October 12 / 16.25 Naas

16.25

Yielding

Tote.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 14 runners
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Tote.ie Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 062710 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer, including in big handicaps, and returned to winning ways when seeing off Apache Outlaw in a 6f Curragh handicap in August; better than bare result when tenth in the Bold Lad Sprint at the same track latest; claims.
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2nd

3

(15)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Heavenly Power

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

5-27 on turf; won twice last season, scored off 90 at Naas on final start of 2024; probably needed seasonal debut; met trouble in running when keeping on into fourth behind Moltophino at the Curragh; that race provides much key evidence here; finished well enough to suggest a 7f win is feasible.

13/2

4

(11)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; 5-26 on turf; won twice last season, including over C&D (good) off 86; scored off 90 at Naas on final start of 2024; may have needed comeback at Naas; remains 2lb above last win but this triple C&D winner is nicely drawn and could go well.

11/1

4

(11)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; 5-26 on turf; won twice last season, including over C&D (good) off 86; scored off 90 at Naas on final start of 2024; may have needed comeback at Naas; remains 2lb above last win but this triple C&D winner is nicely drawn and could go well.

11/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 422409

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed several times at up to 7f; well beaten from 9lb out of the handicap at the Curragh last month and didn't see out the trip upped to 1m at Cork latest; overall profile suggest others have more pressing claims.
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4th

7

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Moltophino

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opened his account with a fine Curragh display three weeks ago on his 16th outing; was competing from 4lb out of the handicap; faces several of the same rivals again and could be vulnerable off new mark.

8/1

16

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Fifteen race maiden; went close to gaining first win at Naas (6f, gd-yld) on seasonal return in first-time tongue tie and cheekpieces (retained); however, he hasn't produced his best in two previous visits to this venue and is drawn low; 4lb wrong.

7/1

16

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Fifteen race maiden; went close to gaining first win at Naas (6f, gd-yld) on seasonal return in first-time tongue tie and cheekpieces (retained); however, he hasn't produced his best in two previous visits to this venue and is drawn low; 4lb wrong.

7/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 692051 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Heavenly Power on Curragh second in August; hit the line well when scoring at that track last Saturday over 5f; the 5lb rise makes life tougher but he's entitled to run his race again up in trip.
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6th

7

(10)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 2-28 on turf including a C&D win; promising efforts here (6f) and behind three of these at Navan (5f) in May-early June but never involved over 7f at Cork latest; now 1lb below last winning turf mark; could bounce back.

14/1

13th

13

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Apache Outlaw

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner, 2-27 on turf; some solid runs in defeat of late, including when fifth behind Moltophino at the Curragh; ran over 5f at Navan last week; others preferred

12/1

Form: 808753 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-35; hardy sort has been kept busy this year; won 5f Bellewstown handicap in July on good ground; now 2lb lower but runs from 4lb out of the handicap; in fine fettle at present but there might be others better treated.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

10/1

Form: -48540 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner; has to be delivered late and can be frustrating, runner-up on five occasions; not beaten far in fourth behind stablemate Heavenly Power at the Curragh in August but no show there in the Bold Lad Sprint last month; form figures 32324 at this venue so might hit the frame.
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12th

3

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner (two C&D) who is on a decent mark but doesn't tend to produce his best first time out so may be best watched after 237 days off.

20/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

held up in rear, still plenty to do halfway, some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous

6/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

held up in rear

6/1

10/1

Form: -21276 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year in the mud from a 15lb lower mark; sole victory this year was over 5f at Cork on heavy; solid efforts in defeat since and probably didn't handle fast ground at the Curragh when last seen; would want rain.
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7th

5

(16)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Stag Night

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, raced near side, prominent

6/1

7th

5

(16)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Stag Night

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, raced near side, prominent

6/1

7

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Strike-rate of 4-16; has worked his way up the ratings; finished second to Real Force in this race last year but is 4lb better off with that rival here and a recent run here should blow away the cobwebs; handles soft well; big player.

8/1

Form: 256552 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
One of three in the race for Eddie Lynam; four of seven wins on the AW; just held when flying home to finish second at Dundalk (6f) last month; second over C&D in August off 1lb lower and Colin Keane takes over; player.
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7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Came on from his return to win an AW handicap off this mark and not disgraced twice since, not getting the clearest of runs on either occasion; capable at this level and Colin Keane now takes over; shortlisted.

14/1

12

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Third runner for yard; eight-time winner is 3-30 on turf; won at Dundalk in April off 82 for this rider; ran better than bare result back on turf when behind a few of these at Naas latest (6f, gd-yld); was 4.25l behind Keke on last visit to this venue last August and with rider's claim is 15lb better off here; interesting from decent draw.

9/1

12

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Third runner for yard; eight-time winner is 3-30 on turf; won at Dundalk in April off 82 for this rider; ran better than bare result back on turf when behind a few of these at Naas latest (6f, gd-yld); was 4.25l behind Keke on last visit to this venue last August and with rider's claim is 15lb better off here; interesting from decent draw.

9/1

Form: 331201 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Tipperary maiden winner over 5f on soft in May; narrow second in a C&D handicap on good ground in July; 7f stretched her when poor at Galway but she bolted up over this trip at Cork latest; could still be ahead of the handicapper.
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19th

18

(13)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Staysound Susie

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Course 6f winner last season; generally reliable sort; however, she has run only once beyond 6f; reservations about her stamina based on 7f Galway attempt last season.

16/1

3

(6)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won twice last year including a 6f fillies' handicap at Cork off 76; best run this season on latest when beaten 0.5l at Naas (6f, good) and runs off the same mark here; has run well on both previous visits to this venue and has to be considered.

7/1

3

(6)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won twice last year including a 6f fillies' handicap at Cork off 76; best run this season on latest when beaten 0.5l at Naas (6f, good) and runs off the same mark here; has run well on both previous visits to this venue and has to be considered.

7/1

Form: 922100

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a low draw when making all to win the Ahonoora at the Galway festival (7f, heavy) in August; poor on better ground at Chester and Leopardstown since; needs rain and will get hassled for the lead; passed over.
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4th

10

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Physique

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Pam Sly

Largely encouraging efforts this term for new yard, creditable third on AW most recently; ran well on the other course here (7f, good) the time before, beating all bar a subsequent Royal Ascot winner; successful off this mark at the Galway festival last August and commands major respect.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Physique

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Pam Sly

Bang there in two of his three races for this yard and conceded only late on at Newmarket (7f) after a positive ride up front; has raced only once on the AW, so a bit to prove in that respect, but plenty to like otherwise.

8/1

Form: 806900 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts at present but won over C&D off 9lb higher in April so is becoming well treated; best form with ease in the ground so a drying track is a concern; should find a good opportunity soon but this probably isn't it.
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6th

3

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Laugh A Minute

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Stephen Thorne

Veteran who has found his form again of late, winning a 6f Curragh handicap on soft and was only beaten a length at Naas since; on a good mark and will appreciate the rain that's in the forecast.

5/1

3rd

7

(13)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Laugh A Minute

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

raced near side, towards rear

5/1

3rd

7

(13)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Laugh A Minute

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

raced near side, towards rear

5/1

16/1

Form: 141350 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, including over C&D off a mark of 74 in July; 5lb higher now but was placed here off 83 in August; no show in the Bold Lad Sprint when 5lb wrong but could be a player back on these terms.
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11th

11

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Universally

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Two wins this year, including over C&D off a mark of 74 in July; 5lb higher now but was placed here off 83 in August; no show in the Bold Lad Sprint when 5lb wrong but could be a player back on these terms.

16/1

16th

25

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Universally

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: E J O’Neill

Two wins this season; up 9lb for winning a Naas handicap in July made life tougher; 4lb lower here but still 5lb wrong and faces an uphill task.

40/1

5th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Universally

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: E J O’Neill

Consistent form lately; has won two of his last four starts. split Collective Power and Moltophino when third at Naas; looks likely to be in the mix again.

6/1

Form: 932188 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Transcendental

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.

12/1

Form: 903139

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Speedy sort, winning at Tipperary in August before third to an improver at Navan; stiff task from out of the handicap and when racing on the wrong side at the Curragh when last seen; unproven over this trip; 3lb wrong.
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7th

5

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Nouvel Espoir

9st 13lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: James M Barcoe

Won two handicaps over this trip last year; added another at Cork last Friday on his third start of the season, with Mint Man back in fifth; up 6lb, should remain competitive for his 10lb-claiming rider.

3/1

11

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Nouvel Espoir

8st 13lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: James M Barcoe

Won two handicaps over this trip last year, the latest at Tipperary coming off 2lb higher than today; decent run under today's rider at Navan six days ago and go well with a repeat.

11/2

4

(15)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Navan

Nouvel Espoir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: James M Barcoe

Speedy 5yo whose two wins include over C&D over a year ago; some late headway on seasonal return at the Curragh on Wednesday so don't rule out with 10lb claimed.

12/1

Form: 0/11D60 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Reappeared from near two-year absence to win at Navan and then over C&D on his handicap debut over the summer; disappointing twice since at the Curragh; better ground should suit as will a return to this track.
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2

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

19:23 Epsom

Mehmar

9st 11lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won two in a row for Michael O'Callaghan last summer but below par on final few runs for that yard and finished down the field on stable debut at Windsor in May; needs to get back on track.

14/1

3

(7)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Mehmar

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Reappeared from near two-year absence to win a Navan maiden (6f, good to firm) and Naas handicap (6f, good) last summer; looks well handicapped on that last success but he ended last season with two disappointing runs; changed hands for 16,000gns since; still has low mileage but he's not been easy to predict and comes with risks attached on return; headgear removed.

20/1

3

(7)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Mehmar

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Reappeared from near two-year absence to win a Navan maiden (6f, good to firm) and Naas handicap (6f, good) last summer; looks well handicapped on that last success but he ended last season with two disappointing runs; changed hands for 16,000gns since; still has low mileage but he's not been easy to predict and comes with risks attached on return; headgear removed.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €45.50
Straight Forecast €46.38
Tricast €365.63
Trifecta €590.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Apache Outlaw

SPOTLIGHT:

Staysound Susie

The Irish Sun:

Heavenly Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Laugh A Minute

POSTDATA:

Apache Outlaw