October 11 / 16.25 Naas

16.25

Yielding To Soft

Osborne Denieffe Solicitors Handicap

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Osborne Denieffe Solicitors Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
3 (2)
Stag Night

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 66-637 C

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner; not bad efforts in defeat in the spring and has been given a chance by the handicapper; could go well back from a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Six-time winner; boasts a good record at this venue and is generally dependable; beat Likedbymike narrowly here on penultimate start; out of the money at Navan three weeks ago when Erosandpsyche was third.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Stag Night

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.

11/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 8621 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took quite a step forward to win a 5f maiden at Bellewstown (soft) ten days ago, though clocked a slower time than Nezeeh did in a handicap over the same C&D; still needs a second look off this sort of mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Arklow Lad

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Made it 3-5 since joining Mick Appleby when seeing off 19 rivals in the Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft) eight weeks ago; had the advantage of racing against the near rail but most of his 6lb rise is offset by the promising Conor Whiteley's claim.

11/2

1st

14

(20)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Arklow Lad

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

2-4 since joining Mick Appleby, notably a Class 2 handicap win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) in April; solid run at York three weeks ago and one for whom rain would be no concern.

10/1

5th

15

(14)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Arklow Lad

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in February before good third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW), and he was back on the scoresheet in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month; could continue to progress for his new connections; chance.

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 307502 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
RPR of 88 when winning her 5f maiden last season and even bettered that figure on her reappearance; off a much reduced mark and with cheekpieces tried, she jus missed out over 6f back at Cork 11 days ago; all her best form is at that venue but has to be respected with Keane booked.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Likedbymike

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

C&D maiden winner and second to Kendall Roy in C&D Listed in June; took full advantage of good opportunity in minor Naas contest earlier this month, much tougher back in this grade but could go well and easier ground may suit.

9/2

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:17 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 20 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024, but has been in excellent form this year in sprints, including runner-up efforts in Listed company over C&D (behind Mission Central) and Cork; never involved here 12 days ago, but type to bounce back and enjoys this track; the one to beat.

7/4

10th

3

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 19 starts came in Cork maiden but has strung together a series of good efforts in decent sprint company this season, notably seconds in Listed events both here and at Cork, most recently third in conditions event here early in the month; best form at 5f so possibly vulnerable at this longer trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 13-809 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner of a 6f maiden here last season and then third in a Listed race at Doncaster; this campaign hasn't got off the ground and August was a belated start.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Bounty

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Clearcut winner of a 6f maiden here last season and then third in a Listed race at Doncaster; this campaign hasn't got off the ground and August was a belated start.

12/1

9th

6

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Bounty

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

3yo's sole success came in a 6f Naas maiden last October; placed in a listed race at Doncaster later that month (6f, soft) but two runs this season have been well below that level; well beaten off 96 in the Bold Lad latest; hard to make a case for.

16/1

Form: 437609 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner in 2024 for Kevin Ryan; close up on handicap debut on the AW in March but has offered little since; well behind Nezeeh last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Beauty Queen

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2024 but 0-13 for current yard and recent efforts none too persuasive.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Beauty Queen

9st 6lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won twice for Kevin Ryan but 0-12 for current yard and recent efforts are none too persuasive.

20/1

10th

7

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Beauty Queen

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two novice wins for Kevin Ryan; one of better turf efforts for this yard came over 5f here last year off 4lb higher; below best on AW recently and others arrive in better form.

16/1

10/1

Form: 485546

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

Form: 1-7012 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 731064 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Without a turf win since August 2022 and, with blinkers tried, was behind Nezeeh and Escaping Thejungle at Bellewstown recently.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

No significant impact in his three runs for this yard, although he wasn't beaten far on second occasion; attractively weighted on lots of Irish AW form, so needs a close look; market reference recommended.

7/1

6th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Dontspoilasale

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Always behind on last month's stable debut (5f) but wasn't beaten far when sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) a fortnight later; needs to make further progress here but should be fine over this trip and is attractively weighted on best Irish form; market reference recommended.

25/1

Form: 156070 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but has lost his way since doing well in the height of summer and trainer now turns to cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner, including twice over C&D; no joy yet this season, going closest on latest when staying on well into second late on behind 0.5l winner Mary Shoelaces over C&D last month on ground on the quick side for him; nice turn around in the weights with that rival, with rider now claiming.

11/2

10th
6 (5)
Convo

50/1

Form: 69-609

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second in a French Listed race at two; has regressed sharply and reservations for the time being.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Convo

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Second in a French Listed race at two; has regressed sharply and reservations for the time being.

50/1

9th

1

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Convo

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Won on debut for Amy Murphy in France last year before a listed second at Chantilly; has regressed since and left Lemos De Souza after a heavy defeat in an Epsom handicap; best watched on first run for Jack Davison.

16/1

8

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Epsom

Convo

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lemos De Souza

Beginning to look exposed after eight runs (sole win came on debut); blinkers failed to help her at Chester (never a serious threat) on reappearance and a tongue-strap is now added; others preferred.

20/1

7/2

Form: 132191 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Headed to Bellewstown ten days ago off what looked a tough mark but he won again, beating nine rivals (headed by Escaping Thejungle); up another 4lb but continues to surprise.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(7)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-12 on the AW; has struggled since winning at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October and well beaten in his two starts since joining this stable; back up to 1m; best watched.

33/1

10th

12

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-11 on the AW; has struggled since winning at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October and was always behind on his stable debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; steps back up in trip; best watched.

33/1

8th

8

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Irish wins came on turf and his record on Polytrack at Dundalk wasn't great; poor this spring and goes without the usual blinkers for his new yard; would want to see support before factoring him in.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €31.70
Straight Forecast €27.12
Tricast €143.75
Trifecta €252.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Arklow Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Likedbymike

POSTDATA:

Brigid's Cloak

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Escaping Thejungle

TOPSPEED:

Harry's Hill