14:00 Naas
SoftBrown Lad Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £20884.96
- 2m 3f 200y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £28.70
- Place: £3.40
Form: /451P- CD
Last run: 216 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
Naas specialist, having won bumper, maiden hurdle and twice over fences here, including valuable Leinster National in March; not seen since pulled up in Irish National following month and reverts to hurdles off 22lb lower mark so of obvious interest albeit over a short enough trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
11st 7lb |
Effectively mixes hurdling with chasing; won the Leinster National at Naas in March and won the Brown Lad Hurdle there on return last time off a favourable mark; 9lb higher today but still 13lb below his chase mark so respected. |
11/2 |
|
1st 9 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 10lb |
midfield, headway from 3 out, went third approaching last, ridden and ran on well to lead final 110yds, kept on well |
10/1 |
|
2 |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 3m 5f 0y |
11st 3lb |
A bit wet behind the ears and found the ground too fast when tailed off in this two years ago; it's been a rocky road since then but his fifth in the Thyestes was encouraging (made minor errors) and you could only be impressed by how he won at Naas (3m, soft); has to contend with an 11lb hit for that but could still have a career-best in him. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 391P-2 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 120
Progressive mare last season, notably winning competitive 2m4f mares' handicap at Leopardstown; promising seasonal return over same trip at Punchestown last month in chasing home a clear-cut winner (third has won since) so one for the shortlist here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 2lb |
midfield, smooth headway after 3 out, went second approaching last, challenging run-in, no chance with winner final 110yds, kept on |
9/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
11th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 3lb |
towards rear of midfield, headway on outer after 2 out, chased clear leader approaching last, kept on, no match for winner |
12/1 |
|
22 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Irish novice hurdler who arrives in promising form, having scored decisively under Shane O'Callaghan at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding) last month; likely player provided she copes with the drop back in trip. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 0/520- D
Last run: 319 days
W: 10st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 116
Admirable veteran ran his usual honest race when third at the Curragh recently; first run over hurdles since well held over 3m last Christmas and although 2lb wrong has a likely fitness edge on many of these.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 16 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 0lb |
prominent, soon went modest third, headway 4 out, led 3 out, clear before 2 out, much reduced lead approaching last, headed and lost two places run-in |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
dwelt start, towards rear of midfield, good headway to lead towards far side 3f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, soon short of room and lost second, kept on |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 135-91
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
Fair stayer on the Flat in Britain; dual hurdles winner last year and not discredited in Galway Hurdle before good effort to make all in 2m Navan conditions event in September, seeing it out strongly; good chance he'll improve again at 2m4f but will need to here in a much more competitive race.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
11st 3lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 120y |
11st 12lb |
made all, faced challenge 2 out, soon ridden, went clear again final 110yds, kept on well |
Evs |
|
3rd 3 |
26th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y |
12st 6lb |
Mid-field Galway Hurdle run respectable; was worthy of mid-80s mark on Flat in Britain. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 3167-1
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
Ran a cracker in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham; broke blood vessels when not so good at Punchestown festival but returned last month when showing good attitude to land 2m2f Sligo conditions event, despite a blunder two out; trip/ground no problem but likely needs more.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
11st 3lb |
towards rear of midfield |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 |
27th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 1f 110y |
11st 9lb |
unseated rider before start, raced in second, joined leader when mistake and stumbled 2 out, ridden to lead and kept on well run-in |
3/1 |
|
7th 2 |
28th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner who was consistent in maiden hurdles before gaining his first win at Navan in February; career best when beaten roughly 6l in the Martin Pipe; bit to find and not sure to appreciate the return to 2m. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 480-10 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
C&D winner in 2022 was gaining second career win when reappearing to score over 3m at Fairyhouse last month, coming off pace; never involved off 13lb higher mark at Galway later in month and 3lb wrong here but don't rule out.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Winning return here in October over three miles but lesser efforts over shorter trips since and mark looks tough enough for now. |
25/1 |
|
6th 19 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 0lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
10th 10 |
28th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 200y |
10st 3lb |
Quite lightly raced 7yo was gaining second career win when reappearing in fine fettle from 225-day absence over 3m at Fairyhouse early this month, coming off pace to assert readily between final two flights and win with plenty in hand; hit with 13lb hike for that so lot more required. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 2F5F-5
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
Dual 3m winner last year who didn't really take to chasing and absent for over a year until no real threat in 2m5f Gowran handicap hurdle in September; trip on the short side, opposable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
11st 0lb |
towards rear |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 |
29th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 4f 70y |
12st 0lb |
Won back-to-back hurdling last year before hit-and-miss spell novice chasing; clearly risky off so long so hard to assess; handles soft. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
8th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Winner of similar events at Down Royal and Wexford in May albeit on better ground; summer chasing campaign didn't go to plan, twice a faller from four attempts; returns to hurdles here and stiff enough task conceding upwards of 10lb to all his rivals. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 181-81 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 130
Won quality handicaps at Leopardstown and Punchestown last term and back on track on second start this term with career-best in running away with 2m6f Ballinrobe handicap in September, relishing longer trip; yet to win on soft but clearly progressing well and has to be respected.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 12lb |
midfield |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 |
15th Sep 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 181y |
11st 6lb |
Won quality handicaps at Leopardstown and Punchestown with a poor Fairyhouse run in between; held off this mark at Galway and has to do more now. |
9/1 |
|
8th 2 |
2nd Aug 2023 Soft 2m 0f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Progressive mare last season, winning valuable 2m2f Leopardstown mares' handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival and under positive ride in 2m4f contest at the Punchestown festival (both on yielding); back from a break off 7lb higher mark, not sure this softer ground will suit. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 142U-3
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 131
Showed good standard of form in juvenile races last season at 2m after winning his maiden at Galway on heavy; encouraging seasonal return when third in the Lartigue at Listowel in first-time cheekpieces although doesn't appear an obvious candidate for this longer trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 12lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
18th Sep 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Showed a good standard of form in juvenile races, keeping company with some of the best of his generation; badly hampered and unseated at the third in a big Leopardstown handicap in February; that was a big task for a horse of his age and he should be competitive now against his contemporaries; cheekpieces for the first time; arguably the pick of the McManus runners. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 0/700-
Last run: 216 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
Dual-purpose handicapper has picked up some big pots, including Ladbroke Hurdle and November Handicap here on the flat in 2022; recent form none too encouraging, well held in November handicap here last time, but is now 13lb off his career-high.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
10st 12lb |
Dual-purpose sort has won valuable handicaps in both codes; well beaten on his last number of hurdle starts and blinkers will have to make a difference. |
33/1 |
|
10th 7 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield |
25/1 |
|
12th 3 (11) |
15th Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 31y |
9st 8lb |
dwelt start |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: U02301 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
Much improved to run away with 2m4f Listowel handicap in September under 7lb claimer, that form franked since by runner-up winning; blew the start at Dundalk following month, that run best ignored; 12lb higher for Listowel win but respected, although ground softer than ideal.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 17 |
3rd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
midfield on outer |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
1st Dec 2023 Standard 2m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Last year's winner off 2lb higher mark; largely campaigned over hurdles this year, winning at Listowel; blew the start only start here; not one to rule out. |
12/1 |
|
11th 14 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 0lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 12-P14 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
Won his maiden here last term and second win when upped in trip and dropped in class in 2m3f Kilbeggan novice in August; not a bad run at Listowel last time on soft but needs to improve back in a competitive handicap such as this.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
4th 9 |
22nd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Always promised to be decent and after running below expectations on his handicap debut at Galway he got back on track with a convincing novice win at Kilbeggan; that was over 2m3f but quick enough for 2m and not yet exposed. |
16/1 |
|
1st 2 |
25th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual bumper (including here) and maiden hurdle winner is rated 130 after being 2nd in a Grade 2 novice at Fairyhouse, albeit beaten 15l by Nick Rockett; questions after being pulled-up at Galway last time but a big player if bouncing back. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 52151- C
Last run: 259 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
Better chaser, last term running away with the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial at Fairyhouse and battled well to last home in Grade 3 Newlands Chase here over 2m in February; absent since so interesting on comeback here off 25lb lower hurdles mark although best form is over shorter.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
5 |
25th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
In fine form this season, running away with the Dan & Joan Moore Memorial at Fairyhouse and most recently handled better ground (yielding) well in Grade 3 Newlands Chase at Naas, leading from halfway and battling well for narrow success; veteran stage but better than ever; faces an altogether different calibre of opponent here though. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: /4216- D
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 144
Former top novice hurdler whose best run for current trainer last term came when making all in 2m7f Thurles conditions event; faded quite tamely when beaten around 10l in Grade 1 Champion Stayers' Hurdle at Punchestown festival; drop in trip not in his favour on seasonal debut and others preferred.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
11st 10lb |
Formerly a top-class novice hurdler; won a Thurles conditions hurdle last March before a respectable effort in a Punchestown Grade 1; however, was poor on return at Naas last month and has to bounce back. |
20/1 |
|
14th 1 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 130y |
11st 10lb |
Former top novice hurdler ran respectably on first two starts for this yard before showing better form to beat a returning Asterion Forlonge in a 2m7f Thurles conditions event; could struggle to confirm that form and has others to worry about too. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 15410-
Last run: 218 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 127
Battled on gamely to win the Fred Winter at Cheltenham in March (soft) but dropped away tamely two out against elders in valuable Fairyhouse handicap following month; longer trip here an unknown on seasonal return.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 50y |
10st 10lb |
Won his second hurdle race when taking the Boodles Fred Winter at Cheltenham over 2m; has been way below that level twice since and this trip is an unknown. |
25/1 |
|
15th 11 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 8lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
13th 12 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 90y |
10st 7lb |
Battled on gamely to get back up and win the Fred Winter at Cheltenham last month and only 2lb higher here; top apprentice retains the ride and claims 5lb rather than 3lb this time; arriving on the back of a hard race is the main concern. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: F01411 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
Well-placed of late to win two claiming hurdles and last month battled well over shorter trip for narrow win (first two clear) in 2m Fairyhouse handicap on soft; 2lb wrong here so effectively 10lb higher and stiff task.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 17 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 0lb |
raced in second, soon clear with one other |
14/1 |
|
1st 9 |
7th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Winner of two claiming races during August; did well to beat Bal De Rio and subsequent winner Starman at Bellewstown; overall handicap form raises doubts. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 12306/ CD
Last run: 645 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
Maiden winner here in 2021 and later in year won Galway novice; absent since respectable run in valuable 2m Leopardstown handicap in February 2022 so may need this.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 165y |
12st 0lb |
Progressive a couple of season's ago but missed all of last year and it was a low-key return last month. |
25/1 |
|
17th 10 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 9lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 |
5th Feb 2022 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won a four-runner novice at Galway in October and creditable efforts in defeat since but signs the handicapper has caught up with him; back up in trip and in need of a career best. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 261-65 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 118
Front-runner's two wins have come at Fairyhouse; compounded some way out however on last month's seasonal return at Limerick so will have to come on a ton to feature at the finish here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 15 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 0lb |
soon led, clear after 1st, 5 lengths ahead halfway, much reduced lead 4 out, headed 3 out, soon weakened |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
21st Oct 2023 Heavy 2m 6f 150y |
10st 9lb |
led, soon clear, reduced lead halfway, headed after 3 out, soon weakened |
8/1 |
|
6th 10 |
14th May 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Made all for a wide-margin Fairyhouse win five weeks ago, her second such display at that venue following a maiden win last December; shorter trip now and 10lb higher but good chance all the same if allowed to dictate. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 452-24 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 116
Now 0-5 hurdling, pick being short-head loss in 2m maiden here in March on soft; let down by jumping at Roscommon latest however and bit to prove here entering handicap company (3lb wrong) and upped in trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 18 |
12th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y |
10st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
|
4th 9 |
25th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 195y |
11st 7lb |
prominent, mistake 3rd, jumped left when not fluent 4th, lost third when pushed along from 4 out, weakening when not fluent and jumped slightly left 2 out |
Evs |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €1956.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €1323.60 |
| Tricast | €12286.90 |
| Trifecta | €29175.00 |
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