Under The I.N.H.S. Rules
Saturday 07th February 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
Ms. Monica McNicholl M.V.B. Mr. Tom Austin M.V.B.
Mr. Eamonn Behan M.F., Mr. Sean Kelly M.F & Mr. John McAteer M.F.
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
Raceday Stewards: Mr. N.B. Wachman, Mr. Justice T. Hunt, Mr. J. Byrne, Mr. P. G. Deane & Mr. L. Aspell
Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone
Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan
Judge: Mr. D. Maher
Handicapper: Mr. S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Ms. P. Hassett
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
Raceday Integrity Officers Team
Clerk of the Course
Managers’ Welcome
On behalf of the board of directors and team here at Naas Racecourse, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all today for our Cheltenham Trials Raceday. This is always an exciting card, with the likes of Dinoblue, Brazil, Billaway and Its On The Line, amongst many others, who have competed on this day over the last few years.
Aidan McGarry Racecourse Manager
Eddie Moran Owner Liaison
Today’s feature is the BBA Ireland Ltd Opera Hat Chase, with a small but select field lining up for the two-mile contest. This race remembers the wonderful Opera Hat who had such a tremendous record here at Naas Racecourse and we are very appreciative of the continued support from BBA Ireland and the Cooper Family. We saw it only last week with the Irish Champion Hurdle, each year the mare’s division gets deeper and stronger and we look forward to seeing today’s field in action and wish them well.
The QuinnBet Hunters Chase is another race leading into the festival that will put the spotlight on some of the leading contenders. We are delighted to welcome back QuinnBet and they have been rewarded with a Hunters Chase that is likely to have an impact on the hunter chase division during the big spring festivals. The Irish EBF are again giving great support to us here enabling added prize money for the owners. We are delighted to welcome the team from Red Mills here as their series continues through the jumps season.
A big welcome back to Kill GAA who are having their annual fundraiser in the Panoramic Restaurant. We hope the team from Kill GAA and all their guests and supporters enjoy the day and we wish them all the best. A huge amount of work goes into organising these events and I would like to thank Kill GAA and Gillian Fox for all their hard work. It is great to see SR Ventilation, and Cavan Developments supporting their local Kill GAA club through the race sponsorship.
Hospitality restaurants are fully booked out today but there are food options available in The Post self-service, the ground floor café and coffee van in the enclosure. There are public bars available in the ground floor of the grandstand and the ground floor of The Circle. There is a Crèche available on site, turn left as you enter the enclosure and you’ll find it past the office.
Please approach a member of staff if you need anything or go to Race Day Office by the entrance where they will be happy to help you. Our next meeting is on the 22nd of February and hopefully we will see you back. Enjoy your day and have a safe journey home.
Aidan McGarry Manager
Fáilte roimh gach duine,
On behalf of Kill GAA Club Executive Committee and members we warmly welcome you all to NAAS Racecourse today for our NINTH annual Race Day. Thank you to Niamh, Milly and Brian from NAAS Racecourse for professionalism as always and facilitating our club at this fantastic venue. Thank you also to Kevin and his team at Lily&Wild.
As you will know this is a fundraising event which helps us to continue to deliver our exciting plans for development over the next few years. These ambitious developments will benefit all our members and players and continue to provide our community with a first-class facility for years to come. Our club has been at the heart of the community in Kill since 1890 and has a rich history within the GAA family. Today, we are a vibrant thriving club with a strong juvenile section and that is all due to our members and their families.
Our Race Sponsors today are, Cavan Developments and SR Ventilation. We want to sincerely thank all our sponsors for their support today and throughout the year and would ask that you give them your support when possible.
Best of luck!!
The Race Day team!!
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
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.
Wifi
Stay connected at the races! Fast free WIFI is just a click away!
USE OF CAMERAS & VIDEO EQUIPMENT
1. Use of Camera, Video, Computer and Telecommunications Equipment Non-compliance with the following provisions will constitute a serious breach of Naas Racecourse’s Terms & Conditions of Entry, as a result of which we shall have the right to cancel and withdraw any Ticket or other entitlements issued to you and eject you from the Racecourse. Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at the Racecourse is strictly controlled and limited. You are not permitted to make any commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing at the Racecourse, without prior permission.
1.1 You shall not use any device or technology to capture, record, store, transmit or broadcast any data relating to any race, fixture or other race-related activity at the Racecourse, unless you are expressly permitted to do so by Condition 1.4.
1.2 In particular, you must not capture, record, store transmit (including live stream):
(a) any pictures of horses preparing for a race – including the Parade Ring;
(b) any pictures of jockeys preparing for a race – including Weighing Room and Parade Ring;
(c) any race (either at the Racecourse or any other racecourse) –this includes either “live” or pictures from the on-course CCTV;
(d) any data relating to any race (either at the Racecourse or any other racecourse) – e.g. odds, Going, colours and colour changes, jockey changes, results; or
(e) any activities in integrity areas (i.e. areas with limited access to Turf Club and designated staff at the Racecourse) – including Weighing Room, Judges Box, Stables and any area signed ‘officials only’.
1.3 The list in Condition 1.2 is indicative of the types of activity prohibited by Condition 1.1 but that list is not exhaustive.
1.4 You may use mobile devices and point-and-shoot or compact cameras to capture images for your own private and domestic use (but you shall not use professional level photography or filming equipment). The following rules apply:
(a) photography on the racing surface is strictly forbidden; (b) flash photography is strictly forbidden; and
(c) you must not allow a third party to use such images for any commercial purpose and will notify the Operator immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised use of those images.
1.5 You agree that all copyright and other intellectual property rights in any unauthorised still, audio, visual, audio-visual coverage or other data shall be assigned to us on creation. If these Conditions are not sufficient to give effect to this assignment you will do all such things and execute all such documents as we may require to transfer ownership of those rights to the Operator.
1.6 Unless specifically permitted by these Conditions, you shall not use mobile telephones or any other communications device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting.
1.7 We reserve the right to confiscate any camera, video equipment, mobile telephone, radio and any telecommunications or other device (including computer similar equipment) and any media or device upon which any audio/visual content or data may be stored that is in your possession and delete any such content if we believe you have breached or are likely to breach this condition.
Go s February Point-To-Point Sale Thursday 12 February
New Point-to-Point and HIT section as part of the two-day Go s February Sale. Unrivalled facilities for showing and pre-vetting, with minimal travel for horses, vendors and buyers.
Talk to the Go s team at today's Point-to-Point.
Racecourse Map
Racecourse Map
Please note that it is a condition of admission to the racecourse that Naas Race Company Plc. (trading as Naas Racecourse) will not be held responsible for any incident that may occur to any person or persons involving personal or other injuries and that all persons entering upon the racecourse lands and premises do so at their own risk.
or in the possession of, any person or persons using the racecourse lands and premises owned by Naas Racecourse
In the event of today’s meeting being abandoned before the start of the 2nd Race customers will be issued with a voucher which will gain them free admission to any one of the next three meetings. Should there will be no cash
for errors or omissions
It is a condition of entry to Naas Racecourse that patrons accept that Naas Racecourse or its agents, press or other photographers may capture photographic or moving images of Naas Racecourse’s patrons and that such patrons are aware than any such images may be utilised by Naas Racecourse, its parent or associated companies, together with its sponsors, for promotional and other purposes.
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
045-873-835
At every meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the well-being of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and racegoers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary. A secondary veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horse requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.
The Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)
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(Generously sponsored by SR Ventilation)
A representative from SR Ventilation 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 RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four years old only which at entry are rated 130 or less. WEIGHTS 11st. DECLARED 6
No / Draw
1 Highland Crystal (IRE) 14
Owner: Robcour Bred by: Glasgow Allen Partnership f Chesnut by Crystal Ocean - Glasgow Allen (American Post) Career record 2
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Listed 2m 69yds Sft
Jordan Gainford 10.9 won 14L 13L from Ritz Plan 10.9 and Kilbarry Lizzy 10.9
hdl 2m 2f 132yds Hvy
2-2 hurdling, impressive at Newbury
2 Kilmeaden (IRE)
Owner: M & T Wachman/C Shanahan/Magnier/Tabor Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd g Bay by Galileo - Aegean Girl (Henrythenavigator) Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €28,906
Jockey: J J Slevin
Form 11/1 J.J. Slevin 11.7 won 2 1/4L 6L from Madness D’elle (FR) 11.7 and Kizlyar 11.6 PUN 12 JAN 15rn mdn hdl 2m 35yds Sft/Hvy
4102b-1
2/1 J.J. Slevin 11.0 br.d in race won by Bertutea (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC 25 11rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 5/1 HR87 Paddy Harnett 9.6 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Saratoga 9.4 LIST 23 SEP 25 6rn Ext hcp
3
Jockey: D G Hogan
Genealogy (GB) 21
Owner: J Carthy Bred by: Highclere Stud g Bay by Wootton Bassett - Musical Art (Dutch Art) Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €21,874
Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan Form Sam Twiston-Davies 11.0 3 3/4L 2nd to Winston Junior 11.0 ASCOT 17 JAN 10rn hdl
80/1 D.G. Hogan 11.0 12L 8th of 18fn, 19rn to Hardy Stuff (USA) 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld 8/1 HR95 J. Cleary 9.4 12L 8th of 16 to Navy Waters(disq) 8.13 LEP 19 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 4f Hvy 15-888-2
4
Minella Boss (IRE) 38
Owner: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd g Bay by Golden Horn - World Class
5 Munsif (IRE) 24
Owner: A K Whelan Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited g Chesnut by Sea The Stars - Mubhirah (Raven’s Pass) Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €38,433
Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Form 9/2 Philip Byrnes 11.0 (H) 13L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Proactif (FR) 11.5 FAIR 14 JAN hdl 2m Yld 7/2 Philip Byrnes 11.0 hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Hardy Stuff (USA) 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 25 19rn mdn hdl 2m Yld Ray Dawson 9.8 (H) 6L 6th of 12 to Yabher (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 10 OCT 25 hcp 1m 4f Gd 36163-5
6
Saratoga (IRE) 13
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud g Grey by Camelot - Dialafara (Anabaa)
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €36,513 4 11-00
Jockey: Mark Walsh
Trainer: Padraig Roche Form 4/1 Mark Walsh 11.7 2L 3/4L 3rd to Kai Lung (FR) 11.7 here 25 JAN 12rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 190yds Hvy 7/2 Mark Walsh 11.0 3L 3 1/4L 3rd to Immediate Effect (GB) 11.0 PUN 31 DEC 25 13rn mdn hdl 2m 105yds Yld
W. M. Lordan 9.2 35L last of 5 to Trawlerman 9.9 ASCOT 18 OCT 25 Group 1 1m 7f 209yds Gd 31553-3
Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Cpiece ON No. 2 H,T ON No. 4 Hood ON No. 5
LAST YEAR 1st Bacchanalian, 2nd Murcia, 3rd Ephesus TRAINER Declan Queally WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 3m 56.50 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Highland Crystal, 15-8 Kilmeaden, 8 Munsif, 9 Saratoga, 10 Genealogy, 12 Minella Boss
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 Highland Crystal
RACE VERDICT
Kilmeaden warrants plenty of respect after a gutsy maiden win but the filly HIGHLAND CRYSTAL is taken to concede weight all-round and maintain her unbeaten record. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
Selection: HIGHLAND CRYSTAL Next Best: Kilmeaden
RACE RESULT
For horses bought at NH Store sale for €45,000/€30,000 or less
15 Maiden & Novice hurdle races
Each worth €20,000
€5,000 Weatherbys/ITBA Fillies Bonus Scheme
€10,000 Sales Voucher IRE Incentive Scheme
€75,000 Final for horses who have run in a series race
Upcoming Races
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1.40pm RACE 2
Distance 2m2f101y
THE CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS IRISH EBF AUCTION NOVICE HURDLE OF €20,000
(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€3,500))
A representative from Connolly Red Mills & Irish European Breeders Fund will present a Tipperary Crystal Decanter of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and a Carr & Day & Martin Goodie Bag and a €50 voucher for the RED MILLS Store at Cillin Hill 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 €11,800 SECOND €4,000 THIRD €2,000 FOURTH €1,000 FIFTH €600
RACE CONDITIONS A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and 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) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than €12,000 and/or one hurdle race value not more than €12,500. WEIGHTS 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 5
1 Grey Jude (IRE) 76
Owner: Mak King Racing Syndicate Bred by: Parkville Stud g Grey by Capri - Another Nudge (Getaway) Career record 5
17/2 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to
2
Mullaghgloss (IRE) 40
Owner:
Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €16,727 Handicap Rating 117
Jockey: Cian Quirke Auction Price: €13,000 Trainer: Andrew Slattery Form 18/1 HR117 Cian Quirke
3 Raise You Up (IRE) 40
Owner:
Diamond Secret (FR) 20
5 Dunleer Crystal (IRE) 43
LAST YEAR 1st Scalpnagoon, 2nd Koori Star, 3rd Coral River
TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-6 TIME 4m 49.00 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 15-8 Grey Jude, 5-2 Dunleer Crystal, 100-30 Raise You Up, 5 Mullaghgloss, 12 Diamond Secret
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 Dunleer Crystal
RACE VERDICT
Previous front-running winners
Grey Jude and Raise You Up deserve plenty of respect but the race could be nicely set up here for the lightly-weighted DUNLEER CRYSTAL, who was set plenty to do when a strong-finishing second at Down Royal. Jack Kennedy now takes over on the selection and this stiff finish should suit the selection. [Alan Hewison]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: DUNLEER CRYSTAL Next Best: Grey Jude
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Grey Jude
●Foaled May 03, 2021
●Sire Capri (IRE) (f)
●Dam Another Nudge (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Getaway (GER) (14.3f)
●E10,000 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 3m hurdle winner Kinder Kid; dam well held bumpers/hurdles, half-sister to bumper and useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Final Nudge, out of half-sister to bumper and 2m-2m3f hurdle/ chase winner Pepporoni Pete
PEDIGREE WATCH
You Up
●Foaled Mar 22, 2021
●Sire Wings Of Eagles (FR) (9.3f)
●Dam She’s No Pet (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Arcadio (GER) (14.3f)
●E4,500 F, E5,000 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners De Tellers Fortune (point and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase) and Urban Soldier (3m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to Farmer Jack (high-class chase up to 3m) and Harry’s Dream (useful 2m5f-3m chase)
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A representative from Cavan Developments will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame to the winning Owner, and €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €7,080 SECOND €2,400 THIRD €1,200 FOURTH €600 FIFTH €360 SIXTH €240
RACE CONDITIONS A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. WEIGHTS 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 13 Distance 2m2f101y
1 Awordinyourear (IRE)
Owner: Denis A O’Connor Bred by: Miss Jane Doran g Brown by Poet’s Word - Swap Shop (Lord Americo)
Jockey: John Shinnick (3)
2 Ballindenisk (IRE) 9
Owner: Mrs D W Davenport & Miss F L Garland Bred by: Mrs Norah Ahern g Bay by Walk In The Park - Goodthynemilan (Milan) Career record 3 runs
Jockey: Eoin Walsh Trainer: John Joseph
19rn to Lord Rouge (FR) 11.12 CK 7 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 Mr B. O’Neill 12.0 97L 16th of 20fn, 22rn to Soldier In Milan 12.0 PUN
3
Jockey: Sean O’Keeffe
Deise Crystal (GB) 9
Owner: Eoin A Barry Bred by: Discovery Bloodstock g Bay by Crystal Ocean - Twilight Eclipse (Presenting) Career record 2 runs
Trainer: Sean Aherne Form 150/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.4 24L 8th of 18 to El Cairos (FR) 11.12 THU 29 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 179yds Hvy 100/1 Danny Power 11.5 36L 10th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinningayarn 11.12 FAIR 1
4 Healys Pub (GB) 29
Owner:
5 Jalon D’oudairies
(FR) 40
Owner: Gigginstown
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Private Policy (IRE)
Jockey: Paddy Cleary (7) Trainer: Nigel Thomas Slevin Form 33/1 Paddy Cleary 11.5
Umpire’s Call (IRE) 23
Owner:
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
11.12
80/1 Keith Donoghue 11.12 p.u. in race won by Zanoosh 11.5 PUN 11 DEC 25 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy p0-3
8
Ina Mina (GB) 30
Owner: TerenceOBrien Racing Syndicate Bred by: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd f Bay by Ulysses - This Is The Day (Footstepsinthesand) Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €22,481
Jockey: Philip Donovan (3)
Form 125/1 Philip Donovan 11.4 50L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to Radiator Springs 10.13
5 11-05
Trainer: Terence O’Brien
Hvy 66/1 John Shinnick 11.4 77L last of 15fn, 18rn to Changeyourstars 10.13 LIM 27 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy 22/1 HR73 Rian Lane 8.11 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Narlita (GER) 9.6 GOW 20 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 175yds
9 Poetisa (IRE) 26
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: Reamonn & Shauna Rice f Bay by Poet’s Word - Chars (Old Vic) Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €11,674 5 11-05
Jockey: Danny Mullins
Trainer: W P
10 Scathach (IRE) 24
Owner:
11
Blue Moon Boy (IRE) 13
Owner:
11/1 HR76 Julian Pietropaolo 9.0 18L 9th of 16 to Ribee 9.11
12 It’s Bobsled Time (GB) 24
Owner: Cool Runnings Syndicate Bred by: Mr Patrick Scott g Bay by Telescope - Some Might Say (Dylan Thomas) Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Prize-money
Jockey: Michael Kenneally (5)
Form 66/1 Michael Kenneally 10.7 fell in race won by Proactif (FR) 11.5 FAIR 14 JAN
LAST YEAR 1st Lovely Hurling, 2nd Autoportrait, 3rd Jump Allen TRAINER C A Murphy WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4m 43.08 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Jalon d’Oudairies, 7-4 Poetisa, 10 Umpire’s Call, 12 Healys Pub, 14 It’s Bobsled TIME, 25 Awordinyourear, Blue Moon Boy, Scathach, 33 Deise Crystal, Ina Mina, Private Policy, 50 Ballindenisk, Nebraska Brave
RACE 3 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 Poetisa
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Ina Mina
●Foaled Mar 21, 2021
●Sire Ulysses (IRE) (10.5f)
●Dam This Is The Day (GB)
●Dam’s sire Footstepsinthesand (GB) (8.0f)
●Third foal; half-sister to German 1m/8.5f winner New Day; dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner, half-sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner
Precious Ramotswe, out of 1m Listed winner, is granddaughter of 1m Group 1 winner
Rebecca Sharp
RACE VERDICT
This is likely to boil down to a match between the Elliott and Mullins runners. After missing a shot at a Grade 1 at the DRF because of the ground, former high-class bumper horse JALON D’OUDAIRIES could be vulnerable. However, if allowed to take his chance, he should prove too strong for Poetisa, likely to be seen to better effect going left-handed here after an untidy round of jumping at Punchestown. Healy’s Pub may prove best of the remainder. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Selection:
JALON D’OUDAIRIES
Next Best: Poetisa
PEDIGREE
WATCH It’s Bobsled Time
●Foaled Apr 12, 2022
●Sire Telescope (IRE) (10.0f)
●Dam Some Might Say (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Dylan Thomas (IRE) (10.0f)
●First foal; dam bumper winner, half-sister to winners See U Bob (useful 2m-2m6f hurdle/ chase), Gold Ability (useful 2m/2m2f hurdle) and Glencree (2m-2m4f hurdle/chase)
TRAINERS LISTING 2025- 2026
2.50pm RACE 4
Distance 1m7f158y
HURDLE OF €15,500
(Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus)
A representative of Mr. J.P. McManus will present a Carriage Clock to the winning Owner, Trainer, and Jockey and will also present €200 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 €9,145 SECOND €3,100 THIRD €1,550 FOURTH €775 FIFTH €465 SIXTH €310
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs). DECLARED 12
1
Cloonainra (IRE) 36
Owner: Pauline Conlon & BK Vets Partnership Bred by: Mr Martin Peyton f Brown by Financial Reward - Ashes Summer (Rock of Gibraltar)
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €51,860 Handicap Rating 120
Jockey: Dylan Kidd (2)
Trainer: John C McConnell
Form Paddy Hanlon 11.2 48L last of 9 to Milcree 10.10 AYR 2 JAN hcp chse (0-130)2m 4f 110yds Sft Alex Harvey 11.2 34L 5th of 7 to Alnilam (FR) 11.9 CHELTENHAM 24 OCT 25 nov.ch 1m 7f 199yds Gd /Sft
100/30 Paddy Hanlon 10.7 won 2 3/4L 2 1/4L from Enjoy The Dream (GB) 11.7 and Mystical Goddess 11.0 LIST 24 SEP 25 7rn nov.ch 2m 3f 100yds Yld 51515-9
Verdict
Listowel novice chase winner, back hurdling now after two poor chase runs in Britain Probable SP: 10/1
2 Boher Road (IRE) 38
Owner: Patrick K McCarthy Bred by: Pat McCarthy g Bay by Vadamos - Shahzeena (Rock of Gibraltar) Career record 18 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €45,759 Handicap Rating 119
7 11-11
Jockey: Cian Cullinan
Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey
Form 13/2 HR120 Peter Smithers 10.9 15L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Linden Arden 11.3 PUN 31 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 37yds Yld 33/1 HR96 Scott McCullagh 9.2 24L 18th of 30 to The Euphrates (GB) 9.2 CUR 29 SEP 24 hcp (0-110)2m 170yds Gd R. P. Whelan 9.9 25L 14th of 20 to Pledgeofallegiance 8.13 ASCOT 18 JUN 24 hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm r1100-7- Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
Better known as a four-time winner on Flat, should be better for his return in December Probable SP: 8/1
3 Eternal Echo (IRE) 55
Owner: O’Leary Behan Partnership Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud g Bay by Fascinating Rock - Expect Amazing (Galileo) Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €18,871 Handicap Rating 119
5 11-11
Jockey: Calum Hogan
Trainer: David O’Sullivan
Form 22/1 HR120 Shane O’Callaghan 11.7 (H) p.u. in race won by Spinola Bay (GB) 10.4 NAV 14 DEC 25 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy Danny Gilligan 11.5 (H) (TS) 3 1/4L s/hd 3 3/4L 4th to The Hatchet 10.9 PERTH 24 SEP 25 11rn nov.hdl 2m 47yds Gd /Sft 11/1 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (H) (TS) 1 3/4L 4 3/4L 3rd to So Golden (GB) 9.4 CLON 11 SEP 25 12rn mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld/Sft 23134p- Star
4
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Moudan (IRE) 43
Owner: P McCormack Bred by: Mr P McCormack g Bay by Mount Nelson - Dantes Firth (Flemensfirth) Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €23,743 Handicap Rating 114 7 11-06
Trainer: Ciaran Murphy
Form 9/4Fav HR120 Eoin Walsh 11.5 won nk s/hd from No Flies On Him 11.5 and Anotherway (FR) 11.5 LIM 26 DEC 25 7rn nov.ch 2m 1f 130yds Sft/Hvy
25/1 Eoin Walsh 11.12 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to He’s Gorgeous 11.12 CLON 2 DEC 25 15rn beg.ch 2m 1f 62yds Hvy
80/1 Eoin Walsh 11.12 fell in race won by Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.12 NAV 17 NOV 25 11rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft 11uf31- Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Given a chase mark of 122 after Limerick novice win, obvious chance off 8lb lower Probable SP: 5/2
5
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon
Half A Chance (IRE) 49
Owner: TLICN Syndicate Bred by: Cyril Kelly g Bay by Beat Hollow - Shivermetimber (Arctic Lord) Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Prize-money earned €27,990 Handicap Rating 112
7 11-04 Cpiece
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon
Form 5/1 HR111 Paddy Hanlon 10.2 (CP) 8 1/2L nk 3rd to Kotkito Bello (FR) 10.5 THU 20 DEC 25 11rn hcp hdl 2m 26yds Yld
Paddy Hanlon 11.6 (CP) 9L 5th of 8 to Melton Mossy 10.12 TAUNTON 27 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-120)2m 3f 1yds Gd /Frm
Paddy Hanlon 10.9 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Saligo Bay 10.6 WETHERBY 1 NOV 25 7rn hcp hdl (0-130)2m Gd
223253- Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Placed in five of his six starts since last November, faire chance of reaching the money Probable SP: 11/2
6
Fairyland Opera (IRE) 43
Owner: Mrs T K Cooper & Miss Diana Cooper Bred by: Mrs T K Cooper & Miss Diana Cooper f Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Penny Opera (Presenting) Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €12,711 Handicap Rating 110
Jockey: Anna McGuinness
Form 25/1 HR106 John Shinnick 11.2 (TS) 31L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Slanagaibhgoleir 11.12 DRYL
2m 4f 130yds Gd/Yld 28/1 Tiernan Power Roche 11.2 (TS) 42L 10th of 11 to Eagle Fang 11.12 THU 20 NOV 25 beg.ch
9/1 John Shinnick 11.2 (TS) 17L 7th of 8
Beaten
Ernie From Nurney (IRE)
27
Tribal Lily Syndicate Bred by: Mrs N Roche & D Broghall g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Royal Flight (King’s Theatre) Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €17,603 Handicap Rating 102
Jockey: Peter Smithers Trainer: Padraig Roche Form 9/1 HR94 Peter Smithers 11.7 (TS) 22L 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Diamond Dollar 11.5 PUN 11 JAN 11rn hcp chse (0100)2m 3f 115yds Sft 40/1 HR104 Aidan Kelly 10.7 (TS) 33L 10th of 11fn, 15rn to Spinola Bay (GB) 10.4 NAV 14 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 4/1Fav HR95 Aidan Kelly 11.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by On The Tide 11.2 WEX 4 APR 25 16rn hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 100yds Yld/Sft 3-63p0-4 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Only glimpses of his best form since back-to-back wins in
Hesgonethatway (IRE)
54 Owner: Night Owls Syndicate Bred by: Simon Hubbard Rodwell g Bay by Califet - Hel Tara (Kayf Tara) Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €114 Handicap Rating 100 5 10-06
Jockey: Brian Barry (2)
Trainer: P J Rothwell Form 18/1 HR100 Miss P. Elvin 11.8 10L 8th of 16 to River Vale 11.10 here 15 DEC
Sft/Hvy 300/1 Dylan Robinson 11.7 11L 6th of 14fn, 16rn to Chase The Moon 11.2 GOW 8 NOV
Dylan Robinson 10.13 29L 12th of 14 to Sageborough (FR) 10.13 WEX 27 OCT 25 mdn hdl 2m 100yds Yld 0068-
9 Stiltellinemnuttin (IRE)
18
Owner: Heads Or Harps Syndicate Bred by: W Devereux f Bay by Harzand - Tellthemnuttin (Shantou) Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €342 Handicap Rating 100
Jockey: Sean Cleary-Farrell
Form 20/1 HR104 Sean Flanagan 11.6 37L last of 10fn, 11rn to Missus Beeton 11.4 DRYL
80/1 HR105 Gavin Brouder 10.11 39L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Spinola Bay (GB) 10.12 LEP
10/1 HR106 Danny Gilligan 11.0 34L 6th of 13fn, 16rn to Blue Lemons 11.7 GOW
10
Jockey: Sarah Kavanagh
Trainer: Michael Mulvany
Chosen Diamond (IRE) 42
Owner: Edward Cawley Bred by: Mr J J Myers g Bay by Well Chosen - Clooney Eile (Definite Article)
24 runs, 2 wins, 4 places
Edward Cawley Form 25/1 HR99 Sarah Kavanagh 10.13 (CP) 30L 9th of 11 to Torps 11.10 LIM 27 DEC 25
10/1 HR100 Sarah Kavanagh 9.13 31L last of 8fn, 11rn to Vaureal (FR) 10.6 FAIR 30 NOV 25
chse 2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft
5/1 HR101 Philip Byrnes 10.7 (CP) 12L 9th of 12fn, 14rn to Last Kingdom (FR) 10.13 FAIR 21
25 hcp hdl 2m 25yds Sft/Hvy 012989-
Verdict No sign he can recapture the useful standard of form he showed around this time last year
11 Halsafari (IRE) 27
Owner: John P Bowe & Michael J Bowe Bred by: John Bowe g Bay by Doyen - Solerina (Toulon) Career record 58 runs, 4 wins, 16 places Prize-money earned €76,783 Handicap Rating 90
Jockey: Harry Sexton
Trainer: James M Barcoe Form 10/1 HR93 Calum Hogan 11.6 79L last of 7fn, 11rn to Diamond Dollar 11.5 PUN 11 JAN hcp chse (0-100)2m 3f 115yds Sft
18/1 HR93 Brian Hayes 10.11 22L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Kilbrin Rocco 10.8 CLON 8 JAN hcp chse 2m Hvy 12/1 HR98 Patrick M O’Brien 10.2 47L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Krabat 11.6
Ended a long losing sequence in November, four moderate runs since
4lb wrong here
12
Marie’s March (IRE) 16
Owner: Mrs Clare Connell Bred by: Sunnyhill Stud Ltd f Bay by Lucky Speed - Grangeclare Dancer (Top of The World) Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,796
Jockey: Caragh Monaghan (2) Trainer: Sarah Joanna
LAST YEAR 1st Duke Of Leggagh, 2nd Fairyland Opera, 3rd Mercury Mission TRAINER Michael Mulvany WEIGHT 10-11 TIME 4m 2.00 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Moudan, 5 Fairyland Opera, 11-2 Half A Chance, 7 Ernie From Nurney, 8 Boher Road, 10 Cloonainra, 12 Hesgonethatway, 16 Chosen Diamond, Eternal Echo, 20 Halsafari, Stiltellinemnuttin, 25 Marie’s March
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Progressive in winning his final two starts last winter, MOUDAN (nap) can make it a hat-trick in this discipline with his current established by a novice chase win. Beaten only a neck in this race last year, Fairyland Opera also reverts from chasing and can prove competitive. Half A Chance is consistent and has good prospects of reaching the money.
[Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: MOUDAN
Next Best: Half A Chance
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Boher Road
●Foaled Apr 12, 2019
●Sire Vadamos (FR) (9.0f)
●Dam Shahzeena (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) (9.0f)
●Third foal; dam 8.4f winner (RPR 84), half-sister to winners Sharliyna (7f) and Sherkali (1m) out of Listed-placed 6f/7f winning half-sister to Group 3 winners Sharestan (1m2f) and Shareen (9.4f), is granddaughter of 1m2f winner
PEDIGREE WATCH Marie’s March
●Foaled Apr 07, 2019
●Sire Lucky Speed (IRE) (f)
●Dam Grangeclare Dancer (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Top Of The World (GB) (8.9f)
●(n/s E28,000 3yo); twelfth foal; half-sister to useful winners Real Steel (2m-2m3f hurdle/ chase), Grangeclare Gold (1m6f Flat/2m-2m4f hurdle) and Up For The Match (2m3f-2m4f hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to smart 2m3m hurdle/chase winner Scarthy Lad
MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
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Selection Moudan
3.25pm RACE 5
€10,000
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 €5,900 SECOND €2,000 THIRD €1,000 FOURTH €500 FIFTH €300 RACE CONDITIONS An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only 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 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 5 Distance 1m7f158y
1
Apache Peak (IRE) 29
Owner: Over The Sticks Syndicate Bred by: H & M Biegel g Bay by Arizona - Mountain Melody (Refuse To Bend) Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,886 4 11-10
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan (7)
Form 10/1 Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.3 9L 2nd to Quiryn (FR) 11.10 here 9 JAN 9rn Bumper 2m Sft 7/1 Danny Gilligan 11.0 5L 2nd to Minella Yoga 11.0 FAIR 4 NOV 25 14rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 30yds Sft/Hvy
2
Jockey: Mr H C Swan
3
One To Witness (IRE)
Owner: S McGonagle Bred by: Stephen Curran g Bay by Sholokhov - Witness Express (Witness Box)
Half-brother to Idas Boy; one of two
Shaheeq (IRE)
Owner: Miss Rachel O’Neill Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited g Chesnut by Siyouni - Taqaareed (Sea The Stars)
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon (7)
4
Todo Bien (IRE)
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud Bred by: Mr Patrick McCormack g
Jockey: Mr J M Halford (7)
Coole Cafe (IRE)
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
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Todo Bien
RACE VERDICT
Apache Peak has valuable experience, notably when second in a similar event last month so has to be respected, but it could pay to side with the debutant TODO BIEN from a yard with a good recent record in this race. [Alan Hewison]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: TODO BIEN Next Best: Apache Peak
RACE RESULT
Cheltenham Preview Night
Distance 2m THE BBA IRELAND LIMITED OPERA HAT MARES STEEPLECHASE OF €25,000 (LISTED RACE)
(Generously sponsored by BBA Ireland Ltd.)
A representative from BBA Ireland will present a Galway Crystal Trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €14,750 SECOND €5,000 THIRD €2,500 FOURTH €1,250 FIFTH €750 SIXTH RACE CONDITIONS A steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only. WEIGHTS 10st 9lbs; 6-y-o and up 10st 11lbs. DECLARED 6
No / Draw
1 Bioluminescence (IRE) 63
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mr A R M M Kavanagh f Bay by Walk In The Park - Molly Round (Old Vic) Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €68,589 Handicap Rating 142
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Form Keith Donoghue 11.9 24L 8th of 13 to Twig (GB) 11.0
4f 171yds Sft
9/1 HR145 Keith Donoghue 11.3 p.u. in race won by Haiti Couleurs (FR) 10.13 FAIR 21 APR 25 30rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 3m 5f 37yds Sft/Hvy
2 Dinoblue (FR) 37
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: M L Bloodstock Limited f Chesnut by Doctor Dino - Blue Aster (Astarabad) Career record 22 runs, 10 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €495,337 Handicap Rating 159
Jockey: Mark Walsh Trainer: W P Mullins
Form 1/4Fav
3
Jockey: Shane Fitzgerald
Je T’ai Porte (IRE) 29
Owner: Poetry In Motion Syndicate Bred by: John O’Dwyer f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Hasanza (Mr Greeley) Handicap Rating 121
50/1 HR123 Keith Donoghue 11.5 (H) 49L last of 9 to Rockbrook 10.5 here 9 JAN
50/1 HR126 Shane Fitzgerald 11.1 (H) 51L 15th of 16fn, 20rn to Addragoole 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25
hcp chse 2m 1f Yld 33/1 HR130 Conor Stone-Walsh 10.7 (H) 32L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Drumgill 9.13 FAIR 29 NOV 25 Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 1f 30yds Yld/Sft 16880-9
4 Break My Soul (IRE) 43
Owner: Matthew Rogers
5
The
Great
Nudie (IRE) 13
Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Owner: Leo McArdle
beg.ch 2m 4f 29yds Sft 12/1 HR126 Sean Flanagan
2f 48yds Sft/Hvy 5243-14
Jockey: Simon Torrens
Uhavemeinstitches (IRE)
Owner: John P McManus Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus f Bay by Walk In The Park - Bluesea Cracker (Buster King) Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €26,736 Handicap
Form 12/1 HR128 Simon Torrens 10.12 2 3/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to The Big Westerner 10.12 LIM 27
25 7rn
2 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR126 Simon Torrens 11.11 1 1/4L 2nd to True Testimony 11.1 FAIR 29 NOV 25 10rn hcp
12/1 Mark Walsh 11.5 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from He’s Gorgeous 11.12 and Nowwhatdoyouthink 11.12
10rn beg.ch 2m 3f 130yds Gd/Yld 21-p123-
Verdict Form is over further so will need a good pace at this minimum trip;
T/S ON No. 2, 4 H,T ON No. 3
LAST YEAR 1st Dinoblue, 2nd Allegorie De Vassy, 3rd Must Be Obeyed TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-9 TIME 4m 17.00 secs GOING soft
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Impossible to oppose last year’s winner DINOBLUE. The Great Nudie and Uhavemeinstitches could be the ones to fight it out for the runner-up spot. [Alan Hewison]
Source: Racing Post
BETTING FORECAST 1-4 Dinoblue, 10 Bioluminescence, Uhavemeinstitches, 12 The Great Nudie, 16 Break My Soul, 66 Je T’Ai Porte 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 Dinoblue
Selection: DINOBLUE Next Best: The Great Nudie
RACE RESULT
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4.35pm RACE 7
OF €13,500
(Generously sponsored by Quinnbet)
A representative from Quinnbet will present a Crystal Trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book
WINNER €7,965 SECOND €2,700 THIRD €1,350 FOURTH €675 FIFTH €405
RACE CONDITIONS A steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 1st October, 2022 and 2nd February, 2026 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain or in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2025 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race.
WEIGHTS 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. DECLARED 5
1 Galon De Vauzelle (FR)
43
Owner: J P Lane & Emma Downey & P J Rothwell
Bred by: G A E C Devauzelle De Vauzelle g Bay by Kap Rock - Regente De L’isle (Ragmar) Career record 41 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Prize-money earned €68,002 10 12-00
Jockey: Miss P Elvin (7)
Form 66/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Its On The Line 12.0 DRYL 26
Trainer: P J Rothwell
6/1 Ms P Elvin won 13L 1/2L from Between Waters and Asphalt Cowboy TINAHELY 16-NOV-25 5r4f
5/2 Ms P Elvin nkL 2nd to Kings Jet PEPPARDS CASTLE 25-OCT-25 7r Open 3m Yld/Sft
0-0021p- Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Has made an effective return to points, struggled in a strong hunter chase at Down Royal
2 Hunters Yarn (IRE) 13
Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Bred by: Mrs C J Berry g Bay by Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (Epervier Bleu) Career record 17 runs, 6 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €75,318
Jockey: Mr A P Ryan (5)
Trainer: P M J Doyle
Form 1/1FF Ms E C Costello won 3L 12L from King Alex (FR) and Lord Of Kerak (GB) DUNGARVAN 25-JAN-26 7r Open 3m Hvy 3/1 Ms E C Costello won 20L 1 1/2L from Conflated and Hunt Away AGHABULLOGUE 11-JAN-26 8r5f Open 3m Hvy
7/4FF R James 5 1/2L 3rd to Wrappedupinmay DROMAHANE 30-DEC-25 10r Open 3m Yld/Sft 0013-11 Star Rating HHHHI Verdict Good overall points form, made mistakes when Ryehill
3
Last Round (IRE)
Sft/Hvy 3/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.7 5L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Ta Se Rua (GB) 11.0 TRAM 14 APR 25 hnt.ch 2m 5f 180yds Yld 33361-3 Star
4 Panda Boy (IRE) 20
Valirann
(King’s Theatre) Career record 24 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €124,110
Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
Martin Brassil Form 5/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.7 won 9L 7 1/2L
15r11f Open 3m Yld/Sft 14/1 HR142 John Shinnick 11.7 44L 8th of 10fn, 14rn to Cadatharla 10.3 KILL 11 MAY 25
Good standard in staying handicaps, made a big impression in first race in this division Probable SP: 11/10
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5 Ryehill (IRE) 39
Owner: Outback Syndicate/Conor Brett Bred by: R G M Bloodstock g Bay by Mahler - Night Maid (Kotashaan) Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €17,160
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan (7)
9 12-00
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan Form 6/1 L P Shanahan 5L 2nd to Wrappedupinmay DROMAHANE 30-DEC-25 10r Open 3m Yld/Sft
5/6Fav Mr L.P. Shanahan 11.7 p.u. in race won by Big Interest 12.0 FAIR 22 APR 25 7rn hnt.ch 3m 130yds Sft Mr L. P. Shanahan 12.0 20L 10th of 24 to Wonderwall 12.0 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR 25 hnt.ch 3m
Cpiece ON No. 1 Hood ON No. 3
LAST YEAR 1st Ryehill, 2nd Ontheropes, 3rd Its On The Line TRAINER Ross O’Sullivan WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 7m 7.10 secs GOING soft
BETTING FORECAST 11-10 Panda Boy, 3 Hunters Yarn, 9-2 Ryehill, 5 Last Round, 20 Galon De Vauzelle
RACE 7 PREDICTOR
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Panda Boy
RACE VERDICT
A horse who looked often capable of a major handicap chase when in his prime, PANDA BOY can continue to prosper in this category following a fine effort at Thurles. Last year’s Ryehill finished in front of Hunters Yarn at Dromahane, but Pat Doyle’s runner has impressed on his other three starts in point and rates the main danger to the selection. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: PANDA BOY Next Best: Hunters Yarn
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Ryehill
●Foaled May 11, 2017
●Sire Mahler (GB) (f)
●Dam Night Maid (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Kotashaan (FR) (f)
●£30,000 Che Nov 22; third reported foal; dam unplaced in bumpers, half-sister to useful bumper/2m hurdle/chase winner Publican, bumper winner Misspublican and to dam of smart Flat/jumper Clondaw Warrior, family of Night Nurse
PEDIGREE WATCH Panda Boy
●Foaled Apr 26, 2016
●Sire Valirann (FR) (8.7f)
●Dam Ballymartintheatre (IRE)
●Dam’s sire King’s Theatre (IRE) (11.6f)
●E9,000 F, E31,000 3yo; second foal; dam unraced sister to point/2m4f hurdle winner Mells Theater, closely related to bumper/2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Friends Amigo, half-sister to bumper/smart 2m5f-3m3f hurdle/chase winner Garruth
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Kuga
Today’s Race Conditions
RACE 1: 1.05pm
THE SR VENTILATION SUPPORTING KILL GAA RATED HURDLE OF €16,000 (Generously sponsored by SR Ventilation). 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. A hurdle for four years old only which at entry are rated 130 or less About 1 mile 7 furlongs 158 yards €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Penalties (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of a hurdle race value more than €10,000 7lb extra. Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 130 or less at time of entry.
RACE 2: 1.40pm
THE CONNOLLY’S RED MILLS IRISH EBF AUCTION NOVICE HURDLE OF €20,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)). (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Connolly’s Red Mills and the Irish EBF (€3,500)). Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for €45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than €45,000 at any time and 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) other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than €12,000 and/or one hurdle race value not more than €12,500 About 2 miles 2 furlongs 101 yards €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €36,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €27,000 allowed 4lb; If purchased for not more than €18,000 allowed 6lb; If purchased for not more than €9,000 allowed 8lb. (The first sale as an unraced three or four yrs old to govern the price if sold more than once). (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased in Great Britain) 2018 British Pound €1.14, 2019 British Pound €1.11, 2020 British Pound €1.18, 2021 British Pound €1.12, 2022 British Pound €1.19, 2023 British Pound €1.12, 2024 British Pound €1.15, 2025 British Pound €1.20 (See RAS for details of recognised National Hunt Store Sales). All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final to be held at Punchestown on April 29th, 2026. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in a hurdle race) (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Bonus of €10,000. See RÁS for full terms & conditions of this scheme)
RACE 3: 2.15pm
THE CAVAN DEVELOPMENTS SUPPORTING KILL GAA MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Cavan Developments). 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 and upwards, maidens at starting About 2 miles 2 furlongs 101 yards €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
RACE 4: 2.50pm THE ADARE MANOR OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP HURDLE OF €15,500 (Generously sponsored by Mr. J.P. McManus). Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (120 = 11st 12lbs) About 1 mile 7 furlongs 158 yards €139.50 to enter, €15.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders: Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 3rd February). Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed 4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed 2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Handicaps calculated 3rd February.
RACE 5: 3.25pm THE CHELTENHAM TRIALS DAY AT NAAS RACECOURSE (PRO/AM) FLAT
RACE OF €10,000 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. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only 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 1 mile 7 furlongs 158 yards €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies 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 3rd February) may also ride in this race.
RACE 6: 4.00pm
THE BBA IRELAND LIMITED OPERA HAT MARES STEEPLECHASE OF €25,000 (LISTED RACE) (Generously sponsored by BBA Ireland Ltd.). Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only About 2 miles €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 9lbs; 6-y-o and up 10st 11lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st August, 2024 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. Allowance - Mares that have not won a steeplechase before 4th May, 2025 allowed 4lb.
RACE 7: 4.35pm THE QUINNBET HUNTERS STEEPLECHASE OF €13,500 (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet). Winner will receive €8,100 (Penalty Value: €7,965), Second will receive €2,700, Third will receive €1,350, Fourth will receive €675, Fifth will receive €405. A steeplechase for † Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 1st October, 2022 and 2nd February, 2026 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain or in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland or Great Britain and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing since 1st March, 2025 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race About 3 miles 36 yards €121.50 to enter, €13.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lbs; 6-yo and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. † A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 2nd February, 2026 or the horse will not be qualified to start. In the case of horses from Great Britain, Hunters Certificates must have been duly registered at the Racing Calendar Office. The IHRB have modified the relevant Rules to permit horses for which Hunters Certificates have been registered and which are eligible to run in Hunters Steeplechases in Great Britain to run in this race. However, horses with a Hunters Certificate that have run in any race other than a Hunters Steeplechase since 1st December, 2025 are excluded. A person who is registered as a current Keeper with the British Horseracing Authority may enter and run a horse in this race.
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