January 28 / 16.20 Naas

16.20

Soft To Heavy

Lengthen The Odds At BetVictor (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 2f 116y
  • 12 runners
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Lengthen The Odds At BetVictor (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily landed a maiden point for the Crawfords at Loughanmore in April, the runner-up has been second in a maiden hurdle since for Paul Nicholls; could well be an exciting prospect and hard to see beyond him here.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 192y

16:15 Punchestown

Jasmin De Vaux

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

5/4

1st

6

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 192y

16:15 Punchestown

Jasmin De Vaux

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

5/4

1st

9

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Jasmin De Vaux

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won last year's Champion Bumper but hasn't looked a natural over hurdles, even when winning his 2m maiden that's worked out really well; comfortably beaten in 2m4f/2m6f Grade 1s the last twice, though he was boxing on in the latest (in first-time cheekpieces which are now discarded) and this longer trip could put a spring in his step should his jumping pass the test; dangerous to dismiss with Paul Townend back aboard; his standout form is on soft ground.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 447

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper form nothing out of the ordinary while showing some ability; much more needed.
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4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

4

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

His Nibs

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Promise in bumpers in the first half of 2024; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; attracted significant market support on his handicap debut in a 23-runner contest at Leopardstown last Christmas; finished fifth, showing enough to suggest he can win a race of some description.

4/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 4

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner in November and made a decent start on the track when a close fourth in a Limerick bumper last month; more needed here but should run well if going in the right direction.
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9th

1

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:30 Fairyhouse

Freemans Bay

11st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Sean Byrne

midfield

33/1

9th

1

30th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:30 Fairyhouse

Freemans Bay

11st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Sean Byrne

midfield

33/1

5th

7

1st May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Freemans Bay

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Sean Byrne

Point winner in November, beating a well-exposed sort; close fourth of nine in a Limerick bumper in December; remote third behind subsequent Cheltenham winner Jasmin De Vaux at Naas in January; made a fine start over hurdles with 2m4f maiden win at Cork; big jump in class now.

25/1

Form: 0-72

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Going the right way in bumpers, most recently only collared close home at Limerick last month (Freemans Bay fourth); not without a chance here in probably better company.
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6th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 114y

19:30 Clonmel

RememberHesmine

12st 0lb

J: Mr J Flood

T: P G Fahey

Best run in six bumper starts came when runner-up at Limerick over Christmas time in 2023; has been off the track close to two years; market will reveal expectations on return.

8/1

5th

8

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

20:30 Wexford

RememberHesmine

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Fahey

T: P G Fahey

took keen hold, raced in second, weakened from under 4f out

9/1

3rd

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Downpatrick

RememberHesmine

11st 12lb

J: Mr A P Fahey

T: P G Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway and went third approaching last, kept on, no match for first two

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decisive winner of a point-to-point at Tinahely in November; should be a contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Ayr

Big Stage

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

0-12 as a chaser but ran well in first-time cheekpieces (joining tongue-tie) at Punchestown last time and won't be far away if taking to the blinkers.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar level of form in two point-to-points; has ability but best watched in this company.
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6th

5

28th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 116y

16:20 Naas

Jack Go

12st 0lb

J: Mr F D Brickley

T: A J Martin

towards rear

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner and kept on well from the front when third in a mares contest at Punchestown last month; better contest here but can conted if she can improve a bit.
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5th

3

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 6f 16y

14:23 Thurles

Glendaars Fortune

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: James Andrew Fahey

Point-to-point winner this term shaped nicely on bumper debut at Punchestown in December but reportedly hung left throughout when way below that form at Naas last month; sent straight over fences here.

66/1

7th

11

28th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 116y

16:20 Naas

Glendaars Fortune

11st 7lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: James Andrew Fahey

midfield

7/1

3rd

6

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 2f 79y

15:45 Punchestown

Glendaars Fortune

11st 11lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: James Andrew Fahey

Soldier Of Fortune mare whose dam won a point-to-point and is half-sister to bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Annimation; runner-up three times in point-to-points before winning at Tattersalls Farm earlier this month on heavy; worth a look on bumper debut.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in recent Nenagh point-to-point but seemingly stiff task on Rules debut; attractive rider booking though.
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6th

9

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Mickie Angel

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy for Gavin Cromwell last season; pick of four attempts chasing on latest when outstayed late on by a well-handicapped rival in 2m7f Limerick handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); 3lb higher but should go well.

6/1

Form: 425006

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two bumpers but not progressing, although far from disgraced in a maiden hurdle here two weeks ago; others much more likely.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

4th

12

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Master Otis

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out.

10/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to 2m1f/2m3f hurdle winner Into The Sunset; dam well beaten in bumpers out of half-sister to winners Misternando (1m6f-2m Flat inc Listed), Mistanoora (useful 2m-3m1f hurdle) and Rimsky (useful 2m-2m5f jumps); related to some useful types but best watched here.
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Verdict Starting price

6

13th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Wexford

A Okay

11st 4lb

J: Ross Berry

T: J A Berry

Well beaten in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle and makes no appeal.

66/1

12th

1

16th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 49y

20:30 Clonmel

A Okay

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

midfield

66/1

1

16th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 49y

20:30 Clonmel

A Okay

12st 0lb

J: Mr J P Berry

T: J A Berry

Tailed-off in a bumper on debut but a better effort in a maiden hurdle at this track since; loads more needed.

66/1

66/1

Form: 803

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a trio of bumpers and makes no appeal here.
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10

19th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Stellar Jury

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: V C Ward

Poor bumper form; massive price when tailed off on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

100/1

10

19th Apr 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Stellar Jury

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: V C Ward

Poor bumper form; massive price when tailed off on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.

100/1

18th

20

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Stellar Jury

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

towards rear

200/1

Form: 9

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran better than his finishing position in a Galway bumper in October; worth watching here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Cullig

12st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Winner of a Cork handicap by 20l in March last year (3m1f, good) off 84 and ran well off revised mark subsequently; pulled up at Fairyhouse in November and same story at Clonmel last month; drops into lower grade now but needs to bounce back to form.

33/1

9

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Cullig

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Patrick T Foley

Won off 84 on handicap debut at Cork (24.5f, good) in March 2025 and runner up on next two starts, off 97 and 100; progress has stalled, however, and pulled up in two of last three starts; needs to bounce back.

20/1

7

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Cullig

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

Progressive staying handicapper this past season, runaway winner over this trip at Cork (good) and second off much higher mark afterwards at both Naas and back at Cork (soft); ground-versatile and continues to improve (up 20lb since her win) so major respect.

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €13.00
Straight Forecast €24.58
Trifecta €165.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jasmin De Vaux

POSTDATA:

Glendaars Fortune

The Irish Sun:

Jasmin De Vaux