November 06 / 14.15 Naas

14.15

Heavy

Awardsandgifts.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £7932.77
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Awardsandgifts.ie Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

Form: 91 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A 5yo having only her second start when narrowly winning a 17-runner 5f maiden at Navan 18 days ago; that was on heavy ground and she goes handicapping completely unexposed.
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10th

8

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Magical Vision

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Four-time winner over 5f-6f and solid handicap efforts in defeat lately but is rated only 81 so has loads to find in this grade.

66/1

4th

15

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Magical Vision

8st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

C&D winner off 75 in April 2024 but hasn't won since; decent fourth on seasonal return at Naas (6f, soft) last weekend but 8lb wrong here and looks up against it on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(9)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Magical Vision

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Course 5f winner on heavy in 2022; beat Mickey The Steel in this race in 2023 (heavy); also won in the early part of the 2024 season; ran only once last year; not ruled out given her ability to run well when fresh.

12/1

6/1

Form: 3-0952 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced this season and best run for a while when arriving late to push Mickey The Steel to a length at Navan (5f, heavy); definite claims if building on that.
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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

7th

7

(3)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 10lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action over 6f here last month (heavy); tries 7f now and may improve over comeback run but definitely needs to.

20/1

10/1

Form: 23-768 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Listed-placed 2yo and last two efforts in sprint handicaps were better than they might appear at first glance (found trouble on both occasions); quite interesting, though Billy Lee being replaced by a 10lb claimer bodes less well.
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14th

12

(6)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Loveday

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent

12/1

3rd

2

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:35 Down Royal

Loveday

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Useful sort but is just 1-10; soundly beaten on return at Navan but has been dropped 4lb since then and is capable of a big run with improvement to come now; ground versatile.

11/1

9th

4

(2)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Loveday

9st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Winner/Listed placed over 5f at two; ended four-race 2022 campaign with good Naas third; on that evidence very closely matched with Jon Riggens who already has two runs under his belt this season.

8/1

20/1

Form: 095160 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner but he ran moderately at the Curragh last time and others are better equipped for this 5f trip.
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5th

12

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins but losing run stretches back to September 2022; not terrible efforts over C&D the last twice, but needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner whose slow-starting tendency is a worry; not a bad run when staying on for fifth over C&D on latest; might struggled to turn the tables on third-placed Staywitherjohnny.

12/1

5th
6 (17)
Neo Soul

7/1

Form: 163063 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
In and out since his successful handicap debut (5f, yielding/soft) but ran well at Down Royal the final time and couldn't discount.
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5th

6

(17)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Neo Soul

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

led narrowly up the centre, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:40 Down Royal

Neo Soul

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

disputed lead on outer early, ridden when headed but prominent over 1f out, no extra when lost second final strides

8/1

6th

5

(8)

6th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Neo Soul

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

midfield, ridden over 1f out, carried right but kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

4/1

6th
15 (1)
Adnaan

33/1

Form: 1-0480

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Newmarket novice last year; hasn't progressed this season and was 40-1 when behind Earls here last time.
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13th

2

(6)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Naas

Adnaan

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Winning juvenile in Britain in 2021; lightly raced since and no impression on his stable debut at Dundalk last month; others preferred.

25/1

12th

4

(14)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Adnaan

9st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Only win came at Newmarket in 2021; in poor form on turf when last seen and probably best watched on yard debut returning from seven months off.

33/1

13th

12

(9)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:45 Naas

Adnaan

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

midfield

20/1

Form: 266673

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who ran well to be third at the Curragh (7f) two weeks ago but he's 0-3 at 5f (never placed) and he really needs further than this.
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5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 423080

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Handles soft ground but only win and best form has been at 7f; finished behind Downforce over 6f at the Curragh recently.
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6th

7

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes to Snapraeterea second occasion (heavy); inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Listed.

13/2

6th

1

(13)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bells On Her Toes

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Busy enough year but recorded back-to-back 7f handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary last twice, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes last Sunday; back in trip here.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear, some headway after 2f, chased clear leader up the centre over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, led final 110yds, headed towards finish

7/1

66/1

Form: /700-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced since his promising juvenile career in 2017; 80-1 when behind a few of these at the Curragh only recently.
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9th

14

(12)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Gobi Desert

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: W McCreery

Very lightly raced since his promising juvenile career in 2017; 80-1 when behind a few of these at the Curragh only recently.

66/1

23th

6

(23)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gobi Desert

9st 11lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, prominent towards near side early, outpaced and lost position when pushed along from 2f out, soon ridden and weakened

33/1

Form: 200200 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Capable sprinter on his day but not at his very best when the mud is flying and the Curragh last time was a reminder of that.
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13

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Nordic Passage

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Course winner in 2020; modest strike-rate and last win came at Newcastle in August 2023; now owner-trained and some encouragement when sixth of 21 at Cork on yard debut in July but never figured at Newcastle three days ago.

16/1

9th

13

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nordic Passage

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Modest strike-rate now but he did win his only C&D start back in 2023; now owner-trained and some encouragement when sixth of 21 at Cork in July; Warren Fentiman is a positive booking and possible squeak.

12/1

Form: 034117 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Never threatened to bring up the hat-trick at Dundalk but he was poorly drawn and this is probably more suitable, having won over 5f on heavy; a career-high mark could be the stumbling block.
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3rd

15

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mickey The Steel

8st 13lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

First reserve; five-time winner loves the mud and solid placed form over 6f/7f early in the season; has had a break since unplaced run at the Curragh.

13th

16

(1)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful sprinter who is suited by soft conditions; third in opening two 6f runs this season here (heavy) and at Naas (soft); upped in trip when runner-up over C&D last time; was 4.75l behind winner Red Charlie that day but now 14lb swing at the weights, although he had race-fitness on his side that day.

8/1

2nd

7

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful sprinter in this grade; suited by testing conditions; worth a shot at 7f after two good runs at 6f in the last fortnight; third here with Merisi Diamond back in sixth; same place at Naas with Eichan San among those behind, not guaranteed to uphold that form.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 271111 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has won the last two renewals of this race and the fun has continued with a recent four-timer, from 6f to 1m; clearly in the form of his life and commands the utmost respect despite a career-high mark.
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2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

16th

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Earls

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran has won 11 races; sole success last year came off 76 at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); beaten 20l on seasonal return over 1m last time (soft to heavy); others preferred.

40/1

13th
18 (11)
Daintree

16/1

Form: 680544 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in turf handicaps the last twice but both wins have been on the AW and ground this soft is a concern.
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14th

8

(8)

5th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Daintree

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: J G Coogan

raced near side, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened from 1f out

16/1

14

(9)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Down Royal

Daintree

8st 9lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J G Coogan

Second reserve; won back-to-back on AW in 2022 but hasn't added to that and well held in three runs this year.

10th

7

(18)

11th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Daintree

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: J G Coogan

midfield

20/1

13/2

Form: -70401 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
His first win away from Navan when picking up well to collect going away at the Curragh (5f, heavy) two weeks ago; had some solid handicappers behind then and, although up 8lb, he's historically well treated.
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7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

6th

7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

midfield, outpaced 3f out, no impression from 2f out

12/1

12/1

Form: 800041 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Forner dual Listed winner who is highly effective in testing conditions, as he showed when a rallying winner at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 11 days ago; perhaps better at that trip and he's up 6lb.
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12th

7

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Downforce

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Lightly enough raced since his last win two years ago; well beaten over seven at the Curragh last week but had run quite well in handicaps over this trip on soft ground prior to that; career low mark today and no surprise should he be involved although ground might not be soft enough.

10/1

23th

9

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Dual Listed winner at his best; ran well in defeat when sixth of 18 behind Rosato at Navan (6f, good to yielding) last time, doing best work at the finish; 2lb better off with that rival; veteran is a contender if the heavens open.

18/1

6th

5

(12)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; dual Listed winner at his best ran well in defeat three times earlier this year; down 3lb on return; is at his best on easy ground.

16/1

Form: 908040 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ran well to be fourth behind Earls here in October but over 6f and even that trip is on the short side for him; can be hit and miss.
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15th

17

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Spanish Tenor

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

First reserve; winner off 95 for Ado McGuinness and has run well here more than once; coming down the handicap but has lost his way for now.

7th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Spanish Tenor

10st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; hard to be confident after a disappointing handicap run on stable debut at Naas.

7/1

8th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Naas

Spanish Tenor

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; has left Ado McGuinness since his last run but regular rider keeps the mount.

8/1

16/1

Form: 331555

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
She will handle the ground but she's been below par on her rare previous tilts at 5f and the handicapper has been in charge since September's Listowel success.
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12th

5

(14)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Mary Salome

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won her sixth race when taking a Roscommon handicap over this trip in June, beating Bells On Her Toes and a fine run at Limerick after; outclassed in Listed company last time but a solid chance in this grade; has run well here before.

7/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Mary Salome

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Andrew Kinirons

7yo who has been at the top of the game in 7f/1m handicaps in Ireland the last twice, but she needs a clear career best to win this.

33/1

3rd

1

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Limerick

Mary Salome

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, went second soon after start, led when pushed along 2f out, ridden and faced challenge from over 1f out, headed and lost second towards finish

5/2

Form: 222123 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Excellent strike-rate of 6-19 and usually runs well when she's beaten, as has been the case this season; trip/ground fine and, off a high enough mark, Daniel King's claim is welcomed.
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3rd

7

(10)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Curraheen Princess

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: N Stokes

soon raced in second, lost second when ridden under 2f out, kept on, no match for first two

12/1

9th

11

(12)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Curraheen Princess

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: N Stokes

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

10

(2)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Curraheen Princess

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: N Stokes

Two wins this summer brought her tally to eight, all over 5f; well held lately including behind Screen Siren at Navan last time; has won on soft, yet to race on heavy.

14/1

Non-runners

Curraheen Princess

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €59.53
Tricast €1671.36

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Neo Soul

SPOTLIGHT:

Curraheen Princess

The Irish Sun:

Jon Riggens

TOPSPEED:

Nordic Passage

POSTDATA:

Neo Soul