November 06 / 13.10 Naas

13.10

Heavy

Sobac Healthy Soil soil.ie Maiden

  • Prize money: £6197.48
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 14 runners
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Sobac Healthy Soil soil.ie Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

Form: 042

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Punted when blew the start on debut but starting to learn his trade now and came home well when beaten a head on heavy ground at Navan; probably drawn well and much will depend on whether he is as effective over this trip (all runs over 5f); pedigree a positive in that regard.
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1st

1

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-9 for this yard and was never better than midfield at Ayr on last month's return from nearly a year off; entitled to be sharper for the outing but would need to see market support to consider on this belated AW debut with a first-time visor added to his regular tongue-tie.

11/2

8th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

0-8 for this yard and he was beaten 10l when sixth of 12 here (1m, heavy; has won on that surface in Ireland) when last seen 343 days ago; could only consider if backed.

9/1

Form: 8-6790

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Debut third on heavy in this last year remains his best effort and likely to be found wanting.
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5th

2

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Ffos Las

Diamondsinthesand

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

A dual C&D winner in 2025 (including this race) but he arrives well below his best, only sixth of nine in C&D handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

6th

5

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Diamondsinthesand

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Three wins and three seconds from eight runs here and he will be happier sprinting again having not seen out 1m last month; time has looked to be catching up this year, however, and Legendsoftheland appears his trainer's best chance.

6/1

8th

7

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamondsinthesand

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Raced exclusively in sprints for the last year or so and has been this far only twice; doesn't arrive in much form and others have more pressing claims.

8/1

7/2

Form: 663

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Came home well over 7f on Fairyhouse debut and only 2l off 76-rated second when third to facile winner over that trip at the Curragh (heavy); certainly has her chance.
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12th

6

(6)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Came home well over 7f on Fairyhouse debut; only 2l off today's rival Lizzy's Filly when third to facile winner Bua over that trip on heavy ground at the Curragh last month; fair third over 6f at Naas last time and may prove more effective at this trip.

6/1

3rd

8

(3)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:10 Naas

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

in touch with leaders towards far side, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went third towards finish

7/2

3rd

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Echoing

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

14/1

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Stoutly-bred gelding cost 27,000Euros as a foal; half-brother to middle-distance winners, including one at Listed level in Australia, and surprise if he's sharp enough for this on debut.
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13th

10

(6)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Arniemac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ross O’Sullivan

soon led

14/1

5th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Laytown

Arniemac

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was never in much doubt when impressively off the mark in a 1m maiden at Killarney in May; absent since and returns in a tongue-tie, but he's dangerously unexposed; market useful with the stable also running Vega Magnifico.

11/8

9

(18)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Arniemac

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Shaped well on debut for Johnny Feane in a 6f maiden at Naas last November, staying on late for fourth after starting slowly; confirmed promise at Sligo on seasonal debut; had plenty to spare when winning a 1m Killarney maiden in May, form boosted by the second with an 8l win at Listowel; unexposed sort, holds a leading chance.

8/1

3/1

Form: 42

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Promise both starts, fourth over 7f at Gowran and nearest at the finish when half-length second over almost 1m at Bellewstown (winner rated 78); proven stamina an asset in these conditions and half-sister (by Pivotal) was Group 3 winner on heavy for yard.
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9th

7

(8)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vadiana

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won a 1m maiden a year ago; uneven form on turf this year before a narrow C&D handicap win in October; not well treated at the weights in a Listed race here last month, so it was a surprise when she was sent off favourite; finished with only one behind her; should be much more at home down in grade here.

5/1

5

(10)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vadiana

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won C&D maiden last winter and first success since here last month when getting up on post over 7f in handicap; plenty to find on ratings but likely capable of better again at this trip and don't rule out her nicking some black type.

10/1

1st

7

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Vadiana

8st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won 1m maiden here last winter; two solid efforts in defeat over this trip in the current season but below form last time; chance if bouncing back.

12/1

Form: 6-40

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise first two starts, including over C&D on opening day of the season; shaped like her Curragh run was badly needed after six months off and not one to discount with headgear tried.
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10th

13

(9)

23rd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Witch Of The Wood

9st 3lb

J: Mark Enright

T: J A Stack

midfield

9/2

6th

14

(5)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:10 Naas

Witch Of The Wood

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

hampered start, slowly into stride

8/1

Form: 003839

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Getting the hang of things and placed in a couple of handicaps but only rated 48 and unlikely to figure even in an ordinary maiden such as this.
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15th

7

(3)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 16-race maiden and shown very little in trio of starts for new yard; wears first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

16th

16

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

20:05 Fairyhouse

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

led narrowly

8/1

9th

8

(13)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

18:25 Roscommon

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has done most of his racing over sprint trips; did not appear to get home over this trip at Gowran last month but might have needed it; each-way chance if she gets home.

10/1

10/1

Form: 850

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Disappointing last time but if returning to the form of his fifth of 22 (neck behind Coolree) on heavy ground at the Curragh 4yo would have a life.
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11th

6

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Lalechko

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Padraig Roche

Awkward start so did okay in the circumstances on Naas handicap debut last month; remains open to improvement.

14/1

9th

17

(11)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:45 Naas

Lalechko

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Padraig Roche

reared start, towards rear

16/1

8th

6

(6)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:10 Naas

Lalechko

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Padraig Roche

Disappointing last time but if returning to the form of his fifth of 22 (neck behind Coolree) on heavy ground at the Curragh 4yo would have a life.

10/1

100/1

Form: —

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fell out of the stalls and always behind on Curragh debut; can't be entertained.
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10th

11

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Second Fiddle

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Had a highly successful 2025, winning six times, including on soft; had a slow start to the year but things have looked up of late, finishing second over 1m at Newcastle 12 days ago.

8/1

2nd

4

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Second Fiddle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Had a highly successful 2025, six wins including five over this C&D; had a slow start to the year but things have looked up of late and she has to be of interest back on this track off her latest winning mark.

4/1

4th

8

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

A six-time winner (including here) in 2025; back in good nick of late, third of nine in 1m handicap here ten days ago; in the mix off the same mark.

7/1

Form: 00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in first two starts and probably needs time and handicaps.
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3rd

2

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Merisi Diamond

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Five-time winner was busy early in the season, winning over this trip at the Curragh; stayed on late at Roscommon last time and should have improved from that; good draw and should go close.

3/1

5th

11

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Merisi Diamond

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Soft or heavy ground is crucial for him, and wisely was given the summer off after winning at the Curragh in April; twice beat Mercurial over C&D in 2024, including in this race; chance is dependent on how much rain falls.

9/1

1st

12

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has on soft and heavy at around 7f; got those optimum conditions over C&D last time when third, finishing 1.75l behind Mickey The Steel and 6.5l behind Red Charlie; cheekpieces added to the tongue tie now, but may struggle to reverse form.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6444

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Similar efforts all four starts at the Curragh; shaped like he would appreciate 1m but that wasn't the case last time and probably no bad thing coming back to this trip; every chance on ratings and draw a help.
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6th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Coolree

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Enhanced his fine Beverley record with a win over the extended 7f last month but a 0-16 AW record suggests that even a 2lb nudge may leave him vulnerable for win purposes here.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Coolree

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

His four course wins (8.4f) have all come in the month of May; creditable third 24 days ago but more will be needed back up in class.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over C&D, including two this May (good to soft/good to firm); also ran well over the extended 7f here in midsummer and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the back of a poor run at Pontefract five weeks ago; his C&D record affords him plenty of respect.

12/1

Form: 920998

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Regressive since Sligo second in May and beaten miles at the Curragh last time when returning from a break.
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10th

13

(10)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shining Crystal

10st 7lb

J: Mr Abel O’Gorman

T: Alice Haynes

in rear

16/1

8th

11

(3)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Shining Crystal

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

0-18; has had three goes for Alice Haynes, failing to build on an encouraging stable debut; could pop up from a career-low mark but she has flattered to deceive in the past and others arrive with less to prove.

14/1

7th

6

(10)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shining Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

0-17; beaten a neck final start for Adrian Murray and, although only third of seven at even-money, her debut for Alice Haynes was sound (both 6f); much lesser effort last time (8.6f) but could fare better over 7f here if stall 10 doesn't hinder; two pieces of headgear return.

13/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 3m hurdle winner Milestone Prince; dam 1m3f and 1m4f Fibresand winner; hooded for debut.
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7th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:10 Yarmouth

Onemoreandaway

9st 5lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Michael Wigham

Has no more than hinted at ability in three qualifying runs but she is unexposed now switching to handicap company with a tongue-tie added; one to note in the betting.

10/1

6th

2

(2)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Onemoreandaway

9st 4lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Michael Wigham

Tailed-off last in one start in Ireland last autumn and although her fourth of seven on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month was better, it still leaves her with plenty to find.

50/1

4th

1

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:45 Yarmouth

Onemoreandaway

9st 7lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Michael Wigham

Finished a tailed-off last in a heavy-ground 6f maiden at Naas last November (hooded) on sole Irish start.

66/1

Form: 09

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in mid-field at Navan but plenty to find with Cavallo Pazzo on that running.
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6th

1

(1)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pineapple Island

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

5f maiden winner in April 2023 when trained in Ireland; absent for 894 days until reappearing in a Listed race at the Curragh last October; signs of retaining ability in three runs for Seb Spencer this winter and now drops in class; not a solid option but can't discount.

25/1

17th

5

(15)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Pineapple Island

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Won a 5f Cork maiden in 2023; faces a daunting task in this grade after a long layoff.

50/1

Non-runners

Pineapple Island

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €87.32

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Vadiana

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavallo Pazzo

The Irish Sun:

Vadiana

POSTDATA:

Cavallo Pazzo