May 11 / 15.40 Naas

15.40

Good To Yielding

Declan Landy Fencing Handicap

  • Prize money: £23086.96
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 14 runners
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Declan Landy Fencing Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-2 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only found one too good in a Curragh (6f) maiden on sole start as a juvenile and it was the same story when beaten just half a length over the same C&D on return; will be a major player if he comes on for that and while he encounters different ground this time, his sire gets plenty of winners on quicker ground; leading claims.
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1st

2

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Eclipse Emerald

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

travelled strongly, prominent, led and ridden inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds

5/2

1st

2

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Eclipse Emerald

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

travelled strongly, prominent, led and ridden inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds

5/2

2nd

4

(11)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Eclipse Emerald

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

in touch with leaders towards near side

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4544-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in maidens and wasn't beaten far in last year's Ballyhane; mark looks about right on handicap debut so may need to improve for a return to quicker ground.
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2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Kortez Bay

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Kortez Bay

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

4th

1

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:32 Tipperary

Kortez Bay

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won twice last year including a 1m1f handicap at this track; later finished a fine fourth in a 1m2f Listed race; returned to action with a career-best effort under a big weight in the Irish Lincoln; this trip might be a bit short but is still a major player.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3344-1 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Wide margin C&D winner on this season's return just 12 days ago; 12lb higher and this is deeper but surely has to be on any shortlist with the prospect of coming on for that run.
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16th

12

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers.

12/1

9th

16

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong.

14/1

5th

12

(15)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Tai Tam Bay

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner two years ago; best form last season was on seasonal debut and in the latter part of the campaign; big chance following last Sunday's cliamer-ridden Curragh second, 1 1/4l ahead of Mickey The Steel.

4/1

Form: 4-51 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt when winning a Dundalk maiden and that form was boosted by the runner-up going in next time; should be effective from this mark if he's as good or better on turf.
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1st

9

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted strong market support on his penultimate run over 7f in February but could only manage third; made amends upped to 1m last time, scoring with a dominant performance; raised 6lb for that win, but he was rated 13lb higher in 2024, so there could be more in him if he continues in good form.

5/1

1st

5

(14)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted good support when third over 7f last time, with Notforalongtime back in fifth; should be in the mix if he stays; failed to do so at the Curragh in 2024 on his only previous attempt.

9/2

Form: 42510- D

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Left her previous form behind to win a Dundalk maiden on her penultimate run before finding Listed company too tough; entitled to need this on return from stiff looking mark.
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7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

6th
11 (6)
Anvika

33/1

Form: 8921- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Improved to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in maidens, landing a 6f fillies' maiden at Dundalk when last seen; tough ask from this mark on handicap debut/return though.
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10th

10

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Anvika

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024; stand-out effort last year a fine second in a premier fillies' handicap at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld); 1lb lower here but hard to fancy on this season's efforts.

18/1

13th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Turf and AW winner was 7.75l behind Vega's Muse at this venue three days ago when finishing in midfield (1m, good to yielding); this comes quick enough and others preferred.

33/1

8th

6

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Anvika

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Her wins have been at 6f-7f but best run last year when runner-up in valuable C&D handicap on Champions Weekend in September off 1lb lower; heavy ground against her final start; one to consider although lacks a recent run.

10/1

Form: 6480-

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Promise at 2 but tough ask from out of the handicap here returning from a break; gelded.
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17th

17

(11)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Valentino Express

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

Eight-race maiden and mostly modest handicap form; 3lb wrong and looks up against it.

50/1

13th

12

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Valentino Express

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D J Bunyan

Showed early speed over the 5f here a month ago but didn't get home; remains a maiden.

25/1

20/1

Form: 31-49 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won her second career start, landing a Navan maiden in October; hasn't kicked on in either run this year but not one to rule out on handicap debut; any support worth noting.
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2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Vassula Ryden

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

An impressive maiden winner last year over 5.5f; hasn't gone on this year but has dropped in the handicap as a result; was just denied over this trip at Bellewstown last time; ground and draw fine; big player.

6/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Vassula Ryden

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

An impressive maiden winner last year over 5.5f; hasn't gone on this year but has dropped in the handicap as a result; was just denied over this trip at Bellewstown last time; ground and draw fine; big player.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Vassula Ryden

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

prominent, led after 1f, faced challenge from under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish

9/2

Form: 38-134 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Promise at 2 before January win and not beaten far in either start since, behind Bid For Chester latest; more required back in a handicap.
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7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

7th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals.

4/1

Form: 1046-4 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a fillies' maiden for Kevin Ryan at Haydock last year and encouraging yard debut without setting the world alight here 12 days ago; should come on for that and may get in the mix.
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9th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:10 Musselburgh

Elinor Dashwood

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unplaced all four starts in Listed/Group company, including when seventh of eight at Leopardstown last month; unlikely to be good enough.

40/1

3/1

Form: 2167- C

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f course maiden before failing to make an impact up in class; handicap mark could be generous if fit enough on return though; off 236 days.
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12th

3

(1)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Edwardian

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 5f course maiden before failing to make an impact up in class; handicap mark could be generous if fit enough on return though; off 236 days.

3/1

12th

3

(1)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:40 Naas

Edwardian

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 5f course maiden before failing to make an impact up in class; handicap mark could be generous if fit enough on return though; off 236 days.

3/1

7th

1

(6)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Edwardian

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A P O’Brien

Backed up Naas maiden win (yielding to soft) when last of six (9s) in York Group 3; probably has less to do here but hard to see him winning; champion trainer's sole runner.

4/1

12/1

Form: 6421-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Thrived on AW this winter, landing 7f fillies' maiden in December; may come on for her recent return and first-time blinkers could also sharpen her up but career best needed back in a handicap to defy this mark.
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3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, bit short of room from over 2f out, in the clear when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

Form: 4124-9

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden winner last summer before narrow defeat at Leopardstown up in class; low-key return off-putting though and probably needs further than this.
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No Results Found

Form: 266-85

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promise as a 2yo but has kicked on this term and blinkers now tried; handicapper taken no chances.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Bid For Chester

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Payout
Exacta €9.90
Straight Forecast €7.76
Tricast €36.88
Trifecta €50.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eclipse Emerald

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ohailbhic

POSTDATA:

Tai Tam Bay

TOPSPEED:

Eclipse Emerald

The Irish Sun:

Eclipse Emerald