March 04 / 15.20 Naas

15.20

Heavy

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 00-630

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in two 2024 runs; dropped away to be last of six finishers on handicap debut at Punchestown; third at Limerick provides some encouragement; ran in a stronger contest last time; new headgear combination.
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4th

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

18:28 Sligo

Classy Cc

11st 11lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Has a chance on the form of her second at Naas in March, her second placed effort on testing ground; possibly 2m5f was too far when running poorly last time.

9/1

9th

4

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 70y

17:42 Limerick

Classy Cc

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden has placed on two of her last three starts; beaten 3.5l when second of 17 at Naas (2m, sft-hvy) on latest; raised 2lb but should be in the mix again if seeing out this longer trip (dam a half-sister to a 3m winner).

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 007708

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in 2022. modest form over hurdles; not in the first six in her last six races; the main positive is that her trainer has targeted this series effectively.
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14

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:57 Ballinrobe

Sidiriya

10st 5lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner has run creditably in defeat recently; started slowly at Sligo and did well to stay on and take third; went one place better at Clonmel; doubt raised by unplaced run at Wexford last time.

11/2

5th

11

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Sidiriya

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner has run creditably in defeat recently; missed the start at Sligo (2m2f, good, 7-2 fav) but did well to keep on and take third; went one place better at Clonmel last time when 2.25l behind the winner; a win is coming if her consistency continues and O'Keeffe rides for the first time.

100/30

25/1

  • Place: £11.90

Form: 80000

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
No sign of worthwhile form in bumpers/maiden hurdle; has raced in good company but appeal remains limited; hooded now
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10th

12

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Ode To Joy

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Maiden has been consistent lately; place chance if replicating last month's Bellewstown third behind Bella Union who backed that up with a Down Royal win last week.

7/1

3rd

10

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Ode To Joy

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Maiden has run solid races the last thrice but needs to find more from somewhere to make the breakthrough; can be keen.

8/1

5th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

18:30 Clonmel

Ode To Joy

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: William J McLernon

Beaten 6l at Naas over this trip on handicap debut but was keen over 2m3f here since while still running well; the drop back to 2m should suit and is on the shortlist.

9/2

Form: /3P-1F C

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.
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5th

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Shane Crawley

Course winner of a handicap chase in December, showing no ill-effects from an 11-month absence in beating a solid yardstick; in touch when falling two at Clonmel in January; could go well from a mark 7lb below her chase rating; talented 5lb claimer into the bargain.

7/2

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

1

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:38 Gowran Park

The Big Cloud

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Won over this trip at Limerick (heavy) at the end of last season before a respectable fourth of 16 at Naas later that month and likeable reappearance effort back at Limerick over Christmas; may come on for that and warrants respect; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

Form: 4P651/

Last run: 783 days

W: 11st 5lb

12 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner in Britain and gained her first Irish win in game fashion over 2m4f at Clonmel in January 20243 on her third and final start for Marie Harding; has changed stable, the very capable Joanna Walton (aboard for all seven wins) keeps the ride; best at staying trips.
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13th

13

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Lissen To The Lady

10st 12lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Patrick Cronin

Six of her seven hurdle wins came in UK; has to find improvement on recent efforts here but not dismissed.

22/1

5th

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:50 Punchestown

Lissen To The Lady

11st 3lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Patrick Cronin

Seven-time hurdles winner made a satisfactory return from a long absence at Naas when sixth; didn't build on that at Clonmel last time; others preferred.

15/1

Form: 513P06 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Useful handicap form on good ground early in the season; pulled up on chasing debut and struggled in testing conditions when sent back over hurdles at this venue in December; a little better at Down Royal last time.
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4

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Patty OFarrell

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Maher

Gained her sole win at Listowel last summer (2m, good) off 89; didn't threaten in her runs on softer ground this year but bounced back to her best back at Listowel last time when a close second (2m, yielding); she finished third off 2lb higher in this race last year; in the mix.

4/1

2nd

8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Patty OFarrell

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Maher

Having finished second at Naas in April, won this off 4lb lower last year and was third at Roscommon next time; hasn't threatened since on softer terrain but decent ground is key to her and she might bounce back to form; usual rider has jumped ship to Shannon Bank, but sub isn't too shabby.

8/1

9th

9

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Patty OFarrell

10st 3lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

Best form has come on good ground, including her sole win at Listowel in June off 89 (2m); ran well off 1lb higher at Roscommon next time when third (2m, good); hasn't run to the same level in four runs since (three on softer conditions); questionable as to whether this ground will be good enough but she's capable at her best.

7/1

Form: 56-005

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Held by Patty O'Farrell on Down Royal running; remote fifth at this venue last month; down 8lb from initial rating, but still does not seem well handicapped.
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10

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Stiltellinemnuttin

10st 1lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Michael Mulvany

Down 11lb from her initial mark; dropped away in the Naas race won by Rathbawn Soldier; major improvement required; stable's excellent double on the opening day of the Flat at the Curragh offers some encouragement.

12/1

11th

3

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Stiltellinemnuttin

11st 13lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Michael Mulvany

Held by Patty O'Farrell on Down Royal running; remote fifth at this venue last month; down 8lb from initial rating, but still does not seem well handicapped.

25/1

5th

9

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Stiltellinemnuttin

10st 6lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Michael Mulvany

Showed some promise in maidens, that has not been borne out in two handicap attempts.

20/1

25/1

Form: 776P07

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 15 starts over hurdles; not disgraced in mid-division at Down Royal on latest, but hard to make a strong case for her.
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10th

14

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Avandra

10st 1lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has mostly run well this year; beaten just 2l when runner up at Tramore in May; beaten similar distances on last three starts and needs to find a bit more to get her head in front; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time.

9/1

4th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:16 Wexford

Avandra

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

0-21 but some reasons for hope in her runs this season; was a 2l second at Tramore in May (2m, good) and okay efforts at Cork (2m2f, good) when fifth of 23 and when third of ten over C&D last time (good); more needed to win but definite place possibilities.

5/1

3rd

12

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Avandra

10st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Things picked up when second at Tramore (2m, good) and even though she ran poorly at Sligo next time, her recent outing at Cork also held promise when fifth of 23 (2m2f, good); may get involved.

9/1

Form: 0007U7

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took a small step in the right direction with a midfield run behind the odds-on Straight John (runs in the 2.50) at Punchestown two weeks ago; makes handicap debut
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9

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:35 Tramore

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

A 14-race maiden but has had some good efforts, most notably when second at Punchestown (3m, good) in May off 4lb higher; well-held in four starts since and tries a shorter trip over fences; capable off this mark.

6/1

5th

13

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:36 Wexford

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

11-race maiden over hurdles with her best finish being second iver 3m at Punchestown in May off 79; below par since and drops back in trip here; can certainly get involved at her best.

8/1

9th

10

23rd Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Wexford

Ballinaboola Gold

10st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: R Donohoe

0-10 over hurdles with her best finish being second at Punchestown (3m, good) in May off this mark; below that level in two runs since; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

Form: 079U

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Weak maiden form; 100-1 shot when hampered and unseated rider at the seventh flight at Punchestrown on her handicap debut.
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4th

12

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:04 Downpatrick

The Cobblers Wife

10st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Off the mark immediately for new yard when strong in the market for a Tramore handicap hurdle earlier this month (2m5f, good, 9-2); previously was 0-8 for Gordon Doyle; up 6lb for her chasing debut but could have more improvement in her.

7/1

1st

15

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:48 Tramore

The Cobblers Wife

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Anthony Mullins

Was beaten 20l over C&D in April but pulled-up next time at Punchestown; has to find improvement for a new yard.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4418-7

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Built on three promising runs in maiden hurdles when winning a 2m4f Thurles contest last March (good to yielding) under a positive ride; appeared not to stay 3m here the following month on handicap debut; down in trip now after a 2m5f Tramore run in November.
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9

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Are You Busy

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Rodger Sweeney

Chase debutante; 1-8 over hurdles and rated 98; bred to make a chaser and trip and ground should be fine for her here; respectable run over hurdles at Wexford latest (3m, gd-yld); tongue tie goes on; place claims.

10/1

4th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Are You Busy

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Rodger Sweeney

Won a 2m4f maiden hurdle in 2025 but has been below that form in three handicaps since; reportedly bled last time so has a bit to prove now.

25/1

16th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Are You Busy

11st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Rodger Sweeney

Built on three promising runs in maiden hurdles when winning a 2m4f Thurles contest last March (good to yielding) under a positive ride; appeared not to stay 3m here the following month on handicap debut; down in trip now after a 2m5f Tramore run in November.

10/1

Form: 2232P- BF

Last run: 527 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Fair placed form in bumpers and over hurdles for Iain Jardine in 2024, including second in a 2m4f Perth handicap; would probably prefer better ground and lacks a recent run.
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8th

7

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:42 Navan

Beau Della

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

A lot to do based on her rating of 91 and was pulled up back from a lengthy absence at Naas last time (2m, soft to heavy); hard to fancy.

33/1

6

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Naas

Beau Della

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Fair placed form in bumpers and over hurdles for Iain Jardine in 2024, including second in a 2m4f Perth handicap; would probably prefer better ground and lacks a recent run.

10/1

8

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Beau Della

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

No worse than fourth in three bumpers and as many hurdles, the latest her handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); hood sported for last three runs is left off but can go well; drop in trip shouldn't hurt.

5/1

Form: 000

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

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Form: 9003

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

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Form: 0007

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

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Form: 000

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

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Form: 4451PP D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

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Payout
Exacta €139.10
Straight Forecast €88.49
Tricast €322.99
Trifecta €1028.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Big Cloud

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Are You Busy

POSTDATA:

The Big Cloud

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The Big Cloud