July 23 / 18.10 Naas

18.10

Yielding To Soft

NFP Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 16 runners
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NFP Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -21687 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Eight wins between 5f-6f and has run well in defeat at this track including when just denied in this race two years ago; consistent in defeat lately and needs to find a bit more.
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3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner; was close up in third behind Clonmacash at Dundalk in April; second there on latest, reversing form with Clonmacash in the process; has the merit of being a C&D winner; definite chance for 10lb claimer who has made the frame in three of the five Irish races she has ridden in.

7/1

Form: 0516-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-33 with the last of those coming over 6f at the Curragh last autumn; has run well in defeat at this track too; needs to improve plenty from comeback but easy ground suits.
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1st

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Jon Riggens

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time Curragh winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; has also scored at this track; recent form is unconvincing; trainer may have a better chance with the apprentice-ridden Collective Power.

8/1

7th

3

(14)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 5lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt.

20/1

Form: 401112 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Notched up a hat-trick over this trip at Fairyhouse lately and a fine effort in second there over 7f since; off the same mark and back to 6f on easy ground should be fine; a player.
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2nd

7

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

I Bid You Ajou

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at this venue; 3lb wrong here but he ran well in this race last season to finish a 2.5l second off 1lb higher; thereabouts.

9/2

4th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

I Bid You Ajou

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Came good last summer with a quick-fire Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f; touched off at Naas three starts ago; denied a clear run until too late in a premier handicap at the Curragh two weeks ago; generally dependable sort was one place in front of Aurora Nova at Listowel last Sunday.

13/2

4th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Clicked last summer with a Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f on nice ground; touched off at Naas two starts back and couldn't get in the clear until too late when beaten just over 2l in premier handicap at the Curragh last weekend.

7/2

Form: -15190 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All but one of his 12 wins have been on AW; was beaten a long way over C&D last time and others make much more appeal.
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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jered Maddox

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jered Maddox

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

Form: -15921 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
A 5f Dundalk maiden winner got off the mark on turf when taking a C&D handicap in good style last time; raised 8lb for that but is progressive so has to be considered.
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11th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Tropical Retreat

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f AW maiden in February last year and added two 6f turf wins after that, the latest off 1lb lower at the Curragh in August; form tailed off in three subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now with Colin Keane aboard.

14/1

10

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tropical Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July).

18/1

11th

10

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tropical Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July).

18/1

Form: 0-3215 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Last four starts at the Curragh; maiden over a bit further than this and ran creditably on handicap debut since; dropped 1lb but still needs a bit more.
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6

(14)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Cold Hearted

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Last four starts at the Curragh; maiden over a bit further than this and ran creditably on handicap debut since; dropped 1lb but still needs a bit more.

11/1

5th

8

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Cold Hearted

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Improving with each run this season, hitting the frame in two maidens here before getting her head in front over the extended 6f here latest; form knocked since and she's not obviously well treated.

10/1

13

(17)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:50 Curragh

Cold Hearted

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice placed in maidens last season before an ambitious bid in a Listed race at Newmarket; has confirmed a fair standard of form in two 6f outings at this venue this season; third behind No Return (handicap winner since) and second to the well-fancied Bonus Time 12 days ago; should go close.

3/1

Form: 380430 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last of his four wins came in 2022 in a valuable 5f Curragh handicap (sft); struggled off tough marks after but has dropped a long way in the handicap now; not beaten far at times this term though was disappointing last time; goes well on soft.
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14th

15

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss.

8/1

4th

7

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Gordon Bennett

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way.

12/1

Form: 42103 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won 5f Tipperary maiden on soft; not as good in two handicaps since on good; this easier ground is a help and is one to consider on debut for a new yard.
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12th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Shoney

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Maiden winner for Willie McCreery at Tipperary in May (5f, yld-sft); first two starts for current yard well below that level; mark sliding but hard to fancy on the back of those efforts.

25/1

4

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Shoney

9st 4lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Easy Tipperary maiden winner on yielding/soft in May and decent effort when third in h'cap at Down Royal last month but disappointed over C&D on stable debut 12 days ago; probably needs rain and up against it on these terms.

14/1

9

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Shoney

9st 3lb

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won 5f Tipperary maiden on soft; not as good in two handicaps since on good; this easier ground is a help and is one to consider on debut for a new yard.

12/1

Form: 0-8275

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Posted a cracking run over 5f here three starts ago but was disappointing since including over C&D last time; has to rebound; not sure about this ground.
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5th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Irish Rumour

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Sole win from 31 starts came here nearly two years ago (5f, good) off today's mark; seasonal-best when good staying on second of 20 at the Curragh last month (6.5f, yielding), didn't count from wide draw at Leopardstown latest; McMonagle back aboard and can't rule out.

11/2

13th

15

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Irish Rumour

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 30 starts (5f); went close on occasions last year; far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month but much-improved second of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (6.5f, yielding), best work at the finish; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

18

(18)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 29 starts; went close on occasions last year (5f-7f), far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month; champion jockey stays loyal so more expected of.

12/1

Form: 004437 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins but 0-17 on turf; coming down the weights is a help and some decent 7f runs on turf this year but still needs a fair bit more.
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6

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Clonmacash

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Adrian McGuinness

The bulk of his winning has been done on AW but he did win a 5f handicap at the Curragh last August; recent efforts need bettering but he would seem likely to give his running.

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Clonmacash

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Much stronger record on AW (5-30, placed nine times) as opposed to turf (1-25, placed four times); two of his last three starts on grass have been satisfactory; probably superior to stablemate Apache Outlaw.

6/1

4th

12

(17)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Clonmacash

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Much stronger record on AW (5-30, placed nine times) as opposed to turf (1-24, placed four times); his run at Navan over 6f on his penultimate start was one of his better efforts on grass.

14/1

Form: -12213 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f here two starts ago and a good run over C&D since, both on good ground; up another 2lb and this ground is an unknown but can be a player if handling it.
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18th

14

(14)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term; some sign of a revival in a 7f event at Fairyhouse ten days ago.

14/1

7th

7

(14)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term, last of 18 over C&D a week ago in first-time blinkers (now replaced by cheekpieces).

14/1

18th

1

(19)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times; yet to hit form this term; back on her last winning mark; blinkered for the first time.

14/1

Form: 6-986

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in maidens; beaten just over 3l on handicap debut over 5f at Cork; handled soft on debut; can improve further so considered.
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6th

6

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Naval Ensign

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Nikki Evans

Bought cheaply by current connections (was trained by Jack Jones) and made the frame when starting out for them over C&D 18 days ago (off a break; wore hood and tongue-tie together for the first time; headgear retained here); this is tougher.

20/1

4th

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Naval Ensign

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Nikki Evans

Got up late to win a 7f AW handicap for Jack Jones in January; only 1lb higher today and her new trainer is quick to fit a tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

10

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Naval Ensign

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Finished strongly and got up in the final strides over C&D at the start of the month, her first win at the 13th attempt; ruined her chance by hanging left back here since; a first-time hood is reached for after that.

7/1

Form: -07300

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Most of his wins have come on AW and over further ; beaten a long way on return last time over 7f so has lots of work to do.
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7th

6

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out.

20/1

22/1

Form: 101-80 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Navan last autumn over this trip; below that form in two starts this year on good ground; this surface suits better but still needs more.
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7th

2

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Rosato

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Three-time winner has run well in defeat at this track; well beaten both starts this term, but is now 4lb below last winning mark so isn't dismissed.

20/1

12th

16

(19)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Rosato

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins came at Navan (twice) and last summer at Naas off 1lb higher; entitled to come on from C&D comeback run in April.

14/1

Form: -60433 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has only had seven starts; solid runs in defeat in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Navan lately; a shout if handling softer ground.
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4th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Send Harry

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Only one win from 16 starts; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown last month; good prospects of reaching the money again.

5/1

2nd

4

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Send Harry

10st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Dependable on turf last summer, making the frame on multiple occasions before scoring at Dundalk (7f) in September; will need to step up on the form of this year's efforts at Cork and the Curragh.

25/1

Form: 5000-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Five wins up to 1m and goes well on soft; solid third over 7.5f at Roscommon on return; needs more from 3lb out of handicap but good 7lb claimer helps.
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14th

10

(14)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Last win was in 2023; prominent racer ran well first time out last year when third over 7.5f at Roscommon; also third over same C&D in October.

18/1

11

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims.

8/1

11

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims.

8/1

Non-runners

Saturn Seven

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €223.30
Straight Forecast €128.81
Tricast €1027.28
Trifecta €964.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gordon Bennett

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tropical Retreat

POSTDATA:

Clonmacash

TOPSPEED:

Gordon Bennett

The Irish Sun:

Gordon Bennett