March 24 / 16.55 Naas

16.55

Heavy

NSL Investments Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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NSL Investments Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 74953-

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
A 20-race maiden; had a few of these behind him when third in a 6f handicap at the Curragh on Monday; will go close with a reproduction.
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5th

15

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Modest strike rate (2-49), fair AW form during the winter; finished in mid-field over C&D last month and needs to raise his game.

14/1

7th

11

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has done a lot of racing since C&D win off 47 just over a year ago, one of only two wins in 48-race career; solid third in C&D handicap earlier this month; raced keenly from wide draw at Gowran on latest; contender at his best.

9/2

8th

14

(16)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has done a lot of racing since his Dundalk win just over a year ago, one of only two wins in 47-race career; solid third in 1m Dundalk handicap eight days ago; player back on turf if he can build on that.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £24.70

Form: 0/090-

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No impression in three maidens and a handicap at Dundalk; best watched on her first try on turf.
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3rd

14

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Off the mark at the 14th attempt at Killarney on Friday evening over 1m on soft ground; officially 5lb wrong here but mandatory 7lb penalty to carry if turning out quickly.

13/2

1st

15

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Spring Collection

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: David Harry Kelly

in touch with leaders, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on

12/1

12th

14

(13)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David Harry Kelly

12-race maiden but she's consistent enough and was closest at the finish when fourth of 12 over this far at Leopardstown last week; that was in a new tongue-tie and blinkers are now added.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 65475-

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A 19-race maiden and put up a good effort when not quite getting home over 1m at the Curragh on Monday; likely to try and do it from the front here and could give it a bold show.
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3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

Form: 30150-

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but came good in a 1m handicap on heavy at Gowran in October; ran better than his finishing position over 6f at the Curragh on Monday; not without a chance.
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11th

10

(15)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Angel On Fire

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F McEnery

Sprang a surprise in this race last year on heavy ground at 33-1, his sole career win; just 1lb higher now; poor on latest but may have needed that run after a 122-day absence; not well drawn but could go well, especially if there is a lot of rain.

14/1

11th

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Angel On Fire

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

prominent on inner, lost position 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

10th

8

(5)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Angel On Fire

9st 3lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to midfield 2f out, weakened 1f out

7/1

5th
10 (2)
Atbay

6/1

Form: 02474-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ran well after eight months off when fourth in a Dundalk handicap two weeks ago; all of his best form is on better ground but likely to go well if he handles the surface.
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12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

never better than midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out

66/1

12th

12

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: G A Kingston

midfield

66/1

14th

11

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Atbay

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

16-race maiden; sent off favourite when runner-up at Roscommon in May but modest efforts thrice since including yard bow latest; first-time visor.

10/1

Form: 21380-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Broke a long losing streak when winning twice last season; acts on any ground and should come on for his return at Dundalk two weeks ago; could be a contender.
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7th

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

One of his three wins came over C&D and has often run well in defeat here, too; second to well-treated types at Galway and Dundalk in later months of last year; well supported into 10-3 when third to Kitty Bear at Gowran last month.

5/1

3rd

14

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Manhattan Dandy

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner and often placed but 0-22 on AW and placed only three times; hard to make a strong case on recent AW form; however, he is so much more effective on turf that a good showing is not out of the question.

12/1

8th

14

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Manhattan Dandy

8st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner but 0-21 on AW; 1.25l second over C&D in December off 1lb higher; finished 1l behind Roman Harry over 1m here last time; others preferred.

12/1

9/2

Form: 36730-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Did okay in handicaps last year without winning; down the field in a Gowran handicap in August when last seen; has not been at her best first time out but has an obvious chance if she can run to form here.
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10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

22th

6

(4)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One For Mum

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

0-12, placed four times; down the field in a Gowran handicap on final start last season; needs to step up from her run at Naas four weeks ago.

10/1

50/1

Form: 08769-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 19-race maiden; ordinary form over the winter at Dundalk; probably okay on the surface but hard to fancy; new headgear combination tried here.
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4th

1

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Man Is King

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Flood

Gained his first win on turf when landing a handicap at Bath (1m, good) this month and followed up there over 1m2f (firm; made all) six days ago; holds good claims dropping back in trip under a 4lb penalty but any rain probably won't be ideal.

5/2

1st

5

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Man Is King

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Flood

Record is only 2-52 but he gained the latest success in comfortable fashion at Bath (1m, good) last week and warrants respect under 4lb penalty; recorded the other win over 1m2f (on AW).

9/4

1st

9

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Man Is King

10st 3lb

J: Miss Louise Chance

T: David Flood

Landed a gamble in a 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford on his stable debut in February; in and out since and likely a few of these will have his measure.

10/1

33/1

Form: 53790- D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show on either start for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; hard to recommend.
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10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Naas

Dutch Glory

9st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show on either start for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; hard to recommend.

33/1

50/1

Form: 66600-

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Acts on the ground; runner-up in a sprint maiden at Cork last Easter but unable to make any impact in handicaps; down to a mark of 59 now but hard to know what to expect after five months off.
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4th

5

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaumadier

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

He has two impressive C&D wins on his record this winter; not at his best on his last two starts but he's not an easy horse to pass if breaking on terms; needs another personal best but it is not out of the question.

5/1

7th

2

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaumadier

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

On a career-high mark but is difficult to dismiss, having recorded a clearcut win from the front over C&D on penultimate start; awkwardly away and unable to dominate at Lingfield latest.

9/2

4th

1

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Beaumadier

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Back to form with a bang when blitzing his rivals at Wolverhampton last week, setting strong fractions and coming home 3.25l in front; 3lb well in under a penalty and he is better drawn today than when widest of all at Wolverhampton; effective over C&D; obvious chance.

10/11

Form: 90007-

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
A 10-race maiden but encouragement to be gleaned from his run in a 6f handicap at the Curragh on Monday; could go well.
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15

(16)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 211y

17:15 Bellewstown

The Stray Sod

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Maiden was second at Down Royal (7f) in June but has to improve on recent efforts to get off the mark from a tough draw.

25/1

9th

11

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

The Stray Sod

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Down Royal second (7f) in June easily her best run of the season; cheekpieces had no effect over C&D last moth and now ditched; hard to fancy and yard have a much stronger contender in Scarlet Dancer.

20/1

11th

10

(16)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

The Stray Sod

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

12/1

25/1

Form: /0600- D

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Last win was in first-time blinkers on soft at Killarney 17 months ago; out of form last year but back down to a nice mark if he could rediscover his best.
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11th

12

(12)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Drish Melody

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ian O’Connor

Two-time winner, including at this venue, but last win was in 2022; not too bad back from a 489-day break at Gowran but no show in three runs since, including over 1m here last time.

50/1

14th

14

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Drish Melody

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent for 489 days until well-backed favourite at Gowran last month, plenty fresh and forcing much of pace before fading into midfield (reported clinically abnormal); interesting on the back of that comeback run with easier ground in her favour.

9/1

7th

15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Drish Melody

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent since March 2024 and likely best watched on yard debut.

20/1

25/1

Form: /5900-

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Winning juvenile in Britain in 2021; lightly raced since and no impression on his stable debut at Dundalk last month; others preferred.
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13th

2

(6)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Naas

Adnaan

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Winning juvenile in Britain in 2021; lightly raced since and no impression on his stable debut at Dundalk last month; others preferred.

25/1

12th

4

(14)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Adnaan

9st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Only win came at Newmarket in 2021; in poor form on turf when last seen and probably best watched on yard debut returning from seven months off.

33/1

13th

12

(9)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:45 Naas

Adnaan

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

midfield

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €374.90
Straight Forecast €169.19
Tricast €639.49
Trifecta €1600.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Master Garvey

The Irish Sun:

Atbay

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chicago Storm

POSTDATA:

Master Garvey