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.
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18th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Often goes well at this track and won here on soft (goes on anything) in April when only 1lb lower; well beaten on last visit in June but has a fair record when fresh, so hard to rule out.

12/1

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

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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5th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Arklow Lad

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Won on soft in Ireland and two good 5f wins for this yard, at Pontefract and in the Dash at Epsom, were on good to soft; he checked out quickly over this C&D two starts ago and fared no better at Haydock since but can't give up on him down in grade; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

3/1

9th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Arklow Lad

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

Well below best at Hamilton latest (connections thought the ground was quicker than the official good) but he had been an up and comer for the yard previously, winning first two starts over 5f (AW and good to soft), then the Dash at Epsom (also good to soft) in June; 6lb higher than the latter win but these conditions are ideal and has more to come; yard has won two of the last three runnings.

6/1

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

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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14th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Likedbymike

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: M J Byrne

Biggest win yet came on latest when landing Cork Listed (5f) on yielding, having previously readily won Naas conditions event over this trip; more likely needed in what looks a stronger race and draw probably not ideal.

8/1

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

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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11th

9

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Bounty

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

6f maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien and was a close fourth behind Stag Night in a 5f Naas handicap on final appearance last October; since changed hands for 50,000gns and gelded; tongue-tie added; big ask after such a period on the sidelines.

20/1

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

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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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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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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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.
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11th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dontspoilasale

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner in Ireland (5f/6f) but 0-4 for this yard; never featured following a slow start at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month, but he's down to a career-low mark and is one to keep an eye on in the betting now dropping class.

16/1

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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8th

3

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 13lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Yard stalwart has won 10 races, all over 5f, including three over C&D; last win here was in August; down the field in two runs since, including at Naas on Saturday; eased in grade.

25/1

15th

20

(14)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Harrys Hill

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Career win number ten when successful over C&D last month (good), but hardly ideal being 9lb out of the weights in a race this competitive.

33/1

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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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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9th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Thrown in on last year's Irish form; yet to shine for current stable and would appeal more over a shorter trip and with headgear on; only of interest if backed.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-13 on the AW; won at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October but he's struggled since, including in three starts for this stable (5f-1m); drops in grade but best watched.

40/1

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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