August 07 / 17.45 Naas

17.45

Soft

Weatherbys GSB Handicap

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 1m 2f 110y
  • 16 runners
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Weatherbys GSB Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.80
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 522921 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Down Royal maiden winner ten days ago on the 13th start of her career; generally reliable filly who had solid handicap form in the early part of the season; cheekpieces now in addition to the the usual tongue-tie.
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7th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Spangle

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Won a Down Royal maiden and Naas h'cap over this trip before another fine run at the latter course; below form last time when 5lb out of the handicap but capable of a good run if handling this surface.

11/1

18th

22

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Golden Spangle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield

16/1

2nd

10

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Naas

Golden Spangle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, headway and challenging 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well but no match for winner

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 597-44 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start to the season when fourth in a 1m2f Leopardstown handicap in May; did not get a clear run when fourth to Church Mountain over 1m at Killarney, good prospects now.
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8

(9)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 58y

19:20 Roscommon

Turbulence

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Sole win came in a Killarney maiden (1m) in 2021; placed several times since and stays this trip plus goes well on soft ground; should have come on for Leopardstown return; cheekpieces might help.

13/2

8

(9)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 58y

19:20 Roscommon

Turbulence

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Sole win came in a Killarney maiden (1m) in 2021; placed several times since and stays this trip plus goes well on soft ground; should have come on for Leopardstown return; cheekpieces might help.

13/2

10th

13

(2)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Leopardstown

Turbulence

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No further success since maiden win three seasons ago; plenty of solid efforts in handicaps; handles soft ground but was a beaten favourite on heavy on final start last season.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 05/09- C

Last run: 449 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m; creditable third in a maiden hurdle when last seen; had been out of form on the Flat prior to that though and has a mountain to climb returning from 15 months off.
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No Results Found
4th
19 (5)
Magic Charm

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 339005 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1m winner for Natalia Lupini early last season; mixed form since placed twice in the early part of the season; up against it from 7lb out of the handicap; third reserve.
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14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

15

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Magic Charm

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44.

33/1

Form: 566

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Enough merit in her runs in maidens to suggest she could feature in her first handicap.
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8th

12

(11)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty McFee

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: John S O’Donoghue

Ran okay when beaten 8l in a C&D maiden here before promising handicap debut at Naas; ran around when a disappointing favourite over C&D when last seen in October; cheekpieces tried here.

10/1

5th

14

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kitty McFee

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Ran okay when beaten 8l in a C&D maiden here before promising handicap debut at Naas; possibly didn't stay at Listowel last month and may do better back over this C&D from workable mark.

15/2

4th

5

(14)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Kitty McFee

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Mild promise in maidens and ran well enough over 1m2f on h'cap bow at Naas last time; down 4lb and one to consider despite wide draw.

12/1

12/1

Form: -17570

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Out of her depth in a Listed race at Killarney, sole win was obtained off a 4lb lower mark at Limerick on her first start of the season; handles soft ground.
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11th

7

(16)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Any Dream Will Do

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

dwelt start, switched to far side early, in rear

25/1

6th

1

(12)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Any Dream Will Do

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won over 1m at Limeick in the spring, more recently has been chasing black type without success although went up 4lb for recent Listowel Listed fifth; opposable back in handicap company.

10/1

5th

6

(6)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Any Dream Will Do

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

1m handicap winner on soft but well held in couple of stabs at this level and similar outcome likely.

50/1

Form: 2-7235 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both Flat wins at Dundalk, also a winning hurdler; Flat form on turf not very convincing, fifth of six finishers at Tramore on latest.
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4th

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Naas

Je Tai Porte

10st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

A six-time winner under rules (three over fences) with her last win coming in a Limerick mares' chase in May when odds-on (2m4f, good); recent form well below best, including C&D handicap last month; tongue-tie added here and hard to see her featuring.

66/1

6th

11

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Je Tai Porte

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual AW winner; a long time since she ran on the Flat but has developed into a useful chaser and she'll handle the conditions.

16/1

2

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 176y

17:38 Limerick

Je Tai Porte

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has been running in some hot contests including the Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham when sent off at 100-1; her penultimate run at Cork when finishing third in a handicap chase was pleasing; this is more her level and she is a live contender.

9/4

Form: 10750-

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1m3f winner at Limerick early last season; has failed to make the first four in his other ten races; finished last on his final two starts last season.
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7th

1

(4)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Global Energy

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3f out, outpaced under 2f out

11/2

1st

7

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Global Energy

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Four-time winner; last victory came on penultimate start at the Curragh off 80 (1m, good); no impact off revised rating back there on latest start (2.25l behind Narmar); remains 3lb above his last winning mark and others have more pressing claims.

13/2

15th

23

(22)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Global Energy

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent

10/1

Form: 350-71

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner for Denis Hogan; decent effort when not a clear passage at Leopardstown on his stable debut; won at Killarney despite hanging to the right, not certain to uphold form with Turbulence over longer trip and on revised terms.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

Form: 1-4813 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a 17-runner Navan contest last month, showing a liking for soft ground; slow start proved costly when third at Gowran, leading chance.
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13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

14/1

Form: 0-06

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in fourth in a juvenile hurdle last time; opening mark, based on three maiden, runs looks a bit high.
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10

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Spring Evening

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Yvonne Latta

Off the mark at the fifth attempt on the Flat when winning heavy-ground 1m5f Gowran handicap when last seen back in April, despite racing keenly up with the pace (second won next time); lightly raced 5yo runs well fresh but must overcome 6lb rise; player.

6/1

Form: 09-798 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Nothing of much note in his form since heavy-ground C&D win for Ger Lyons in 2021; has been ridden by a 10lb claimer in two of his three starts this season; looks significant that his former regular rider, Colin Keane, takes over now.
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6th

11

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Team Of Firsts

11st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear

12/1

5th

7

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Team Of Firsts

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no impression final 110yds

22/1

10/1

Form: 211370 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has been in fine form this season, winning at Gowran and the Curragh and also placed on three occasions; out of the money at Killarney; same story at Galway last week but that was over 7f and he is more effective at 1m and a bit further.
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8th

10

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Kodiac Prince

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Cleary

in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

14th
17 (7)
Chilean

Form: 906306

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Last win was in 2018; place chance on the form he showed when third of 21 at Leopardstown three starts ago; first reserve.
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14th

18

(20)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Chilean

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone and he's become inconsistent; lacks a recent run.

40/1

12th

15

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Chilean

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone but his latest fourth at Bellewstown (1m4f; behind Enquire Within) was a solid effort.

14/1

4th

18

(16)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

17:10 Bellewstown

Chilean

9st 1lb

T: Luke Comer

midfield

20/1

Form: 9670

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve considerably judging by her handicap debut in a 1m5f race at Leopardstown; stable has two other runners.
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5th

2

(5)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Fairytale Princess

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced in second, weakened quickly 2f out

5/1

4th

1

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Fairytale Princess

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Finished fifth on seasonal debut in Roscommon race in which today's rival Ameerat Jumaria was second; went up 11lb for excellent Curragh 1m6f win; new mark found her out over same course and trip.

6/1

Form: 9650

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dropped in trip after a poor run over 1m7f at Leopardstown in his first handicap; best watched for now.
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16th

12

(17)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 110y

17:45 Naas

Moon Over Claddagh

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dropped in trip after a poor run over 1m7f at Leopardstown in his first handicap; best watched for now.

20/1

14th

2

(12)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Moon Over Claddagh

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

4

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Tramore

Moon Over Claddagh

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

14/1

Non-runners

Molly's Gamble, Miss McHenry, He Knows When

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Payout
Exacta €45.60
Straight Forecast €49.95
Tricast €816.44
Trifecta €936.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Turbulence

The Irish Sun:

Spring Evening

POSTDATA:

Golden Spangle

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Turbulence