Naas Race 6 - Bar 1 Betting 'Download Our App For Cheltenham Rewards' Beginners Chase
BALLYGUNNER CASTLE (1) commenced his previous campaign with a solid second in a steeplechase at Punchestown beaten 1.5L. Well positioned to add to that record here. CHAMPAGNE JURY (2) won a hurdle over 3218m at Gowran Park two starts ago. Unable to factor last time when 13L fifth tackling 3922m at Gowran Park. No surprise to see him bounce back. SPREAD BOSS TED (4) was fourth beaten 18L contesting a 4626m event at Punchestown. Capable of turning things around. FAULTY (3) filled minor placings both campaign debuts including when second in a maiden hurdle. Lengthy absence could be a cause for concern.

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Punchestown December 31 over 4828m. First up last campaign 2 of 10 runners at Punchestown December 11 over 4626m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Kurasso Blue carrying 75.5kg at $6. Sure to feature on best form.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $23,740.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | YS | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:28.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2025 | 232 | CHSE 4U | $29,430.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/14 | 23/04/2025 | 17 | LR HDLE HUNT 5U | $72,600.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 6:02.57 | 3-7-10 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 52 | G2 OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Rachael Blackmore | 71kg | 4:51.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 13/02/2025 | 26 | G3 OPEN 5U | $56,180.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Soft | P Townend | 70kg | 6:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/01/2025 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $27,450.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 74kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/25 | 30/11/2024 | 199 | MHDLE 4U | $22,250.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 3:52.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/05/2024 | 26 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:15.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2024 | 66 | FLAT 5U | $17,160.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | J Townend | 76kg | 5:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/11 | 13/02/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $18,210.00 | Thurles | 3118m | SH | Fern O'brien | 76kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Useful gelding. Last outing finished fifth of 8 runners at Gowran Park on February 14 over 3922m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind King Alexander with 75.5kg at $5. Race before won by 2.25 len Gowran Park on January 22 over 3218m in the wet defeating Eagle's Quest carrying 75.5kg at $2 in a hurdle. Finds a very nice assignment today and can return to form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | CHSE 5U | $22,990.00 | Gowran Park | 3922m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 27 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 240 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Eoin Staples | 72kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $2.63 |
| 11/15 | 30/04/2025 | 59 | HDLE SELL 4U | $130,070.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Conor Stone-Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2025 | 35 | NHDLE SELL 4U | $33,580.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:03.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/01/2025 | 64 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3721m | SH | D G Lavery | 76kg | 4:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2024 | 258 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castlelands P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Allen | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming today after two years. Finished off last campaign 7 of 10 starters at this track April 4 2024 over 3218m, 34 len behind Toto Too carrying 74kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 2 of 16 runners at Punchestown February 21 2024 over 3319m, on rain affected going; behind Milo Lises with 71.5kg at $4.30. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 704 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/04/2024 | 18 | NHDLE 4U | $27,750.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Sam Ewing | 74kg | 4:08.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/20 | 17/03/2024 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:26.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/16 | 21/02/2024 | 364 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 4:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 0/10 | 22/02/2023 | 10 | MHDLE 5U | $20,030.00 | Punchestown | 4115m | Y | Bryan J Cooper | 71.5kg | 5:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.38 |
| 3/16 | 12/02/2023 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $19,260.00 | Navan | 3219m | GY | Bryan J Cooper | 75.5kg | 4:08.05 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/01/2023 | 19 | FLAT 5U | $15,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SH | J L Gleeson | 73kg | 4:26.06 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2022 | 51 | FLAT 4U | $15,410.00 | Down Royal | 3420m | Soft | Pat Taaffe | 73kg | 4:10.07 | - | 0 |
| 3.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 05/11/2022 | - | FLAT 4U | $15,500.00 | Down Royal | 3392m | Soft | Pat Taaffe | 73kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming didn't finish the race at Navan on January 17 over 4828m. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 7 runners at Punchestown on February 15 over 4626m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Soldier In Milan with 75.5kg at $15. Gets a chance to win. Looks to be on the up and can take the next step.
Last Starts 22 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 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 6:32.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/7 | 17/01/2026 | 271 | CHSE 5U | $23,640.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 6:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2025 | 402 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | D J Mullins | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 15/03/2024 | 51 | G1 NHDLE 5U | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Heavy | S F O'keeffe | 73kg | 6:24.40 | 11-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2024 | 38 | NHDLE 5U | $19,310.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | 5:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2023 | 35 | MHDLE 5U | $24,280.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/14 | 12/11/2023 | 469 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3822m | Soft | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:02.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2022 | 23 | FLAT 4U | $25,800.00 | Galway | 3219m | Soft | J Townend | 74kg | 3:43.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.13 |
| 1/15 | 08/07/2022 | 41 | FLAT 5U | $15,170.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.91 |
| 4/15 | 28/05/2022 | - | FLAT 4U | $14,790.00 | Punchestown | 3264m | Good | P W Mullins | 76kg | 2:08.43 | - | 0 |
| 6.9L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after a year finished fifth of 7 starters at Punchestown on February 15 over 4626m, in the wet; 29 len behind Soldier In Milan with 75.5kg at $12. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at Leopardstown in the G1 Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle on February 1 2025 over 4425m. Worth including.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 340 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 6:32.60 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $12.00 |
| 0/11 | 12/03/2025 | 39 | G1 OPEN 4U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Danny Mullins | 73kg | 5:11.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/12 | 01/02/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/01/2025 | 243 | G1 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 07/05/2024 | 56 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4325m | Y | Kieran Callaghan | 69.5kg | 5:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.17 |
| 7/11 | 12/03/2024 | 337 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | P W Mullins | 73kg | 4:12.87 | 10-10-7 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/14 | 10/04/2023 | 356 | HDLE CL4 CG 4 | $78,050.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | Alain De Chitray | 67kg | 4:26.14 | 8-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $22.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2022 | - | LR HDLE UNR CG 3 | $88,760.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Gaetan Masure | 67kg | 3:41.22 | 5-6-7 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing finished fourth of 9 runners at this track on February 22 over 4626m, in the wet; 7 len behind Melbourne Shamrock with 71.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation pulled up at Navan on November 16 over 4224m. Key runner - don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 98 | HDLE HCP 5U | $40,470.00 | Naas | 4626m | Heavy | Eoin Walsh | 71.5kg | 6:30.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 0/19 | 16/11/2025 | 266 | HDLE HCP 4U | $85,110.00 | Navan | 4224m | Heavy | E Walsh | 72.5kg | 5:41.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 13/19 | 23/02/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 4626m | Heavy | Aidan Kelly | 68.5kg | 6:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/02/2025 | 325 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Carl Millar | 75kg | 5:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/03/2024 | 25 | HDLE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Cork | 4928m | SH | D J Gilligan | 67.5kg | 6:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/14 | 25/02/2024 | 43 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 4526m | Soft | Philip Enright | 63.5kg | 6:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2024 | 278 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Soft | Philip Enright | 70kg | 6:29.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/19 | 10/04/2023 | 18 | HDLE HCP (0-140) 4U | $40,650.00 | Fairyhouse | 4366m | SY | Philip Enright | 65kg | 5:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/03/2023 | 54 | HDLE HCP 5U | $26,770.00 | Cork | 4828m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 66kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/01/2023 | 31 | HDLE HCP (80-116) 5U | $18,870.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | Soft | C M Quirke | 68kg | 6:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/16 | 28/12/2022 | 309 | HDLE HCP (80-102) 4U | $16,180.00 | Limerick | 4225m | Heavy | C M Quirke | 73kg | 5:40.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Robinson
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Comments
Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Gowran Park on February 14 over 3922m, on heavy track; 48 len behind King Alexander carrying 73.5kg at $251. The run before finished eighth of 10 runners at Thurles on February 5 over 3621m, slow track; 78 len behind Salvator Mundi carrying 74.5kg at $101. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | CHSE 5U | $22,990.00 | Gowran Park | 3922m | Heavy | D Robinson | 73.5kg | 5:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/02/2026 | 26 | CHSE 5U | $20,240.00 | Thurles | 3621m | Soft | D Robinson | 74.5kg | 4:53.90 | - | 0 |
| 78.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/01/2026 | 48 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Hd Dunne | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 23/11/2025 | 217 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/12 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |