July 05 / 15.07 Naas

15.07

Good

GMC Group Supporting Naas GAA Senior Football Race Day Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 15 runners
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GMC Group Supporting Naas GAA Senior Football Race Day Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 4-1221 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Returned with 5f Dundalk win in April and has continued improvement on turf, twice runner-up before scoring here over 5f last month, keeping on well when holding American In Paris by a head; 7lb rise offset by rider's claim here so big shout, although high draw may not be ideal.
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10th

4

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times, including over C&D; both runs this term have been here, more encouraging effort latest when not quite staying 7f trip; just 2lb above winning C&D mark last summer.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 1lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; should be sharper for a recent run over 6f at this venue; better ground a plus.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Had a year to remember in 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; neck runner up over C&D in August before going one better under this rider later that month; disappointed as favourite on AW when last seen; brings strong, generally consistent form but softer conditions pose a question.

6/1

Form: 90-608 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All three wins over sprint trips on good ground, including at Bellewstown last summer; good bit below best so far this campaign and remains opposable.
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

Form: 878

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Long odds and slowly away on both starts at Dundalk and again on turf debut at Cork in May; hard to make a case for entering handicap company but unexposed.
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9

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Arcoiris

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Michael J Browne

Weak form in maidens; slowly away on handicap debut in Naas race won by American In Paris.

33/1

4

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Arcoiris

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Michael J Browne

Long odds and slowly away on both starts at Dundalk and again on turf debut at Cork in May; hard to make a case for entering handicap company but unexposed.

16/1

1

(8)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Cork

Arcoiris

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Michael J Browne

Long odds and slowly away on both starts at Dundalk in February and March at 7f-1m; will qualify for handicaps after this.

80/1

Form: 1307-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been in 7f Curragh handicaps, including last summer; ran well for long way on seasonal return at Fairyhouse last month; this trip on the short side but can't be ruled out.
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4th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Goldmoyne

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW this year before close fourth at Musselburgh (7f); merely midfield in a big field over this C&D 12 days later but he sat prominent in a race that favoured those ridden more patiently; not discounted.

20/1

4

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear.

9/1

Form: 8-980

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Just minor promise when midfield in a trio of maidens; slow to break and keen when well held on handicap debut at Down Royal in May; hood now fitted.
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5

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:32 Killarney

Taudeni

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Louise G Lyons

Looked limited in his five runs on the Flat, from 5f to 7f; has to rate a doubtful stayer over hurdles.

50/1

7

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Taudeni

9st 5lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Louise G Lyons

Just minor promise when midfield in a trio of maidens; slow to break and keen when well held on handicap debut at Down Royal in May; hood now fitted.

20/1

8

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:55 Down Royal

Taudeni

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Louise G Lyons

Just minor promise when midfield in a trio of maidens at 6f-7f; best watched on handicap debut unless the market suggests otherwise.

16/1

Form: 444232

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Knocking on the door at Dundalk in the spring and best run on turf yet at Fairyhouse last month when chasing home a clear-cut winner (with a couple of today's rivals behind), having shown plenty of pace over 6f; 2lb higher but shortlisted.
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10th

14

(18)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jackandthefox

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

0-14 on turf but one of better efforts came last June when a 3.5l second over C&D off this mark; off since a below par run at Dundalk last August; might need this run.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Jackandthefox

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Knocking on the door here in the spring and solid Turf form of late, hampered late on when third at Gowran on latest; yet to convince at this trip.

7/1

3rd

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Jackandthefox

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Knocking on the door at Dundalk in the spring and best run on turf at Fairyhouse last month when chasing home a clear-cut winner over 6f; outpaced at a crucial stage at Naas last time and worth a try at this longer trip.

15/2

Form: 52-240 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.
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15

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Stanhope

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

20/1

14

(18)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Stanhope

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June and not much better at Naas in July; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

10/1

9

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Stanhope

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: -65549 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-10 overall and 0-5 on turf; beaten favourite three of last four starts, hanging badly right closing stages at the Curragh last time; on a competitive mark but questions to answer; near-side draw could suit.
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3

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Annie Lavinia

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when landing a handicap over this trip at Naas in August; down the field at the Curragh twice since then; Naas form often works out well at this similar track, and she ran well when fifth of 19 over C&D in the spring.

10/1

17

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:12 Curragh

Annie Lavinia

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Finally off the mark at Naas (6f) but only tenth here recently when behind some of these.

14/1

9

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Annie Lavinia

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

3yo filly finally got off the mark when holding off a late surge from Van Krolock at Naas (6f, good) 12 days ago; up 7lb and moves up in grade; will need a big career best to uphold Naas form with the runner up but that's not impossible.

4/1

Form: -03032 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins in 2023; back down to a competitive mark now, good third at Fairyhouse and most recently beaten a head by Carrigans Grove over 5f here last month, having led; same rider unable to utilise his claim here so has it to do to reverse that form.
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Verdict Starting price

13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

Form: 407205

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Now a 17-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term at Gowran (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; fair fifth at Bellewstown on Thursday.
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8th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

James The Second

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Couple of seconds this year but over 7f and questionable whether he wants 6f; slower ground would help in that respect.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

James The Second

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 19-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term here (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; trip too short last time so not one to rule out back at 7f with blinkers tried.

12/1

13

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

James The Second

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 17-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term at Gowran (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; fair fifth at Bellewstown on Thursday.

9/1

Form: 6090-7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in AW maiden for previous yard; form last year regressive, though not discredited on seasonal return at Limerick last month; trip on the short side here.
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16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

15

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip in January 2024 but no win since; however, he looked an unlucky loser over 6.5f at Limerick last time when this rider's stirrup leather broke at halfway but was still a close second; should go close off 2lb higher.

4/1

2nd

11

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Only win came on the AW in January 2024; not beaten that far here over 7f on seasonal return (good) but didn't back it up dropped to 6f at Naas; much more needed.

33/1

Form: 030080

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble the judge in handicaps, step up to 7f backfiring on latest; remains opposable.
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17

(17)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Far At Sea

8st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: P J F Murphy

Placed in a small-field maiden at Sligo in May; unconvincing handicap form.

25/1

16

(16)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Far At Sea

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P J F Murphy

Yet to trouble the judge in handicaps, step up to 7f backfiring on latest; remains opposable.

25/1

Form: 09/003 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
No success since 2021 Laytown win over 6f; missed all of last season but much more like it on most recent start when staying on third over 7f at Limerick; this trip probably his bare minimum and 2lb wrong.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance.

5/1

3rd

12

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters.

14/1

Form: 703090

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but safely held since, latest when never sighted over 7f; blinkers now replace tongue-tie; handicapper quite quick to relent.
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18

(14)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Lakota Lady

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Michael J Browne

Third in a 5f handicap at Bellewstown in April and only 2l away on penultimate start at Down Royal; never got involved after a slow start last time; one of the better options.

20/1

23

(21)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Lakota Lady

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael J Browne

Shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but has been unable to build on that early-season third placing.

25/1

11

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Lakota Lady

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Michael J Browne

Lightly raced mare shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but safely held since, although good bit to take from recent Naas run in first-time blinkers when faring best of those racing far side; return to 5f to suit and could go well at decent odds.

10/1

Form: -00700

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
French recruit has struggled so far in handicaps this term; drops in trip here with visor replacing cheekpieces.
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19

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Breath Of You

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Conor David Maxwell

French recruit has struggled so far in handicaps this term; drops in trip here with visor replacing cheekpieces.

33/1

14

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Breath Of You

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Conor David Maxwell

One fair run in France at two, but that was over a longer trip; best of four runs for this stable on penultimate outing when seventh of 19 in a 6f apprentice handicap at Navan; never in the hunt after an awkward start over C&D on latest.

16/1

Non-runners

Rosato, Hero Of The Hour, Pinmoney, Livingston Range

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.00
Straight Forecast €56.84
Tricast €265.94
Trifecta €503.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jackandthefox

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Far At Sea

POSTDATA:

Hell Left Loose

The Irish Sun:

Jackandthefox