Naas Race 6 - Gain The Advantage Series Nursery Handicap
CLARITY OF THOUGHT (4) made late headway finishing 4L sixth at Down Royal over 1408m. Suited by the step up in trip. Consider. THE HOLY APOSTLE (6) recorded an encouraging 1.75L third tackling 1600m at Killarney and is in the mix again. CELESTIAL SIREN (1) found one too strong at Navan last start. Rates a winning chance. LEBLON QUEEN (5) resumes having scored on debut when fresh at Roscommon. Not to be underestimated.

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at Navan on August 28 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind My Corbett Court with 60.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 7th of 15 at Leopardstown on July 17 over 1408m, 4 len behind Time Bender carrying 56kg at $3.80. Made headway last time. Great chance to get off the mark this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 28/08/2025 | 42 | CLM MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:45.13 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
7/15 | 17/07/2025 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 56kg | 1:32.92 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
7/13 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:26.43 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 15 at this track on August 24 over 1408m, 5.5 len behind Caught U Sleeping with 57.5kg at $29. Before that 12th of 21 at this track on August 4 over 1207m, 8 len behind Howd'yadoit with 57.5kg at $151. Others preferred.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 24/08/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 1:28.78 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
12/21 | 04/08/2025 | 52 | SELL 2 | $372,430.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:10.68 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
6/10 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $35,470.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:13.06 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Gowran Park on September 2 over 1408m, 11 len behind Kensington Lane carrying 58kg at $67. The start before that 11th of 15 at this track on August 24 over 1408m, 9 len behind Caught U Sleeping carrying 56kg at $17. Hard to fault if at her best.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 02/09/2025 | 9 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:27.86 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
11/15 | 24/08/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:28.78 | - | 13 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
5/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:32.84 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Down Royal on September 5 over 1408m, 4 len behind Sovereign Thought carrying 62.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Navan on August 28 over 1609m, 6 len behind My Corbett Court with 60.5kg at $8.50. Well placed. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/14 | 05/09/2025 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 62.5kg | 1:28.97 | - | 14 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 28/08/2025 | 6 | CLM MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:45.13 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
8/9 | 22/08/2025 | 35 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,010.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Mikey Sheehy | 59kg | 1:44.90 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
7/14 | 18/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 60.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
5/11 | 06/06/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 58kg | 1:29.49 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Soft | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: C T Hayes
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at this track in the LR July 5 over 1609m, 40 len behind Daytona with 54kg at $51. At her first start won by neck Roscommon May 12 over 1508m defeating Green Soul with 55kg at $81. Has ability and worth following.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 54kg | 1:41.30 | - | 4 |
| 40.5L | $51.00 |
6/6 | 28/06/2025 | 47 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $208,120.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:10.59 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
1/15 | 12/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Chris Hayes | 55kg | 1:33.69 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: L T Mcateer
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 9 at Killarney on August 22 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Extravagant with 57kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 13 at Curragh on June 28 over 1408m, 24 len behind Dorset carrying 59.5kg at $251. Can improve again. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 22/08/2025 | 55 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,010.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Luke McAteer | 57kg | 1:44.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
13/13 | 28/06/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 59.5kg | 1:24.48 | - | 7 |
| 24.3L | $251.00 |
7/10 | 19/06/2025 | 15 | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 57.5kg | 1:30.59 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 60.5kg | 1:26.18 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Hassett
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at Gowran Park on September 2 over 1408m, 15 len behind Take Charge Star carrying 59.5kg at $101. The start before that 12th of 14 at Gowran Park on August 13 over 1408m, 19 len behind Morehampton with 58kg at $51. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 02/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Mikey Sheehy | 59.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 10 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
12/14 | 13/08/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $48,350.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 58kg | 1:25.71 | - | 13 |
| 19.3L | $51.00 |
8/15 | 01/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60kg | 1:31.23 | - | 15 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Killarney on August 22 over 1609m, 3 len behind Extravagant carrying 54kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 14 at Down Royal on July 18 over 1408m, 8 len behind Summer Is Tomorrow carrying 58kg at $34. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 22/08/2025 | 35 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,010.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 54kg | 1:44.90 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
4/14 | 18/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:27.69 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
9/15 | 01/07/2025 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Y | Wayne Hassett | 55kg | 1:34.89 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
5/15 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | SELL MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GY | Niall George McCullagh | 55.5kg | 1:15.22 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
4/6 | 01/06/2025 | 9 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:22.79 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
9/21 | 23/05/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Niall George McCullagh | 55.5kg | 1:12.93 | - | 17 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: D W O'connor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 13 at this track on August 24 over 1207m, 9 len behind Fresh Fade carrying 56.5kg at $81. The start before that 13th of 28 at Curragh on August 9 over 1207m, 15 len behind Mission Central with 60.5kg at $101. Makes very little appeal.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/13 | 24/08/2025 | 15 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Leigh Roche | 56.5kg | 1:13.53 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
13/28 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Donagh O'Connor | 60.5kg | 1:09.83 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
10/14 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 57kg | 1:23.08 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Gowran Park on September 2 over 1408m, 18 len behind Kensington Lane with 58kg at $34. The run before that 8th of 11 at Cork on August 14 over 1408m, 13 len behind Precise with 58kg at $15. Major player.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | GY | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:27.86 | - | 12 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
8/11 | 14/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:24.38 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 17/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:42.53 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 8 at Curragh on August 30 over 1408m, 2 len behind Jordi Bear carrying 54kg at $51. The run before that 14th of 19 at Curragh on August 16 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mushaffar with 58kg at $151. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,620.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | 1:27.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
14/19 | 16/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:12.71 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
14/15 | 01/08/2025 | 31 | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:31.23 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
11/15 | 01/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Y | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:34.89 | - | 18 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 14 at Down Royal on September 5 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Sovereign Thought carrying 52kg at $12. The run before that 19th of 28 at Curragh on August 9 over 1207m, 20 len behind Mission Central with 58kg at $81. In the right race this time and is among the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/14 | 05/09/2025 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Patrick McGettigan | 52kg | 1:28.97 | - | 16 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
19/28 | 09/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Niall George McCullagh | 58kg | 1:09.83 | - | 28 |
| 20.3L | $81.00 |
14/15 | 05/07/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 0:59.79 | - | 15 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
9/10 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $35,470.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Patrick McGettigan | 55kg | 1:13.06 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: J S Dalton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after two months 8th of 13 at Sligo on August 6 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Prairie Echoes with 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Roscommon on May 12 over 1508m, 9 len behind Leblon Queen with 58kg at $201. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 06/08/2025 | 66 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 1207m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 55.5kg | 1:19.77 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
9/14 | 01/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:20.01 | - | 8 |
| 25.3L | $201.00 |
11/15 | 12/05/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:33.69 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $201.00 |
11/12 | 24/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:02.32 | - | 6 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 15 at Galway on August 1 over 1408m, 9 len behind Mighty Danu carrying 55kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Roscommon on May 19 over 1508m, 13 len behind Romeo Sensini carrying 54.5kg at $26. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/15 | 01/08/2025 | 74 | SELL MDN 2 | $32,950.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Killian Leonard | 55kg | 1:31.23 | - | 18 |
| 9.0L | $201.00 |
7/9 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | 1:32.55 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
13/15 | 12/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Robert Whearty | 54.5kg | 1:33.69 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 15 at Navan on September 6 over 1207m, 9 len behind Treasured Royal carrying 53kg at $251. The run before that ran last of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1207m, 16 len behind Bear On The Run with 52kg at $201. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/15 | 06/09/2025 | 22 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 53kg | 1:12.32 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $251.00 |
9/9 | 15/08/2025 | 23 | SELL MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Keithen Kennedy | 52kg | 1:12.08 | - | 1 |
| 16.5L | $201.00 |
16/17 | 23/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:12.13 | - | 7 |
| 29.8L | $201.00 |
15/15 | 05/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 0:59.79 | - | 7 |
| 25.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Curragh June 28 over 1408m, 17 len behind Dorset with 59.5kg at $251. On debut ran last of 12 at Navan April 26 over 1207m, soft track; 19 len behind Charles Darwin carrying 59kg at $19. Doesn't bring right form to the table.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/13 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ross Coakley | 59.5kg | 1:24.48 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $251.00 |
8/10 | 15/06/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | James J G Ryan | 59kg | 1:28.74 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
12/12 | 26/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Soft | James J G Ryan | 59kg | 1:14.09 | - | 11 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |