February 22 / 17.00 Naas

17.00

Soft To Heavy

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £23086.96
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 12 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9-5883

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
1-4 over hurdles and rated 130 in that sphere; some promise in his chasing debut on seasonal return here (2m, soft) but tailed off next two times; stayed on to take third in the final strides over C&D last time (heavy); interesting that from the five McManus runners, he's the pick of Walsh.
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8

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Goraibhmaithagat

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: C A Murphy

Improver in Naas handicaps over the winter on testing ground, winning 2m4f novice contest and only caught late in 3m1f Leinster National off 132 (clear of remainder); didn't appear to stay 3m5f of Irish National latest but definite contender back in trip here if handling quicker conditions.

14/1

2nd

7

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Goraibhmaithagat

10st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Hurdles winner didn't show much in opening chase runs, but there were signs of promise in his third of 11 on handicap chase debut here in January (2m4f, heavy); well backed in a Listed handicap here recently, landing the gamble by 0.5l (2m4f, heavy); up 7lb, but he made a number of jumping errors so there's scope for improvement; top chance if this trip doesn't cause any issues; the choice of Mark Walsh.

5/1

1st

4

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Goraibhmaithagat

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C A Murphy

1-4 over hurdles and rated 130 in that sphere; some promise in his chasing debut on seasonal return here (2m, soft) but tailed off next two times; stayed on to take third in the final strides over C&D last time (heavy); interesting that from the five McManus runners, he's the pick of Walsh.

15/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 03-P62 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Punchestown maiden hurdle winner in January last year; saddle slipped when pulled up on seasonal return in a mares' beginners' at Cork; no real excuses when tailed off here next time over C&D; better effort when a distant second in a beginners' back here latest; may do better now in handicap chases.
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10th

14

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Magic McColgan

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle winner here last season (2m4f, soft) is 0-5 chasing this term, standout run when only caught close home by a strong favourite in 2m4f Naas handicap in February (heavy), having hit the last; reportedly never travelled before pulled up over 3m at Navan last month, but claims if back to her Naas form.

10/1

6

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Magic McColgan

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Punchestown maiden hurdle winner was a distant second in the third of her beginners' chase starts at Naas (2m4f, soft); improved for switch to handicaps in a Listed contest back there last time (2m4f, heavy) when making a mistake at the last and being headed in the final strides; up 6lb for that but should be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

7

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Magic McColgan

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Punchestown maiden hurdle winner in January last year; saddle slipped when pulled up on seasonal return in a mares' beginners' at Cork; no real excuses when tailed off here next time over C&D; better effort when a distant second in a beginners' back here latest; may do better now in handicap chases.

7/1

22/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 17-000 C

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; 2-6 over hurdles and rated 128; tailed off in beginners' chases at Naas and Punchestown in November; similar story in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Fairyhouse when last seen; enters handicap chase company now but others more likely.
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3rd

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

The Busy Fool

11st 2lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Bumper winner; 2-6 over hurdles and rated 128; tailed off in beginners' chases at Naas and Punchestown in November; similar story in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Fairyhouse when last seen; enters handicap chase company now but others more likely.

22/1

Form: 00-111 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
In flying form this season, winning all three of his starts; took a Clonmel handicap (2m5f, good to yielding) chase in October and followed up back there next time (2m1f, soft); exploited lower hurdles mark at Punchestown last month (2m3f, heavy); this is harder but he's in good form.
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5th

20

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:00 Cork

Kobalt St Georges

10st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

In flying form this season, winning his first three starts, two over fences before hurdle win at Punchestown off 90; bad mistake two out when fourth in Listed chase at Naas on latest and the winner since finished second in the Leinster National; should go well from lower hurdle mark.

8/1

4th

12

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Kobalt St Georges

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

In flying form this season, winning all three of his starts; took a Clonmel handicap (2m5f, good to yielding) chase in October and followed up back there next time (2m1f, soft); exploited lower hurdles mark at Punchestown last month (2m3f, heavy); this is harder but he's in good form.

6/1

Form: 4-2142

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Fair form over hurdles and has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway to take fourth behind Romeo Coolio over Christmas in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding); another positive effort when runner-up in a Down Royal rated novice contest, rallying well (2m1f, yielding to soft); increase in trip looks a positive.
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7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Hes Gorgeous

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Didn't hang around long over hurdles and solid form in first season over fences; kept plugging away when fine fifth of 22 in deep novice handicap at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) last month; hasn't raced beyond 2m4f but good chance if he stays (dam won hurdle over 2m4f).

9/1

5th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Hes Gorgeous

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway for fourth behind Romeo Coolio in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding) over Christmas; good attitude when runner-up in a Down Royal novice chase in January (2m1f, yielding to soft); okay run when fifth in a Listed Naas handicap (2m4f, heavy) when last seen.

25/1

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Hes Gorgeous

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Fair form over hurdles and has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway to take fourth behind Romeo Coolio over Christmas in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding); another positive effort when runner-up in a Down Royal rated novice contest, rallying well (2m1f, yielding to soft); increase in trip looks a positive.

10/1

Form: -04722 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; 0-9 chasing but rated 5lb superior in this discipline after a narrow 2m4f Punchestown defeat in December and another runner-up finish at Naas last time (2m4f, heavy) when Goraibhmaithagat was 2.5l behind; should give a good show again in first time cheekpieces.
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14

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Three In A Row

10st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb.

7/1

2nd

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Three In A Row

10st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-11 chasing but rated 3lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); recent 2m1f Navan handicap fourth wasn't a bad effort, this more his trip so one to consider.

8/1

4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Three In A Row

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: A L T Moore

Winning hurdler; 0-10 chasing but rated 4lb superior in this discipline after runner-up finishes at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding to soft) and Naas (2m4f, heavy); finished 16l behind in a Naas Listed contest when sporting first-time cheekpieces (left off now), in a race won by another McManus runner ridden by Mark Walsh; similarly Walsh rides Park That here.

5/1

Form: 12/668 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Sustained improvement as a handicap hurdler in 2023/2024 season, winning first three starts in 2m4f Navan contests (soft to heavy); modest chase form in three runs to date; makes handicap chase debut (10lb lower mark than hurdles) now so may do better.
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5th

12

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Harvard Guy

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three-time hurdles winner rated 138 in that discipline; not too much to get excited about so far chasing, never counting last twice in handicaps over much further; down markedly in trip here off potentially favourable mark.

16/1

5th

11

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Harvard Guy

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three-time hurdles winner has shown modest chase form to date. including in his first handicap chase last time when beaten 17.5l by Goraibhmaithagat here (2m4f, heavy) at 40-1; best watched for the moment.

22/1

7th

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Harvard Guy

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Sustained improvement as a handicap hurdler in 2023/2024 season, winning first three starts in 2m4f Navan contests (soft to heavy); modest chase form in three runs to date; makes handicap chase debut (10lb lower mark than hurdles) now so may do better.

16/1

Form: P-8162 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a Sligo maiden hurdle in October at sixth attempt; beaten 12l in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap hurdle next time but his runner-up finish in a Thurles beginners' chase last time was positive; others preferred.
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6th

1

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Insouciant Dallier

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: James Andrew Fahey

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle last October; not disgraced when sixth in a 24-runner Fairyhouse handicap on New Year's Day; beaten 4l in a beginners' chase at Thurles in January; dropped in class after a stiff task at Navan in his first handicap chase; not ruled out.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 40-005 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner; best of three beginners' chase runs came at Fairyhouse last time when beaten 31l; others bring more pressing claims.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; failed to adapt to chasing in six starts last season, including in novice handicaps on his last three outings; best hurdles form at 2m-2m4f, though ran with credit when fourth in a strong 3m handicap at Aintree last year.

10/1

14th

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Park Of Kings

10st 7lb

T: Paul Nolan

First reserve; three-time hurdles winner has been beaten a long way in five chase starts this season, including in novice handicaps the last twice; unseated at the fourth at Wexford last time; 10lb lower mark in this sphere and has won on good ground, so there are positives if returning to form.

3

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

18:03 Wexford

Park Of Kings

11st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Three-time hurdles winner; beaten a long way in three beginners' chases this term, most recently never counted on handicap debut in Naas Listed contest in February; hurdles form on better ground so these improved conditions could see improvement (10lb lower than over hurdles).

14/1

Form: 3-P904

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin; 2m Punchestown maiden hurdle winner last season; poor in a trio of beginners' chases this season at large odds; better in a Limerick novice contest last time when a 4.75l fourth (2m2f, soft to heavy); Walsh rides Goraibhmaithagat.
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10th

8

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Mywayofthinkin

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Half-brother to Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin; 2m Punchestown maiden hurdle winner last season; poor in a trio of beginners' chases this season at large odds; better in a Limerick novice contest last time when a 4.75l fourth (2m2f, soft to heavy); Walsh rides Goraibhmaithagat.

11/1

3rd

11

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Mywayofthinkin

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Half-brother to last month's Gold Cup winner won 2m Punchestown maiden on decent ground last May; lame when pulled up in Grade 3 at Navan; poor run on heavy when tried in a tongue-tie in 2m3f rated novice back at Punchestown in January; bit to prove but still early days.

9/1

3rd

11

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 165y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Mywayofthinkin

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Half-brother to last month's Gold Cup winner won 2m Punchestown maiden on decent ground last May; lame when pulled up in Grade 3 at Navan; poor run on heavy when tried in a tongue-tie in 2m3f rated novice back at Punchestown in January; bit to prove but still early days.

9/1

Form: 10-431 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Wexford maiden hurdle winner was a beaten favourite in two outings in beginners' events; made immediate impact upon entering handicap company at Leopardstown (3m1f, yielding) last time, working hard to prevail by 0.75l; up 6lb for that win and drops back in trip.
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13th

19

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Kish Bank

10st 12lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for trainer; point/hurdle/bumper winner was a beaten favourite in two beginners' chases before making immediate impact on handicap chase debut at Leopardstown (3m1f, yielding) off 118; never travelling when pulled up next time at Naas (2m4f, heavy); back on track when run down late on at Navan (3m, soft to heavy); up 4lb for that effort but in the mix.

10/1

2nd

5

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Kish Bank

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point/hurdle/bumper winner was beaten favourite in two beginners' chases before making immediate impact on handicap chase debut at Leopardstown (3m1f, yielding); raised 6lb for that but was never travelling in a Naas Listed event last time (2m4f, heavy); needs to bounce back.

15/1

Form: 286U-1 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner in 2024 (2m4f, heavy); bagged his first chasing win over C&D last time, comfortably defeating Three In A Row and Goraibhmaithagat at 28-1; needs to repeat the dose now from 7lb higher.
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7th

1

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Rusheen

11st 13lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Terence O’Brien

Back to form when third at Clonmel (2m7f, soft) and both his wins have been at this shorter trip; likely to go well.

7/1

3rd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 55y

17:00 Clonmel

Rusheen

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Terence O’Brien

Unseated at Naas five out in February before pulling up at Thurles last month; had previously won well at Naas on seasonal/stable debut; 7lb higher now; bounce back required.

14/1

2

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 110y

14:58 Thurles

Rusheen

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Terence O’Brien

Unseated five out at Naas 11 days ago; had previously won well at the same venue in January on seasonal debut; 7lb higher now.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €31.40
Straight Forecast €43.77
Tricast €564.91
Trifecta €566.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

He's Gorgeous

SPOTLIGHT:

Goraibhmaithagat

The Irish Sun:

Mywayofthinkin

POSTDATA:

Insouciant Dallier

TOPSPEED:

He's Gorgeous