August 04 / 17.16 Naas

17.16

Good

Naas Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 2f 84y
  • 16 runners
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Naas Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -20422

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden beaten odds-on fav when second at Ballinrobe in maiden on penultimate start, beaten 0.5l; another good effort over 1m1f at Leopardstown when 1.25l second to Onemoredance, needing stronger gallop; step up in trip should suit and big contender.
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2

(10)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:12 Leopardstown

Molto Amichi

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Off the mark in a 1m Killarney handicap in July (good) but has struggled since under both codes; however, now tries cheekpieces and this mark shouldn't be beyond him.

25/1

14th

1

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Molto Amichi

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Sole win in 15 starts on the Flat came at Killarney in July; unplaced favourite for Galway event in which Zaraahmondo finished second; out of the money over hurdles at Killarney on latest.

8/1

7th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:00 Killarney

Molto Amichi

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Sole win in 14 starts on Flat came here over 1m on good last month off 75; set to finish a decent third on hurdles debut at Tipperary in October; that form entitles him to be considered.

9/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: -05554

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown maiden winner last year over 1m4f; shaped okay when beaten 4.75l in Ulster Oaks penultimate start over this trip; well held over further latest; drop in trip suits, down 2lb and can figure.
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3rd

4

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Ob La Di

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Last win came over C&D just over a year ago off 4lb lower; starting to come into form now, solid fifth at the Curragh in June (1m2f, gd-fm) and then beaten just 0.75l at Leopardstown (1m5f, good) last time; this shorter trip fine and she's a contender.

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Ob La Di

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins in August, so coming into her time of year; money for her when fourth over 1m2f here in May, and stayed on from rear when fifth in the Ladies Derby over 1m2f at the Curragh, a race won by well-backed stablemate; that run might have sweetened her up and she can reverse placings with third-placed Cooley's Mist; hampered when fourth to Tatum in last year's renewal; has won over 1m4f.

9/2

5th

6

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Ob La Di

10st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Won over an extended 1m2f at Naas last August on good ground; not suited by heavy ground on her final two starts; in rear on soft on return; much better when fourth at Leopardstown but poor again at Gowran; stablemate Fixation appeals more.

12/1

Form: 573341

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gained his first win in Ireland when flying home to get up by a cosy 0.75l to Harry The Rogue over 1m at Killarney 20 days ago; stayed this trip when third at Roscommon in May; unexposed over this distance and 5lb rise fair; leading contender.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Zipster

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time winner and 2lb beneath his last winning mark; beaten about 4l in his last two races at 1m1f so not in bad form and he might get a good pace to chase, which helps him.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Zipster

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since, including when third of 13 at Gowran last week (1m2f, soft); inside draw and good amateur aboard.

15/8

Form: 324-81 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well backed to score over this trip at Down Royal, beating a subsequent winner by 0.75l; up 6lb but more to come over this trip and good ground suits.
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1st

12

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Letiza

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins to her name; has shown consistent form in three starts for this stable after a spell in Britain; capable of playing a featuring part.

8/1

4th

9

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Letiza

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Two-time winner has run well on both starts since joining this yard; narrowly denied at Navan (1m2f, good) and beaten just 1.25l when a staying on fourth of 11 at Naas on latest (1m3f, good); should go well again off the same mark upped in trip.

6/1

4th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Letiza

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Mare has been around the houses and is now on trainer number five, but not had a pile of racing for her age; won over this trip off 70 last summer; was gambled-on second on first run of the year at Navan, where she finished well over 1m2f but couldn't peg back another one that was punted; had Genoah over 3l behind that day; big chance if she's gone the right way since.

4/1

Form: /3100/

Last run: 700 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Landed claiming hurdle at Clonmel in May and good start for new stable when fifth in h'cap hurdle; not raced on the Flat since September 2023 when well held in Roscommon h'cap and mark looks stiff.
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1st

1

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Voice Of Reason

10st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts, placed four times); 1-12 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts.

20/1

10th

8

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Voice Of Reason

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Much better record on AW (three wins from nine starts); 1-11 on turf and needs to improve on recent efforts; very capable claimer booked.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Voice Of Reason

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose sort is 1-10 on Flat turf; won on the AW at Dundalk (1m4f) off 3lb lower in January and ran well at that venue following that; well beaten back on turf at Gowran 11 days ago (1m4f, yielding); suspicion he's not as effective on this surface.

25/1

Form: -33060

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner on the AW in Britain and made a bright start for new yard earlier in summer when third at Cork and Gowran Park; hasn't gone on from that in three starts since and well held over a mile last time; up in trip and a bit to find.
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11th

4

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time winner on AW in Britain; well suited by this trip and comes here in fine form, with red-hot apprentice now on board.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe in May; strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month prefaced a recent 1m2f win in an apprentice contest at Down Royal, when he had the returning Areana back in third; same rider can claim 7lb this time.

3/1

1st

11

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe (beating Hexagonal over 9.5f, good) in May and much the best effort since on latest when strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month; trip could stretch him, but contender if seeing it out.

7/1

14/1

Form: 7713-8 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on the turf in Britain, latest at Chester on heavy in June over 1m4f; needed the run when well held on stable debut at Ballinrobe; should improve but likely needs cut in the ground to show his best.
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4

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Eyetrap

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Two Flat wins in Britain; ran in several good maiden hurdles; may find his level in handicaps now; tongue-tie fitted, market support would be significant, given how well Aidan Melia has done with Timurshah this season.

8/1

6th

3

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Eyetrap

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Aidan Melia

Good record of 2-7 on Flat; well beaten in two maiden hurdle starts, and not at his best when beaten 26l on AW latest; maybe one more for handicaps.

33/1

Form: 352521 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Admirably consisent this year and enjoyed stepping up to 1m5f at Down Royal to beat Beautiful Chaos by a head, runner-up ran well at Galway subsequently; drop in trip fine and should give running but 5lb rise requires another step forward.
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3rd

3

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five career wins include two over C&D in 2023; also has finished second here on three occasions since last December; has lost form on turf since 1m4f win at Roscommon in May.

8/1

12th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Doctor Grace

9st 13lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five career wins include over 1m5f here last summer and over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; well below best of late, so needs to bounce back.

16/1

11th

1

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

The latest of her five wins came over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; unseated early next time and 1m1.5f looked too short last time at Gowran; has to rebound.

12/1

Form: 513562 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come on the AW and big run when 0.5l second to Duke Of Leggagh at Gowran Park over 1m4f 84 days ago, unlucky not to win; nudged up 2lb and drops in trip; on an attractive mark based on AW form.
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2nd

3

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Autocrat

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: P Sweeney

Gained a first turf win at Bellewstown on penultimate; well held off revised mark at Roscommon latest but has won six times here (including two C&D claimers) so could be dangerous back at this venue.

7/1

1st

13

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six wins on AW; yet to strike on turf, but better effort when third over 1m3f at Down Royal on Monday; soft ground not his thing, though; blinkers swapped for visor.

10/1

3rd

12

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner who is now 0-22 on the grass; has got very little going during the summer.

20/1

Form: 450-01 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved from reappearance to land a Down Royal handicap 17 days ago, staying on well to beat Nocturnal by 0.5l; up 6lb but unexposed over this sort of trip.
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4th

9

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Purple Sky

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

A number of modest efforts since an Irish win over further last summer; others safer.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Purple Sky

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Joe Ponting

String of poor efforts since an Irish win over further last summer, finishing well behind Volendam on the AW last time; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference on this return to turf.

50/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Sky

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Won at Down Royal (10.6f, good) last July but she's not come close to that form since and has been quiet in three runs for new yard this year; record is now 1-16 and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: /60-40

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Curragh h'cap winner in October 2023 on heavy ground over a mile; encouraging reappearance when fourth at Leopardstown but backwards step 53 days ago when 13th of 15; up in trip and needs more, while could do with some rain.
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11

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:16 Naas

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Curragh h'cap winner in October 2023 on heavy ground over a mile; encouraging reappearance when fourth at Leopardstown but backwards step 53 days ago when 13th of 15; up in trip and needs more, while could do with some rain.

20/1

13th

10

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Gained first win on final start of 2023 at the Curragh (1m, heavy) off 63; only seen twice last year but plenty to take from last month's comeback run here when staying-on fourth over 1m2f; cheekpieces now added and could well improve enough to feature.

14/1

4th

6

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Tiscommonknowledge

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Padraig Roche

Gained first win on final start of 2023 at the Curragh (1m, heavy) off 63; only seen twice last year and failed to fire at Galway and the Curragh at around 1m4f; entitled to need this run and is best watched unless the market speaks.

25/1

Form: 507040

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW and turf winner as a 2yo in Britain and good debut for current stable when fifth over 7f at Cork in April; poor form since bar an okay fourth at Killarney on penultimate start; last of 15 at Galway a week ago; significant step up in trip.
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1st

3

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Green Icon

9st 6lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Ex-Irish 4yo who bettered low-key stable debut when respectable third of seven behind well-handicapped winner at Ffos Las (7.3f, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month; needs more again today but will be fine over 1m.

14/1

3rd

6

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Green Icon

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Regressive in Ireland over last two seasons and made nothing better than a mildly encouraging stable debut when midfield at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month; needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Green Icon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Promising 2yo for Owen Burrows (RPR 83); 0-20 in Ireland for Denis Hogan, with 2026 offering no sign of a revival in his fortunes; starts out for a new yard off a lowly mark so worth a precautionary market check.

20/1

Form: 87630

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promising third on h'cap bow for Jessica Harrington when close third at Limerick in June; failed to follow that up at the Curragh since but starts out for new stable having been gelded; drops in trip and interesting to see what market says.
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9th

5

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Jr Mahon

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose maiden has been poor on last two starts (bled at Fairyhouse first time); opposed with a visor added.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Jr Mahon

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Close third at Limerick in June 2025 beginning to look like a flash in the pan; poor form over hurdles and on the Flat this year; tailed off at Fairyhouse latest (1m6f, good).

16/1

18th

17

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Jr Mahon

9st 1lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Some promising runs in defeat last season; okay run over hurdles at Bellewstown in April but his tailed off finish at Sligo last month is concerning.

33/1

Form: 8-0104

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Landed fifth win of her career when keeping on well to take Leopardstown handicap over 1m1f in June on soft; below par next time; encouraging stable debut when beaten 4.5l into fourth at Down Royal 17 days ago; acts on all going and needs more off this mark.
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14th

15

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time winner; has been badly out of form since a second placing on AW last October; first time with this headgear combination.

25/1

9th

14

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time turf winner; out of sorts on AW last winter, unseated rider at start on reappearance at Bellewstown 13 days ago; jockey booking is the main positive.

20/1

14

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor David Maxwell

An 8yo mare with five wins from 45 starts; not in great form and another headgear switch.

25/1

Form: 885

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved on first two runs to be beaten 5.75l into fifth at Limerick over a mile; trip should suit on pedigree; interesting on h'cap bow but opening mark looks stiff enough.
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22th

9

(25)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Some Good Men Gone

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Best run when second in a Naas handicap over this trip last year; has been poor on softer ground the last twice but can do better today if returning to best form.

12/1

8th

3

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Some Good Men Gone

11st 3lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: Andrew Slattery

Hit the crossbar over an extended 1m2f at Naas (good to yielding) on handicap debut off 2lb higher; reasonable effort back in a maiden at Gowran next time when fourth; the heavy ground was perhaps not to his liking when last seen at Gowran when 23l behind; chance.

6/1

8th

11

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Some Good Men Gone

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Didn't show much in opening two maidens but getting the hang of things since, finishing fifth of 11 in a 1m Limerick maiden before hitting the crossbar over extended 1m2f at Naas on handicap debut; another reasonable maiden run over C&D last time; tongue-tie on now and he is appealing.

10/1

22/1

Form: 125-76

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only win came at Punchestown over 1m1f off 6lb lower; midfield in a pair of handicaps last month, well held in both; needs more off this mark.
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12th

15

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Keilah

9st 10lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

First reserve; won a division of this in 2024 off 1lb higher; no joy since then and recent runs have not suggested a return to winning ways is imminent.

15th

4

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:55 Navan

Keilah

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Struck a vein of good form at around this time last season, when placed at Naas and Leopardstown; recent form is less persuasive; cheekpieces added.

25/1

10th

2

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Keilah

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Struck a vein of good form at around this time last season, when placed at Naas and Leopardstown; reverts to the Flat after two runs over hurdles at Sligo; others preferred.

14/1

Non-runners

Medieval Night, Marzanda, Picpoul

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Payout
Exacta €236.70
Straight Forecast €280.42
Tricast €2646.24

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zipster

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lough Leane

The Irish Sun:

Some Good Men Gone

POSTDATA:

Zipster

TOPSPEED:

Lough Leane