Naas Race 7 - Into Kildare Beginners Chase
ANZADAM (1) impressed attempting a Grade 3 hurdle in January 2025 then sustained an injury. Did not make Grade 1 level last season but is an exciting recruit to fences. Fancied to make a winning debut tackling larger obstacles. EACHTOTHEIROWN (4) was a shock winner of the Grade 1 Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown end of last season. Benefited from the application of a hood. Biggest danger. KOKTAIL BRUT (5) won two Grade 2 hurdle contests last season. Gained a point-to-point success beginning of his career so should take well to fences. ARCADIAN EMPEROR (2) delivered four starts in low grade hurdle races after a smart point-to-point success. Debuted second trying fences with a tongue tie at Gowran in October.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign 4 of 7 runners at Punchestown in the G1 Punchestown Champion Hurdle May 1 over 3218m, 15 len behind Lossiemouth carrying 75.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at Newcastle in the G1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle Race November 29 over 3419m, 1.5 len behind Golden Ace carrying 74.5kg at $3.80. Overall first-up record reads well.
Last Starts 190 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 | 01/05/2026 | 52 | G1 OPEN 4U | $529,680.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $845,310.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:54.24 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN 4U | $360,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 4:04.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | 307 | G1 OPEN 4U | $209,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:01.03 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 26/01/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN 5U | $60,190.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | P Townend | 74.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2024 | 411 | G3 OPEN 4 | $52,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | P Townend | 71kg | 3:49.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2023 | 29 | HDLE CL1 CF 3 | $95,080.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | SH | Florent Bayle | 66kg | 4:03.18 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2023 | - | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $43,700.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | Soft | Florent Bayle | 68kg | 4:01.93 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up after six months finished second of 8 starters at Gowran Park on October 3 over 4023m, 4.5 len behind Sir Allen carrying 75.5kg at $1.70. Previously second-up finished second of 16 starters at this track on January 25 over 3721m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Shuttle Diplomacy carrying 75.5kg at $3. Definite chance. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 172 | CHSE 4U | $25,600.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GY | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 5:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.67 |
| 1/17 | 14/04/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 5:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/16 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 5:30.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | 29 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3721m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:03.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 279 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Having had just one run last to post a big 5.5 len win. Down Royal on March 17 over 3520m defeating Powerful Paddy carrying 71.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. When resuming last campaign finished second of 24 starters at Punchestown on November 22 over 3922m, 1.0 len behind Santo Sospir carrying 73kg at $19. Worth including.
Last Starts 235 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 17/03/2026 | 67 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 71.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/25 | 09/01/2026 | 48 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/24 | 22/11/2025 | 207 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Kieren Buckley | 73kg | 5:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Robert James | 71kg | 4:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last campaign winning a big 4.5 len win. Punchestown G1 Champion Novice Hurdle April 28 over 3319m defeating Blake with 75.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Galway October 25 2025 over 3319m defeating Treasure Memory carrying 75.5kg at $2.50. Looks set to run well.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 49 | G1 OPEN 5U | $224,520.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/03/2026 | 51 | G1 OPEN 4U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 3:51.36 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/13 | 18/01/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,260.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 74.5kg | 4:05.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/8 | 30/11/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $160,770.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Sean Flanagan | 71.5kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/15 | 25/10/2025 | 245 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2025 | 35 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation 5 of 8 starters at Punchestown in the G1 Champion Novice Hurdle April 28 over 3319m, 14 len behind Eachtotheirown carrying 75.5kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 9 len Punchestown November 13 over 3218m on heavy track defeating Colcannon with 75.5kg at $1.90. Rates strongly and can return in winning form.
Last Starts 193 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 | 28/04/2026 | 23 | G1 OPEN 5U | $224,520.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2026 | 26 | G2 OPEN 4U | $104,540.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 4:16.20 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 10/03/2026 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 3:51.36 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 4U | $189,900.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 82.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 4U | $160,770.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 71.5kg | 4:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.62 |
| 1/21 | 13/11/2025 | 196 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.91 |
| 5/12 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | FLAT 47 | $30,350.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/15 | 05/04/2025 | 63 | G2 HUNT FLAT 46 | $100,590.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good | H C Swan | 71.5kg | 3:59.40 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | B D O'neill | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $36,330.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 76kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at this track in the G3 Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle March 8 over 3319m, 10 len behind Le Labo with 70.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign 4 of 16 runners at Galway July 31 2025 over 3621m, 6 len behind Frankie John with 74kg at $7. Others preferred this time.
Last Starts 244 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 | 08/03/2026 | 17 | G3 OPEN 4U | $73,580.00 | Naas | 3319m | SH | A P Ryan | 70.5kg | 4:21.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/02/2026 | 24 | G3 OPEN 5U | $53,430.00 | Thurles | 4224m | SH | Cian Quirke | 70kg | 6:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 26/01/2026 | 30 | NHDLE 5U | $29,940.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 70.5kg | 5:22.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2025 | 25 | HDLE 4U | $24,820.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 71kg | 5:40.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/18 | 02/12/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $18,990.00 | Clonmel | 3922m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 73kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | A P Ryan | 73kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | 37 | FLAT 4U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:16.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.40 |
| 4/16 | 31/07/2025 | 201 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | A P Ryan | 73kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Cork May 10 over 3520m. When resuming last campaign 5 of 8 starters at Navan December 6 over 3218m, 41 len behind Charismatic Kid carrying 76kg at $34. Looks up against it - prefer others.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 10/05/2026 | 35 | NHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 4:13.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/20 | 05/04/2026 | 29 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/03/2026 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | 4:30.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/02/2026 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $22,990.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/01/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/18 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $201.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 216 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | D G Lavery | 76kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/13 | 04/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Good | E Finegan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 12 runners at Punchestown in the G1 Champion Four Year Old Hurdle May 2 over 3218m, 16 len behind Saratoga with 70kg at $41. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 9 len win. Limerick December 26 over 3218m on heavy track defeating Crooked Path with 70kg at $2.80. Looks one of the leading hopes in the race.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 53 | G1 OPEN 4 | $215,410.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 3:57.10 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 17/22 | 10/03/2026 | 36 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 3:56.83 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 0/7 | 02/02/2026 | 38 | G1 OPEN 4 | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2025 | 267 | MHDLE 3 | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Sean O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:22.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2025 | 19 | HDLE CL1 CG 3 | $110,540.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Bryony Frost | 67kg | 3:47.56 | 4-6-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/14 | 15/03/2025 | 68 | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $103,510.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | SH | Bryony Frost | 65kg | 3:50.38 | 7-8-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/01/2025 | 44 | MDN 3 | $35,180.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Maryline Eon | 56.5kg | 2:20.70 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | UNR CG 2 | $49,590.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Neutral | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $53.00 |