April 29 / 17.20 Naas

17.20

Yielding

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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

14/1 (Won)

Form: 33344-

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent in defeat last year at around this trip; 3lb wrong on seasonal return so has it to do.
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16th

12

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers.

12/1

9th

16

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong.

14/1

5th

12

(15)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Tai Tam Bay

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner two years ago; best form last season was on seasonal debut and in the latter part of the campaign; big chance following last Sunday's cliamer-ridden Curragh second, 1 1/4l ahead of Mickey The Steel.

4/1

Form: 270-22

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Mixed form in nurseries last autumn, winning over 7f at Down Royal; has returned in good form on AW, second to improvers both starts; ground okay and one to consider.
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6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

12/1

Form: 87348-

Last run: 182 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of form last year included Navan nursery third to Glamorously when blinkered; gets a huge turnaround in the weights with that rival here and having been gelded could begin this term on a favourable mark although blinkers left off.
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13th

4

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Barley Cove

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear

6/1

4th

12

(10)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:32 Dundalk (AW)

Barley Cove

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Promising third in higher grade at Naas (6f, yielding) on seasonal debut but well held on quicker ground at the Curragh; back up in trip for AW bow.

11/1

9th

9

(11)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Barley Cove

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edward Lynam

Glimpses of form last year included Navan nursery third when blinkered; ran well without the blinkers on reappearance in 6f contest at Naas; hold a definite chance.

11/2

Form: 41046- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Haydock maiden (6f, good to firm) winner last summer for Kevin Ryan quite highly tried afterwards and last of six in Ayr nursery final start; bought for 45,000gns at Tattersalls Autumn Sales and mark looks a touch on the high side.
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9th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:10 Musselburgh

Elinor Dashwood

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unplaced all four starts in Listed/Group company, including when seventh of eight at Leopardstown last month; unlikely to be good enough.

40/1

Form: 5115-0 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins last autumn included over C&D off 76; 7f on heavy ground probably too severe a test on seasonal return here last month, return to 6f and better ground should suit.
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3

(1)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

16:25 Down Royal

Glamorously

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Filly often runs well and, while latest was disappointing, has a chance; another who often misses the break; both career wins were last October over sprint trips but stays.

3/1

7th

5

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Glamorously

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, midfield on inner, lost position when bit short of room over 2f out, soon no impression

4/1

4th

9

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Glamorously

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

2-18; experienced filly was narrowly denied in a big field handicap at Leopardstown last time off 66 (7f, good); up 1lb to 67 for that 0.75l third but she won nurseries off 68 and 76 last October; those victories came on yielding-soft and heavy but she handles quicker ground and she should be on the premises.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 551-4 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Decent maiden form last year and his C&D defeat of Take Me To Church looks good form; drop to 5f didn't really work out on seasonal/handicap debut at Cork against elders but back to 6f and against his peers has to be respected.
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3rd

8

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Goal Exceeded

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh a year ago off 73; fine comeback run at Leopardstown but race may have come too soon when only midfield at the Curragh four days later; short break since and remains nicely handicapped, with in-form rider's claim an added bonus.

9/2

10th

14

(17)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for remainder of the season but back to form over 7f at Leopardstown on seasonal return four days ago when second; needs to back that up.

11/2

2nd

12

(15)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for the remainder of last season; first-time out could be the time to catch him; high draw.

11/1

Form: 441-83 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Rounded off last season with a decisive success in Navan 5f maiden in October; too keen and hampered when well held on seasonal return here last month, better effort (favourite) when third in Curragh rated event nine days ago under positive ride back at 5f; visor now tried.
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6th

6

(5)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:20 Cork

Heavenly Being

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Navan maiden over this trip on soft last autumn; was a close 3rd at Curragh over this trip but then went too fast over 6f last time at Naas wearing a visor; cheekpieces tried today; can run well back to the minimum again.

9/2

6th

6

(5)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:20 Cork

Heavenly Being

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Navan maiden over this trip on soft last autumn; was a close 3rd at Curragh over this trip but then went too fast over 6f last time at Naas wearing a visor; cheekpieces tried today; can run well back to the minimum again.

9/2

7th

5

(11)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

17:20 Naas

Heavenly Being

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Rounded off last season with a decisive success in Navan 5f maiden in October; too keen and hampered when well held on seasonal return here last month, better effort (favourite) when third in Curragh rated event nine days ago under positive ride back at 5f; visor now tried.

9/2

11/2

Form: 36421-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Went close on several occasions last year before finally off the mark in Dundalk fillies maiden in December, showing improved form at 7f; has plenty of speed so return to 6f no problem and yard in fine form.
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3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, bit short of room from over 2f out, in the clear when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

9th
13 (1)
Au Lait

14/1

Form: 8403-

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress in three starts last year, fair effort in first-time visor final start; not an obvious player here on quicker ground; 1lb wrong.
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8th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Au Lait

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Conrad Allen

never better than midfield

50/1

8th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Au Lait

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Conrad Allen

0-6 in Ireland and well beaten at 50-1 recently on AW/stable debut (Kempton AW); visored or blinkered on last four starts, but neither today; this trip is very new, as she's unraced beyond 7f; plenty to prove.

50/1

13th

14

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Au Lait

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Conrad Allen

ducked left start, in rear

20/1

Form: 460-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promising Navan debut effort last year for Willie McCreery wasn't reproduced in two subsequent starts, stiff stamina test second occasion; back in trip here on better ground for yard debut.
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8th

11

(2)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Lively Set

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Best run was when close up on her debut for another yard; opposable on this season's evidence.

20/1

8th

11

(2)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Lively Set

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Best run was when close up on her debut for another yard; opposable on this season's evidence.

20/1

8th

9

(5)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 150y

14:05 Limerick

Lively Set

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Showed some ability in three runs last year for Willie McCreery; no show on her stable debut at Naas last month and cheekpieces tried; others preferred.

33/1

25/1

Form: 6349-0

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in France; well beaten in Dundalk maiden on only Irish start last year and again on seasonal return here last month in Madrid Handicap; can only be watched.
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13th

1

(8)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Tipperary

Gentileschi

10st 0lb

J: Jordan Purtill

T: Josh Halley

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, led after 1f, went clear over 6f out, reduced lead 3f out, headed when raced wide over 2f out, soon weakened quickly

25/1

4th

13

(10)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Gentileschi

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Josh Halley

Showed ability in France and again in a 7f maiden at Dundalk in September; well beaten in two handicaps this year but respected in this grade.

25/1

4th

13

(10)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Gentileschi

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Josh Halley

Showed ability in France and again in a 7f maiden at Dundalk in September; well beaten in two handicaps this year but respected in this grade.

25/1

Form: 436-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Solid runs on first two starts for David Evans in Britain last year; modest enough yard debut at Dundalk recently, will need to come on a lot from that to feature.
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16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

11

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in July but she has regressed of late and is 0-4 on the AW; one of two for the yard so watch the betting.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €49.36
Tricast €615.96

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Heavenly Being

TOPSPEED:

Tai Tam Bay

POSTDATA:

Velvet Skies

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Heavenly Being

The Irish Sun:

Heavenly Being