Naas Race 5 - Declan Landy Fencing Handicap
GAZELLE D'OR (5) returned in style with a narrow win at the Curragh. Hard to beat if improving again. JORGE ALVARES (2) was a convincing maiden winner at Dundalk by 2L. Brings upside and looks well suited to this level. NO RETURN (4) also got off the mark at the Curragh and though taking on a stiffer test cannot be dismissed. PASSING PHASE (3) produced a solid effort finishing second at Tipperary over shorter. Step up might play in his favour.

Jockey: J J G Ryan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 7 at Cork on April 6 over 1005m, 3 len behind Bodhi Bear with 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Bellewstown on July 4 over 1005m, 6 len behind Lethimfly carrying 54.5kg at $19. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 06/04/2025 | 176 | 3 | $27,750.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 0:59.96 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
2/14 | 12/10/2024 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $69,370.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | James J G Ryan | 54.5kg | 1:13.37 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
1/9 | 01/10/2024 | 25 | SELL NSY HCP 2 | $86,720.00 | Cork | 1207m | GY | Robert Whearty | 54.5kg | 1:12.95 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
7/14 | 06/09/2024 | 10 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | James J G Ryan | 55.5kg | 1:30.28 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 27/08/2024 | 45 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | GY | James J G Ryan | 55.5kg | 1:00.06 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
8/19 | 13/07/2024 | 9 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good Firm | James J G Ryan | 54.5kg | 1:11.00 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
3/11 | 04/07/2024 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 54.5kg | 0:58.54 | - | 11 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
9/17 | 14/06/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Conor Maxwell | 56.5kg | 1:13.73 | - | 18 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |

Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at Bellewstown on April 5 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Atsila carrying 61kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2 len at Dundalk All Weather April 11 over 1207m defeating Temperance with 61kg at $2. Sure to measure up here.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 11/04/2025 | 6 | SELL MDN 3U | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:12.54 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
3/11 | 05/04/2025 | 198 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,130.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:42.06 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |
6/9 | 19/09/2024 | 28 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good | Shane Gray | 59kg | 1:30.77 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
4/20 | 22/08/2024 | 34 | WFA 2 | $830,010.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:11.38 | - | 16 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 19/07/2024 | 52 | MDN 2 | $16,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Shane Gray | 58.5kg | 1:09.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
3/9 | 28/05/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:15.47 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 16/05/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2U | $55,350.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:12.92 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 13 at Curragh on March 16 over 1207m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Glen To Glen with 61kg at $12. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Tipperary on April 24 over 1005m, 2.75 len behind Bobbi Rosa with 61kg at $2. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 24/04/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $29,130.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Y | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:02.27 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
3/13 | 16/03/2025 | 166 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:20.13 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 01/10/2024 | 125 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | GY | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 0:59.56 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.62 |
2/7 | 29/05/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $20,810.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Soft | Scott McCullagh | 58kg | 1:01.51 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
6/9 | 09/05/2024 | 18 | MDN 2 | $71,770.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:15.45 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 21/04/2024 | - | 2 | $38,150.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SH | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:05.09 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start won by 2.25 len at Curragh April 12 over 1207m defeating No Alibi with 61kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 9 at Cork on April 6 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind Saratoga Special with 61kg at $13. Looks suitably placed here and expected to be in the finish again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/14 | 12/04/2025 | 6 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:13.11 | - | 14 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
4/9 | 06/04/2025 | 37 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 61kg | 0:59.82 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
3/13 | 28/02/2025 | 93 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 60kg | 1:14.45 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
8/14 | 27/11/2024 | 19 | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:28.87 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
8/12 | 08/11/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:40.39 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
5/14 | 18/10/2024 | 6 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 61.5kg | 1:27.50 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
7/14 | 12/10/2024 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $69,370.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | R P Whelan | 56.5kg | 1:13.37 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
5/5 | 24/09/2024 | 23 | 2 | $51,480.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:44.07 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
3/13 | 01/09/2024 | 7 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 18 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
7/12 | 25/08/2024 | 35 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | R P Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:13.56 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
8/10 | 21/07/2024 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2 | $95,390.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:15.69 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months won by a nose at Curragh April 12 over 1207m defeating Rathbranchurch carrying 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Leopardstown on June 13 over 1408m, 12 len behind Transcending with 55kg at $11. Big chance to register the hat-trick. Likely to come on from that run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/15 | 12/04/2025 | 185 | APP HCP 3U | $31,220.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:12.82 | - | 15 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 09/10/2024 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,080.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | Jack Cleary | 59kg | 1:14.86 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
8/9 | 01/10/2024 | 8 | SELL NSY HCP 2 | $86,720.00 | Cork | 1207m | GY | Daniel Sheehy | 56kg | 1:12.95 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
3/7 | 23/09/2024 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $23,640.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Daniel Sheehy | 57.5kg | 1:14.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 27/08/2024 | 22 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | GY | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 1:00.06 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
9/21 | 05/08/2024 | 10 | SELL 2 | $481,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Daniel Sheehy | 55kg | 1:11.48 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
2/12 | 26/07/2024 | 13 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Daniel Sheehy | 54.5kg | 0:58.63 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
5/19 | 13/07/2024 | 30 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:11.00 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 13/06/2024 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Daniel Sheehy | 55kg | 1:35.27 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 11/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Daniel Sheehy | 58kg | 1:13.95 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 11 at Cork on April 6 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Saint Brandon with 63.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell ran last of 15 at this track on April 28 over 1609m, 23 len behind Shiota with 57.5kg at $34. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/15 | 28/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $78,040.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 57.5kg | 1:43.43 | - | 4 |
| 23.5L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 06/04/2025 | 198 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 63.5kg | 1:25.28 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
14/14 | 20/09/2024 | 15 | NSY HCP 2 | $24,740.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 59.5kg | 1:26.98 | - | 15 |
| 27.3L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 05/09/2024 | 30 | NSY HCP 2 | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:29.10 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
1/12 | 06/08/2024 | 40 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:26.51 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.44 |
6/16 | 27/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:14.94 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on April 11 over 1207m, 2 len behind Jorge Alvares with 58.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 4th of 11 at Cork on April 6 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Bella Isabella carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Close to a win. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | SELL MDN 3U | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
4/11 | 06/04/2025 | 37 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:26.30 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
2/13 | 28/02/2025 | 139 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 57.5kg | 1:14.45 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
6/14 | 12/10/2024 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $69,370.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Chris Hayes | 54kg | 1:13.37 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
5/14 | 19/09/2024 | 8 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:26.62 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
2/5 | 11/09/2024 | 10 | SELL 2 | $46,830.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good Firm | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:11.36 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
5/13 | 01/09/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Good | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:39.84 | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |