July 23 / 20.20 Naas

20.20

Yielding To Soft

Bert House Stud Handicap

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Bert House Stud Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 7568-0 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual 2yo winner in UK and some cracking runs in defeat last year for Charles Hills; found to have a nasal discharge when disappointing on stable debut last month; needs to get back to best.
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7th

1

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

Form: -00274 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last year, her sole wins; has run some cracking races in defeat since, though reportedly got unbalanced back at Fairyhouse last time after hitting a ridge on the track; needs her best; ground-versatile.
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6th

6

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Four Blondes

9st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-21 but has finished runner up on five occasions; hasn't built on promising seasonal return over C&D but is lurking on a dangerous mark if rediscovering her best.

20/1

5th

6

(9)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

Four Blondes

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 21 starts; runner-up five times; made an encouraging start to the campaign when fourth of 22 at the Curragh in May; subsequent running at the same venue looked too bad to be true

10/1

Form: 0483-6 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney maiden on second start for Dermot Weld in 2023; winless since but some cracking runs including for this yard last year; can come on from his Curragh seasonal debut and go closer.
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7th

15

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard Keane

Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

14th

15

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Genuine Article

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gerard Keane

Won over 1m here last year, in lower grade; well beaten behind Orandi and co here on Tuesday and hard to fancy.

18/1

12th

13

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Genuine Article

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts; however, he won a C&D handicap 12 months ago, and has been placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut at the Curragh in April; more like it when fifth at the same venue in May; drawn high.

12/1

Form: 0-2135

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Belatedly got off the mark in a 1m Leopardstown handicap in March; not bad runs in defeat since at about 7f; bolted before the start at the Curragh on last intended start; others make more appeal.
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6th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Dark Viper

12st 9lb

J: Tara Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three wins have come at Leopardstown up to 1m1f; this trip is likely to stretch him.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Dark Viper

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

All three wins have come at Leopardstown, including last time over 1m1f (good) when a comfortable victor after being allowed to dictate the pace; 5lb rise for that seems fair enough and he's in good form but must win away from his preferred track.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Both wins have come at this track over 1m in varying ground conditions; cracking effort back here last time over that trip; up 3lb but the extra furlong is a question.

6/1

Form: 21-455

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Posted a wn apiece on turf and AW over 1m for former yard; best run for this stable was at Killarney last week on soft; best form is on a sound surface so the more the ground dries the better his chance.
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2nd

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Nakasero

9st 11lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Latest win was just under a year ago over 1m1f at Leopardstown, although twice went close on AW over the winter (at this trip and 1m4f); well held in two starts at Leopardstown this summer, although it was a hot race last time and this is more his level.

14/1

9th

9

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Nakasero

8st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

AW and two-time turf winner whose last success came over C&D (good) last August off 9lb lower; may have needed latest run over 1m4f here after 105 days off so may take a step forward now dropped back in trip with that run under his belt.

20/1

8th

6

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Nakasero

10st 1lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three wins have been over shorter trips, including here last summer (1m1f, good); only caught late over this trip on AW over the winter so has to be considered on turf return.

10/1

Form: 060-00 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner up to 1m whose best form has come on soft ground, though he handles a sound surface; is now 6lb below his last winning mark but has been well beaten on all starts this year so needs a revival.
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13th

13

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Zephron

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Soft ground no excuse when down the field in his last two races; this 9yo is on a lengthy losing run.

25/1

10th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zephron

9st 6lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

Five wins from 52 starts but none since April 2024; weak form last season and bar one okay run on penultimate at Gowran, that trend has continued in three outings this term.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

Form: 40031- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on final start for Prunella Dobbs in a soft ground 7f Curragh handicap last November; up 7lb and needs to be at his best on return but the softer the ground the better his chance.
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15th

17

(15)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Engines On

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Two of his three wins have come over 7f at this track, both times with a cut in the ground; was also a close third in this race last year; below his best in three starts this term and needs to do much better from 2lb out of the handicap.

25/1

Form: -32016

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound.
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17

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Martinelli

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried.

8

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Naas

Martinelli

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound.

12/1

12

(11)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Martinelli

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come.

11/2

Form: 99-737 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two of his five wins have been on turf; placed plenty of times too; needs to find improvement on his three runs this year and is also best on a sounder surface.
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1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Ferrybank

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner on the Flat, below form on last two runs in that sphere, last seen finishing tenth of 11 over extended 1m2f at Dundalk off a mark of 63; stays 1m; off 113 days; late comer to hurdles and makes debut.

14/1

10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

Form: 090002 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-time turf winner ran a cracking race at Fairyhouse last time, setting a strong pace and just caught late on over this trip; the easier ground today will suit and can go well up 1lb.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

Form: 960474 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-38 including one over C&D; not bad efforts in three Curragh runs lately; has a chance but needs to do a bit more down 1lb.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta €71.40
Straight Forecast €78.05
Tricast €257.61
Trifecta €603.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Four Blondes

The Irish Sun:

Martinelli

SPOTLIGHT:

Genuine Article

TOPSPEED:

Ferrybank

POSTDATA:

Four Blondes