April 29 / 18.20 Naas

18.20

Yielding

Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £20521.74
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

1st
1 (1)
Moss Tucker

100/30 (Won)

Form: 63110- CD

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won this last year before taking a Group 3 and Group 1 (Dubai Flying Five) at the Curragh later on; below form on fast ground in the Prix de L'Abbaye when last seen; could take beating if ready on return even with a penalty to carry.
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6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Moss Tucker

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Former winner of the Group 1 Flying Five but isn't at that level anymore; two respectable runs behind Mission Central at Naas over 5f this term; needs to do better but any easing of the ground will help.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner reached a peak rating of 114 before losing his form in the latter half of 2024; missed all of last season; return in a C&D Listed contest last time was not totally devoid of promise when 4.75l behind Mission Central; may build on that.

12/1

10th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner landed this race in 2023 and 2024; lost form in the second half of 2024 and missed all of last season; entitled to need this run after such a long layoff.

20/1

Form: 24140- C

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner, including a Group 3 over 6f here last year; below that level twice after but she can can go well fresh and is ground-versatile; yard amongst the winners; solid chance.
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11th

12

(8)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ocean Quest

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart sort won Group 3 at Naas last year but well held twice afterwards on softer ground; encouraging seasonal return when 2l second to Moss Tucker in Naas Listed over 5f; more expected back at 6f here but has a bit to do.

12/1

12

(8)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ocean Quest

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart sort won Group 3 at Naas last year but well held twice afterwards on softer ground; encouraging seasonal return when 2l second to Moss Tucker in Naas Listed over 5f; more expected back at 6f here but has a bit to do.

12/1

2nd

8

(7)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Naas

Ocean Quest

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, switched right from 2f out, headway when ridden from over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

3/1

Form: 2213-8 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
A Group 3 and dual Listed winner last year but wasn't at his best in Qatar last time on quick ground; however, can be a player if back to his best on this easier surface.
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6th

19

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 at this venue in 2023, Listed contests and this event 12 months ago; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent this year; good run when second here last time, 3lb wrong

14/1

2nd

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a C&D Group 3 in 2023, Listed contests and a C&D premier handicap last July; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); no luck in running over C&D last month; well below his best over 7f at Cork last time.

14/1

12th

15

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a Group 3 and Listed contests, was once rated 108 so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); put a line through his latest Curragh run where he got no run; 3lb wrong but not ruled out.

14/1

8/1

Form: 5323-3 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have come on AW but capable of smart turf form too; ran a stormer in heavy ground at Cork on return and can go well again.
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15th

4

(12)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Back on song when just failing to reel in the winner at Navan on latest; four C&D wins to his name, including a Group 3, and is 5lb better off for a 1.75l defeat behind Valiant Force in a rated race here in February; third in this last year and should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

The Highway Rat

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Five-time AW winner; both turf wins have come over this C&D on yielding and soft ground; pleasing seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh last month, not far behind Bodhi Bear; eased 1lb, yard in fine form and leading claims.

7/2

14/1

Form: 115-40

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Useful sort (dual Listed winner) won twice on AW over the winter but was below form last time; goes very well on easy ground too and has to be considered.
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11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

Form: 64-054 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner up to 7f; not at his best last few starts but is ground-versatile and can't be ruled out if returning to his top form.
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2nd

2

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 83330-

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Group 2-winning juvenile didn't win last year but ran some fine races, including when 3rd in a pair of Group 1s over 5f, Prix de L'Abbaye and Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint; major player if ready enough on return.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Aesops Fables

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

held up in midfield, pushed along and headway up the centre over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

5/4

1st

2

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Aesops Fables

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

held up in midfield, pushed along and headway up the centre over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

5/4

7th

3

(9)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Naas

Aesops Fables

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Group 2-winning juvenile didn't win last year but ran some fine races, including when 3rd in a pair of Group 1s over 5f, Prix de L'Abbaye and Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint; major player if ready enough on return.

9/4

25/1

Form: 4545-6 D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Was a smart Group-placed 2yo in Europe; not as effective in USA last year, although he did win and placed a few times; has a bit to find on return.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Crispy Cat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent towards near side, outpaced over 1f out, rallied towards finish, not reach leaders

8/1

5th

3

(8)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Crispy Cat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent towards near side, outpaced over 1f out, rallied towards finish, not reach leaders

8/1

8th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Naas

Crispy Cat

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Was a smart Group-placed 2yo in Europe; not as effective in USA last year, although he did win and placed a few times; has a bit to find on return.

25/1

33/1

Form: 5252-7 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful filly has run well at this level before, including over 6f at this track; however, she has plenty to find to score; cheekpieces tried.
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7th

1

(14)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:20 Naas

Amazon Lady

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

raced near side and led group

4/1

1st

6

(1)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Amazon Lady

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

made virtually all, soon alone against far rail, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out

12/1

1st

3

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Navan

Amazon Lady

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Second off 84 at Down Royal in September and filled same position in Naas Listed contest the following month; down the field in stakes races this term; visor.

12/1

33/1

Form: 31040- D

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner has been placed in this grade in the past but this is a strong listed race and she has plenty to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

6th

5

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: K J Condon

The last of her three wins was in this race 12 months ago when 7lb lower; has mostly raced in Listed events since then and ran as well as she was entitled to the last time at Tipperary; fair shout.

8/1

Non-runners

So Majestic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €14.41

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Quest

TOPSPEED:

Moss Tucker

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ocean Quest

POSTDATA:

Ocean Quest

The Irish Sun:

Ocean Quest