Racecards
16:45 Naas (IRE)
Naas Nursery Handicap (Plus 10)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
- Form 44570
- Age 2
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Donnacha O'Brien
- Jockey G M Ryan
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 2f out
- Form 8475
- Age 2
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer G O'Leary
- Jockey D N Curran
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon ridden and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 360
- Age 2
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Chris Hayes
dwelt, towards rear, some headway early straight, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 066631
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey Luke McAteer
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway 2f out and soon ridden to lead, asserted 1f out and kept on well
- Form 848
- Age 2
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 74
tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway and travelled well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon no impression, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 65649
- Age 2
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey Ms N A Kane
towards rear, ridden early straight and some headway 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 9855
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
soon led, ran freely, pushed along 2f out and soon headed, ridden and no impression in 5th when edged left early final furlong, weakened
- Form 566
- Age 2
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Colin Keane
rear of mid-division, ridden in mid-division on outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 393
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 95973
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer R P Cody
- Jockey A J Farragher
mid-division, pushed along entering straight, ridden on inner under 2f out, 8th when hampered early final furlong, kept on one pace
Tosto (IRE)
13- Form 464
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 65
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra final furlong, never a factor
- Form 8703
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Gary Carroll
mid-division, 5th and ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 0090
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey T P Madden
rear of mid-division, pushed along entering straight and soon no impression, towards rear over 1f out
- Form 8467
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer P J Hayes
- Jockey Sean Davis
mid-division, 6th and ridden on outer over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
- Form 677
- Age 2
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 56
slowly away, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Verbal Fencing made most and battled on with great resilience on soft ground at Down Royal and the longer trip shouldn't be a problem. However, less than a length back in third and staying on strongly came WHITE PEPPER (NAP), who has a few pounds advantage and didn't get the run of the race so should reverse the form. Cursory Exam has run a bit better than form figures suggest the last twice while Equilove wasn't beaten far at Dundalk and looks the type to improve, as does Tosto, who has had the regulation three maiden runs for a handicap mark. Bell Ex One enjoyed the heavy ground at Killarney so connections will be hoping for some rain.
Formwatch
Procellarum (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear on near side, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 13th of 20, 10 1/4l behind Sweet Gardenia (9-3) at Naas 6f stks sft in Aug.
Cursory Exam 15-2 (9-12) Led, headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7 1/2l behind Star Image (9-7) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Aug.
Iron Sheriff (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 17, 9 1/2l behind Charterhouse (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Verbal Fencing (IRE) 11-4 (9-11) Prominent and led after 2f, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, just held on, won at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Barretstown (9-9) by ns, 13 ran.
Virtual Hug (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Disputed lead, headed at halfway, ridden over 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Ecliptical (9-1) at Bellewstown 1m mdn hvy in Aug.
Shambara (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Verbal Fencing (9-11) at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Montenotte 16-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon lost position and no impression, one pace, last of 5, 7l behind Magnanimous (9-10) at Cork 7f hcp gf in Sep.
Wonder Spirit 40-1 (9-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along from early straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening, 6th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Liffey River (9-7) at Punchestown 1m mdn sft in Sep.
Equilove (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Avagardner (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Aug.
Bell Ex One (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up early, soon mid-division, ridden to close on inner 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Tiger Mylk (8-11) at Killarney 1m hcp hvy in Aug.
Tosto (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division over 2f out, ridden and some headway on outer in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 8 1/2l behind A Case Of You (8-13) at Down Royal 7f mdn Yielding in Sep.
White Pepper (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Towards rear, switched left halfway, pushed along on outer 2f out, 8th and ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Verbal Fencing (9-11) at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Alexandra College (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Towards rear, some headway on outer over 2f out, soon no extra and in rear 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 13, 16 1/2l behind Verbal Fencing (9-11) at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Moonhall Girl (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Tiger Mylk (8-11) at Killarney 1m hcp hvy in Aug.
Cala Lady (IRE) 250-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along approaching straight and no extra under 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 10, 19l behind Angel Palm (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Social Danzer (IRE) 150-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Mateo Cruz (9-3) at Tipperary 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.