October 12 / 15.10 Naas

15.10

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £20521.74
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 431 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two solid runs in maidens here and at Sligo before getting off the mark at Navan (6f, good) on his handicap debut in August, well on top at the finish; stable in red-hot form and 8lb rise might not halt his progress.
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1st

4

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Last Encore

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, ridden to lead and ran on well inside final furlong

11/4

1st

1

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Last Encore

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent when bit short of room 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on

100/30

13/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 938471 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Posted some decent maiden efforts in defeat before seemingly not seeing out 7f at Down Royal last month; bounced right back to form when landing a Cork handicap (6f, good to yielding) this month; had Kodilicious behind and is weighted to beat that rival again.
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2nd

9

(11)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Smoke Them Out

8st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

prominent, led over 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final furlong

13/2

1st

8

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Cork

Smoke Them Out

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

prominent, ridden to lead under 2f out, clear final 110yds, kept on well

14/1

7th

12

(6)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

16:25 Down Royal

Smoke Them Out

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

prominent, weakened final 110yds

15/2

22/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0664

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The best of three runs was when beaten 4l in a valuable sales race over C&D; couple of lesser efforts since including here last time and will have to do more to get involved; handicap debut.
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3rd

5

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Manhattan Chute

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

The best of three runs was when beaten 4l in a valuable sales race over C&D; couple of lesser efforts since including here last time and will have to do more to get involved; handicap debut.

22/1

4th

7

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:55 Naas

Manhattan Chute

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

The best of three runs was when beaten 4l in a valuable sales race over C&D; a lesser effort up to 7f at Gowran since and will have to do more even back to this trip.

7/1

6th

5

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Gowran Park

Manhattan Chute

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

No show on debut at Naas but much more like it second time up at the same track, beaten just 4l when sixth of 21 at 150-1 in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes (6f, yielding); probably will be quicker ground here (non-runner here on account of good to firm last month) but the step up to 7f should suit; has to be considered after that last effort.

3/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 622249

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has gone close in handicaps off a mark of 83 on a couple of occasions; faded tamely once they turned for home in Listed grade at Dundalk latest; difficult to trust and mark is high enough.
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3rd

3

(11)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Snapdragon

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent behind clear leader towards near side

3/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Snapdragon

9st 5lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

led, headed and no extra from over 1f out

16/1

9th

8

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snapdragon

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, weakening when carried left inside final furlong, soon no extra

12/1

Form: 012 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a Sligo maiden (5.5f, yielding to soft) in August, with the second going on to land a Listed race subsequently; runner-up to reopposing Smoke Them Out over this trip at Cork latest but no better off at the weights; each-way chance.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(11)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

Kodilicious

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mrs John Harrington

It was a strong maiden by Sligo standards (5.5f, yielding to soft) that she won in August and has since run well in two nurseries, the latest being the always-strong Birdcatcher at Naas (6f) in which she rallied late on after reportedly struggling on the track; commands attention.

4/1

2nd

3

(11)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

Kodilicious

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mrs John Harrington

It was a strong maiden by Sligo standards (5.5f, yielding to soft) that she won in August and has since run well in two nurseries, the latest being the always-strong Birdcatcher at Naas (6f) in which she rallied late on after reportedly struggling on the track; commands attention.

4/1

5th

2

(8)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Kodilicious

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Sligo maiden (5.5f, yielding to soft) in August, with the second going on to land a Listed race subsequently; runner-up to reopposing Smoke Them Out over this trip at Cork latest but no better off at the weights; each-way chance.

8/1

33/1

Form: 525

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Churchill has run well enough in three starts to date, including when chasing home subsequent Listed winner Rebel Diamond over 6f at Cork last month; might want further; first-time blinkers on her handicap debut; 3lb wrong.
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6th

12

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Temperance

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Daughter of Churchill has run well enough in three starts to date, including when chasing home subsequent Listed winner Rebel Diamond over 6f at Cork last month; might want further; first-time blinkers on her handicap debut; 3lb wrong.

33/1

5

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Naas

Temperance

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Has run to a similar level in two runs so far and shaped like she may appreciate return to 7f at Cork last week; more required though.

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:45 Cork

Temperance

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

ducked left start, prominent, went second when ridden over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

Form: 38735

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who wasn't disgraced when eighth in the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes; was awkwardly away from the stalls when well beaten in 1m Listowel rated race last month; makes his handicap debut but might find this trip on the sharp side.
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8th

2

(9)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:43 Dundalk (AW)

No Return

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, led after 1f

5/1

8th

2

(9)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:43 Dundalk (AW)

No Return

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, led after 1f

5/1

8th

8

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

No Return

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, led after 3f, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

5/1

Form: 5138

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Highly tried first time out in a Group 3; justified long odds-on favouritism in a 7f Gowran maiden; flopped when favourite for three-runner Listed race at Salisbury; out of depth in Group 1 at the Curragh latest; interesting handicap debutant; first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

The Parthenon

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Highly tried first time out in a Group 3; justified long odds-on favouritism in a 7f Gowran maiden; flopped when favourite for three-runner Listed race at Salisbury; out of depth in Group 1 at the Curragh latest; interesting handicap debutant; first-time blinkers.

7/1

8th

8

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Curragh

The Parthenon

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led halfway, headed 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

3rd

3

(1)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Salisbury

The Parthenon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Highly tried first time out (6f Group 3) and he could have beaten a useful colt (debutant but Group 1-entered) when nicely on top at the finish to justify long odds-on favouritism at Gowran (7f, good); has since bypassed a trio of Group 2 entries on account of unsuitable ground (yielding then good the last twice) and he's clearly very smart; leading Irish stable's only runner here since 2005 was a winner (Cambridge last season).

10/11

Form: 697

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Showed speed for a long way over this trip on debut at Cork before fading late on; big eyecatcher when a never-nearer seventh of 14 in a strong 7f Curragh maiden last Saturday, beaten 2.75l; no forlorn hope on his handicap debut from a decent mark.
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9th

9

(14)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Ill Be Handy

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Matthew J Smith

Had been progressing with each run prior to finding the drop to 6f against him last weekend; trip could suit but has to prove he goes in this sort of ground.

5/1

9th

11

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Ill Be Handy

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

Showed speed for a long way over this trip on debut at Cork before fading late on; big eyecatcher when a never-nearer seventh of 14 in a strong 7f Curragh maiden last Saturday, beaten 2.75l; no forlorn hope on his handicap debut from a decent mark.

25/1

7th

4

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:05 Curragh

Ill Be Handy

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

towards rear, midfield halfway, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

25/1

Form: 46532 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in maidens and was only headed close home over this trip at Fairyhouse last month; the third Gazelle d'Or came out and won subsequently; up 4lb but respected sporting first-time blinkers.
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10th

10

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

South Shore Island

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed ability in maidens and was only headed close home over this trip at Fairyhouse last month; the third Gazelle d'Or came out and won subsequently; up 4lb but respected sporting first-time blinkers.

11/2

2nd

2

(8)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

South Shore Island

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Showed ability in maidens and similar story when beaten just 2l off 74 on his handicap debut at the Curragh (6f, good); up 2lb for that but his jockey's claim negates that rise; if the first-time cheekpieces eke out a bit more he should go close for his in form yard.

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

South Shore Island

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Fairly consistent in a trio of maidens so far including when dropped back in trip over C&D last week; needs to improve to defy this mark on handicap debut though.

9/1

33/1

Form: 45510

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Fairyhouse claimer (good) last month but failed to follow through with her effort once she hit the front in a 7f Curragh nursery six days later; has to rebound in a big way; 6lb wrong.
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5th

1

(19)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Moonhall Church

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer and not a bad Dundalk run last time when didn't get the clearest of runs; however, has a poor draw today and the ground is an unknown so others preferred.

14/1

5th

1

(19)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Moonhall Church

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer and not a bad Dundalk run last time when didn't get the clearest of runs; however, has a poor draw today and the ground is an unknown so others preferred.

14/1

6th

12

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Moonhall Church

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a 7f Fairyhouse claimer (good) last month but failed to follow through with her effort once she hit the front in a 7f Curragh nursery six days later; 6f was too sharp last time; plenty to prove on AW debut.

40/1

Form: 160420 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a fillies' maiden here in July and she ran a good race when second in a 5f Dundalk contest last month; below her best when down the field in Listed company on the AW latest; didn't seem to see out this trip previously; handicap debut.
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12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Amazing Athena

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Won a fillies' maiden here in July and she ran a good race when second in a 5f Dundalk contest last month; below her best when down the field in Listed company on the AW latest; didn't seem to see out this trip previously; handicap debut.

22/1

12th

9

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Amazing Athena

9st 0lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, brief headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

2nd

2

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Amazing Athena

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Murtagh

Naas 5f winner in July; first-time blinkers didn't work the oracle when moderate fourth in Curragh Listed last time but did have Shamrock Breeze behind; work to do to get close to Saratoga Special on that form.

13/2

Form: 2271 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Gelding operation and first-time blinkers worked the oracle when winning here (5f, good) on his handicap debut last month, defying top weight in the process; every chance he will stay this trip and he's respected again.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Naas nursery (off 77) over 5f in first-time blinkers for Michael O'Callaghan but well below that form twice for current yard here last month; rider's claim a positive.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Naas nursery (off 77) over 5f in first-time blinkers for Michael O'Callaghan but well below that form twice for current yard here last month; rider's claim a positive.

7/2

4th

2

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, in rear throughout, outpaced under 2f out

7/1

14/1

Form: 0632

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Much improved when switched to AW in August when third in a 6f maiden; big effort off top weight back on turf when second at Down Royal (5f, yielding) last month; top claimer booked; 5lb wrong.
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2nd

4

(3)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Moonhall Lass

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Alan McIntyre

raced in second, outpaced over 1f out, kept on, just held second, no match for winner

11/4

2nd

4

(3)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Moonhall Lass

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Alan McIntyre

raced in second, outpaced over 1f out, kept on, just held second, no match for winner

11/4

4th

10

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Moonhall Lass

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Alan McIntyre

Seven-race maiden and has run well here on a few occasions, most recently when runner-up in a 5f nursery last week; might just be better over five but has an each-way chance here.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €40.30
Straight Forecast €28.22
Tricast €159.64
Trifecta €399.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Tommy McJohn

POSTDATA:

Smoke Them Out

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kodilicious

SPOTLIGHT:

Last Encore

The Irish Sun:

Tommy McJohn