Naas Race 5 - Irish Racing Writers Association Madrid Handicap (Premier Handicap)
CAUSEWAY (1) represents notable connections along with a leading jockey and trainer combination. Shed the maiden tag in latest tackling a 1400m maiden at The Curragh last October. Can double up. BREAKING DAWN (5) managed to leave behind two fourth-placed finishes when securing a maiden success providing first appearance this season in a 1200m maiden at The Curragh a week ago. Expected to challenge. SON OF BEAUTY (4) placed a respectable third debuting in a Dundalk AW maiden before narrowly winning by a head at the same venue last time out. Will be thereabouts. CHERRY HILL GIRL (6) cannot be discounted after placing third on final start last season.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2.25 len Curragh October 4 over 1408m defeating Iron Lily carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. On debut fourth of 9 at Gowran Park September 20 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Christmas Day carrying 57kg at $8.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:30.37 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.38 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:46.48 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Dundalk All Weather in the LR October 10 over 1408m, 6 len behind Andab with 59.5kg at $8. On debut eighth of 28 at Curragh August 9 over 1207m, 11 len behind Mission Central carrying 60.5kg at $10. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
Last Starts 163 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $82,380.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 59.5kg | 1:26.09 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/09/2025 | 40 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Naas | 1005m | Soft | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:03.75 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 8/28 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:09.83 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently won by a nose at Dundalk All Weather March 13 over 1207m defeating Ipanema Queen carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on February 27 over 1609m, 8 len behind Blanc De Blanc carrying 61kg at $13. Worth including.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3 | $34,130.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 59.5kg | 1:12.45 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | 3 | $73,580.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Mikey Sheehy | 61kg | 1:37.91 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | 3 | $31,270.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:27.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/13 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:28.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 09/01/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $22,700.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:39.61 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/14 | 26/11/2025 | 125 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:26.36 | - | 15 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/07/2025 | 19 | G3 OPEN 2 | $100,740.00 | Leopardstown | 1508m | YS | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:32.06 | - | 3 |
| 113.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 59kg | 1:41.30 | - | 7 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:26.18 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on January 23 over 1408m, 0.8 len behind Flanker Jet with 59.5kg at $12. Second-up won by a head at Dundalk All Weather March 6 over 1609m defeating Egyptian Pharaoh with 59.5kg at $4. Sure to measure up here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 06/03/2026 | 42 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 59.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 59.5kg | 1:28.15 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 2.5 len at Curragh March 15 over 1207m on a heavy track defeating Keogie carrying 60.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on October 11 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Cape Cod with 60.5kg at $5.50. Improver who can measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 15/03/2026 | 155 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:21.72 | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:45.33 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 1:34.25 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Leopardstown October 18 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind River Ara with 61kg at $13. On debut third of 7 at Leopardstown July 24 over 1508m, 6 len behind Mayflower carrying 55kg at $5. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 155 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 26 | NSY HCP 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 1:45.64 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 1:46.86 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2025 | 47 | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 55kg | 1:31.73 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1508m | YS | Andrew Slattery | 55kg | 1:31.39 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Listowel September 23 over 1609m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Limestone carrying 58kg at $5. On debut seventh of 17 at Leopardstown June 12 over 1408m, soft track; 6 len behind Brownstown carrying 56.5kg at $13. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 23/09/2025 | 22 | 2 | $57,650.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | Patrick Mcgettigan | 58kg | 1:47.55 | - | 6 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2025 | 39 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:38.30 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $102,950.00 | Leopardstown | 1508m | YS | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:33.42 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $49,160.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:43.67 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 7/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $49,270.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:36.32 | 12-11-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
He is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track October 11 over 1207m, 6 len behind First Approach with 57kg at $17. At his first start won by head Sligo August 6 over 1207m defeating Raphello with 60.5kg at $8. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 11/10/2025 | 40 | NSY HCP 2 | $86,720.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | R M Mulligan | 57kg | 1:14.04 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2025 | 26 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 61.5kg | 1:38.30 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $36,420.00 | Sligo | 1207m | GY | Ronan Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:18.69 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on March 6 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Soul Love with 61kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Newcastle All Weather November 22 over 1207m defeating Von Trotter with 59.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/03/2026 | 104 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 1:14.42 | 4-4-4-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 06/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $59,380.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 1:38.21 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Dundalk All Weather on February 27 over 1609m, 13 len behind Blanc De Blanc carrying 60kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 4.5 len at Dundalk All Weather October 10 over 1408m defeating Castelluccia carrying 56kg at $41. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 86 | 3 | $73,580.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 60kg | 1:37.91 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 54 | SELL 2 | $41,780.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 56.5kg | 1:28.82 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 56kg | 1:26.78 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Robert Whearty | 54.5kg | 1:14.35 | - | 15 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Dundalk All Weather October 24 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind How'sthebai carrying 58kg at $4. On debut seventh of 16 at this track September 18 over 1408m, 7 len behind Madbadanddangerous carrying 58.5kg at $15. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:40.63 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Gowran Park September 20 over 1609m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Christmas Day with 58kg at $41. On debut sixth of 9 at Galway August 2 over 1709m, 9 len behind Action carrying 60.5kg at $17. Looking to others on current form.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:46.48 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:44.83 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1709m | GY | Ronan Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:48.69 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Dundalk All Weather on February 11 over 1408m, nose behind Boston Benjamin carrying 61kg at $17. Last start 4th of 12 at Curragh on March 15 over 1207m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Smoke Them Out with 54kg at $9. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/03/2026 | 32 | HCP 3U | $36,190.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Andrew Slattery | 54kg | 1:20.81 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/02/2026 | 120 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:27.39 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/14 | 14/10/2025 | 47 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 1:13.43 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,550.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:11.13 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 14/08/2025 | 108 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 0:58.99 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/13 | 28/04/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:14.10 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:01.86 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |