Naas Race 6 - Naas Racecourse Business Club Blackwater Handicap
ALPHECCA (4) completed a double securing a 1.5L victory contesting a 1408m sales event at this venue in October. Taken to make a winning handicap debut. TROJAN WARRIOR (1) disappointed finishing 7.5L ninth attempting the G3 Red Rocks Stakes over 1408m at Leopardstown on his first start of the year. Rates highly making handicap debut. FELIX GUIDO (3) won all three starts in Poland last year including by 4.5L tackling a 1300m race at Sluzewiec during September. Bold show expected debuting for a new trainer. INVINCIBLE WILL (7) returned to action with a 0.75L second trying 1609m at Cork earlier this month. Notable chance.

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut won by 1.5 len at Curragh October 21 over 1207m in heavy going defeating Go Just Do It with 60.5kg at $7.50. Went for a spell before returning 9th of 11 at Leopardstown in the G3 Red Rocks (Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial) Stakes on April 12 over 1408m, 7 len behind Thesecretadversary carrying 59.5kg at $7. Rates highly and should improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 12/04/2026 | 173 | G3 C 3 | $125,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:32.99 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:16.15 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1408m, slow going head behind Causeway carrying 62kg at $34. Second run from a spell in a small field at Gowran Park on April 8 over 1408m, slow going 9 len behind Neolithic carrying 61kg at $4. Handy strike-rate and is a key chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 08/04/2026 | 17 | 3 | $38,330.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:31.13 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/03/2026 | 163 | HCP 3 | $88,450.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Shane Foley | 62kg | 1:34.36 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 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: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Starspangledbanner out of Rare. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 1.5 len this track October 12 over 1408m defeating Celestial Siren with 57kg at $4.30. On debut fifth of 13 at Tipperary August 31 over 1508m, 4.5 len behind Redemption Road with 56kg at $15. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/10/2025 | 6 | SELL 2 | $230,200.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | G F Carroll | 57kg | 1:29.37 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Killarney | 1609m | SH | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:46.15 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.13 |
| 3/16 | 18/09/2025 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | G F Carroll | 56kg | 1:34.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | G F Carroll | 56kg | 1:41.75 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on March 22 over 1408m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Causeway carrying 58kg at $17. The run before that won by a head at Dundalk All Weather March 6 over 1609m defeating Egyptian Pharaoh carrying 59.5kg at $4. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $88,450.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 58kg | 1:34.36 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 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: Chris Hayes
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months won by 0.8 len at Gowran Park April 8 over 1408m on a rain affected track defeating Jamestown carrying 61kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Fairyhouse on June 6 over 1408m, 5 len behind Green Soul carrying 60.5kg at $41. Fitter and can measure up again.
Last Starts 20 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 | 08/04/2026 | 263 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:31.74 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $45,090.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:14.23 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/06/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:29.49 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at Cork on April 4 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Empty Wallet carrying 63.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Bellewstown on July 4 over 1609m, 27 len behind Empty Wallet carrying 55.5kg at $17. Not to be taken lightly.
Last Starts 24 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 | 04/04/2026 | 168 | HCP 3 | $26,940.00 | Cork | 1609m | SH | G F Carroll | 63.5kg | 1:49.35 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/10/2025 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Robert Whearty | 60.5kg | 1:45.64 | - | 8 |
| 17.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:31.73 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,620.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:27.31 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,010.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:44.90 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Robert Whearty | 58kg | 1:31.10 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 11/13 | 04/07/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $49,160.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Robert Whearty | 55.5kg | 1:42.19 | - | 7 |
| 27.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on March 20 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Glitter And Glory with 61kg at $15. Last start 2nd of 13 at Gowran Park on April 8 over 1408m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Bobby Mcgee carrying 61kg at $7. No easier this time and others rate better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,540.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 1:31.74 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/03/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 1:27.57 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation winning by head Dundalk All Weather November 7 over 1609m defeating Grand Premiere with 59.5kg at $13. On debut sixth of 16 at Curragh September 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Mumhan with 60.5kg at $101. May need more time.
Last Starts 172 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 | 07/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | 1:15.88 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len Dundalk All Weather October 24 over 1609m defeating Johnny Soda carrying 59kg at $13. On debut sixth of 8 at Roscommon September 1 over 1508m, soft track; 8 len behind Summer Is Tomorrow with 58kg at $12. Sure to be ready to run a forward race.
Last Starts 186 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 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 59kg | 1:40.63 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 10/10/2025 | 39 | MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 57.5kg | 1:27.00 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Soft | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:38.30 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |