April 28 / 18.40 Naas

18.40

Soft

Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes (Listed)

  • Prize money: £21942.15
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 7 runners
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Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes (Listed)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2212-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Gave Betsen 1lb and a 2.75l beating in a 5f Curragh (soft) handicap on his return, his third career win; hiked up 11lb for that win and now steps up into stakes company for the first time; soft ground fine; place claims.
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8th

5

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Two Stars

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Consistent sprint handicapper last year; won off a mark of 91 over C&D on his seasonal debut; raised 11lb for that and took another 8lb rise for beating useful yardstick My Mate Alfie in a Listed race at Naas in April; suited by soft ground.

12/1

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Naas

Two Stars

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gave Betsen 1lb and a 2.75l beating in a 5f Curragh (soft) handicap on his return, his third career win; hiked up 11lb for that win and now steps up into stakes company for the first time; soft ground fine; place claims.

7/2

5/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 63111- C

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Exciting prospect racked up three 6f wins on the spin to finish off last season; won the Bold Lad off 107, beat Big Gossey in the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes and won a listed here on his final start of 2024; unraced over 5f but he should have enough speed to cope; leading chance on seasonal reappearance.
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7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

Form: 169- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
3yo filly officially rated 84; Navan maiden winner has beaten just one rival home in two runs since, in a 6f Group 3 at the Curragh (not disgraced) and a 7f listed heat at Leopardstown; this looks a tough task on her seasonal reappearance; watch.
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10

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Unexpected Issues

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: J A Stack

Ran well in a Listed race on her return but hasn't progressed and opposable with a mark of 81.

66/1

15th

16

(16)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Unexpected Issues

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Highly tried since 5f Navan debut win early last season; mark rose to a high 91 after she outran her 66-1 odds when 4 1/2l third of seven in a 5f Listed race at Naas in May; two weak runs since then; held by Carla Ridge on running last time; tongue-tie now

25/1

12

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:40 Naas

Unexpected Issues

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Highly tried since 5f Navan debut win early last season; mark rose from 84 to 91 after she outran her 66-1 odds when 4 1/2l third of seven in a 5f Listed race here in May; down the field in a handicap last time; up against it now on overall form.

33/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: -32231 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Admirable veteran seems to be getting better with age; gained his tenth career win and first at pattern level when taking the scalp of Camille Pissarro in a 7f Curragh listed heat last month; closely matched with My Mate Alfie on their two meetings last year, including here over 6f; was only fifth in this last year but he can't be discounted in current form.
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2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

9th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.

25/1

17/2

Form: 4630-3 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
A 96 rated 3yo ran some decent races in defeat in stakes races last season; best run a 1.5l second of 16 in a Listed heat at York (5f, gd-fm); best form is at 5f on quick ground but did win a maiden on soft; should strip fitter for his comeback over 6f at Dundalk; place claims back in trip.
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9th

3

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Sir Yoshi

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form for David Marnane but he was well beaten on his stable debut at York last October and it was the same outcome there this month on his return; he has plenty to prove.

25/1

18th

4

(21)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ran well in defeat in two 5f Listed races here when trained by David Marnane but well beaten on stable debut over this C&D (good) last October, and a career-best is needed in first-time cheekpieces on his reappearance.

66/1

3

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Previously trained in Ireland, running as well as he's ever done when a close second of seven over 5f at Navan five weeks ago; his best form (and sole win) have come over the minimum trip but he should prove effective over an easy 6f; makes his debut for a new stable in a hot race.

20/1

12/1

Form: 04-727 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Is 1-11 on turf and rated 94; ran well on penultimate when a 2.75l second of 12 in a 5f Curragh handicap off 93; raced keenly back there on latest; place claims on his Navan listed second last April but he may need better ground than this.
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1st

1

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Turf winner (5f, good) in Ireland who scored at Southwell (6f, AW) on his stable debut in November; that 40-1 success hasn't been built on but this represents a drop back in grade; not confidently ruled out.

3/1

9th

9

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Betsen

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Quite useful on turf in Ireland; kept almost entirely to AW since moving to this yard in the autumn but he might well have been involved in the finish at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago but for being pushed nearly over the rail a furlong out; interesting to see what he comes up with here.

7/1

13th

13

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Betsen

8st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Won on stable debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) in November and he's posted some solid efforts since then; hard to rule out another good run but this is a step back up in grade and sole turf win was 19 months ago.

20/1

Form: /0941- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Is 2-10 on turf and rewarded market support when last seen in a 5f Bellewstown handicap in October on soft ground off 72; this looks a big ask on her return but she'll like the ground and she has gone well fresh before; could outrun her odds.
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7th

10

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Escaping Thejungle

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: E D Delany

Pushed Nezeeh close at Bellewstown recently (5f, soft) in a handicap she won the previous year; only 1lb higher and Wesley Joyce takes off 3lb.

9/2

2nd

7

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

15:58 Bellewstown

Escaping Thejungle

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Locally trained three-time C&D winner; won here on latest off 73 under Colin Keane and mark left unchanged; won't mind if it rains and she won this race last year off 1lb lower; obvious chance again.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Escaping Thejungle

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Both wins from the front over C&D, her local track, most recently last October off 72; quiet season so far (out of depth on first run) but sure to have been primed for her return to this track and Keane back on.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta €3.70
Straight Forecast €3.77
Trifecta €47.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Mate Alfie

POSTDATA:

Two Stars

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Mate Alfie

TOPSPEED:

My Mate Alfie

The Irish Sun:

Two Stars