March 04 / 16.52 Naas

16.52

Heavy

William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 2m 2f 180y
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 2500

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won his third point-to-point start and good track debut when second in a Tipperary pointers' bumper last May (good to yielding); hasn't counted in three maiden hurdles for this yard; may do better now in handicaps.
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2nd

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Only For Our Man

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Point-to-point winner got off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month with an easy 7l victory; good run off 7lb higher under today's rider when beaten a head at Cork (3m1f, good); up another 4lb and enters higher grade, but big player with cheekpieces added.

100/30

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Only For Our Man

12st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Point winner off the mark in a 2m6f novice handicap (good) at Down Royal last month; 7lb rise for that 7l win looks fair and it is partly negated by rider's 7lb claim; should go well again.

2/1

1st

7

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Only For Our Man

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Paul Nolan

Point winner was second in a bumper last year; best effort over hurdles came when second in a 2m3f Naas handicap last time; handles good ground and looks a major player if staying this trip.

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: -0U504

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
One of two for trainer; juvenile hurdle winner in 2024; well beaten in beginners' chase starts ; slight improvement in a Tramore novice chase last time when a 12.5l fourth of nine (2m, soft); found to have blood at both nostrils on that occasion; reverts to hurdles now.
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1st

6

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Butter Fingers

11st 5lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat/hurdle wins came in 2024; 0-4 chasing this past season (blood in nostrils fourth occasion) and back hurdling the last twice, notably when placed in 2m Naas handicap off 110; scope for improvement off this 7lb lower chase mark.

8/1

6th

20

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Butter Fingers

10st 3lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has been mostly over fences without success this season; posted a solid run back to hurdles over this trip at Naas last time; needs more in a stronger race.

25/1

3rd

1

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Butter Fingers

11st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; juvenile hurdle winner in 2024; well beaten in beginners' chase starts ; slight improvement in a Tramore novice chase last time when a 12.5l fourth of nine (2m, soft); found to have blood at both nostrils on that occasion; reverts to hurdles now.

11/1

Form: 737P62

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Best of her five handicap runs have been on better ground; took third in a Wexford handicap in August (2m5f, good to yielding) and decent sixth at Thurles in November (2m, good to yielding); stayed on to take the runner-up spot behind an 11l winner over C&D last time (2m3f, yielding); cheekpieces go back on now.
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1st

11

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Teenage Kiss

11st 1lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Maiden has run well in defeat at times up to 2m4f including at this track; has to find improvement for this step up in trip but could do.

9/2

5th

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Teenage Kiss

11st 1lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Has hinted like his turn is near the last twice; kept on well for a 2.25l fourth over 2m3f at Naas on latest so this extra furlong could eke out more and he's gone well here before; leading chance.

9/2

4th

9

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Teenage Kiss

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Best of her five handicap runs have been on better ground; took third in a Wexford handicap in August (2m5f, good to yielding) and decent sixth at Thurles in November (2m, good to yielding); stayed on to take the runner-up spot behind an 11l winner over C&D last time (2m3f, yielding); cheekpieces go back on now.

5/1

Form: 000U-

Last run: 405 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hit the crossbar in a point-to-point but never counted in three maiden hurdles in 2024; not totally out of it at Gowran on handicap debut when last seen in January last year, unseating after a bad mistake at the second last (2m, soft to heavy); may need this after 405 days off.
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7th

3

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Sheer Raz

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not beaten far on his last two starts, tongue-tie might help to produce some improvement; one of the more likely candidates.

100/30

3rd

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:20 Punchestown

Sheer Raz

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has returned from a 405-day absence with three handicap runs, improving with each one; 15-8 favourite at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) last time, arriving with every chance before weakening into fifth; this trip is worth a try.

7/1

5th

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Sheer Raz

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has posted decent runs in defeat the last twice over further, notably last time in a higher grade at Fairyhouse (2m4f); can be closely involved if as effective over this trip.

3/1

Form: 1F4433

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; consistent since including in her two runs at Fairyhouse last month over 2m4f on heavy ground in which she finished third both times; tired in the closing stages last time, slightly shorter trip may help.
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6th

5

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Cathryns Ruby

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; consistent since including in her two runs at Fairyhouse last month over 2m4f on heavy ground in which she finished third both times; tired in the closing stages last time, slightly shorter trip may help.

6/1

3rd

7

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:38 Fairyhouse

Cathryns Ruby

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; consistent since; still in contention when fell last at Thurles next time; 2m6f looked beyond her when fourth at Punchestown; solid third over C&D last time (heavy); place chance.

13/1

3rd

5

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Cathryns Ruby

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Patrick T Foley

Off the mark in an ordinary Wexford handicap (2m4f, yielding) in October off 97; still in contention when fell last at Thurles next time, most recently 2m6f looked beyond her when fourth to Lough Nigara at Punchestown; return to 2m4f to suit.

14/1

Form: 0391PP D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Added his second hurdles win this season when taking a 24-runner Fairyhouse contest off 93 on New Year's Day in first-time cheekpieces (yielding); the headgear hasn't had the same effect in two pulled up finishes since (one over fences); others preferred.
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9th

7

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Midleton Rare

11st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won his third hurdle race when scoring at Bellewstown over this trip last month; was pulled-up at Kilbeggan since so has questions to answer now.

12/1

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 154y

18:28 Kilbeggan

Midleton Rare

12st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three-time winner this season, the latest coming at Bellewstown last time off 6lb lower (3m, yielding); in and out form, so not certain to back up his win.

10/1

1st

12

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Midleton Rare

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Second runner for yard; won a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap in January off 3lb lower; best run since when beaten 9l in a Downpatrick handicap last time; unproven over this trip but a chance if staying.

7/1

Form: 87334

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on last month's handicap debut, weakening late in a C&D opportunity risers contest, 1.75l behind Teenage Kiss; can go well.
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10

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Keiths Boy

10st 13lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on January's handicap debut at Naas, weaking late over 2m3f; not at the same level there on latest; each-way contender if at his best.

8/1

8th

8

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Keiths Boy

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Lightly raced 5yo shaped with some promise on last month's handicap debut, weakening late in a C&D opportunity risers contest, 1.75l behind Teenage Kiss; can go well.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: -80070

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle in March (2m, good); struggled in handicap starts since; tailed off at Thurles last time (2m, yielding); more needed.
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11th

3

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Free Flow

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle this time last year (2m, good); has found it hard going in handicaps since then.

25/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Free Flow

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle in March (2m, good); struggled in handicap starts since; tailed off at Thurles last time (2m, yielding); more needed.

15/1

11th

9

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Free Flow

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat maiden; sole win over jumps came in a C&D maiden hurdle in March (good); struggled in handicap starts since, although some positivity to be found in his seventh of 17 finish at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); down 2lb.

16/1

Form: 409400

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Beaten out of sight on all four outings for this yard; hard to make a case for him.
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13

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:42 Clonmel

Ballyredinkingston

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Weak maiden form; in rear in two handicaps; no appeal despite rider's valuable claim

33/1

11th

12

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Ballyredinkingston

10st 0lb

J: Brian Barry

T: John Patrick Ryan

Beaten out of sight on all four outings for this yard; hard to make a case for him.

20/1

Form: 057

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

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No Results Found

Form: P033

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Tsavo Park

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Payout
Exacta €51.70
Straight Forecast €54.22
Tricast €720.65
Trifecta €889.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tsavo Park

TOPSPEED:

Cathryns Ruby

SPOTLIGHT:

Themorethemerrier

The Irish Sun:

Butter Fingers

POSTDATA:

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