March 04 / 15.20 Naas

15.20

Heavy

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 00-630

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in two 2024 runs; dropped away to be last of six finishers on handicap debut at Punchestown; third at Limerick provides some encouragement; ran in a stronger contest last time; new headgear combination.
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4th

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Classy Cc

11st 11lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Has a chance on the form of her second at Naas in March, her second placed effort on testing ground; possibly 2m5f was too far when running poorly last time.

9/1

9th

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Classy Cc

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden has placed on two of her last three starts; beaten 3.5l when second of 17 at Naas (2m, sft-hvy) on latest; raised 2lb but should be in the mix again if seeing out this longer trip (dam a half-sister to a 3m winner).

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 007708

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in 2022. modest form over hurdles; not in the first six in her last six races; the main positive is that her trainer has targeted this series effectively.
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3rd

16

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Sidiriya

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Not far off runner-up Classy CC when third at Naas in March, but that is her only placed effort from 16 starts over hurdles; well behind Bowgate Street at Kilbeggan last time.

14/1

6th

16

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Sidiriya

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner in 2022; nowhere near as effective a hurdler but penultimate Naas third (2m, soft to heavy) offers a modicum of hope.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £11.90

Form: 80000

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
No sign of worthwhile form in bumpers/maiden hurdle; has raced in good company but appeal remains limited; hooded now
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10th

12

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Ode To Joy

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Maiden has been consistent lately; place chance if replicating last month's Bellewstown third behind Bella Union who backed that up with a Down Royal win last week.

7/1

3rd

10

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Ode To Joy

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Maiden has run solid races the last thrice but needs to find more from somewhere to make the breakthrough; can be keen.

8/1

5th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ode To Joy

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Beaten 6l at Naas over this trip on handicap debut but was keen over 2m3f here since while still running well; the drop back to 2m should suit and is on the shortlist.

9/2

Form: /3P-1F C

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.
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5th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.

7/2

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 4P651/

Last run: 783 days

W: 11st 5lb

12 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner in Britain and gained her first Irish win in game fashion over 2m4f at Clonmel in January 20243 on her third and final start for Marie Harding; has changed stable, the very capable Joanna Walton (aboard for all seven wins) keeps the ride; best at staying trips.
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5th

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Lissen To The Lady

11st 3lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Patrick Cronin

Seven-time hurdles winner made a satisfactory return from a long absence at Naas when sixth; didn't build on that at Clonmel last time; others preferred.

15/1

9th

5

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Lissen To The Lady

11st 3lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Patrick Cronin

Six-time winner in Britain and gained her first Irish win in game fashion over 2m4f at this venue in January 2024 on her third and final start for Marie Harding; at the veteran stage now but made a promising reappearance under Joanna Walton (aboard for all seven wins) over 2m at Naas recently; each-way prospects.

8/1

Form: 513P06 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Useful handicap form on good ground early in the season; pulled up on chasing debut and struggled in testing conditions when sent back over hurdles at this venue in December; a little better at Down Royal last time.
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2nd

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Patty OFarrell

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Maher

Having finished second at Naas in April, won this off 4lb lower last year and was third at Roscommon next time; hasn't threatened since on softer terrain but decent ground is key to her and she might bounce back to form; usual rider has jumped ship to Shannon Bank, but sub isn't too shabby.

8/1

9th

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Patty OFarrell

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Best form has come on good ground, including her sole win at Listowel in June off 89 (2m); ran well off 1lb higher at Roscommon next time when third (2m, good); hasn't run to the same level in four runs since (three on softer conditions); questionable as to whether this ground will be good enough but she's capable at her best.

7/1

7th

4

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Patty OFarrell

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Useful handicap form on good ground early in the season; pulled up on chasing debut and struggled in testing conditions when sent back over hurdles at this venue in December; a little better at Down Royal last time.

8/1

Form: 56-005

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Held by Patty O'Farrell on Down Royal running; remote fifth at this venue last month; down 8lb from initial rating, but still does not seem well handicapped.
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10

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Stiltellinemnuttin

10st 1lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Michael Mulvany

Down 11lb from her initial mark; dropped away in the Naas race won by Rathbawn Soldier; major improvement required; stable's excellent double on the opening day of the Flat at the Curragh offers some encouragement.

12/1

11th

3

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Stiltellinemnuttin

11st 13lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Michael Mulvany

Held by Patty O'Farrell on Down Royal running; remote fifth at this venue last month; down 8lb from initial rating, but still does not seem well handicapped.

25/1

5th

9

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Stiltellinemnuttin

10st 6lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Michael Mulvany

Showed some promise in maidens, that has not been borne out in two handicap attempts.

20/1

25/1

Form: 776P07

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 15 starts over hurdles; not disgraced in mid-division at Down Royal on latest, but hard to make a strong case for her.
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2nd

15

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Avandra

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

0-17 and yet to trouble the judge; beaten 26l in first-time blinkers at Wexford on latest; blinkers now added; hard to fancy.

25/1

8th

13

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Avandra

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Moderate sort now 0-16 hurdling, continues to struggle off this basement mark; blinkers are employed now.

18/1

Form: 0007U7

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took a small step in the right direction with a midfield run behind the odds-on Straight John (runs in the 2.50) at Punchestown two weeks ago; makes handicap debut
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5th

10

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:49 Wexford

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

Maiden took a nice step forward over this trip at Punchestown a fortnight ago, well clear of the remainder when outstayed by all-the-way winner Oogum Boogum (good); 3lb better off with that rival now so has her chance.

13/2

2nd

14

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

Down the field in opening three handicaps over various trips and ground; has time on her side but hard to make a case for at the moment.

16/1

8th

14

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

18:12 Tramore

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

Down the field at Naas and Clonmel on her first two handicap attempts, 25-1 both times; has time on her side but hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 079U

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Weak maiden form; 100-1 shot when hampered and unseated rider at the seventh flight at Punchestrown on her handicap debut.
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19

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

The Cobblers Wife

10st 1lb

J: Michael J Doyle

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Plenty to find based on opening three handicap outings.

33/1

4th

14

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:53 Tramore

The Cobblers Wife

10st 3lb

J: Michael J Doyle

T: Gordon Michael Doyle

Opening two efforts in handicaps leave her with plenty to find; upped in trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4418-7

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Built on three promising runs in maiden hurdles when winning a 2m4f Thurles contest last March (good to yielding) under a positive ride; appeared not to stay 3m here the following month on handicap debut; down in trip now after a 2m5f Tramore run in November.
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9

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Are You Busy

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Rodger Sweeney

Chase debutante; 1-8 over hurdles and rated 98; bred to make a chaser and trip and ground should be fine for her here; respectable run over hurdles at Wexford latest (3m, gd-yld); tongue tie goes on; place claims.

10/1

4th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Are You Busy

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Rodger Sweeney

Won a 2m4f maiden hurdle in 2025 but has been below that form in three handicaps since; reportedly bled last time so has a bit to prove now.

25/1

16th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Are You Busy

11st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Rodger Sweeney

Built on three promising runs in maiden hurdles when winning a 2m4f Thurles contest last March (good to yielding) under a positive ride; appeared not to stay 3m here the following month on handicap debut; down in trip now after a 2m5f Tramore run in November.

10/1

Form: 2232P- BF

Last run: 527 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Fair placed form in bumpers and over hurdles for Iain Jardine in 2024, including second in a 2m4f Perth handicap; would probably prefer better ground and lacks a recent run.
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8th

7

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:42 Navan

Beau Della

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

A lot to do based on her rating of 91 and was pulled up back from a lengthy absence at Naas last time (2m, soft to heavy); hard to fancy.

33/1

6

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Beau Della

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Fair placed form in bumpers and over hurdles for Iain Jardine in 2024, including second in a 2m4f Perth handicap; would probably prefer better ground and lacks a recent run.

10/1

8

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Beau Della

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

No worse than fourth in three bumpers and as many hurdles, the latest her handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); hood sported for last three runs is left off but can go well; drop in trip shouldn't hurt.

5/1

Form: 000

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

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Form: 9003

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

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Form: 0007

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

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Form: 000

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

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Form: 4451PP D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

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Payout
Exacta €139.10
Straight Forecast €88.49
Tricast €322.99
Trifecta €1028.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Big Cloud

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Are You Busy

POSTDATA:

The Big Cloud

The Irish Sun:

The Big Cloud