November 10 / 14.00 Naas

14.00

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Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

  • Prize money: £23086.96
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 12331-

Last run: 201 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper on debut at Thurles last year and scored despite some novicey jumping on his handicap debut over 2m at Tipperary in April; stays this trip and the lack of a recent run should not be an issue; could go well.
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3rd

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

The Busy Fool

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Bumper winner; 2-6 over hurdles and rated 128; tailed off in beginners' chases at Naas and Punchestown in November; similar story in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Fairyhouse when last seen; enters handicap chase company now but others more likely.

22/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-0610 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Two ins last autumn and came back to form when a convincing winner of a handicap hurdle at Gowran last month; up 9lb for that but well below par in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown since (blowing hard post race); good claims on his best form but would not appear to the owner's first choice.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year.

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form.

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles).

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0464-7 C

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Decent juvenile form and returned to form when winning a 1m6f Flat maiden at Listowel in September and going close over 2m at Thurles under an 8lb penalty; back over hurdles here and has the handicap experience to be competitive.
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1st

1

(7)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Sir Allen

10st 1lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose sort has been off the track since a below par run over hurdles at Leopardstown in December 2024; best watched unless the market speaks.

8/1

22

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Sir Allen

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose type; won on the Flat at Listowel in September; return to hurdles with a fine effort behind The Busy Fool and Park Of Kings at Naas (hampered); is 1lb wrong here but he can go well if repeating his last run and getting a clearer passage.

20/1

Form: -13101 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Initial promise has been built on by three wins over hurdles this year, most recently when doing enough to win a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel last month; up 8lb for that but has a nice racing weight and continues on the upgrade; leading contender.
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2nd

16

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Win Some Lose Some

10st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Four hurdle wins including at this track; the best of four chase runs came when third to Oscars Brother in a Galway beginners'; poor since but is capable of better, so not dismissed.

12/1

11

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

13:25 Galway

Win Some Lose Some

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won four of 11 starts over hurdles including a Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown last Christmas; down the field in the Final at Cheltenham; staying type, should make a useful chaser in time.

8/1

8th

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Win Some Lose Some

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Barely sighted when only 8-1 for the Pertemps Final but had won four of his previous seven over hurdles including a qualifier for that race at Leopardstown; finds himself 10lb higher but likely that he has more in the locker.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2212P- D

Last run: 241 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this last year to Espanito Bello and built on that when stepping up in trip to win a Leopardstown handicap and when second in a Listed handicap at the same venue; ran okay in a 1m4f Flat maiden at the Curragh last month and is one for the shortlist here.
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9th

2

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 30y

19:42 Cork

Gaoth Chuil

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Decent NH mare, winning a bumper and three times over hurdles at up to 3m; recent chase form not quite at same level but useful; previous two Flat runs include decent fourth in 1m7f Leopardstown amateur maiden last summer; would probably appreciate a stiffer test.

10/1

3rd

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 70y

18:59 Kilbeggan

Gaoth Chuil

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Three-time hurdle winner with some excellent efforts in competitive handicaps; second behind Perceval Legallois at DRF last season off 133; ran to a good level on chase debut over C&D a year ago; failed to repeat that until last month's Cork second, confirming winning potential

7/2

Form: 22-516 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over flights, most recently a convincing success at Tramore in September over 2m; disappointing joint-favourite in a mares handicap at Punchestown since off this mark; others preferred.
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4

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:28 Wexford

First Dare

11st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Liz Doyle

Three-time hurdles winner was back to form when runner-up at Listowel in June but tailed off at Bellewstown following that; got loose at the start and was withdrawn at Galway last week; mark still looks on the high side.

15/1

6

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

First Dare

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Liz Doyle

Back to form when runner-up at Limerick last month but tailed off at Bellewstown since and marks seems on the high side for now.

25/1

12th

12

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

First Dare

11st 0lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Liz Doyle

Stayed on into second behind Stuntman Steve at Listowel; has an edge over fifth-placed Raydamann; this looks more competitive.

12/1

Form: -51152 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly consistent performer this year at up to 3m with three wins and possibly put up a career best when touched off in a 3m handicap hurdle at Gowran last month; drop back in trip is not a problem and the stable continues in fine form; should go close.
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6th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Happy Jacky

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Prolific winner over hurdles (rated 144); did okay over fences last year and was fair third over 3m2f on his return to action at Killarney; stays 3m well, so this trip looks too short, plus he was disappointing when favourite for last year's Mayo National.

7/1

3rd

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Happy Jacky

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Eight hurdle wins including once at this track; got off the mark over fences in a Kilbeggan beginners' last year before beaten 13l into third in this race; 2lb lower today but can go well fresh so could be involved.

9/1

Form: U3UP-5 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Probably a better chaser than hurdler but took advantage of his lower mark to beat Gaoth Chuil in this race last year; 9lb higher and has struggled a bit for form since; others preferred.
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11th

1

9th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 174y

16:45 Naas

Espanito Bello

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Took advantage of lower hurdles mark to win a Listed 2m4f handicap at this venue last season; out of form since but should not be ruled out since all five career wins have been gained at this venue, including this event two years ago.

12/1

5

18th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Espanito Bello

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Took advantage of lower hurdles mark to win Listed handicap at Naas (2m4f, soft) last season; 11yo has been out of form since and is still 7lb higher; all five career wins have been gained at Naas.

16/1

Form: 808232

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Progressing well of late; third to Park Of Kings at Gowran and improved on that when touched off at Punchestown last month; good 7lb claimer on board mostly negates her beiing 9lb wrong and looks capable of a big run.
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7th

19

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Missus Beeton

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: J P Dempsey

In good form last year for Shane Nolan and better again this year in cheekpieces, backing up Down Royal success with decisive 2m2f Leopardstown success last month under hold-up tactics; up an aggregate of 19lb so more needed from 2lb out of handicap but in such good form has to be respected.

12/1

1st

6

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Missus Beeton

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

In good form last year for Shane Nolan, winning off 98 at Limerick and running well in defeat off revised mark subsequently; seemed well suited by good ground at that stage, but proved she handles soft when a stylish winner at Down Royal six weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces; reversed previous Cork form with Catchabird.

8/1

1st

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:50 Down Royal

Missus Beeton

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

In good form last year for Shane Nolan, winning off 98 at Limerick and running well in defeat off revised mark subsequently; seems best on good ground; has almost 10l to find with Catchabird on recent Cork running.

8/1

Form: /0/20/

Last run: 582 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
11 career wins under all codes, including twice over hurdles; has not run over hurdles for 19 months and not coming here in stellar form, although ran okay when trying to win a 1m6f Listed at Chester for a second time in August; others preferred.
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8th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Shanroe

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival.

40/1

8th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Shanroe

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival.

40/1

Form: P-123P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Declan Queally; solid efforts in defeat twice over hurdles for her current trainer before reportedly never travelling in a Limerick handicap chase last month; each-way chance on her best form.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Natural Look

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last autumn; has to bounce back from a disappointing run at the same venue recently.

16/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €43.30
Straight Forecast €40.27
Tricast €129.95
Trifecta €294.90

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Win Some Lose Some

SPOTLIGHT:

Missus Beeton

TOPSPEED:

First Dare

POSTDATA:

Happy Jacky

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Espanito Bello