April 16 / 15.50 Naas

15.50

Soft

Pat O’Hare Bookmakers Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 3f 70y
  • 16 runners
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Pat O’Hare Bookmakers Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4050

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Beaten between 30l and 45l in her three maidens, showing some promise; dropped out tamely when 9-1 for her handicap debut here a month ago; has a good bit to prove on balance but she's bred to appreciate this longer trip.
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1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 35y

13:03 Punchestown

Crecora Hills

10st 13lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Robert Tyner

Got off the mark over fences at Naas in November over 2m4f and a decent run in defeat over a similar trip at this track since; races off the same mark today up in trip and can be a player if staying.

3/1

8

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 160y

16:05 Clonmel

Crecora Hills

10st 10lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Robert Tyner

Naas handicap hurdle win last April took her hurdles mark to 109; showed a bit more on third run over fences at Fairyhouse last month and possibility of more to come now entering handicaps (7lb lower than hurdles).

10/1

7th

10

16th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 70y

12:00 Fairyhouse

Crecora Hills

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Robert Tyner

Naas handicap hurdle win last April took her hurdles mark to 109; first two chase starts imply she will need to get a mark.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 034232

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but she's hit the frame in her last five handicaps (2m-2m4f; testing ground) and looks sure to give backers another run for their money; too early to be questioning her finishing efforts and strongly considered.
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6th

2

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Kilbeggan

Shana Cloon

12st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Rarely out of the frame in handicaps last season (soft/heavy); pulled up after bad mistake on last month's comeback run on quicker ground; will appreciate rain.

8/1

9

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

17:18 Bellewstown

Shana Cloon

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wasn't out of the places in six starts prior to falling at the last at Wexford in April; has tended to be a weak finisher but this easier track could well suit.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 05854 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-4 in points and 0-5 hurdling; however, there were green shoots of optimism when a keeping-on fourth of 25 in a 2m handicap here 12 days ago (first-time tongue-tie) and this longer trip has to be worth a go; Townend rode for the first time last time and he's back on.
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12

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

17:20 Tramore

Coillte Aris

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Improved with each run over hurdles recently and seemed to appreciate the step up to this sort of trip at Ballinrobe last time; needs more again on chase debut but not ruled out given she's on an upward curve.

5/1

1st

2

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Coillte Aris

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

prominent, disputed lead after 2nd, led narrowly before 6th, clear going best approaching last, eased towards finish

2/1

1st

2

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 77y

18:50 Ballinrobe

Coillte Aris

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

prominent, disputed lead after 2nd, led narrowly before 6th, clear going best approaching last, eased towards finish

2/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -82301

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has improved for going into handicaps and was twice placed before getting her head in front last week at Limerick (2m, heavy); had some luck on her side as the second was travelling better when making a late mistake, but this mare stays this longer trip and needs respecting with a penalty.
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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: 623P63

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Placed in big-field handicaps over the Christmas period and again last month at Clonmel (2m4f, soft to heavy; behind Shana Cloon); ballotted out of intended chase debut at Down Royal on Sunday but entitled to have a big say here.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off.

7/1

Form: 788

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer but ordinary form in maiden hurdles and this opening mark looks no gift.
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13

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:00 Kilbeggan

One For Daisy

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point-to-point winner has struggled on opening two handicap hurdle runs, dropping out tamely last time; improvement needed back in maiden company.

14/1

11

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

One For Daisy

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.

16/1

11

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

One For Daisy

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.

16/1

Form: 395903

Last run: 138 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper; never that dangerous in her three maidens but she's in a top yard and well bred, so could be an improver off this low a mark on handicap debut.
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3rd

13

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Jekiki

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

0-13 and yet to trouble the judge in handicap company; heavy defeats last four starts and hard to make a case for despite tumbling mark; new headgear combination now tried.

40/1

6th

11

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

Jekiki

10st 11lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden has been well beaten last three starts including over C&D and not easy to fancy.

33/1

7th

15

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:02 Killarney

Jekiki

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Maiden has been beaten a long way the last twice and isn't easy to fancy.

40/1

Form: 000

Last run: 143 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut after three heavy defeats in maidens; Flat exploits were none too inspiring, however.
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10

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

15:43 Listowel

Fire Coral

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Made light work of a 6lb rise for her 2m6f Downpatrick (good) win when following up at Down Royal (3m, gd-fm); raised another 7lb for that 2.5l success; can go well again, though wouldn't want it too soft.

4/1

1st

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Fire Coral

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S Curling

Put in a string of positive runs since switching to current stable which culminated in a a neck win at Downpatrick last time (2m6f, good); she had Georgia Calena and Feast behind her that day but now must deal with a 6lb rise.

11/2

Form: 178079 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Exposed 8yo with a strike-rate of 3-39; won at Thurles in November but not a lot since, including a belated chase debut last time.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 157y

14:20 Punchestown

Dragons Pass

10st 3lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Hasn't won a race since November 2023 although she is a three time winner hurdles; runs from 10lb lower mark than last win over hurdles for handicap chase debut but she has looked badly out of form for awhile.

28/1

Form: 405407

Last run: 172 days

W: 10st 11lb

12 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Veteran with a strike-rate under rules of 3-46; below par the last twice and worth taking on.
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10th

15

30th May 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 0y

18:47 Limerick

Frazel Express

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: James M Barcoe

Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in 2m5f handicap hurdles on decent ground; poor effort there however last month leaves 12yo with questions to answer at this stage.

16/1

14th

18

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Frazel Express

11st 3lb

T: James M Barcoe

Second reserve; Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in handicap hurdles over this trip; better for Naas comeback run six days ago but this may come too soon.

14th

18

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Frazel Express

11st 3lb

T: James M Barcoe

Second reserve; Tramore specialist, having won bumper and twice in handicap hurdles over this trip; better for Naas comeback run six days ago but this may come too soon.

Form: -3453U D

Last run: 243 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Just 1-27 over hurdles, winning a Clonmel maiden a year ago (2m3f, heavy); has offered something in handicaps and ran well on her return to fences two starts back, only to unseat mid-race last time; lacks a recent run and others appeal more.
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11th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Will You Win

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

led, hit 4th

16/1

11th

5

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Will You Win

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

led, hit 4th

16/1

Form: 530007

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
80-1 when not too far away in a 2m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; whether she'll build on that remains to be seen, as she's 0-20 under both codes.
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1st

10

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Inchiquin Maid

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f).

16/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

Form: 0-000P

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who has had plenty of chances in poor handicaps.
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13th

18

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Uppertown Mya

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd

50/1

13th

18

16th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 70y

15:50 Naas

Uppertown Mya

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, mistake 2nd

50/1

16

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Clonmel

Uppertown Mya

10st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear, brief headway when mistake 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

25/1

Form: 23-9RP

Last run: 300 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in maiden/handicap company for previous stable; nothing in three runs last summer for this yard and she refused to race the once.
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4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

4th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 134y

15:58 Punchestown

Shes Tobias

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Had decent form for Adrian Murray in 2022; faller on last month's return and well held at Down Royal latest; of limited appeal.

16/1

12th

6

6th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

14:10 Down Royal

Shes Tobias

11st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

20/1

Form: 090F02

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sprung to life under a positive ride when going close at Down Royal (2m4f, soft) and she'll be thereabouts with something similar.
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6th

10

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 60y

16:30 Limerick

Rebel Cowgirl

11st 1lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: M A Cahill

Off the mark at the 15th attempt at Punchestown last month (2m4f, soft), making all and scoring by 0.5l; the runner-up, third and fifth have all won since; 8lb higher but should still make another bold bid.

4/1

Form: 7UF000

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden who hasn't raised her profile for entering the handicap scene with defeats by the margins of 43l and 23l.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 1lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

3m Punchestown handicap hurdle winner off a similar mark in June but below that level since; little encouragement in two starts for new yard, pulling up on soft ground then well beaten (46l) at Stratford; has plenty to prove on current evidence.

50/1

9th

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Ballerina Boxer

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Nikki Evans

Beat a big field at Punchestown (3m, good to yielding) last June but mostly well held afterwards and was sold for £1,200 in November; soft ground may well have been against her when pulled up at 125-1 on stable debut in January, but others have more pressing claims.

25/1

9

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Ballerina Boxer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Won at Punchestown in June (3m, gd-yld) off 5lb lower; well beaten off revised mark thrice since (and twice on the Flat); handicapper may be in charge for now.

16/1

Non-runners

Redzy Rocco, Desperado Genie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.80
Straight Forecast €58.31
Tricast €143.46
Trifecta €873.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coillte Aris

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shana Cloon

POSTDATA:

Gold Haven

The Irish Sun:

Coillte Aris