April 29 / 17.50 Naas

17.50

Yielding

Naas Racecourse Centenary Year Handicap

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 14 runners
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Naas Racecourse Centenary Year Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

Form: 05-733 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Seven-time turf winner, including last season's Joe McGrath Handicap (Curragh); in good form recently at same venue, each time finishing well over 5f; every chance again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

2nd
2 (6)
Stag Night

9/2

Form: 613-21 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner including over C&D last year (beating Jon Riggens) and last month over 5f at Cork when getting up late under 10lb claimer; ground versatile so drying ground no issue and one to consider off 4lb higher.
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14th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Six-time winner; boasts a good record at this venue and is generally dependable; beat Likedbymike narrowly here on penultimate start; out of the money at Navan three weeks ago when Erosandpsyche was third.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Stag Night

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.

11/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

Form: 231-17 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Juvenile turf winner for Joseph O'Brien and has taken well to the AW for current yard, winning twice at Dundalk; not beaten far despite not handling track at Lingfield latest.
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11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

3rd

18

(18)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner has shaped nicely enough in two runs since return from a two-month break; not beaten that far when fourth of 15 at Leopardstown latest (7f, good) and place claims if backing that up.

14/1

10/1

Form: 17452- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner last year and ended campaign with good C&D second to ready winner Stag Night; 18lb turnaround with that rival here so has to be a contender although has tended to need his comeback runs.
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1st

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Jon Riggens

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time Curragh winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; has also scored at this track; recent form is unconvincing; trainer may have a better chance with the apprentice-ridden Collective Power.

8/1

7th

3

(14)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 5lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt.

20/1

5th
10 (12)
Tough Talk

9/1

Form: /784-5 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Quite lightly raced 4yo who has yet to add to debut Curragh 2yo maiden win; signs of temperament on recent comeback at same venue but shaped encouragingly; probably on a fair enough mark and better ground to suit.
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1st

4

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tough Talk

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

made all, ridden up the centre from over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well

3/1

1st

5

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:05 Laytown

Tough Talk

12st 0lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: G M Lyons

travelled strongly, pressed leader, led narrowly after 2f, went clear going easily from 2f out, nudged along from over 1f out, ridden briefly and ran on well inside final 110yds, easily

7/4

17th

12

(21)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

15:20 Galway

Tough Talk

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: G M Lyons

Smart 2yo form but struggled in handicaps last season; back down to a competitive mark of late, finishing well into third after meeting trouble in running at the Curragh; tame effort since at Fairyhouse however and steps up in trip.

14/1

Form: 7-5413 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four of his seven wins have come at Dundalk and good third to Apache Outlaw at same venue last month, having scored previously for today's rider; touched off over C&D last summer.
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3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner; was close up in third behind Clonmacash at Dundalk in April; second there on latest, reversing form with Clonmacash in the process; has the merit of being a C&D winner; definite chance for 10lb claimer who has made the frame in three of the five Irish races she has ridden in.

7/1

Form: 460-50 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Opening two Curragh efforts this term okay but needs to step up a fair bit to play a major role here; cheekpieces now replaced by visor.
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17th

5

(17)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Polar Bear

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Thed last of his two wins came at Bellewstown in 2023; some decent runs in defeat this year but was poor at Fairyhouse last time and has to rebound.

16/1

15th

2

(20)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three years since last win; running well this term but slow starts are killing him; wide draw not bad thing in that respect, because he can run home down the outer.

8/1

Form: 15-697 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Gained two heavy-ground wins late last season and form so far this term just okay; fair bit to find although handicapper relenting.
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3rd

13

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has been running well in defeat this term, including a second of 23 over this trip at the Curragh in March; wasn't beaten far when seventh of 21 at Navan 11 days ago (5f); acts on good but best on soft/heavy.

12/1

7th

7

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has a decent record at this track, two wins and three seconds from nine visits; solid form this term except a moderate Curragh run over 7f; place chance now after last Sunday's third at Listowel; acts on good but best on soft or heavy.

12/1

3rd

15

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mickey The Steel

8st 13lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

First reserve; five-time winner loves the mud and solid placed form over 6f/7f early in the season; has had a break since unplaced run at the Curragh.

OUR TIP

Form: 76180- CD

Last run: 185 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Very smart 2yo who has been hit and miss since, highlights a Group 3 C&D win and last year a Tipperary Listed success; runs well fresh and begins this season (gelded) off a much reduced mark so respected on handicap debut.
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6th

12

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Twilight Jet

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won by 4l last Saturday to complete a Lingfield turf double; raised a whopping 12lb but is still well treated on best form, which includes close second (off 4lb higher) in this contest in 2025; fighting chance.

14/1

1st

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company.

Evs

Form: 1173-4 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual Curragh winner last season emerged from winter break with eyecatching fourth at same venue nine days ago, finishing strongly after not clear run; interesting contender, better ground no problem.
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5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

Form: 2540-0

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a Cork maiden (7f) early last season on testing ground and several solid runs in defeat afterwards; tame recent comeback run concerning and trip on the short side.
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10th

2

(8)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Something Nice

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Progressive at up to a mile last summer but form tailed off; generally disappointing since a fine second to the ultra-progressive Crystal Black at the Curragh 12 months ago.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Something Nice

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

soon led, faced challenge 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly 1f out, soon eased

8/1

12th
12 (15)
Verhoyen

20/1

Form: 54-700 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All bar one of his seven career wins have come at the Curragh; yet to hit form this season however and remains opposable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

Form: 426-27 D BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back over two years but went close on a few occasions on AW over the winter; bit to find on C&D run in October, last turf outing.
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5th

1

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; resurgent of late off much reduced mark, gaining second win from last three starts when running out a decisive scorer over 7f a week ago; up an aggregate of 21lb for those two wins so needs to step up again off highest mark in 18 months; first AW attempt at 1m.

4/1

1st

4

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; holding his form at a much lower level nowadays, hit with a 10lb rise for C&D success last month and better again when second to a stablemate off this mark since; should be thereabouts.

4/1

2nd

6

(2)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

took keen hold, prominent

5/2

Form: 83305-

Last run: 271 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A 28,000gns buy out of the Coles' yard for whom he won at Newmarket as a 2yo and placed in Goodwood handicaps this time last year; wouldn't want it much softer.
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12th

14

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Physique

8st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Has gradually come to hand for new stable and made all, unchallenged, over C&D (good) most recently; 3lb ahead of the assessor under a penalty but another easy lead isn't certain; back up two grades.

25/1

1st

4

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Physique

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Only ever won twice and been dry in almost two years; back in form last time, from the front (given no peace) without the usual hood and that gave something to build on off the same mark; goes on the shortlist.

4/1

2nd

11

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Physique

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Has rejoined Micky Fenton and not seen to ideal effect under an aggressive ride when third of seven in 7f Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark here.

8/1

Non-runners

Little Queenie

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Payout
Straight Forecast €35.45
Tricast €272.72

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tough Talk

SPOTLIGHT:

Dagoda

TOPSPEED:

Tough Talk

POSTDATA:

Tough Talk

The Irish Sun:

Dagoda