May 09 / 15.45 Naas

15.45

Good

Declan Landy Fencing Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 0m 5f 205y
  • 15 runners
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Declan Landy Fencing Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2501-2 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Beat the debuting Michael's Well in C&D maiden (yielding) in October and second over 5f on testing ground at Cork on return, having led both times.
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12th

8

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Chicago Pope

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins have come over 6f at Naas on yielding and good ground; well held in the Bold Lad over C&D (yielding) on latest but may have needed that after three months off; handles soft ground and could go well.

20/1

16th

19

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Chicago Pope

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Prominent racer followed up Naas win (6f, good) with good fourth of 22 in valuable York contest in June; given a break since, this easier ground should suit.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4610-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Went from 70 to 84 after easy 6f nursery win at Fairyhouse in September; shaped well against older rivals over 7f on Gowran comeback, improved to go second a furlong out before hanging right and tiring; has clearly trained on and 6f will be better for her.
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17th

5

(19)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Tahcawin

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season; showed significant improvement to finish third in a Group 3 over 6f at Naas in May; not at the same level in three subsequent Listed attempts; first attempt at this trip; new headgear combination.

16/1

5th

12

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Tahcawin

8st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season; showed significant improvement to finish third in a Group 3 over 6f at Naas in May; not at the same level in two subsequent Listed attempts; stable got back to winning form at Galway; tongue-tie on now.

10/1

9th

13

(9)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Tahcawin

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season her sole win but huge improvement to finish third in Group 3 Lacken Stakes over C&D in May; not at same level in Curragh Listed on latest so more needed.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 5160-0 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well held at stakes level after maiden win over this trip at Navan; 10-3 fav for C&D handicap on return, got a bump exiting stalls and ran with the choke out when always behind; hooded now and capable of better if settling.
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18th

16

(21)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Treasured Royal

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a maiden at Navan last year; ran okay in a couple of sprint handicaps early in the year; steps up in trip after two very average efforts over shorter; others preferred.

33/1

10th

13

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Treasured Royal

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Course maiden winner at two; ran a fine race in a Naas 3yo premier handicap (6f, good) in May; has failed to build on that and was down the field in 27-runner 6f Curragh event last time.

14/1

9/1

Form: 10351- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 6f at two, got up on the line when touching off Sovereign Cry (same terms today) at Dundalk in November; gelded since.
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9th

7

(13)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Gavoo

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

One of his two wins as a juvenile last year came over 6f at this venue; bits and pieces of form this season and now 12lb lower than at the start of the season; needs to defy the worst of the draw but has been given a chance.

8/1

7th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Gavoo

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has run some good races in handicaps this term, notably his fifth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh, but nonetheless hasn't lived up to market expectations on several occasions; discarding the headgear backfired when he was never travelling over 6f at the Curragh last time; now blinkered and steps up in trip.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gavoo

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

A little bit hard to figure him out but, to be charitable, probably still learning his trade; unlucky fourth to Chicago Pope early in the season; staying-on fifth of 20 in the Scurry here was a good effort; ridden 2f out and just stuck on one-paced when third at Naas latest; visored last twice, now goes unaided.

8/1

Form: 61-33 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner over 6f; 1.5l behind runner-up Chicago Pope when third over 5f at Cork (soft) last month, and they meet on the same terms here.
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1st

13

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Midnight Dusk

8st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Jack Foley

Won a 6f Dundalk maiden in December and solid runs next three starts, 5f and 6f; poor Navan run in May possibly came too soon after his previous start; showed useful form in making all to beat Nakamura at Fairyhouse; not much between the pair and Joyful Tidings who dead-heated for fourth.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Midnight Dusk

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Jack Foley

Won a 6f Dundalk maiden in December and solid runs next three starts between 5f and 6f; his poor showing at Navan last time might have been due to the week turnaround from Naas; can go well if rebounding.

12/1

9th

10

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Midnight Dusk

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Jack Foley

Won 2yo AW maiden (6f) on debut for this yard in December; stayed on well for a 2l fifth of 14 on handicap debut at Naas latest (6f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); eased 1lb and will be doing best work at the finish dropped back to 5f.

11/2

Form: 44-21

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Debuted on turf and ran fine, solid AW form since; mark left untouched after ultimately snug maiden win over 5f last month, but she was pushed along at halfway then and stiff 6f here will likely suit better.
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6th

3

(13)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Real Encounter

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dundalk AW winner in April and some good runs at the Curragh in June, notably beaten a neck in 5f premier handicap for 3yos; favourite but faded tamely in first-time cheekpieces over same C&D on latest, albeit not beaten that far; remains of interest.

12/1

12th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Real Encounter

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Narrowly beaten in a 6f Dundalk maiden in April before winning over 5f there 13 days later; definite merit in handicap debut at Naas, close up until reportedly hitting a ridge over a furlong down, before rallying; went close in a C&D handicap before a solid third over 6f on latest; likely to make her presence felt.

6/1

3rd

14

(15)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Real Encounter

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Narrowly beaten in a 6f Dundalk maiden in April before winning over 5f there 13 days later; definite merit in handicap debut at Naas last month, close up until reportedly hitting a ridge over a furlong down, before rallying; went close over the minimum trip here last time; worth considering.

13/2

14/1

Form: 3114-8 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hard-knocking juvenile won pair of 6f handicaps and fourth in Birdcatcher over C&D; soft ground wasn't the reason for his poor comeback at Cork and Coen deserts him.
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14th

1

(16)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Nakamura

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Fairyhouse second his standout effort this year; back to last winning mark and 5lb taken off; goes well on easy ground.

16/1

7th

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Nakamura

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Standout effort this season when second in a 6f handicap at Fairyhouse in June but disappointing otherwise; did win a nursery off this mark last year.

12/1

12th

10

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Nakamura

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Was busy at two, winning nurseries at Navan and Cork over this trip; below his best this term until returning to form to take second place behind a front-running winner Midnight Dusk at Fairyhouse; took him a while to get into the clear then; leading contender.

6/1

Form: 21-6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made 125,000gns at the breeeze-ups; second to Chicago Pope here on debut, went one better at Navan with odds-on Ocean's Breath only fourth; big drifter in market when poor at Cork on comeback, but capable of much better; has only encountered easy ground thus far.
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7th

10

(20)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Michaels Well

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Maiden winner last October over 6f on soft; has struggled in light campaign this term and headgear combination is applied.

25/1

5th

2

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:17 Naas

Michaels Well

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Good second on debut over C&D in October before going one better at Navan (6f, soft) ten days later; needed return at Cork and ran okay in premier handicap over C&D 86 days ago; could figure if stepping forward again.

7/1

8th

6

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Michaels Well

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Made 125,000gns at the breeeze-ups; second to Chicago Pope here on debut, went one better at Navan with odds-on Ocean's Breath only fourth; big drifter in market when poor at Cork on comeback, but capable of much better; has only encountered easy ground thus far.

12/1

5/1

Form: 24-1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Was still a bit weak physically when twice showing promise at Navan last year; odds-on for the second time when readily beating subsequent winner in AW maiden over 6f last month.
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1st

3

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Oceans Breath

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Lightly raced 3yo won AW maiden in the spring and Fairyhouse rated race in June but following month turned over at odds-on in similar Naas contest behind an improver; has been expensive to follow at times but probably a leading player in a race where question marks abound.

11/4

3rd

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Oceans Breath

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Off the mark at third attempt with straightforward Dundalk maiden win in April; excuses when ninth on handicap debut at this track after and bounced back to land conditions race at Fairyhouse (7f, gd) 29 days ago impressively in first-time tongue-tie; that's retained and he's proving progressive; the most solid option here and one of two for last year's winning trainer.

9/4

Form: 557-75

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 5f has been held in handicap company thus far, but showed speed and only gave best inside final furlong when creditable fifth over C&D last time; place claims.
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4th

8

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Joyful Tidings

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 5f Tipperary maiden on debut last year, beating a subsequent Listed winner; didn't really go on from that after a break in 2025; best run this term came over 5f at Cork last time; needs to show he is as good over this trip.

12/1

2nd

10

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Cork

Joyful Tidings

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Tipperary maiden winner last season (5f, yielding); not far behind a few of these when fifth at Naas on penultimate (6f, good); held by stablemate Treasure Royal in 6f premier handicap back there on latest; drop to 5f and easier ground a plus; not discounted.

14/1

Form: 2210-6 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D good-ground maiden winner in August on third start; well beaten in pair of stakes races since, including at Cork last weekend.
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20th

12

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Dawn Romance

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Touched off here last year before winning Naas maiden (6f); has struggled so far in handicaps, visor tried last time now discarded; Keane takes over.

16/1

7th

4

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:25 Leopardstown

Dawn Romance

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a 6f maiden at Naas (good) on third start last season; came up short in listed company on next two starts and disappointed on handicap debut at Naas on latest (6f, good); moves up in trip; new visor needs to revive.

25/1

12th
12 (7)
White Smoke

20/1

Form: 2254-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Been a bit disappointing since finishing runner-up in pair of Curragh maidens over 6f; handicap debut.
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1st

7

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:50 Bellewstown

White Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Best runs came as a 2yo and has been regressive this year so others make more appeal.

14/1

7th

6

(12)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

White Smoke

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Displayed some strong juvenile form when runner-up in a pair of Curragh maidens; very disappointing this year and her mark has collapsed from 84 to 57; would pick these up and carry them on last year's form, but that is a distant memory at this stage.

6/1

33/1

Form: 56-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Just okay runs in 7f maidens last year and well held over same trip on return; handicap debut.
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3rd

9

(19)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Jps Express

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won at the Galway festival off 4lb lower; held his form on next three starts; last two runs have stretched his stamina, back near his best trip now.

14/1

10th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:30 Listowel

Jps Express

9st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Michael Mulvany

Best form has been at 1m on slower ground at Galway, last time making the frame in a handicap; by a sprinter, but there's stamina on dam's side of pedigree; could be interesting now sent further.

14/1

3rd

5

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:53 Galway

Jps Express

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Got off the mark when narrowly winning over C&D in July and ran respectably under a 7lb penalty back here two days later; below form in a Gowran claimer since but has a shout back here.

16/1

Form: 021-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made 58,000 at the breeze-ups; progressive at Dundalk in early winter; too keen when unplaced favourite on debut, caught late by more experienced Gavoo over 6f (they meet on same terms here) and then got up close home to beat 82-rated filly over 5f; expected to be a stronger model this year and champion jockey aboard for handicap debut; good claims if not too fizzy after five months off.
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16th

3

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Sovereign Cry

9st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over 5f at Naas in July and stays this far; tardy starts and well held lately, although got no run last time.

14/1

8th

11

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Sovereign Cry

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Naas win in July came over 5f off this mark; two quick recent runs were below best so good bit more needed; drops in grade.

14/1

9th

6

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Sovereign Cry

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Daniel James Murphy

Beat Bold Optimist at Naas in July; needs to bounce back from a below-par run last week, last of nine in the race in which Gotta Catch'Em All finished third.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 64-1

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

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Payout
Exacta €69.40
Straight Forecast €49.59
Tricast €904.37
Trifecta €699.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean's Breath

TOPSPEED:

White Smoke

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Real Encounter

The Irish Sun:

Dawn Romance

POSTDATA:

Joyful Tidings