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Lawlor’s Of Naas Supporting Naas GAA Senior Football Race Day Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Lawlor’s Of Naas Supporting Naas GAA Senior Football Race Day Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-0469 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
5f Dundalk winner last season has yet to make much of an impact in handicap company; beaten 10l on latest at Fairyhouse (6f, good); eased 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a positive so not totally dismissed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(13)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Sovereign Cry

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

5f Dundalk winner last season; stepped up on previous form when winning at Naas last month (5f, good), third won next time out; didn't run too badly over 5f here last time off his 5lb higher mark when a 2.75l eighth of 18 (5f, good to firm); Foley takes over from 7lb claimer now.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Sovereign Cry

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

5f Dundalk winner last season; stepped up on previous turf form when winning at Naas; more on his plate now; worth noting form was boosted by the third when scoring at Leopardstown on Thursday.

12/1

1st

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Sovereign Cry

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

5f Dundalk winner last season has yet to make much of an impact in handicap company; beaten 10l on latest at Fairyhouse (6f, good); eased 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a positive so not totally dismissed.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 08-364 D BF

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner in 2024, both at 5f on good to firm and good to yielding ground; is now 14lb below his last success and not in bad form when last seen at Dundalk in March; worth checking in the market on return to turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bold Optimist

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time turf winner in 2024, including over C&D; good AW run last winter and fine return from over three months' absence when second at Naas last month off reduced mark (third has won since); definite player.

9/2

2nd

6

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Bold Optimist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time turf winner in 2024, both at 5f on good to firm and good to yielding ground; is now 14lb below his last success and not in bad form when last seen at Dundalk in March; worth checking in the market on return to turf.

11/2

4th

1

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Bold Optimist

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

C&D maiden winner in 2023; added two 5f turf wins in 2024; very encouraging third back from a break over C&D in February under this rider; didn't look the easiest mount for a 10lb claimer last time when hanging; he's 11lb lower than his last winning mark and Coen back aboard is a plus.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 6350-

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best two runs in maidens came over 7f, including when beaten 4l here last September; underwhelming run on handicap debut at Cork (6f, yielding) later that month and off since; likely best watched on seasonal return and first try over 5f.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Ardadslosttheplot

9st 5lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Placed over 7f on the second of three maiden starts at two; disappointing on only nursery attempt; after losing a prominent position, finished well for this rider to take third over 5f at Naas on her seasonal debut; every chance she can feature over this longer trip.

5/1

3rd

8

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Ardadslosttheplot

9st 7lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Best two runs in maidens came over 7f, including when beaten 4l here last September; underwhelming run on handicap debut at Cork (6f, yielding) later that month and off since; likely best watched on seasonal return and first try over 5f.

12/1

8

(11)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Cork

Ardadslosttheplot

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Best of three maiden runs came second time up over 7f at Down Royal (good), a 1.75l third at 80-1; easy ground may not have suited on latest; not sure 6f will suit on nursery debut but worth a market check nonetheless.

12/1

Form: 023641 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth win of career on latest at Down Royal (5f, soft); effective on quicker ground so conditions no concern and has gone well here before but a 6lb rise makes things tougher (never won off a mark this high).
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(15)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) in June; followed his wins with two solid close-up fourths over 5f at Naas and here last time; mark remains unchanged but all his best efforts have been over 5f.

10/1

4th

11

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) last month; solid overall form this season; close fourth behind Sovereign Cry at Naas two weeks ago, form boosted by the third when scoring at Leopardstown on Thursday.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Nouvel Espoir

9st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of career on latest at Down Royal (5f, soft); effective on quicker ground so conditions no concern and has gone well here before but a 6lb rise makes things tougher (never won off a mark this high).

5/2

Form: 0-4029 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025 off 65 and is 5lb lower now; went close in big field over this C&D (good) on penultimate; below par over 6f at Fairyhouse 3 days ago but could rebound back here with rider claiming valuable 7lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Tawaazon

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 7lb higher; second over C&D here in June, faded late into fifth when beaten favourite here last month; slowly away when ninth at Curragh; not out of it.

16/1

9th

18

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025; went close in a 21-runner 5f handicap at Naas three starts ago; faded late into fifth behind Sovereign Cry when favourite back at Naas last time.

14/1

5th

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 4lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025 off 65 and is 5lb lower now; went close in big field over this C&D (good) on penultimate; below par over 6f at Fairyhouse 3 days ago but could rebound back here with rider claiming valuable 7lb.

8/1

Form: -67060 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner including over C&D; no joy yet this season but ran better than the bare result from miles out of the handicap at the Curragh last weekend; this more realistic and lurking on a dangerous mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner, including twice over C&D; no joy yet this season, going closest on latest when staying on well into second late on behind 0.5l winner Mary Shoelaces over C&D last month on ground on the quick side for him; nice turn around in the weights with that rival, with rider now claiming.

11/2

2nd

10

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner, including twice over C&D; no joy yet this season; ran better than the bare result from 10lb out of the handicap in the Rockingham; finished well in the recent Naas event won by Sovereign Cry; not ruled out.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Harrys Hill

9st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner including over C&D; no joy yet this season but ran better than the bare result from miles out of the handicap at the Curragh last weekend; this more realistic and lurking on a dangerous mark.

11/1

Form: -22106 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Cork in May off 2lb lower (5f, soft); struggled off this mark twice since, including when well behind Nouvel Espoir at Down Royal on his favoured easy ground latest; others make more appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won at Cork in May off 2lb lower (5f, soft); struggled off this mark twice since, including when well behind Nouvel Espoir at Down Royal on his favoured easy ground latest; others make more appeal.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Built on runner-up finishes over 5f at Dundalk and Bellewstown (soft) to score at Cork (soft); never dangerous off revised mark at Navan next time (5f, good); possibly best with a soft surface so watch the weather.

11/2

11th

13

(16)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Has developed into a reliable sort this season; second to An Laochmor at Dundalk and also runner-up to Alnofoor at Bellewstown before a well-deserved Cork win; apprentice has a good record on him; has stronger credentials than most

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 622519 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gained second turf win over C&D on penultimate, beating Nouvel Espoir by 0.5l off 4lb lower; disappointed off revised mark at Dundalk latest; return to this track a plus but must prove she can win off this mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Arctic Steps

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Was gaining second turf win when scoring over this trip at Naas in May off 68; safely held both starts since, latest over same C&D so needs to improve; jockey booking encouraging.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Arctic Steps

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gained second turf win over C&D on penultimate, beating Nouvel Espoir by 0.5l off 4lb lower; disappointed off revised mark at Dundalk latest; return to this track a plus but must prove she can win off this mark.

17/2

25/1

Form: 05-708 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner is 0-5 on turf and has failed to trouble the judge; below best in three runs this year at Dundalk and tongue tie now reached for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Billboa

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Three-time AW winner is 0-5 on turf and has failed to trouble the judge; below best in three runs this year at Dundalk and tongue tie now reached for.

25/1

16/1

Form: 30-200 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in a 2yo maiden at Bellewstown in 2024; ran well at Dundalk in March but below best in first-time cheekpieces at Navan 27 days ago; blinkers re-applied now (ran poorly in them before).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(13)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Lethimfly

9st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

Sole success came in a 2yo maiden at Bellewstown in 2024; ran well at Dundalk in March but below best in first-time cheekpieces at Navan 27 days ago; blinkers re-applied now (ran poorly in them before).

16/1

16th

4

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Lethimfly

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

5f maiden winner at two; confined to two runs last season; made a pleasing return at Dundalk in March, disappointed there 12 days ago; first time with cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 0-0218 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Back to form the last twice at Wolverhampton over 5f, beaten a neck in a handicap off 46 then winning a class 6 classified stakes; 0-5 on turf though and yet to trouble the judge.

10/1

12th
9 (6)
Cactus

10/1

Form: 50-400

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
A few placed efforts to his name, including in a Navan nursery (6f, yielding) last season off 9lb higher; bitterly disappointing in maidens at Down Royal (7f, good) and Cork (5f, good) the last twice; mark sliding but revival needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Cactus

9st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: A P O’Brien

A few placed efforts to his name, including in a Navan nursery (6f, yielding) last season off 9lb higher; bitterly disappointing in maidens at Down Royal (7f, good) and Cork (5f, good) the last twice; mark sliding but revival needed.

10/1

13th

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:07 Cork

Cactus

9st 3lb

J: Freya Frain

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett filly is 0-10; ran a nice race in a Curragh maiden on seasonal return (6f, soft); way below that level at Down Royal next time (7f, good); hard to be confident and now ridden by 10lb claimer.

6/1

10th

2

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Down Royal

Cactus

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive tail end of last year; fourth of 24 in 6f Curragh maiden (soft) on return; hard to be confident despite the pedigree, connections and being Aidan O'Brien's sole runner on the card.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €46.30
Straight Forecast €37.33
Tricast €658.41
Trifecta €630.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Arctic Steps

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nouvel Espoir

SPOTLIGHT:

Tawaazon

The Irish Sun:

Harry's Hill