONS
1 Blue Moon Boy (IRE) 25
2
Dreamed To Dream (FR) 178
3 Gain Line (IRE)
Owner: J J Power Bred by: John J M Power g Bay by Vadamos - Line Break (Mahler)
Jockey: Aidan Kelly (3)
Lung (FR)
Owner: Slaneyville Syndicate Bred by: M Charles Barel & Guy Pariente Holding SPRL g Bay by Galiway - Panda Queen (Exceed And Excel) Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €29,645 4 11-07 Hood
Jockey: Danny Mullins Trainer: W P Mullins Form I. Mendizabal 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Maneki 9.0 TARBES 5 JUN 25 7rn 1m 2f 110yds Sft I MENDIZABAL 9.2 (CP) won 2 1/2L 2L from Roman Forum (FR) 8.12 and Barantin (FR) 9.2 TARBES 19 APR 25 11rn mdn 7f 110yds Sft I. Mendizabal 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Charengo 9.2 LA TESTE DE BUCH 22 MAR 25 15rn mdn 1m Sft /Hvy 33-2212- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Never out of the first three in six Flat starts in France, sole win came over 7.5f on soft Probable SP: 13/2
5 Lynches Knock (IRE) 27
Owner: Sapphire Racing Bred by: Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd g Chesnut by Kessaar - Ivor’s Magic (Zebedee)
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
6 Mon Creuset (FR) 102
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred
M Yannick Fertillet g Grey by Tin Horse - Truffe (Shaanmer)
Moulin Labbe (FR) 126
Owner:
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Muhaajim (GB) 136
Owner: J Carthy Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited g Bay by Sea The Stars - Rizeena (Iffraaj) Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €11,501
Form Tom Marquand 9.0 (CP) 6L 8th of 14 to Munsif 9.5 DONCASTER 11 SEP 25 hcp (71-90)1m 3f
C
Gd /Sft Tom Marquand 9.8 2 3/4L 2nd to Bulletin 9.6 KEMPTON PARK 27 AUG 25 6rn hcp (66-85)1m 2f 219yds AWT Tom Marquand 9.9 4L 1 3/4L 4L 4th to Dangerman (GB) 9.5 SANDOWN PARK 7 AUG 25 7rn hcp (66-85)1m 1f 209yds Gd
721428- Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Won on good over 1m2f for William Haggas, also ran well on AW, heavy going may not suit Probable SP: 14/1
9 Nile Star (FR) 13
Owner: T J Ward
Bred by: Mme Christine Baroni-Percy & M Roman Baroni g Bay by Cloth Of Stars - Nile Majique (Kaldounevees) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Liam McKenna (5)
4 11-07
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Form 150/1 Donagh Meyler 11.7 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Kilmeaden 11.7 PUN 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 35yds Sft/Hvy 0 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Made mistakes when completely tailed off at Punchestown on recent debut Probable SP: 100/1
10
Saratoga (IRE) 25
Owner:
Alberta Rose (IRE)
12 Hunting Gold (IRE) 41
13
Kashel Spring (IRE)
RACE RESULT
LAST YEAR 1st Charlus, 2nd Holy See, 3rd Kool One TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 4m 17.40 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Mon Creuset, 7-2 Lynches Knock, 4 Saratoga, 6 Moulin Labbe, 13-2 Kai Lung, 14 Muhaajim, 20 Blue Moon Boy, 25 Alberta Rose, Gain Line, 33 Dreamed To Dream, Hunting Gold, 50 Kashel Spring, 100 Nile Star
RACE 1 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection Lynches Knock
FIRST TIME GELDED
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Kai
Lung
●Foaled Feb 07, 2022
●Sire Galiway (GB) (11.8f)
●Dam Panda Queen (FR)
●Dam’s sire Exceed And Excel (AUS) (6.8f)
●First foal; dam placed 5f-7f 2yo in France (RPR 74), half-sister to winners Nimbostratus (5.5f/6f inc 2yo) and Profound (2m hurdle), out of 6f 2yo winner
RACE VERDICT
All three Willie Mullins-trained runners are winning recruits from France and are among the stable’s 19-strong entry for the Triumph Hurdle. The vote goes to Paul Townend’s pick MON CREUSET who handled soft when winning over 1m4f last autumn on his only start. Lynches Knock is effectively a winner without a penalty and can be expected to put his “academy” experience to good use. Saratoga won on heavy on the Flat and should be better for his Punchestown run.
[Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Selection: MON CREUSET
Next Best: Lynches Knock
Kai Lung (Naas) is racing for the first time since being gelded. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE WATCH Lynches Knock
●Foaled Apr 08, 2022
●Sire Kessaar (IRE) (8.5f)
●Dam Ivor’s Magic (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Zebedee (GB) (6.7f)
●Second foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 63), half-sister to winners Hollywood Road (1m2f/11.6f Flat and 2m hurdle) and The Blue Banana (6f-1m3f), out of maiden half-sister to 6f Listed winner Lady Links
Distance 1m7f190y THE NAAS RACECOURSE BUSINESS 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.
WINNER €22,125 SECOND €7,500 THIRD €3,750 FOURTH €1,875 FIFTH €1,125 SIXTH €750
RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1 weightfor-age hurdle race since 5th May 2024. WEIGHTS 11st 3lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 8
1 Bacchanalian (GB) 82
Owner: Shane Wilson Bred by: Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd g Chesnut by Siyouni - Unpretentious (Invincible Spirit) Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €43,521 Handicap Rating 133
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Trainer: Declan Queally Form 4/1 HR134 Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 4 3/4L 29L 3rd to Fad Eadrainn 10.13 FAIR 4 NOV
6/4Fav HR133 Sean O’Keeffe 11.4 won 11L 6 1/2L from Kool One (SPA) 11.0 and Shoda 10.7
hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy 7/2 HR125 Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 won nk 8L from Murcia (FR) 11.7 and Ephesus 11.0 here 8 FEB 25 7rn hdl 1m 7f 158yds Sft 2-16113-
2 Bring On The Night (GB)
Owner: J A Nash Bred by: Ecurie Serval g Chesnut by Gleneagles - Brasileira (Dubai Destination)
Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €68,243 Handicap Rating 130 9 11-03
25
Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: J A Nash Form 150/1 Danny Gilligan 11.4
23 hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd R. L. Moore 9.5 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Coltrane 9.5 ASCOT 14 JUN 22 19rn hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds
Decent on
3
Verdict
Farren Glory (IRE) 350
Owner: EASYFIX Bred by: A V Bloodstock g Bay by Fame And Glory - Toledana (Protektor) Career record 11 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €89,328 Handicap Rating 145 9 11-03
Jockey: Jack Kennedy Trainer: Gordon Elliott Form 8/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 4L 8 1/2L 3rd to Maxxum 11.3 NAV 9 FEB 25
5f
Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR140 Danny Gilligan 11.2 8L 3 3/4L 3rd to Lecky Watson 11.2 PUN 12 JAN 25 4rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 3f 93yds Sft 7/4Fav Jack Kennedy 11.4 6L 2nd to Touch Me Not 11.4 PUN 24 NOV 24 8rn nov.ch
4 Glen Kiln (IRE) 25
Owner:
Jockey: Brian Hayes
7 11-03
Trainer: David Harry Kelly
5
Karbau (FR) 271
Owner: Barnane Stud,Partner & Temple Bloodstock
Bred by: M Thomas Clayeux & M Emmanuel Clayeux g Bay by Cokoriko - Unicite (Alberto Giacometti)
Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €37,673 Handicap Rating 146 6 11-03
Jockey: Paul Townend
Form 22/1 HR147 Danny Mullins 11.12 9L 3L 3rd to Irancy (FR) 11.12 PUN 29 APR 25 6rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 149yds Yld
Danny Mullins 11.7 7L 1L 3rd to Salvator Mundi (FR) 11.7 AINTREE 4 APR 25 9rn
Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 57L 10th of 11 to Kopek des Bordes (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 25
Gd /Sft 14-1033- Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Grade 1-placed novice last season; seasonal return and
6
Kel Histoire (FR) 319
Owner: John P McManus
Bred by: Mme Karine Perreau & M Louis Colson g Chesnut by Masked Marvel - Drole D’histoire (Lucarno)
Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €19,781
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Form Mark Walsh 11.7 44L 8th of 11 to The New Lion (GB) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12
7/2 Mark Walsh 11.4 3L 2nd to Salvator Mundi (FR) 11.4 PUN 12 JAN 25 6rn
4/5Fav Mark Walsh 11.7 won 3 1/2L 12L from Dream Diamond 11.7 and Hello
hdl 2m 40yds Yld 1-1-28-
Verdict Turners also ran when last seen; bit to prove but
unexposed
7 Workahead (IRE) 320
Owner: Barry Maloney Bred by: J H Walsh g Bay by Workforce - Cluain Easa (Accordion) Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €9,975 Handicap Rating 145
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form Rachael Blackmore 11.7 71L last of 11 to Kopek des Bordes (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR 25 nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 13/2 Mike O’Connor 11.12 won 7L 13L from William Munny 11.12 and Springt De La Mare (FR) 11.5 LEP 26 DEC 24 17rn mdn hdl 2m Yld
8/1 Mike O’Connor 11.12 4 1/4L 5L 3rd to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.12 NAV 7 DEC 24 25rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 1-31-0- Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Absent since far too keen at Cheltenham last March; strong maiden form so respected Probable SP: 11/4
8
Jockey: Paddy Cleary
Cola Blaze (IRE) 10
Owner: Rory Slevin Bred by: Pat and Anne Millerick f Bay by Malinas - Feile Nineteen (Getaway) Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €9,955
7 10-10
Trainer: Nigel Thomas Slevin
Form 66/1 Paddy Cleary 10.12 84L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Mighty Park 11.4 FAIR 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft 16/1 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.4 (TS) 3 3/4L 1 1/2L 7L 4th to Mozzies Sister 11.6 DRYL 30 AUG 24 11rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd 50/1 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.8 (TS) 45L 12th of 13 to Fleur Au Fusil (FR) 11.8 LEP 4 FEB 24 Bumper 2m Sft
015-04/-7 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Tailed off on hurdles debut in Fairyhouse maiden 10 days ago; looks well out of her depth Probable SP: 100/1
RACE RESULT
Time 1st 3rd Distance 2nd 4th
LAST YEAR 1st Anzadam, 2nd Beacon Edge, 3rd Laafi
TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 4m 8.50 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Karbau, 11-4 Workahead, 7-2 Farren Glory, 13-2 Glen Kiln, Kel Histoire, 12 Bacchanalian, 20 Bring On The Night, 100 Cola Blaze
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 Karbau
RED-HOT RIDER
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Workahead
●Foaled May 25, 2018
●Sire Workforce (GB) (16.5f)
●Dam Cluain Easa (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Accordion (IRE) (12.0f)
RACE VERDICT
Willie Mullins has won five of the last six runnings and has two representatives here, Karbau looking to have stronger credentials than the still unexposed Kel Histoire. Preference however, is for WORKAHEAD, absent since bombing out in the Supreme Novices’, having a had a setback afterwards, but who had made such a fine impression previously in a strong Leopardstown maiden. The now-unpenalised Grade 1 winner Farren Glory looks a big threat, while Glen Kiln has solid form and would be a popular winner in the Limestone Lad colours. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
Selection: WORKAHEAD
Next Best: Karbau
Paul Townend (Karbau, Naas 1:25) has ridden 6 winners from 20 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 30% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE WATCH Glen Kiln
●Foaled May 12, 2019
●Sire Famous Name (GB) (9.9f)
●Dam Lucy Stone (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Sonus (IRE) (f)
●E32,000 F; third foal; half-brother to bumper and smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Bronn; dam well held in 2m-2m4f hurdles, sister to 2m6f-3m hurdle/ chase winner Barregarrow, half-sister to bumper and smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Classified
●Fourth foal; dam bumper/2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/smart 2m-3m hurdle winner Earth Magic and useful bumper/1m6f Flat/smart 2m3f-3m hurdle Sweet Kiln from family of Limestone Lad
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IRISH STALLION FARMS
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1.55pm RACE 3
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) A representative from The Irish European Breeders Fund will present a EBF Memento of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €8,850 SECOND €3,000 THIRD €1,500 FOURTH €750 FIFTH €450 SIXTH €300
RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four 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 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 16 Distance 2m2f150y
1
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Arcadian Emperor (FR) 29
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: M Marcel Pargmann g Bay by Kamsin - Allegro Lady (Santiago) Career record 1 runs Prize-money
Form 7/4Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 12.0 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Barnahash Mason 11.7 LEP 27 DEC 25
4f 25yds Yld
3/1JFF D Doyle won 6L 28L from Lisbane Park and Wise Man LISRONAGH 23-MAR-25 8r4f Mdn 3m
2 Did I Ask You That (IRE) 24
Owner: Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Bred by: The Culloty Family g Bay by Walk In The Park - Ideal Song (Kayf Tara) Career record 6 runs, 3 places Prize-money
Jockey: Paul Townend
12/1 Brian Hayes 11.12 (TS) s.u. in race won by Champagne Kid 11.5 PUN 23 NOV 25 14rn
198yds Sft/Hvy 28/1 Brian Hayes 11.12 (TS) 1L 9L 3rd to The Big Westerner 11.5 PUN 24 NOV 24 12rn
Lightly raced since second in a bumper in 2022, blowing hard after a
run at Tramore
3
Embrace The Day (IRE)
14
Owner: W P Drew Bred by: Mary M Brennan g Bay by Fascinating Rock - Meri Devie (Spirit One) Career record 1 runs 5 11-12
Jockey: Keith Donoghue Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form 33/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 38L 10th of 18fn, 20rn to I Started A Joke 11.12 PUN 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 122yds Sft/Hvy 5/2 B T Stone won 2L 2 1/2L from Twilight Veil and Wise Man LOUGHREA 11-MAY-25 9r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 1-0 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Point winner last spring, should be better for recent hurdling debut, stable back in form Probable SP: 10/1
4 Genepi George (IRE) 27
Owner: Trevor Myles & Mrs S Lynch Bred by: Cousins Partnership g Bay by Getaway - Gentle Alice (Beneficial) Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,255 7 11-12
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: M M Lynch
Form 5/2 Sean Flanagan 11.12 4L 2 1/2L 3rd to No Cure 11.5 LIM 29 DEC 25 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 200/1 Sean Flanagan 11.12 26L 5th of 26 to Road Exile 11.12 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 6/1 Mr K.P. Healy 11.7 41L 8th of 12 to Fruit De Mer(disq) 11.7 LIM 13 MAR 25 Bumper 2m 50yds Yld 853- Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Promising run at Navan before a fair third at Limerick, this company looks more demanding Probable SP: 12/1
5 Kilgame (FR) 30
Owner: Robcour Bred by: M Thierry Cypres g Black by Jeu St Eloi - Royale Kilauea (Al Namix) Career record 4 runs, 3 places
Jockey: Darragh O’Keeffe Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form 18/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 (TS) ns 5L 3rd to Murat 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 22rn
2m Yld 5/1 Ethan O’Sullivan 11.7 (TS) 1/2L 15L 3rd to Theflyingking 12.0 WEX 17 MAR 25 11rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 15/8 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.7 17L 5th of 18fn, 19rn to Kel Histoire (FR) 11.7 CK 13
6
Le Roi Du Livet (FR) 30
Owner: Ms Patricia Hogan Bred by: S A S Elevage Du Livet g Bay by Clovis Du Berlais - Nonsense (No Risk At All) Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money
Jockey: Brian Hayes Trainer:
18/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 10.8 57L 11th of 17 to
16/1 Jack O’Neill 11.7 1 1/4L s/hd 4 1/4L 4th to
7 Newbrook Diamond (IRE) 16
Owner:
8 Patton (IRE) 17
Owner: Aderbal Do Rosario Oliveira Bred by: Richard Cavanagh g Bay by Saddex - Fur Elise (Stowaway) Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €105
Jockey: Cian Quirke
Andrew Slattery
Form 50/1 Phillip Enright 11.12 66L 6th of 10fn, 13rn to King Of Aces (FR) 11.12 CLON 8 JAN mdn hdl 2m 202yds Hvy 8/1 E P O’Brien fell in race won by Nova Nako DROMAHANE 13-APR-25 10r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld f-6 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Fell in a point, remote sixth at Clonmel on hurdling debut, can be ruled out Probable SP: 66/1
9
Jockey: Ross Berry (7)
Regno (IRE) 28
Owner: Paul McKeon Bred by: Mr Paul McKeon g Bay by Jet Away - Wind And Reign (Scorpion) Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €228
5 11-12
Trainer: C A Murphy
Form 18/1 Mr J.P. O’Rourke 11.7 16L 5th of 11 to Bentraghhill 12.0 LEP 28 DEC 25 Bumper 2m 34yds Gd/Yld 5- Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Hinted at ability in a bumper at Leopardstown but not a likely winner at this stage Probable SP: 50/1
10 Sharu (IRE) 30
Owner: Dr S P Fitzgerald Bred by: Ms Bernadette Farrell g Bay by Sea Moon - Floramoss (Alflora) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Mike O’Connor
11
Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 28
Owner: Ciaran John Mooney
Ewing 11.12 44L 7th of 11fn, 15rn to Sortudo 11.12 CK 23 NOV 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft 7/4 Sam Ewing 11.12 p.u. in race won by Eachtotheirown
12
Thankyouforthedays (IRE)
Jockey: J J Slevin
True Harmony (IRE) 266
(Croco Rouge)
10/1 B T Stone won 4L 6L from Katarcice (FR) and Jambon STOWLIN 04-MAY-25 13r6f
Seamus
Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 7/1 S Staples p.u. in race won by Kindly Prince (FR) LINGSTOWN 24-NOV-24 11r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft p-1-
Murphy last May
14
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Rathbawn Soldier (IRE) 16
Owner: Adrian J Butler Bred by: Mrs Maura McSweeney f Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Mother Meldrum (Milan) Career record 2 runs
Form 250/1 Alex Harvey 11.5 (H) 36L 12th of 25 to Future Prospect 11.5 here 9 JAN mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 100/1 Simon Torrens 11.0 (H) 56L 12th of 24fn, 25rn to Saint Baco (FR) 11.7 NAV 6 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 0-0
15 The Fly Window (IRE) 25
Owner: P A Kelly Bred by: Patrick Kelly f Bay by Kingston Hill - Creating Speed (Lord Shanakill) Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €105
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Trainer: Peter Lawlor
Form 40/1 Mr R.M. McParland 11.4 14L 6th of 13 to Lilannbee (GB) 11.4 PUN 31 DEC 25 Bumper 2m 2f 79yds Yld 4/1 H D Dunne 6th to Recite A Poem BARTLEMY 11-MAY-25 10r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd 66- Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Hinted at ability in a bumper early in the month, likely to need
16
Walkingmayotomilan (IRE) 78
Owner: Alberta Capital Ltd Bred by: Michael & Bid C Lenihan f Bay by Walk In The Park - Milan Dee (Milan)
Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Form 1/1FF R James p.u. in race won by Dawn Of Light QUAKERSTOWN 08-NOV-25 11r8f Mares Mdn 3m Yld/Sft 1/1FF B Finn 2L 2nd to Girl Friday CURRAGHMORE 26-OCT-25 4r3f Mares Mdn 3m Gd 2/1FF B O’Neill 49L 3rd to Krystal Sky BALLINGARRY 24-MAY-25 11r4f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Sft
232p- Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Placed in three of her four runs in points for Colin Bowe, pulled up when favourite latest
T/S ON No. 2, 5, 11 Cpiece ON No. 7 Hood ON No. 14
LAST YEAR 1st Ballybow, 2nd Kalix Delabarriere, 3rd Krak TRAINER Sam Ewing WEIGHT 166 TIME 5 min. 4.9 sec GOING Soft - Heavy
BETTING FORECAST 3 Shuttle Diplomacy, 100-30 Newbrook Diamond, 4 Kilgame, 11-2 Did I Ask You That, 6 Arcadian Emperor, 10 Embrace The Day, 12 Genepi George, 16 True Harmony, 20 Le Roi Du Livet, Walkingmayotomilan, 25 Sharu, 33 Thankyouforthedays, 50 Rathbawn Soldier, Regno, The Fly Window, 66 Patton
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
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RACE VERDICT
Third in last year’s Cheltenham bumper, SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY put two bad runs behind him when second at Limerick and may collect now. Kilgame, left to take third following the exit of the exciting El Cairos at Leopardstown, could prove a tough opponent. Newbrook Diamond has winning potential but may not be entirely straightforward. The Mullins pair Arcadian Emperor and Did I Ask You That help to make this an interesting maiden. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Selection: SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY
Next Best: Newbrook Diamond
RACE RESULT
2.25pm RACE 4
BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES AT PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 2026 QUALIFIER HANDICAP HURDLE OF €15,000
(Generously sponsored by Albert Bartlett) (A race in the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series) A representative from Albert Bartlett & Punchestown Racecourse will present a Inkerman Bowl 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 RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 13 Distance 2m2f150y THE
1
Theflyingbee (IRE) 14
Owner: Mrs F Hand Bred by: Blake Sunderland f Bay by Morozov - Aske View (Beneficial)
Jockey: Mr J R Martin (7)
2 Beyond Your Dreams (IRE) 14
3
Granville Street (IRE)
record 14 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €28,106 Handicap Rating 116
Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Form 66/1 HR118 Eoin Walsh 11.10 (TS) 26L 6th of 11fn,
29 NOV 25 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 28/1 HR72 Patrick McGettigan 8.3 6 1/2L 6th of 16 to Slurricane 8.13 GAL 27 OCT 25 hcp 1m 3f
(IRE)
5 Matt Connor (IRE) 29
Owner: Adrian
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Doctor Churchill (IRE)
Owner: Pierce Gerard Molony Bred by: Pierce Molony g Bay by Mukhadram - Salhooda (Nayef)
7 Club Manager (GB) 41
Owner: Anna Mary Kehoe/Cloud Eight Syndicate Bred by: Kingsclere Stud g Bay by Nathaniel - Averami (Averti) Career record 30 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Prize-money earned €33,703 Handicap Rating 111
Jockey: Michael Kenneally (7)
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Form 8/1 HR108 Mr L.P. Shanahan 12.0 (CP) 2 1/2L 2nd to River Vale 11.10 here 15
16rn
hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR109 Liam McKenna 11.5 (CP) 18L 8th of 13 to Themanintheboots 10.8 NAV 17 NOV 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft 4/1 HR107 Liam McKenna 11.4 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Bannow Blaze 10.13 WEX 27 OCT 25 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 100yds Yld 527282- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Not the most consistent sort but enters calculations on last month’s second at this venue
8
Rebel Gold (IRE) 78
Owner: T H Stanley & Michael O’Dowd & Ms Ann P Nolan & R Kennedy Bred by: Jarliath McCarthy g Bay by Gold Well - Julia’s Girl (Definite Article) Career record 44 runs, 6 wins, 12 places Prize-money earned €162,858 Handicap Rating 110
Jockey: Eoin Staples (5)
Form 6/1 HR139 Eoin Staples 11.3 (TS) 3L 15L 3rd to Downmexicoway 11.5
12/1 HR142 Eoin Staples 11.5 (TS) 19L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to She’s A Fine Wine 10.5
9
Patrick T
Gd 28/1 HR145 Simon Torrens 11.3 (TS) 34L last of 5 to Western Fold 11.3 GOW
Rony Has (FR) 28
Owner: Pink Rony Club Partnership Bred by: S C E A Hamel
10
Peaceinthevalley (FR) 29
Owner:
11 Mystic
Malina (IRE) 54
110yds Hvy
80/1 Phillip Enright 11.7 49L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to
28/1 Mr J.G. Murphy 11.4 8 1/2L
12
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Justatan (FR) 28
Owner:
13 Mon Sheriffe (GB)
LAST YEAR 1st Cave Court, 2nd Hartur d’Arc, 3rd Must Go Now
TRAINER Noel C Kelly WEIGHT 11-5 TIME 5m 3.30 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 11-2 Matt Connor, 6 Justatan, King Kali, 13-2 Club Manager, Mon Sheriffe, 7 Peaceinthevalley, 8 Mystic Malina, Theflyingbee, 10 Beyond Your Dreams, Rebel Gold, Rony Has, 12 Doctor Churchill, 20 Granville Street
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
In testing ground, a light weight could be the key, and last month’s Navan MON SHERIFFE has a fair chance of reversing that form with runner-up Theflyingbee, unplaced two more recent starts but capable of making an impact if back in top form. King Kali was having only his second run after a long absence when winning at Limerick and could make his presence felt despite a 7lb rise.
Source: Racing Post
Selection: MON SHERIFFE
Next Best: Justatan
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Mystic Malina
●Foaled Apr 22, 2019
●Sire Malinas (GER) (12.0f)
●Dam Serra Nova (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Dushyantor (USA) (11.4f)
●(n/s E1,200 F); third foal; dam point/2m2f hurdle winner, is granddaughter of point and 2m4f/2m5f chase winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Rebel Gold
●Foaled May 10, 2013
●Sire Gold Well (GB) (f)
●Dam Julia’s Girl (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Definite Article (GB) (11.2f)
●(not sold E16,000 3yo); first foal; dam unplaced in bumpers, out of German 1m winner, is granddaughter of Listed winning half-sister to Preis von Europa winner Ataxerxes
PEDIGREE WATCH King Kali
●Foaled May 23, 2016
●Sire Kalanisi (IRE) (12.4f)
●Dam Oilily (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Dr Massini (IRE) (12.6f)
●Third foal; dam bumper/1m6f Flat/useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner
PEDIGREE WATCH Justatan
●Foaled Mar 20, 2019
●Sire Estejo (GER) (f)
●Dam Eza (FR)
●Dam’s sire Kap Rock (FR) (f)
●E74,000 Goresbridge Apr 24; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Grozni (bumper and 2m3f-2m7f hurdle/chase) and Donskoye (French 2m6f chase), out of unraced half-sister to smart 2m1f-3m hurdle/chase winner Val De Ferbet
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Selection Mon Sheriffe
2.55pm
2m2f150y
FLAT RACE OF €10,000 (Generously sponsored by Aloga Equestrian)
A representative from Aloga Equestrian 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 four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles). WEIGHTS 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 10
1
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan (5)
Beechwood Road (GB) 29
Owner: Damien J Kelly & Colin Kelly Bred by: Richard Bevis g Bay by Masked Marvel - Clameur des Obeaux (Saddler Maker) Career record 1 runs Prize-money
2 Doctor Elvis (FR)
792
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: M Gilbert Conesa & S
Mr J M Halford (7)
3
Largy Star (IRE)
Owner: S P O’Connor Bred by: Largy Bloodstock g Bay by Blue Bresil -
O McGill 4 1/4L 4th to Ludovico Sforza DROMAHANE 27-APR-25 12r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld 411- Star Rating HHHHI
Won two points in October for Cormac Abernethy, interesting prospect, stable back in form Probable SP: 7/2
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Owner: Mrs S Ricci Bred by: S C E A Du Malin De Bel Oeuvre g Bay by Goliath Du Berlais - Ossun (Anabaa)
Trainer: W P Mullins Form 4/1 N McParlan won 1 1/2L 2 1/2L from Gin Tonic (FR) and Chapter ‘N’ Verse LOUGHANMORE 19-APR-25 11r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
1- Star Rating IIIII
Won a maiden point last April for Ger Quinn, runner-up has won over hurdles, strong chance
5 Touch The Clouds (IRE) 50
Owner:
Vienna Storm (GB)
Owner:
7 Esprit De Rue (IRE)
Owner: Oliver John Harrington Bred by: Colin Motherway f Bay by Getaway - Currently In Milan (Milan) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Ms S Peyroles (7)
Peter McCreery Form 125/1 Ms S. Peyroles 11.4 33L 7th
Eyecanboogie (IRE)
Jockey: Calum Hogan (7)
9 Fly Away Home (IRE) 45
Owner: Love Island Syndicate Bred by:
LAST YEAR 1st Champagne Jury, 2nd The Night Agent, 3rd Jericho Du Fenoir TRAINER Gavin Cromwell WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 4m 56.40 secs GOING sft-hvy
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Love Sign d’Aunou, 7-2 Largy Star, 5 Doctor Elvis, 6 Vienna Storm, 8 Beechwood Road, 10 Touch The Clouds, 14 Fly Away Home, 20 Eyecanboogie, 50 Esprit De Rue, 100 Hazy Daisy
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
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Selection Touch The Clouds
RACE VERDICT
Willie Mullins has saddled several promising bumper winners in recent weeks and could have another with LOVE SIGN D’ANJOU who won a maiden point for Ger Quinn last April. Largy Star is another graduate of the northern pointing circuit and rates a danger on the form of his two wins for Cormac Abernethy. The long-absent Doctor Elvis is also noteworthy. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Selection: LOVE SIGN D’AUNOU Next Best: Beechwood Road
RACE RESULT
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Mr P W Mullins (Love Sign d’Aunou, Naas 2:55) has the best strike-rate having ridden 9 winners from 27 rides (33%) here in the last five years.
Source: Racing Post
NAAS LEADING TRAINERS SINCE 2020
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Largy Star
●Foaled Apr 26, 2019
●Sire Blue Bresil (FR) (f)
●Dam Ballinahow Star (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Definite Article (GB) (11.2f)
●First foal; dam 1m7f-3m hurdle winner, sister to 3m hurdle/chase winner The Horsechesnut, half-sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Ballinahow Lady, family of Stayers’ Hurdle winner Shuil Ar Aghaidh
PEDIGREE WATCH Love Sign d’Aunou
●Foaled Feb 14, 2021
●Sire Goliath Du Berlais (FR) (f)
●Dam Ossun (FR)
●Dam’s sire Anabaa (USA) (8.3f)
●E16,000 Y, E70,000 3yo; eleventh foal; half-brother to four winners inc Waritta (French 7f 2yo), Deep Shadow (French 7f) and Big Head (French 2m/2m2f hurdle); dam French 6f/7f 2yo winner (inc Listed; RPR 102), out of 1m/1m2f winner
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3.25pm RACE 6
Distance 3m125y THE FINLAY FORD AT NAAS NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €30,000 (GRADE 3)
(Registered as the Naas Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Finlay Motor Group)
A representative from Finlay Ford 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.
WINNER €17,700 SECOND €6,000 THIRD €3,000 FOURTH €1,500 FIFTH €900 SIXTH €600
RACE CONDITIONS A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards. WEIGHTS 5-y-o 10st 7lbs 6-y-o and up 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 8
1 Flicker Of Hope (FR) 16
Owner: Swords Bloodstock Limited Bred by: Mme Marie Illegems & M Francois Buzon g Bay/Brown by Buck’s Boum - Ojinska Dream (Early March) Career record 15 runs, 6 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €106,963 Handicap Rating 142 7 11-03
Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Trainer:
2
Argento Boy (IRE) 25
Owner: Mrs Audrey Turley Bred by: Victor Connolly g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Backaway (Bob Back) Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 1 places
12/1 HR131 Danny Mullins 11.10 (CP) 11L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to
Grade 1 2m 7f 192yds Yld
3
Blaze The Way (IRE) 44
Owner: Molly Willis & Paul Willis & Brian Groarke & Tom Groarke Bred by: Brian Groarke g Bay by Getaway - Enniscoffey (Old Vic) Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €105,056 Handicap Rating 140
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Form Danny Mullins 10.4 won 5L nk from L’homme Presse (FR) 12.0 and The
6/1 HR127 Danny Mullins 11.1 2 1/2L 3 1/2L nk 4th to King Of Kingsfield 11.5 PUN 15 OCT 25 6rn
Trainer: Ms Margaret Mullins
3 2m 2f 75yds Gd/Yld 9/2 Danny Mullins 11.12 1 3/4L 2nd to Addragoole 11.12 SLGO 1 OCT 25 8rn beg.ch 2m 1f 120yds Gd/Yld 856241- Star Rating HHHHH Verdict Cheltenham handicap winner; goes on heavy, big player Probable SP:
FINLAY FORD AT NAAS NOVICE STEEPLECHASE
5 Eagle Fang (IRE) 24
Owner: William Durkan Bred by: Tinnakill Bloodstock g Bay by Free Eagle - Scatina (Samum) Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €46,851 Handicap Rating 142
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
William Durkan Form P. Byrnes 11.9 19L last of 5 to Miami Magic 11.4 CHELTENHAM 1 JAN nov.ch 2m 4f 127yds Gd 7/1 Philip Byrnes 11.12 won 3/4L 4 3/4L from Kurasso Blue (FR) 11.3 and Franciscan Rock 11.12 THU 20 NOV 25 11rn beg.ch 2m 6f Yld 11/1 HR141 Philip Byrnes 11.3 (BK) 7 3/4L 5th of 10 to Maxxum 11.8 FAIR 21 APR 25
6
Jockey: Daniel King
Lonesome Boatman (FR) 56
Owner: Patrick O’Leary Bred by: Gestut Eulenberger Hof g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Nadin (Alkalde) Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €41,909 Handicap Rating 128
Form 17/2 HR128 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.12 (CP) nk 10L 3rd to Better Times Ahead 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 25 15rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 6f Yld/Sft 8/1 HR119 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 (CP) won 6L 2 1/4L from Big Debates (FR) 10.7 and From The Ashes 10.11 CK 2 NOV 25 13rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 4f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR120 Mr D. Allen 11.11 12L 1 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Pride Of Place 11.6 LIST 27 SEP 25 12rn
7 The Enabler (IRE) 14
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: Minch & Pate Bloodstock g Bay by Walk In The Park - Nanny Stone (Flemensfirth) Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €56,425 Handicap Rating 137
Jack
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Leo McArdle Bred by: The Beeches Stud Ltd f Bay/Brown by Wings of Eagles - Blue Gale (Be My Native) Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €38,279 Handicap Rating 127
Trainer: Colin Bowe Form 100/30 Sean Flanagan 11.7 won 12L 3 1/2L from Magic McColgan 11.7 and Honey Come Quick 11.4 here 9 JAN 7rn beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft 12/1 HR126 Sean Flanagan 10.11 9L
Sean
LAST YEAR 1st Dancing City, 2nd Bioluminescence, 3rd Good Land TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-0 TIME 7m 13.10 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Blaze The Way, 100-30 Flicker Of Hope, 11-2 The Enabler, 13-2 Argento Boy, 15-2 Eagle Fang, 8 Bossofthebrownies, 10 Lonesome Boatman, 16 The Great Nudie
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
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Selection Argento Boy
RACE VERDICT
Willie Mullins has dominated this in recent years but his sole runner here Argento Boy could be vulnerable in what is likely to be a gruelling stamina contest. In such conditions, recent Cheltenham winner BLAZE THE WAY gets narrow preference over C&D scorer Flicker Of Hope [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
Selection: BLAZE THE WAY Next Best: Flicker Of Hope
RACE RESULT
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Paul Townend (Argento Boy, Naas 3:25) has the best strike-rate having ridden 39 winners from 89 rides (44%) here in the last five years. Source: Racing Post
NAAS LEADING JOCKEYS SINCE 2020
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Flicker Of Hope
●Foaled Apr 12, 2019
●Sire Buck’s Boum (FR) (f)
●Dam Ojinska Dream (FR)
●Dam’s sire Early March (GB) (12.1f)
●First foal; dam French 12.5f winner, half-sister to 1m1f/1m3f winner Okarina Dream out of unraced half-sister to Italian 11.5f Listed winner Ottawa
PEDIGREE WATCH Argento Boy
●Foaled May 14, 2019
●Sire Jukebox Jury (IRE) (13.6f)
●Dam Backaway (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Bob Back (USA) (12.4f)
●E120,000 3yo; tenth foal; half-brother to four winners inc Briar Hill (Champion Bumper and smart 2m2f-2m4f hurdle/chase) and Jazzaway (useful bumper/2m-2m7f hurdle); dam unraced sister to bumper and high-class 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Boston Bob
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Flicker Of Hope
Jockey: Donagh Meyler Trainer: Mark Fahey
Argento Boy
Jockey:
Blaze The Way
Jockey:
Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe Trainer: M F Morris
Jockey: Philip
Eagle Fang
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Trainer: William Durkan
Lonesome Boatman
Jockey: Daniel King
Trainer: Sean Joseph Allen
The Enabler
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
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The Great Nudie
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Trainer: Colin Bowe
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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 4th May 2025, other than one hunters steeplechase within the previous two National Hunt seasons (130 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 11 Distance 2m4f29y THE CLINTON HIGGINS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS NOVICE HANDICAP
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Jockey: Brian Hayes
Karl Des Tourelles (FR) 28
Owner: CDL Racing Limited Bred by: M Pierre Dorchies g Bay by Choeur Du Nord - Shiva D’hautefois (Sheyrann) Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €26,619 Handicap Rating
Yld 18/1 Brian Hayes 11.12 1 1/2L 10L 31L 4th to Predators Gold (FR) 11.12
16/1 Brian Hayes 11.12 32L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Final Demand 11.12
2 Raglan Road (IRE) 57
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mr C Byrne g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Akiliyna (Holy Roman Emperor) Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €27,909 Handicap Rating 126
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Form 50/1 Simon Torrens 11.12 42L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 25 beg.ch 2m 5f 152yds Yld/Sft 25/1 Mike O’Connor 11.12 28L 7th of 13fn, 16rn to Irish Panther (GB) 11.12 here 9 NOV 25 beg.ch 2m Sft 14/1 HR131 Mark Walsh 10.7 p.u. in race won by Hey Sunshine 10.6 PUN 3 MAY 25 16rn Ext hcp
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Rating HHHII
Verdict Just third attempt chasing so potential improver off 5lb lower chase mark Probable SP: 9/1
3 Talk In The Park (IRE) 43
Owner: Downtown Syndicate/F W Healy/Philip Bowe Bred by: Canterbrook Stud & Brittas House g Bay by Walk In The Park - She’s Otto (Milan) Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €46,548 Handicap Rating 126 8 11-08 Cpiece
Jockey: Michael Kenneally (7)
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Form 6/1 HR127 Michael Kenneally 10.10 15L 2nd to The Enabler 11.3 FAIR 13 DEC 25 5rn nov.ch 2m 5f 55yds Sft 7/1 HR127 Donagh Meyler 10.4 u.r. in race won by Dee Capo (FR) 11.5 PUN 22 NOV 25 8rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 70yds Sft/Hvy
15/2 HR127 Michael Kenneally 10.2 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 11L 4th to French Dynamite (FR) 11.7 LIM 19 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m Yld/Sft 4234u2-
(IRE) 25
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus g Bay by Flemensfirth - There Is No Point (Galileo) Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €15,648 Handicap Rating 125 6 11-07
Jockey: Simon Torrens
C A Murphy
7/1 Mark Walsh 11.12 43L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Jimmy Du Seuil (FR) 11.12 FAIR 29 NOV 25 beg.ch 2m 5f 152yds Yld/Sft 6/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 20L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Irish Panther (GB) 11.12 here 9 NOV 25 beg.ch 2m Sft
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Bridie’s
Beau (IRE) 42
Jacovec Cavern (GB)
Jockey: Philip Donovan (3)
10
Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Three In A Row (IRE) 25
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Conor Murphy g Bay by Flemensfirth - Maid of Malabar (Oscar Schindler) Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 4 places
11 Rusheen (IRE) 278
Owner: Rusheen Partnership Bred by: James Dullea g Brown by Ocovango - Indelible Run (Moscow Society) Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €10,543 Handicap Rating 103
8 10-00
Jockey: Phillip Enright Trainer: Terence O’Brien
5/1 HR104 Danny Mullins 10.10 13L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to Verdant Place
9/2Fav HR104 Danny Mullins 11.6 29L 8th
Cpiece ON No. 3 C,T ON No. 6
Long handicap: Rusheen 9-13(139)
LAST YEAR 1st Answer To Kayf, 2nd Canal End, 3rd El Champo TRAINER Terence O’Brien WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 5m 43.90 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Bridie’s Beau, 9-2 Three In A Row, 6 Mickie Angel, 15-2 Talk In The Park, 9 Raglan Road, 10 Jacovec Cavern, 12 Built By Ballymore, Goraibhmaithagat, Karl Des Tourelles, 16 Prophet’s Corner, Rusheen
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 Goraibhmaithagat
RACE VERDICT
Quite a competitive-looking handicap. BRIDIE’S BEAU makes plenty of appeal, especially given the recent form of the Cromwell yard, and gets the vote ahead of Mickie Angel and Three In A Row, the latter still unproven on this sort of ground. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
Selection: BRIDIE’S BEAU Next Best: Mickie Angel
RACE RESULT
Today’s Race Conditions
RACE 1: 12.55pm
THE NURSERY OF CHAMPIONS MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000 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.
RACE 2: 1.25pm
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 5th May 2024 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, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - to count from 1st July, 2024 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.
RACE 3: 1.55pm
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 four 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: 4-y-o 10st 13lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. The Final of this Series will be run at Fairyhouse in April 2026.
RACE 4: 2.25pm
THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES AT PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL 2026 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 28th, 2026. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. Handicaps calculated 20th January. Weights raised by 1lb.
RACE 5: 2.55pm
THE ALOGA EQUESTRIAN (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE OF €10,000 (Generously sponsored by Aloga Equestrian). 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 four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) About 2 miles 2 furlongs 150 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 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 21st January) may also ride in this race.
RACE 6: 3.25pm
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 125 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.
RACE 7: 3.55pm
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 4th May 2025, 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. Handicaps calculated 20th January.
