October 11 / 15.50 Naas

15.50

Yielding To Soft

RFL Steels Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £21942.15
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 10 runners
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RFL Steels Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 058820 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who loves the Curragh where he was second to Tango Flare in a handicap before running flat in a Group 3; finished close up when third in this 12 months ago, so definite chance if back on song.
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2

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here.

11/4

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

Form: -21899

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo who nearly won a Group 3 over 5f and a Listed winner this season; dropped his guard of late, though did contest the Group 1 Flying Five last time; this is a belated first try at 6f but it might suit.
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5th

4

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Powerful Nation

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Looked set for a big season after his Listed win at Cork but it hasn't materialised; upset in stalls when soundly beaten again upped to 6f at Naas latest; however, he has C&D form figures of 132, including a head second in this last year, so the return to this venue offers hope of a revival.

12/1

2

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Powerful Nation

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Smart 2yo who nearly won a Group 3 over 5f and a Listed winner this season; dropped his guard of late, though did contest the Group 1 Flying Five last time; this is a belated first try at 6f but it might suit.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: /131-5

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Smart sprint form in America and may have found the yielding ground soft enough in a Listed at Tipperary; it could be a similar scenario here but the conditions are forecast to dry out and he now goes in a tongue-tie; respected.
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3rd

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Fandom

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Two good efforts for his new yard in May, beating 13 rivals in a Class 2 handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) off 3lb lower; only midfield in the Wokingham next time and he was left trailing by King Of Light at Windsor 12 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

4th

3

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Fandom

10st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has run all over the place for different yards and in good form for this one, finishing close up in a big 6f York race before winning at Thirsk (6f, good); had a very stiff task in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot where he did well to hang on to his lead for as long as he did on the wrong side of the track; this easy 6f will suit better; can go well.

13/2

13th

16

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fandom

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Exotic career includes races in the US, Britain, Ireland and on snow for various yards, but he comes here in fine form over 6f for this one, having finished close up at York (good; under 2l behind runner-up Binhareer) before winning at Thirsk; 1lb badly in under a penalty and has a harder task.

16/1

Form: 629071 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Grabbed his first handicap at odds of 50-1 at the Curragh a month ago, repelling Big Gossey (6f, yielding); no good thing to confirm those placings with the second who has a pull in the weights; furthermore, there are others to worry about.
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19th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat Big Gossey by 0.5l when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September but was in receipt of 10lbs; slow start to this season but back on song in Fairyhouse median auction race latest, winning it for the third time; unlucky in running when down the field in this last season; will like this ground.

13/2

1st

2

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Won the first two renewals of this race in 2023 and 2024 and was runner up behind the talented King Cuan last year; won the Bold Lad (6f, yielding) last September and was then runner up in listed company at Naas; below best in two handicap starts this term but could bounce back.

7/1

Form: 23-305 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has become hard to win with since landing a Group 3 as a 3yo but it was a good run in a deep Ascot handicap last time (5f, good to soft) and returning to further should suit (second in this 12 months ago); solid chance.
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23th

20

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.

66/1

11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best.

8/1

Form: 24-106 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Progressed well for Ralph Beckett, holding her own at Group/Listed level; impressed in a 6f Curragh handicap on stable debut but below that level since when soft ground was no excuse; good chance of staging a revival in an easier race here.
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3rd

10

(15)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Of Mougins

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian Murray

Won a 6f Curragh handicap on debut for this stable in August; came up short in stakes company since, though wasn't beaten far staying on for fourth in a 6f Naas Listed latest; 0-2 on AW, drawn wide and not sure the drop to 5f will suit.

6/1

7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Queen Of Mougins

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian Murray

Progressed well for Ralph Beckett, holding her own at Group/Listed level; impressed in a 6f Curragh handicap on stable debut but below that level since when soft ground was no excuse; good chance of staging a revival in an easier race here.

7/1

6th

9

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Queen Of Mougins

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian Murray

Ran some fine races in defeat at 6f-7f in stakes company last season for Ralph Beckett; back to winning ways on debut for this yard off 101 in a C&D handicap on seasonal reappearance in August; too keen stepped back up to 7f in a Doncaster Group 3 latest; capable of better if she settles.

17/2

Form: 120106

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has raised her game this year in winning two handicaps but Listed assignments have proved beyond her the last twice (visorblinkers); others preferred.
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5th

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Billie Be Quick

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Mostly campaigned (without success) in Listed company since winning off 77 at Chepstow (5f, gd-sft) last August; remains 10lb above that last success but a repeat of her 3l Cork fourth on penultimate would give her a squeak back in handicap company and she'll be suited by a strongly run race.

13/2

8th

2

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Billie Be Quick

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Unplaced in seven races (six of them Listed) since winning a Class 4 handicap at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; ran okay on Sunday but she will need more to take this; blinkers the headgear of choice.

33/1

4th

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Billie Be Quick

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three-time winner in handicaps; has finished behind Keke in her last two races but wasn't too far away last time at Naas (Listed) despite fluffing the start; 80-1 that day but won't be anything like those odds here; could feature.

12/1

Form: 004328

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at two; essentially a handicapper and was well behind a Listed race last week; tough task.
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9

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Greatest Drama

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner at two; essentially a handicapper and was well behind a Listed race last week; tough task.

20/1

8th

11

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Greatest Drama

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner at two; useful form in handicaps; 87-rated fillt will need a career-best to make her presence felt in this grade

14/1

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Greatest Drama

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner who has run well in her last two handicaps, going down by a length at Tipperary and then third from a bad draw at Roscommon; versatile ground-wise and much respected.

5/1

Form: 9-3090

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

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

50/1

Form: -18505

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Well behind Tango Flare and Big Gossey in a handicap two runs back and ran as well as she was entitled to behind easy winner Carla Ridge in a Listed last week; has the lowest rating of these.
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10th

2

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.

13/2

3rd

3

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Gowran maiden winner ended last season with two fair efforts in Listed company; tailed off on return when sent off favourite for 7f Naas handicap 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

11th

2

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Varshini

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ended last season with two runs in Listed races; this is more realistic; the stable often gets the season off to a good start.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €85.00
Straight Forecast €88.16
Trifecta €944.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen Of Mougins

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Queen Of Mougins

TOPSPEED:

Queen Of Mougins

POSTDATA:

Queen Of Mougins

The Irish Sun:

Queen Of Mougins