13.55
Soft To HeavyNaas Racecourse Business Club Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £6413.04
- 1m 7f 144y
- 25 runners
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Runners: 25 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 200y |
9st 8lb |
Talented hurdler whose three Flat wins include 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; not seen since midfield in 2m Naas premier handicap in October; another likely Galway-bound, jockey booking encouraging. |
9/2 |
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16 (20) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 7y |
8st 10lb |
Last year's Royal Bond winner returned to the Flat to get third win in this sphere at Tramore in August (1m4f, good to yielding); midfield finish in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; one of two for trainer, but Sorrentino looks the pick of them. |
18/1 |
|
30 (20) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
8st 10lb |
One of seven for yard; won the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse last December; returned to the Flat with a 0.75l win at Tramore (12.5f, gd-yld) last month; 7lb higher here and this is a much tougher race but this 6yo can't be discounted. |
9/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 17 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Gowran last autumn over this trip; third in a 3m Punchestown Grade 2 novice after but poor twice since; chance if at his best after a break. |
4/1 |
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8th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Gowran last autumn over this trip; third in a 3m Punchestown Grade 2 novice after but poor twice since; chance if at his best after a break. |
4/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1-2 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
chased clear leader, led after 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra and lost second run-in |
6/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
chased clear leader, led after 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra and lost second run-in |
6/4 |
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3rd 14 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 12lb |
Plenty to like about his debut when beating a Willie Mullins-trained favorite in a Limerick bumper in October 2022; off for 15 months before chasing home the Mullins-trained Western Diego at Fairyhouse, well clear of the third Undeniable Alibi who has won since at Clonmel. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: 4
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 9 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 |
20th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, headway against far rail before 2 out, no impression approaching last |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 158y |
12st 0lb |
Promise in three maiden hurdles last season; disappointed first two handicaps this season despite market support; however, she bolted up off 110 in Fairyhouse apprentice handicap hurdle (2m, soft) two weeks ago; much higher mark to contend with here but she's a big player. |
100/30 |
33/1
Form: P4
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 15 |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 157y |
10st 7lb |
Point winner who was struggling over hurdles when returning from a long absence but has fared much better in two starts in handicap chases, beaten 10l into fourth over 3m2f at Down Royal 55 days ago; drop in trip sure to suit and chance. |
12/1 |
|
4th 11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
10st 0lb |
Point winner returned from a long absence with two poor hurdle runs; however, was much better on chasing debut at Clonmel and could get closer off the same mark if staying this trip. |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 1 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 12lb |
Malinas gelding out of an unraced mare by Flemensfirth; making debut at age of seven; unlikely to feature. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 0/00
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 (10) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y |
10st 1lb |
Four wins to his name, including a C&D maiden success in 2021; last win was in 2023; fair form last year; no encouragement from this term's four starts |
25/1 |
|
14th 11 (16) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 9lb |
Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here. |
28/1 |
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11th 15 (19) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
9st 2lb |
No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Hurdles win came in a Tramore maiden in August (2m6f, yielding); form tanked after that over fences and hurdles; distant third at Naas when last seen in February (2m, soft to heavy); others of more interest. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 158y |
11st 2lb |
Beaten only a neck in this race last year during a good spell; a return to that form would see her involved; undistinguished chase form this term, but should not be ruled out. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
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| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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9th 8 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 12lb |
First foal; dam French Listed-placed hurdle winner, sister to a French hurdle/chase winner; likely to need experience. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: 65
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
11th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Won three handicap hurdles last year at 2m-2m4f, including one here over 2m on good ground (later disqualified for banned substance); should strip fitter for first run back from a break at Listowel; not discounted. |
15/2 |
|
6th 3 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market. |
6/1 |
|
6th 3 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won handicaps at Kilbeggan, Tipperary and Leopardstown from 2m-2m4f last year, though was disqualified from the first due to a banned substance; 9lb higher on return but has won when fresh so has to be respected, especially if strong in the market. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 10 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 12lb |
In a top stable for a top owner; cost 88,000Euro at Goffs Land Rover Sale; first foal; dam bumper and useful hurdle/chase winner, out of unraced half-sister to Gold Cup winner See More Business. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 69
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 7 |
8th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Moderate form over hurdles in the second half of last season; late developer at nine, showed ability when winning a maiden at Ballycahane in March, accounting for Chiefs Kingdom who had useful hurdles form for Paul Nolan early in his career. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 |
8th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Moderate form over hurdles in the second half of last season; late developer at nine, showed ability when winning a maiden at Ballycahane in March, accounting for Chiefs Kingdom who had useful hurdles form for Paul Nolan early in his career. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 180y |
11st 13lb |
Half-brother to useful staying hurdler/chaser Nestor Park and cost a bit as a store; only started this year at age of eight and glimmers of promise in maidens; watch the market. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 00-9
Last run: 110 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 3896
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 5 (13) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 12lb |
Dual-purpose maiden pulled up over hurdles last month after racing keenly; previous Navan flat effort offered some encouragement so not one to readily rule out. |
10/1 |
|
14th 5 (13) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 12lb |
Dual-purpose maiden pulled up over hurdles last month after racing keenly; previous Navan flat effort offered some encouragement so not one to readily rule out. |
10/1 |
|
13 |
7th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Placed in a bumper for Emmet Mullins but didn't show much over hurdles, mid-field in a Cork handicap in July on latest run in this discipline; placed in 1m2f handicap at Navan on second start for new yard and hood is back on. |
11/1 |
100/1
Form: 6009
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Has dived 19lb in just four months since arrival from Ireland; jumping frailties again all too evident at Taunton latest (2m3f, heavy). |
40/1 |
|
8th 10 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won Clonmel handicap (2m4f, soft) just over a year ago but has looked out of sorts on all four hurdle/chase starts for new stable since the autumn, and it takes a leap of faith to support him here. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
20th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 113y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Won Clonmel handicap (2m4f, soft) a year ago; well beaten over hurdles on seasonal/stable debut in October and pulled up in two subsequent chaes; may yet come good for Evan Williams but has a lot more to prove than some of these; tongue-tie added. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: -847UF
Last run: 141 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
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 |
11st 6lb |
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 |
11st 4lb |
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 |
100/1
Form: 787
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 13 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, not fluent 2nd |
10/1 |
|
12th 13 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 80y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, not fluent 2nd |
10/1 |
|
9th 11 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
11st 0lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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18th 7 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 12lb |
Point winner for a yard having a fine season; beaten favourite in a four-runner winners' race last time; wears a tongue-tie. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: /3/9-7 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19th 24 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 5lb |
Dual bumper winner in 2019, ran mostly on the Flat in 2020/21; missed all of 2022; has made mistakes in her two outings over hurdles. |
50/1 |
|
7th 12 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 2f 40y |
11st 7lb |
Dual bumper winner in 2019 but missed all of 2022 and tailed off when last seen nearly a year ago; plenty to prove. |
66/1 |
|
9th 8 |
22nd Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Won two bumpers at Down Royal in 2019; regressive on the Flat after initial promise; tongue-tie may help but entitled to need this on hurdling debut after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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20th 20 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 5lb |
Half-sister to 2m1f hurdle winner Ben Thomson; dam unraced half-sister to winners, including the talented Monksland; odds-on winner of a five-runner mares' maiden point at Ballindenisk last month; wears hood and tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 86
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 17 (21) |
29th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 110y |
8st 12lb |
18-race maiden under both codes and never placed; has more to prove than a lot of these. |
40/1 |
|
12th 1 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88. |
16/1 |
|
12th 1 |
17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
17-race maiden under both codes and always opposable in maidens with a mark of 88. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 00
Last run: 227 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 4lb |
Knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.75l when fourth of 16 off this mark in a 0-100 at Fairyhouse on latest; this is harder so the new blinkers will need to eke out more if he is to get his head back in front. |
100/30 |
|
4th 1 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Record of 1-11 over hurdles but has been consistent enough in defeat lately, just denied off 3lb lower at Bellewstown last time; goes best on good ground and has a shout. |
5/2 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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23th 17 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 12lb |
Two runs in points; finished a remote fourth behind Manatee Du Brizais at Ballindenisk. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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24th 18 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 5lb |
Sister to the talented Getabird, point/bumper winner, a dual Grade 2 winner over hurdles, winner and Grade 1-placed over hurdles; only a third runner for the stable. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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25th 4 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
11st 12lb |
Tenth foal; half-brother to hurdle winners Kilbarry Chianti and Kilbarry Lilly and to bumper scorer Kilbarry Classic; stable having best season for a while but best watched. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €32.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €41.06 |
| Trifecta | €170.30 |
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