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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3

(5)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edward Lynam

Consistent performer, including in big handicaps, and bagged two 6f contests in the second half of last year here and at Naas; career-high mark to overcome on his return from a break and 5f might be on the sharp side.

6/1

1st

2

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

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

13/2

10th

10

(22)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Heavenly Power

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Edward Lynam

prominent towards near side

10/1

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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7th

8

(7)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Moltophino

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Maiden has been placed several times, including over C&D and when getting up for second over this trip at Naas last month; good fourth to Daamberdiplomat and Harry's Bar here two weeks ago; each-way claims.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Moltophino

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Maiden has been placed several times, including over C&D and when getting up for second over this trip at Naas last month; good fourth to Daamberdiplomat and Harry's Bar here two weeks ago; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Moltophino

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Andrew Kinsella

in touch with leaders on inner, outpaced 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra and lost two places towards finish

15/2

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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4th

5

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fine record on the AW track at Dundalk, winning four of his seven races there; poorly drawn when unplaced at Lingfield last Good Friday (when rated 6lb lower); surplus stamina no bad thing on his first visit here but he's 6lb higher than for his latest success and perhaps a shade high in the weights for a race of this nature.

20/1

4th

5

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fine record on the AW track at Dundalk, winning four of his seven races there; poorly drawn when unplaced at Lingfield last Good Friday (when rated 6lb lower); surplus stamina no bad thing on his first visit here but he's 6lb higher than for his latest success and perhaps a shade high in the weights for a race of this nature.

20/1

4th

6

(7)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

6f/7f wins on the AW before finishing third of four upped to 1m at Dundalk where he was close up behind Big Gossey off level weights; should be well handicapped off this lower turf mark but soft ground could be troublesome.

4/1

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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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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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

6th

5

(3)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Strike-rate of 4-15; has worked his way up the ratings but only 2lb higher than for his last win at Cork 12 months ago and he can go well fresh.

7/1

6th

1

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: Danny Power

T: W McCreery

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.

10/1

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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1st

1

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 2lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Seven time winner including four on AW but it has been just over a year since the last of those; however, ran a cracker over C&D on return from a break, just denied and a repeat of that off 2lb higher will put him right there again.

15/8

1st

1

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 2lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Seven time winner including four on AW but it has been just over a year since the last of those; however, ran a cracker over C&D on return from a break, just denied and a repeat of that off 2lb higher will put him right there again.

15/8

2nd

5

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

9st 1lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Seven-time winner including four on AW but it has been just over a year since his last score; is returning from a lengthy layoff and will have to be at his best.

12/1

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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5th

9

(8)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Staysound Susie

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up in a Cork handicap (6f, good to yielding) last October but was then seemingly anchored by an 8lb rise at Naas 11 days later; might be on a tough mark.

16/1

8th

8

(11)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Staysound Susie

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

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.

11/2

1st

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Staysound Susie

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

raced in third, went second going easily under 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, clear inside final 110yds, easily

15/2

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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7th

11

(10)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Physique

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Pam Sly

Eyecatching debut for Pam Sly when fourth to Dark Thirty at Doncaster 16 days ago (6f, good), doing best of the stands' side group; has the ability to feature off a good mark but he isn't straightforward (often races too freely) and possible he would prefer slower ground too.

5/1

7th

11

(10)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Physique

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Pam Sly

Eyecatching debut for Pam Sly when fourth to Dark Thirty at Doncaster 16 days ago (6f, good), doing best of the stands' side group; has the ability to feature off a good mark but he isn't straightforward (often races too freely) and possible he would prefer slower ground too.

5/1

4th

16

(13)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:40 Doncaster

Physique

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Pam Sly

took keen hold, raced near side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went fourth inside final 110yds, ran on, 1st of 10 in group

14/1

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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1st

10

(2)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Eight-time winner on turf and, given that he's never won on the AW, it was an encouraging run at Dundalk 23 days ago (not far behind Big Gossey on similar terms); trip/ground fine.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Laugh A Minute

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

towards rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, went fourth 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

16/1

3rd

7

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

held up in last, switched sharply left after 1f, headway halfway, edged right but kept on well from over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

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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13th

13

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Nouvel Espoir

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

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.

8/1

9th

16

(3)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James M Barcoe

Both wins at 5f including at Tipperary last month; Navan third to Ostraka since a good run but plenty to do here from 8lb out of handicap.

33/1

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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14th

4

(13)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Mehmar

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

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.

16/1

11th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Mehmar

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Reappeared from near two-year absence for wins at Navan and Naas over the summer; didn't get home over same 6f trip here last month and now tried in blinkers and dropped in trip; low draw and likely softer ground not ideal.

8/1

8th

4

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Mehmar

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

soon led on near side of group, headed and weakened gradually from over 1f out

5/2

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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