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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6th

5

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Classy Cc

11st 8lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden whose best handicap run was when second in testing conditions over 2m at Naas in March; below that form in two races over further before a break; may have needed a recent Roscommon run to regain peak fitness.

10/1

8th

1

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Classy Cc

11st 12lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Martin Brassil

Maiden whose best handicap run was when second in testing conditions over 2m at Naas in March; below that form in two races over further before a break; this may be his optimum trip.

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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6th

13

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Killarney

Sidiriya

10st 4lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner for Dermot Weld in 2022; 0-20 hurdling, placed twice this term, beaten when falling two out on latest; could feature if replicating the form of a Clonmel second three starts ago.

10/1

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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6

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Patty OFarrell

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Maher

Has suffered two reverses at Roscommon since second at Listowel in June; that venue was the scene of her sole win from 15 starts; not the most reliable sort; new headgear combination tried.

14/1

13th

5

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Patty OFarrell

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Maher

6-1, beaten when falling two out over C&D in July; previous Listowel second was respectable; her only win came in the same Listowel mares' handicap last season.

10/1

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

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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7th

16

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Avandra

10st 3lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Has run well on several occasions this season, notably when second at Tramore in May; below best at Bellewstown on latest; overall record as a 23-race maiden does not inspire confidence.

10/1

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

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

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Are You Busy

POSTDATA:

The Big Cloud

The Irish Sun:

The Big Cloud