Racecards
14:15 Naas (IRE)
Racing Again At Naas On 24th November Maiden Hurdle
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €7,246
- 2nd: €1,785
- 3rd: €840
- 4th: €525
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J Nash
- Jockey C A Landers
chased leaders, no extra and weakened from 3 out
Bobs Way (IRE)
152- Form FPF-009
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened
- Form F1/0437-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Kevin O'Sullivan
- Jockey B T O'Connell
mid-division, no impression in 8th after 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
- Form 7411-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 2 out, no extra in 5th before last
- Form P0-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer L J Donnelly
- Jockey M Darcy
led or disputed lead, headed before 2 out, soon no extra, weakened
Eddie Zero (IRE)
190- Form PF-8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J T R Dreaper
- Jockey A E Lynch
mid-division best, never a factor
- Form 90
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
never a factor
- Form 170-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D Miley
- Jockey Alain Cawley
always prominent, disputed lead before 3rd until headed after next, led again early straight, soon strongly pressed and headed and headed after 2 out, dropped to 3rd at last, no extra run-in
- Form 3-50
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D J Condon
always prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out, soon no extra under pressure, kept on one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey A P Crowe
rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, kept on in straight without threatening
Ounaja (IRE)
145- Form 67
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Paul Townend
never a factor
- Form P-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C Wilkinson
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, tailed off
- Form 4323-22
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders on inner, 5th 3 out, travelled well to challenge 2 out, soon led and asserted before last, no extra run-in and headed close home
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
settled in mid-division, went 6th halfway, closed on outer approaching 2 out, went 2nd and ridden before last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home
- Form 86-3800
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey Mr P Harty
mid-division, some headway approaching straight, went 7th after 2 out, kept on without threatening
- Form F12-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey P W Flood
never better than mid-division
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J C Shearman
- Jockey Kevin Thomas Coleman
rear of mid-division, never a factor
- Form P1-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P M Pierce
- Jockey M N Doran
never better than mid-division, never a factor
- Form 09
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
mid-division best, never a factor
In depth
Verdict
Character Actor progressed nicely in bumpers in the spring and should do better over hurdles after his run at Killarney in May. Kid Curry made a promising start in bumpers behind Hidden Cyclone at Gowran and though disappointing later is expected to make a decent hurdler. Staying Article was mightily impressive in making a winning debut in a Punchestown bumper last month and connections have wasted no time sending him hurdling. He's obviously one to watch but RIVAGE D'OR may just have his measure despite this looking on the short side. The former French bumper winner has become very expensive to follow but testing conditions should play to his strengths and his experience may see him home.
Formwatch
Barbaric Times (IRE) Moscow Society gelding out of Youngroselier.
Bobs Way (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) In rear, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 10, 49l behind Otterstown Lady (11-4) at Wexford 2m nh nov hdl gd in Jun.
Bring Me Back (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, close 6th entering straight, no impression from over 2f out, 7th of 20, 36l behind Romantic Lead (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Character Actor (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, 9th after 4 out, no impression next, 10th of 15, 11l behind Island Oscar (11-4) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl gd in May.
Clearwater West (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Always behind, tailed off, 18th of 23, well behind First Lieutenant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Eddie Zero (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Towards rear, trailing halfway, soon no danger and kept on, 8th of 15, 37l behind Mackeys Forge (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat gd in May.
Fascinating Paddy (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 11th halfway, dropped towards rear 4 out, no impression, 12th of 16, 31l behind Talk About Miltown (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Forty Foot Tom 16-1 (11-11) Led and disputed, headed approaching halfway, 3rd halfway, weakened before straight, 16th of 23, 48l behind Bishopsfurze (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
Kid Curry (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Mid-division, progress approaching straight, close up 3f out, no impression under pressure from under 2f out, 10th of 22, 15l behind He's Our Man (11-11) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat sft in Oct.
Mr Bits And Pieces (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Kerfontaine.
One Direction (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Native Archive.
Ounaja (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Held up early, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 6f out, ridden into 3rd 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 15l behind Tus Nua (10-11) at Down Royal 2m N H flat fm in Jun.
Painted Canyon (IRE) Bob Back gelding out of Uffizi.
Port And Brandy (FR) 50-1 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off, 16th of 18, well behind Tough Talkin Man (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl in Sep.
Postal Code (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear, dropped behind 4 out, 15th of 18, well behind Commandment (11-12) at Thurles 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) gd in Oct.
Rivage D'Or (FR) 5-2 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, 4th next, ridden to challenge before last where disputed, 2nd and kept on run-in, no extra close home, 2nd of 21, 1l behind Sweet Shock (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl in Oct.
Staying Article (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Settled in 4th, progress into 2nd 6f out, led early straight, soon quickened clear, ran on strongly, eased last 100 yards, impressive, won at Punchestown 2m N H flat gd in Oct beating Watchmetail (11-10) by 14l, 9 ran.
Stoned Immaculate 25-1 (9-10) Never a factor, 10th of 15, 39l behind Jack Cool (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Oct.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 4f out, soon no extra, kept on one pace straight to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 11, 27l behind Last Instalment (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f NH flat hvy in Apr.
Bearsgrove (IRE) Bob Back mare out of Maudlin Bridge.
Carrigeen Eile (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division best, no impression from 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 10th of 22, 47l behind Seafield (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Oct.
Joyfull Angel (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th 6 out, ridden and no impression from 4 out, 10th of 18, 46l behind Askanna (11-2) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Pias Princess (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Alw rr, pu 4out, in a race won by Will She Be Sober (12-0) at Loughrea 3m ire ptp gd in Oct, 14 ran.
Silver Doll (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 16, 17l behind Earls Quarter (11-9) at Roscommon 2m N H flat gf in Aug.
Sister Steve (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always behind, 9th of 13, 25l behind Ferris Bueller (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Oct.