Naas Race 6 - Nfp Hcp
WATCH TOWER (4) is beginning to race well with two runner-up finishes in three starts culminating in a 1.25L victory attempting a handicap at Leopardstown. May complete a double. CONTRARY TO LAW (8) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Left behind four disappointing efforts to come out on top of a handicap at Fairyhouse by a short-head a fortnight ago. Expected to challenge. LITTLE EMPIRE (1) is racing consistently with four placings the past six outings including when second in a handicap at The Curragh. Might go one better. THENANDNOW (7) cannot be discounted after running third at Fairyhouse last time.

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 17 at Curragh on June 26 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Summer Island with 56.5kg at $12. Before that 4th of 11 at Musselburgh on April 26 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Persuasion carrying 57.5kg at $7. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 26/06/2026 | 61 | HCP 3U | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 56.5kg | 1:26.20 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/04/2026 | 58 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 57.5kg | 1:27.04 | 4-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 51.5kg | 1:10.24 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 58.5kg | 1:25.57 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:25.74 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | 4U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 54.5kg | 1:24.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 60kg | 1:25.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $37,980.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 58kg | 1:12.35 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 52kg | 1:11.85 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 16 | 3U | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 54.5kg | 1:25.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/11/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Patrick Mcgettigan | 59.5kg | 1:37.86 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Adam Grant
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 38 day letup. Resuming 12th of 22 at Curragh on May 23 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Headmaster with 52.5kg at $23. Last start 9th of 15 at Cork on June 14 over 1408m, 6 len behind Gleneagle Bay with 51kg at $34. Won't be far away.
Last Starts 38 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 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $172,320.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Conor Cusack | 51kg | 1:25.75 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 12/22 | 23/05/2026 | 190 | HCP 4U | $88,280.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Conor Cusack | 52.5kg | 1:10.93 | - | 22 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 60.5kg | 1:11.69 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $42,200.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Grant | 54kg | 1:12.39 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/10/2025 | 57 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 1:24.74 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/14 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Conor Cusack | 56kg | 1:11.72 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/07/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran O'neill | 52kg | 1:12.64 | 4-8-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/19 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $197,070.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 56.5kg | 1:25.93 | - | 18 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/15 | 23/05/2025 | 274 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 55.5kg | 1:11.85 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $145,520.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Andrew Slattery | 51.5kg | 1:27.96 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/08/2024 | 36 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 57.5kg | 1:48.67 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 10th of 17 at Curragh on June 26 over 1408m, 6 len behind Summer Island with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by a neck at Curragh September 28 over 1207m on a rain affected track defeating Lunigiana carrying 61kg at $8.50. Not the worst in this, could find a place.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 26/06/2026 | 271 | HCP 3U | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | R P Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:26.20 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/15 | 28/09/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:15.34 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2025 | 131 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:42.79 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 12/04/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:13.11 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 21/03/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,880.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:26.71 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Limerick on June 19 over 1408m, slow going 5 len behind Zenford carrying 61kg at $6. Second-up won by 1.3 len at Leopardstown July 9 over 1408m defeating Invincible Will with 57kg at $5. Sure to measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $44,820.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Colin Keane | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 191 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Soft | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 1:35.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/13 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $34,180.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 17 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 102 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:28.24 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/28 | 09/08/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:09.83 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/17 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:12.13 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 20 at Curragh on June 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Prevalence carrying 62.5kg at $23. The run before that 6th of 9 at Down Royal on June 19 over 1408m, slow going 6 len behind Treasure Rose carrying 62kg at $5.50. Has ability but needs to lift.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 62.5kg | 1:38.52 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Scott Mccullagh | 62kg | 1:32.03 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 13/19 | 24/05/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 63kg | 1:38.15 | - | 15 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/17 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 63kg | 1:31.40 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $67.00 |
| 16/21 | 03/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $89,810.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SH | Nathan Crosse | 56kg | 1:47.70 | - | 17 |
| 24.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/03/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 62kg | 1:34.20 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
| 13/13 | 20/02/2026 | 126 | HCP 4U | $40,470.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 59kg | 1:39.78 | - | 5 |
| 33.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $38,150.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:24.74 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 30/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $31,070.00 | Cork | 1609m | Y | Ben Coen | 64kg | 1:41.65 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/16 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Ben Coen | 58.5kg | 1:26.76 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $29.00 |
| 11/15 | 30/08/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $193,420.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GY | Ben Coen | 59kg | 1:38.88 | 15-14-11 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Leopardstown on July 9 over 1609m, 6 len behind Frank Pickle with 60.5kg at $13. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $35,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:39.60 | - | 13 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 59.5kg | 1:32.03 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | 380 | APP HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 56.5kg | 1:32.13 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/05/2025 | 8 | APP HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Sam Coen | 59.5kg | 1:28.57 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 12/05/2025 | 190 | HCP 4U | $25,510.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 63kg | 1:32.62 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/26 | 03/11/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | 1:30.98 | - | 25 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/14 | 11/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:26.06 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Listowel | 1408m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 1:30.26 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/09/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:48.98 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/18 | 22/08/2024 | 2 | HCP 3 | $27,810.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | C J Macredmond | 59kg | 1:29.48 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 20/08/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $21,680.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Heavy | Adam Caffrey | 55.5kg | 1:38.96 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Fairyhouse on July 1 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Treasure Rose with 60.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 12th of 15 at Ayr in the LR Land O'Burns Fillies' Stakes on June 20 over 1005m, slow going 7 len behind Argentine Tango carrying 57kg at $34. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 01/07/2026 | 11 | HCP F 3U | $41,360.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:13.07 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 12/15 | 20/06/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN F 3U | $127,050.00 | Ayr | 1005m | Soft | Mark Winn | 57kg | 0:59.25 | 4-7-12 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | LR F 3 | $92,690.00 | Cork | 1106m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:09.78 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/24 | 19/04/2026 | 204 | MDN 3U | $35,920.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:17.59 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/16 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:15.88 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/08/2025 | 23 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:30.16 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:32.84 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:30.11 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 18 at Curragh on June 3 over 1307m, 5.5 len behind The Piper's Call carrying 61kg at $7. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Fairyhouse July 8 over 1408m defeating Rappell carrying 60kg at $2.60. Sure to measure up.
Last Starts 14 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 | 08/07/2026 | 35 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60kg | 1:25.43 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 7/18 | 03/06/2026 | 80 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1307m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:16.09 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 15/03/2026 | 230 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:21.72 | - | 13 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:31.66 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:27.15 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |