May 10 / 17.30 Naas

17.30

Good

Nursery Of Champions Fillies Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Nursery Of Champions Fillies Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5303-5

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 1l in Dundalk maiden in December and testing ground probably against her on low-key return; big player with that run under her belt.
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13th

11

(14)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Calrissiana

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Noel Meade

Maiden winner here in May (1m) has consistently come up short in stakes company and will do well to make the frame.

25/1

7th

13

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Calrissiana

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Noel Meade

Naas maiden winner in May but limitations have been exposed at this level of competition.

50/1

7th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Calrissiana

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Noel Meade

Naas maiden winner in May (1m, good); safely held in Group/Listed company since and hard to see her playing a role.

25/1

2nd
11 (3)
Sharayka

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joint favourite when fourth of 14 in a Naas maiden on debut in March; possible quicker ground this time will help.
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2nd

11

(3)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Sharayka

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Joint favourite when fourth of 14 in a Naas maiden on debut in March; possible quicker ground this time will help.

4/1

2nd

11

(3)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Sharayka

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Joint favourite when fourth of 14 in a Naas maiden on debut in March; possible quicker ground this time will help.

4/1

4th

9

(13)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:58 Naas

Sharayka

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, headway after 3f

9/1

3rd
9 (4)
Katashuna

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder filly; half-sister to French 1m2f winner Khalidiya (RPR 94); dam 1m3f/1m4f winner (including Group 3; 104), half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Katiyra, out of 1m4f/1m6f Listed winner; well bred newcomer; might be more of a middle distance prospect but certainly worth a market check.
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9

(18)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Katashuna

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Winner on her fourth maiden attempt at Navan last month (1m, good); the fact she kept on well that day and her pedigree both give credence that she will handle this extra 2f on handicap debut.

11/2

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Katashuna

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Has shown a fair standard of form in three starts; has not much more than one length to find with Therewillbeglory on Naas running; should be in the mix.

100/30

5th

11

(15)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:16 Naas

Katashuna

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Reportedly upset in stalls before her keeping-on fourth at Gowran and she's closely matched with runner-up Guarded; must have a chance.

13/2

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega filly; cost 240,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to German 1m1f AW winner Bavaria; dam 9.4f-1m4f winner (including AW/Listed; RPR 102), sister to unraced dam of 6f Group 1 winner Shaquille, out of 5f Group 2 winner Danehurst; plenty to like about her pedigree but a hood for debut perhaps not a good sign.
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4th

3

(5)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Bond International

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

prominent

6/1

4th

3

(5)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Bond International

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

prominent

6/1

9/4

Form: 72-5 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a decent step forward from a promising debut when runner-up at Dundalk and had subsequent winners in behind; beaten favourite on return but could be a different proposition at this new trip; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

17

(18)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Smiling

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Rated a modest 72 before a wide-margin Down Royal maiden winner over 7f; probably did too much in first-time blinkers when soundly beaten back in trip in Curragh Listed eight days ago and returns to 1m (blinkers left off); lots to find on ratings but Ballydoyle's sole runner.

20/1

6th

13

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Smiling

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Rated a modest 72 before a wide-margin Down Royal maiden win over 7f; further progress needed; blinkered for the first time

14/1

1st

14

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Smiling

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Best effort when second in a 5f Dundalk maiden last winter; didn't seem to stay a mile at Naas when last seen; the cheekpieces worn then are left off; has to be considered from this yard.

11/4

Form: 60

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on testing ground on Galway debut; however, struggled at Cork earlier this week; likely best watched if turned out again quickly.
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10th

6

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Kashel Spring

11st 2lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien last year before being sold for 26,000euros; can't be fancied on the evidence of three poor hurdle runs.

20/1

13th

19

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

13:58 Gowran Park

Kashel Spring

10st 9lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien (rated 79); no show in two starts hurdling.

50/1

11th

13

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 190y

12:55 Naas

Kashel Spring

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won twice on the Flat for Joseph O'Brien, rated 79, best at around 1m2f; no show on hurdling debut at Leopardstown.

50/1

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind when sent off at 50-1 for her debut 15 days ago; best watched for now.
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6th

12

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senti Qua

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Took a step forward in first-time cheekpieces when coming from a fair bit back to finish second in a C&D handicap in August; disappointed since then on turf but could bounce back now visored.

13/2

10th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Senti Qua

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: K J Condon

Half-sister to Group 1 Flying Five winner Moss Tucker who took a step forward last month in first-time cheekpieces when coming from fair bit back to finish second in Dundalk handicap over 7f; Keane remains loyal and could go well if staying this trip.

13/2

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 4-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut when fourth at Galway and may have needed her return on softer ground; not sure to appreciate a mile; now tried with tongue-tie.
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8th

1

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bearwithus

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Gary Harrison

Promise on her racecourse debut (7f, yielding; September 2024) but she was well beaten in her four runs last year; sold for 1,400gns last September; not a solid option starting out for a new stable after six months off.

25/1

13

(14)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Bearwithus

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: James M Barrett

Failed to raise her modest profile on handicap debut (6f) and now goes in a visor.

33/1

7th

5

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:27 Fairyhouse

Bearwithus

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Promising debut when fourth over 7f at Galway; has failed to build on that sole juvenile start in outings at 7f and 1m this term; first attempt at this trip.

12/1

9th
13 (12)
Ventress

25/1

Form: 6-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on debut but showed nothing when tailed off on return and may be one for handicaps.
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14th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Ventress

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Showed more on sole start at two than in maidens at Limerick and Naas this term; perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

14th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:30 Gowran Park

Ventress

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Showed more on sole start at two than in maidens at Limerick and Naas this term; perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

9th

13

(12)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Ventress

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Minor promise on debut but showed nothing when tailed off on return and may be one for handicaps.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodi Bear filly; dam maiden from 6f-1m2f (RPR 63), half-sister to winners Babbo's Boy (useful 1m2f-1m4f) and Lanansaak (Listed-placed 7f/1m), out of 1m 2yo winning granddaughter of Cheveley Park winner Desirable; worth a market check.
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2nd

3

(10)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Chipsrdown

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Signs of progress when fifth over 7f on handicap debut at Leopardstown; failed to build on that over this trip at Killarney; visored for the first time; stable having a good year.

10/1

11th

4

(13)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Chipsrdown

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Signs of progress on handicap debut at Leopardstown (7f) where she was never closer than in the finish; can probably improve again if overcoming her wide stall.

8/1

5th

5

(15)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Chipsrdown

10st 0lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Outran 125-1 odds on her third maiden start at Tipperary last May (7f, yielding to soft) when a distant third of 12; makes handicap debut now but it doesn't look like the handicapper has taken any chances.

15/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mastercraftsman filly; dam 5.7f winner (RPR 79), half-sister to winners Top Lock (1m3f AW/German Derby third), Chain Of Events (1m2f) and Carnivore (7f-8.6f); tough ask on belated debut.
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13th

3

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Shades Of Gray

10st 2lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Sent off at 100-1 and never figured on belated debut at Naas (1m, good) last month; steps up in trip; may need more time

80/1

3

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Curragh

Shades Of Gray

10st 2lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Sent off at 100-1 and never figured on belated debut at Naas (1m, good) last month; steps up in trip; may need more time

80/1

11th

1

(1)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Shades Of Gray

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W T Farrell

towards rear

25/1

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held 33-1 shot when ridden prominently on debut last month; likely more a long term project.
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12th

6

(13)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Gee Gee Hadid

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

steadied start, towards rear

25/1

12th

6

(13)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Naas

Gee Gee Hadid

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

steadied start, towards rear

25/1

9th

12

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Gee Gee Hadid

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Sixth foal; half-sister to 7f-9.5f winner Final Credit (inc Italy; RPR 78); dam US 8.5f dirt/1m1f turf winner, half-sister to Canadian 1m1f/1m3f Grade 3 winner Raylene; cost 3,000gns as a foal and Eur22,000 as a yearling; by a useful sire and yard in flying form; worth a market look.

14/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off 100-1 shot when missing the break on debut; now tried with visor; off 178 days.
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11

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glasheen Girl

9st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Fergal Birrane

Hasn't beaten a rival in five starts.

100/1

11th

9

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:27 Dundalk (AW)

Glasheen Girl

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Fergal Birrane

Hasn't beaten a rival in four starts including here on debut; passed over.

33/1

10

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:50 Limerick

Glasheen Girl

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Fergal Birrane

Huge odds and has failed to beat a single rival home in three maidens at 6f-1m; safe to rule out; blinkered.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €50.20
Straight Forecast €28.87
Trifecta €292.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sharayka

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Calrissiana

SPOTLIGHT:

Smiling

The Irish Sun:

Sharayka