October 12 / 17.00 Naas

17.00

Yielding

Oktoberfest Weekend Handicap

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Oktoberfest Weekend Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP
1st
2 (3)
Rahmi

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 073203 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Solid form when third in Curragh premier handicap (6.5f) in July; narrowly beaten off 95 in a valuable 7f Chepstow handicap in August; never landed a blow at Leopardstown; sent off a short price, winner got a soft lead when third at Gowran; big-field handicap will suit better.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Rahmi

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner, including two premier handicaps; below best on first two runs in Listed company this term and failed to beat a rival back in handicap company latest; is now 1lb below his last win but a revival is needed for last year's winning stable.

10/1

15th

1

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Rahmi

10st 1lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner (three over this trip); has struggled in Listed company in two runs this term; returns to handicap company now and just 3lb above last winning mark but would prefer to see him come here in better form, given he's the top weight.

15/1

8th

5

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Rahmi

9st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J P Murtagh

Three-time h'cap winner, including over C&D in final 2024 start; ran just three times last season; produced a smart display to win a 7f premier handicap at the Irish Champions meeting; towards rear throughout on comeback in a 7f Curragh Listed contest (soft to heavy); may be better suited by this ground but Tashakour looks like the yard's main hope.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 815332 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Curragh winner over 7f (soft) in May; slow starts and traffic problems on last three outings between Roscommon and Listowel on ground with ease; seems best when the mud is flying and probably needs rain to be competitive here; first-time cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.
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8th

5

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Orandi

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire over C&D in 2025 but no joy since; midfield at Limerick on latest (1m, yielding) and remains 2lb above last winning mark; best form on easier ground than this; others appeal more.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Orandi

10st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Last year's Irish Lincolnshire winner has lost way since a Galway premier handicap third last August; beaten 21l in both starts this season and remains 5lb above last winning mark; revival needed.

18/1

21th

15

(20)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Orandi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft) last March before finishing third in this (good to soft) and at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding); a market check is advised but he's now been below par on each of his last four runs, having finished down the field in the Irish Lincolnshire on his reappearance.

25/1

28/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 100005

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome.
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4th

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Bid For Chester

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas; close up in third behind Jon Riggens at the Curragh yesterday.

9/2

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Bid For Chester

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground here in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas on latest.

6/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Bid For Chester

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome.

28/1

Form: 603418 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Decent effort when a close third at Gowran in August, only a neck behind the reopposing I Am Superman; won a fillies' handicap at Fairyhouse last month; poor effort on AW debut at Dundalk last week; outside chance but isn't discounted back on turf.
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9th

3

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Bellaphina

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Irish mare who landed a Curragh handicap in June; has reached the frame in Listed races at Naas (6f, yielding) and Newbury (7f, good to soft) since but needs more to win in this grade.

40/1

7

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Bellaphina

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Irish mare who landed a Curragh handicap in June; seemed to run well in Listed grade on penultimate start but failed to back up that form latest; balance of form leaves her with difficult task.

16/1

1

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Bellaphina

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Progressive mare won over 7f at Fairyhouse last term and over the same trip at the Curragh on third start this season; not a bad run when fifth in a 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown; had to wait for a gap before staying on for third behind Sky Majesty and Carla Ridge in a C&D Listed race a month ago; winner may again have the upper hand.

14/1

Form: 206091 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner, all at the Curragh; back to form when justifying favouritism over 7f last month, running on well to lead close home; however, he isn't the type to back that up for all he's effectively only 1lb higher factoring in Adam Caffrey's claim.
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3rd

4

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit.

9/2

2nd

15

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.

18/1

13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

33/1

Form: 1-8100 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner and appreciates plenty of cut in the ground; no impression after a break at Galway and beaten out of sight at Roscommon latest; needs to bounce back and will need the heavens to open to have any chance.
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10th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zephron

9st 6lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

Five wins from 52 starts but none since April 2024; weak form last season and bar one okay run on penultimate at Gowran, that trend has continued in three outings this term.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

7th

4

(13)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last.

9/1

Form: 556202 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner including two Group events during a spell in Australia; twice a winner at this track; mostly in good form of late, including when second at Dundalk last week; still fairly treated back on turf and handles any ground.
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3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

Form: 775647

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on a sound surface when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; consistent enough in defeat since joining this yard, although tends to leave it too late before getting involved; drop back to 7f probably not ideal but handicapper's grip is softening.
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8th

7

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Emporio

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual winner on a sound surface when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; consistent enough in defeat since joining this yard, although tends to leave it too late before getting involved; drop back to 7f probably not ideal but handicapper's grip is softening.

10/1

7th

1

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Emporio

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

13/2

4th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Emporio

10st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won twice when with Donnacha O'Brien and was beaten a head in a C&D maiden for him; has met trouble in running more than once for this yard, including on latest at Galway (behind Monasterboice); may need more help from the handicapper but conditions should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

28/1

Form: 424756

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Had been running well in defeat on turf over trips ranging from 1m to 1m2f this summer before a poor effort on the AW at Dundalk last month; will appreciate a return to turf but he's likely to get outpaced over this trip.
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9th

5

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Gibbs Island

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Easy winner at Chepstow (2m, good) last October and he took a big step back in right direction when seventh of 23 in the County at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); missed the Scottish Champion Hurdle last month due to heavy ground; still only five and he's 1lb lower than in the County; major player.

9/2

7th

17

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Gibbs Island

10st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner last season; impressed in 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) on reappearance in October but has failed to shine in his three outings since; has a hood fitted for a second time.

40/1

Form: 0-1305 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year and Naas love affair continued when winning here on seasonal return off 82 in July; closely matched with Sara Valentina on that form and he's back down to his last winning mark with Colin Keane back aboard (was on for last success); watch the market closely.
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20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

11th
3 (14)
Earls

14/1

Form: 105075 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has ten turf wins on his CV and last three have been on soft/heavy; won a 6f handicap on this card in 2022; hasn't threatened since his 7f win at Haydock in April; could be dangerous off a sliding mark but would probably need rain.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

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

Form: 273451 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner on turf has been in good form this year and got his head back in front at Listowel (7f, yielding) last month; 7lb rise seems harsh enough for a gutsy win and will need some rain to be seen at his best.
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11th

7

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ramiro

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Six turf wins but below form lately; has run well enough on AW from just five starts but others preferred today.

33/1

8

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Ramiro

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Won this race in 2020 and again last year off 1lb higher; likely to have needed his latest outing when behind a few of these at Roscommon and Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking; looks to have been laid out for this; interesting.

20/1

16

(5)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Ramiro

9st 3lb

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

First reserve; the last of his six wins came at Listowel 11 months ago; not a bad effort there on sole run this year but needs more.

13/2

Form: 9-143

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won an ordinary maiden at Limerick (6.5f, soft to heavy) in May; disappointed on her handicap debut when last of four at Leopardstown (1m, good); much better when a close third to Facethepuckout over C&D in July (yielding); bred to handle a sounder surface and more improvement to come.
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9th

5

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Sara Valentina

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won an ordinary maiden over the extended 6f at Limerick early last season on soft-to-heavy; best effort since then have been over 7f at Naas, including on seasonal debut in March; ran poorly at Gowran in April and has been absent since; stable in form now

12/1

8th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Sara Valentina

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear but in touch with leaders

7/1

8th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Sara Valentina

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear but in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 467402 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner at Dundalk last year; ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but didn't repeat that form since; beaten 10l into second when sent off favourite for a moderate 7f contest at Laytown; cheekpieces and tongue-tie.
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8th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Quar Shamar

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since; encouraging enough comeback run (after 258-days off) at the Curragh a month ago, staying on late after not clear run; down to an enticing mark and could go well.

10/1

2

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Quar Shamar

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since although solid run in Naas Listed last year; reappears for new yard off much reduced mark (23lb below career-high) and interesting to see if new yard can exploit it.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €64.60
Straight Forecast €57.77
Tricast €689.02
Trifecta €486.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sara Valentina

RP RATINGS (IRE):

No More Porter

The Irish Sun:

Orandi

POSTDATA:

Emporio

TOPSPEED:

Earls