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15.08

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Lawlor’s Of Naas Supporting Naas GAA Senior Football Race Day Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Lawlor’s Of Naas Supporting Naas GAA Senior Football Race Day Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-0469 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
5f Dundalk winner last season has yet to make much of an impact in handicap company; beaten 10l on latest at Fairyhouse (6f, good); eased 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a positive so not totally dismissed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 08-364 D BF

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner in 2024, both at 5f on good to firm and good to yielding ground; is now 14lb below his last success and not in bad form when last seen at Dundalk in March; worth checking in the market on return to turf.
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8th

10

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Bold Optimist

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three wins to his name from 24 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts at Naas and the Curragh in the summer, but slightly below that level on last two outings; first-time blinkers didn't work on latest.

10/1

7th

12

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Bold Optimist

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three wins to his name from 22 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts over 5f at Naas and the Curragh before finishing down the field over 6f on latest; blinkered for the first time.

10/1

11th

4

(21)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Bold Optimist

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time winner has posted solid back-to-back efforts over 5f at Naas and here last week (short head behind Soulful Diva); return to 6f looks a plus and place claims at least again off unchanged mark.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 6350-

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best two runs in maidens came over 7f, including when beaten 4l here last September; underwhelming run on handicap debut at Cork (6f, yielding) later that month and off since; likely best watched on seasonal return and first try over 5f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Ardadslosttheplot

9st 5lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Placed over 7f on the second of three maiden starts at two; disappointing on only nursery attempt; after losing a prominent position, finished well for this rider to take third over 5f at Naas on her seasonal debut; every chance she can feature over this longer trip.

5/1

3rd

8

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Ardadslosttheplot

9st 7lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Best two runs in maidens came over 7f, including when beaten 4l here last September; underwhelming run on handicap debut at Cork (6f, yielding) later that month and off since; likely best watched on seasonal return and first try over 5f.

12/1

8

(11)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Cork

Ardadslosttheplot

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Best of three maiden runs came second time up over 7f at Down Royal (good), a 1.75l third at 80-1; easy ground may not have suited on latest; not sure 6f will suit on nursery debut but worth a market check nonetheless.

12/1

Form: 023641 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth win of career on latest at Down Royal (5f, soft); effective on quicker ground so conditions no concern and has gone well here before but a 6lb rise makes things tougher (never won off a mark this high).
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Nouvel Espoir

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James M Barcoe

Four wins have all come at this trip in varying ground conditions; has been consistent in defeat since winning at Down Royal in June and should go well again.

4/1

2nd

6

(13)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Nouvel Espoir

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James M Barcoe

Highly consistent lately; yet to win over 6f, but narrow defeats over it last twice, and 6f around a bend might be ideal; handles any ground.

5/1

Form: 0-4029 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025 off 65 and is 5lb lower now; went close in big field over this C&D (good) on penultimate; below par over 6f at Fairyhouse 3 days ago but could rebound back here with rider claiming valuable 7lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tawaazon

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Irish raider with nine wins on his CV (four gained on Polytrack); comes here after three good efforts in big-field turf handicaps last month (5f-6f) and ought to make his presence felt.

9/2

5th

14

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Tawaazon

9st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: John Andrew Kinsella

C&D winner sent off single figure odds on last two starts at Naas (both 5f, good) and ran respectably; is very well handicapped on best form and won't be inconvenienced by softer ground if the rain arrives; can't discount.

16/1

Form: -67060 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner including over C&D; no joy yet this season but ran better than the bare result from miles out of the handicap at the Curragh last weekend; this more realistic and lurking on a dangerous mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

20

(14)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Harrys Hill

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Career win number ten when successful over C&D last month (good), but hardly ideal being 9lb out of the weights in a race this competitive.

33/1

Form: -22106 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Cork in May off 2lb lower (5f, soft); struggled off this mark twice since, including when well behind Nouvel Espoir at Down Royal on his favoured easy ground latest; others make more appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(16)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Jordan Breeze

10st 1lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won here in May (5f, soft); struggled off revised mark in three subsequent runs and returns from a break with ground in his favour off 5lb lower.

10/1

7th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won at Cork in May off 2lb lower (5f, soft); struggled off this mark twice since, including when well behind Nouvel Espoir at Down Royal on his favoured easy ground latest; others make more appeal.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Built on runner-up finishes over 5f at Dundalk and Bellewstown (soft) to score at Cork (soft); never dangerous off revised mark at Navan next time (5f, good); possibly best with a soft surface so watch the weather.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 622519 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gained second turf win over C&D on penultimate, beating Nouvel Espoir by 0.5l off 4lb lower; disappointed off revised mark at Dundalk latest; return to this track a plus but must prove she can win off this mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Arctic Steps

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Was gaining second turf win when scoring over this trip at Naas in May off 68; safely held both starts since, latest over same C&D so needs to improve; jockey booking encouraging.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Arctic Steps

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gained second turf win over C&D on penultimate, beating Nouvel Espoir by 0.5l off 4lb lower; disappointed off revised mark at Dundalk latest; return to this track a plus but must prove she can win off this mark.

17/2

25/1

Form: 05-708 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner is 0-5 on turf and has failed to trouble the judge; below best in three runs this year at Dundalk and tongue tie now reached for.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Billboa

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Three-time AW winner is 0-5 on turf and has failed to trouble the judge; below best in three runs this year at Dundalk and tongue tie now reached for.

25/1

16/1

Form: 30-200 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in a 2yo maiden at Bellewstown in 2024; ran well at Dundalk in March but below best in first-time cheekpieces at Navan 27 days ago; blinkers re-applied now (ran poorly in them before).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Lethimfly

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Yet to add to 2024 Bellewstown maiden win; modest first start for this yard at the Curragh a week ago; on a dangerous mark on best form and Colin Keane up but wouldn't want to see much rain.

25/1

18th

7

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Lethimfly

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard Keane

Won a 5f Bellewstown maiden (good) for Noel Meade in 2024; gone the wrong way since a close second at Dundalk in March and new yard now; best watched.

28/1

10th

3

(13)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Lethimfly

9st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

Sole success came in a 2yo maiden at Bellewstown in 2024; ran well at Dundalk in March but below best in first-time cheekpieces at Navan 27 days ago; blinkers re-applied now (ran poorly in them before).

16/1

Form: 0-0218 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Phils Dream

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Had good form here at four, including C&D win, and struck on Tapeta in March; draw no help.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phils Dream

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; well down the field after starting slowly on turf in July but won 5f classified here on latest British start in March, despite racing too freely, and is also suited by 6f; big player if all goes to plan.

8/1

11th

13

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.

10/1

12th
9 (6)
Cactus

10/1

Form: 50-400

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
A few placed efforts to his name, including in a Navan nursery (6f, yielding) last season off 9lb higher; bitterly disappointing in maidens at Down Royal (7f, good) and Cork (5f, good) the last twice; mark sliding but revival needed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Cactus

9st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: A P O’Brien

A few placed efforts to his name, including in a Navan nursery (6f, yielding) last season off 9lb higher; bitterly disappointing in maidens at Down Royal (7f, good) and Cork (5f, good) the last twice; mark sliding but revival needed.

10/1

13th

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:07 Cork

Cactus

9st 3lb

J: Freya Frain

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett filly is 0-10; ran a nice race in a Curragh maiden on seasonal return (6f, soft); way below that level at Down Royal next time (7f, good); hard to be confident and now ridden by 10lb claimer.

6/1

10th

2

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Down Royal

Cactus

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive tail end of last year; fourth of 24 in 6f Curragh maiden (soft) on return; hard to be confident despite the pedigree, connections and being Aidan O'Brien's sole runner on the card.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €46.30
Straight Forecast €37.33
Tricast €658.41
Trifecta €630.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Arctic Steps

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nouvel Espoir

SPOTLIGHT:

Tawaazon

The Irish Sun:

Harry's Hill