Naas Race 2 - Connolly's Red Mills Irish Ebf Auction Novice Hurdle
GREY JUDE (1) managed to build on a solid second providing Cork hurdling debut when making all to get off the mark with a gutsy head success at the same venue. Climbs in trip and will prove hard to beat based on that previous outing. DUNLEER CRYSTAL (5) was able to keep on for second attempting a Down Royal maiden hurdle during December. Improvement anticipated up in trip. Main danger. RAISE YOU UP (3) placed providing initial hurdle outing over this kind of distance at the track prior to a 4.25L Limerick maiden hurdle win. Feared. Thurles maiden hurdle winner MULLAGHGLOSS (2) delivered a respectable fourth among better company at Limerick in latest. Might feature.
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign winning by a head Cork November 23 over 3218m defeating Master Haku with 73kg at $3.50. First up last campaign 3 of 18 starters at Listowel September 25 over 3218m, 2.5 len behind Mister Pessimistic carrying 74.5kg at $9.50. Well-placed here and could be tough to beat.
Last Starts 76 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 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/14 | 02/11/2025 | 38 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 73kg | 3:54.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/18 | 25/09/2025 | 137 | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2025 | 30 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Y | A P Ryan | 71kg | 4:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/16 | 11/04/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 3419m | Good | P A King | 72kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Useful type. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Last start finished fourth of 12 starters at Limerick in the LR on December 29 over 3218m, 6 len behind Its Bilbo carrying 70kg at $19. Run before made ground from midfield; finished eighth of 10 starters at Cheltenham on December 12 over 3419m, 33 len behind Old Park Star with 72.5kg at $15. Fought on last time. Can slot into the minors.
Last Starts 40 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 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | LR OPEN 34 | $94,950.00 | Limerick | 3218m | SH | Cian Quirke | 70kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | Cian Quirke | 72.5kg | 4:00.15 | 4-5-8 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/16 | 20/11/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | A P Ryan | 73kg | 4:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 18 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | Cian Quirke | 72kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2025 | 12 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | A P Ryan | 72kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 8/18 | 25/09/2025 | 149 | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | A P Ryan | 72kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.00 |
| 11/18 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | A P Ryan | 71kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing well. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 4.5 len Limerick on December 29 over 3822m defeating Burning Ability with 71.5kg at $2.90 in a hurdle. The start before that; finished second of 20 runners at this track on December 15 over 3822m, 7 len behind Open Secret carrying 73kg at $51. Should be prominent and will give a big sight again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | 5:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/20 | 15/12/2025 | 23 | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 5:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | L P Shanahan | 70kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, finished sixth of 11 starters at Thurles on January 18 over 4023m, 19 len behind Hillberry Hill with 72.5kg at $67. Looks tested this line-up. Can't see him improving on fresh performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 18/01/2026 | - | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Y | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last run finished second of 10 runners at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 2.25 len behind Los Blanco with 68.5kg at $23. Start before finished tenth of 15 starters at this track on December 15 over 3218m, 14 len behind Tiktok Casey with 71kg at $19. Continues to make headway. Better run latest but place hope only.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/12/2025 | 11 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Finn Brickley | 68.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 10/15 | 15/12/2025 | 39 | FLAT SELL 4U | $28,490.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Finn Brickley | 71kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/11/2025 | - | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Jake Coen | 71.5kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |