Naas Race 3 - Overlander Fishery Lane Novice Hurdle
LOVE ME TENDER (4) Racing on a quick back up. Made a mess of them when winning by a margin of almost 14L last time in a chase at Cork. Undefeated last 3 runs. Rates a winning chance. BUNKER BUSTER (3) Gave them a lesson when winning by a margin of more than 5L last time in a hurdle at Limerick and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Genuine threat. GOLDEN HANDSHAKE (1) Was fighting out the finish when winning by 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Listowel. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 runs. Not out of this. BARTHOLOMEW (2) Fresh today after a break. Ran 7th last time at Gowran Park. Giving another chance here. Does take a while to get into stride. Keep an eye on the market for any leads.

Jockey: Patrick M O'Brien
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Game effort to win narrowly by 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Listowel. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 starts. Should muster plenty of early toe. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 23/09/2026 | - | 4UP NOVICE HURDLE | $18,001.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Philip Byrnes | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 22/08/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Killarney | 3310m | GOOD | Philip Byrnes | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $1.83 |
| 99/19 | 01/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3378m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Patrick M Obrien | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $15,738.00 | Ayr | 2638m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 14.05L | $3.50 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 59kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-6-6-6 | 4 |
| 22.65L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | GBBPlus Race | $13,772.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.62 |
| 1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5L | $1.18 |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-5 | 9 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3UP CL5 MDN | $7,869.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 58.5kg | - | 3-5-5-6-4-5-9-9 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Jumped at $2.62 and came in 7th last time at Gowran Park. Giving another chance here. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Looking elsewhere today.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 01/09/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | YIELD(SF PL) | Billy Lee | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6L | $2.62 |
| 2/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $11.00 |
| 1/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3282m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $3.75 |
| 4/19 | 27/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.7L | $29.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/10/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.25L | $29.00 |
| 4/14 | 19/09/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $12,000.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.75L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/08/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.25L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a mess of them when winning by more than 5L last time in a hurdle at Limerick and promising career start. Strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 17/10/2026 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 3390m | GOOD TO YIELDING | P Byrnes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $2.50 |
| 0/13 | 02/10/2026 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3291m | GOOD | Philip Byrnes | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99L | $2.00 |
| 3/18 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4Y | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | A D Bustin | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $11,002.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | A D Bustin | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround. Shot clear to win by a margin of nearly 14L last time in a chase at Cork but back to a shorter distance. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/11/2026 | - | 1 | $42,000.00 | Cork | 4023m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Harry Cobden | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.72L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/09/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 4425m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $1.60 |
| 1/16 | 23/09/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.29L | $1.45 |
| 10/22 | 22/08/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $491,850.00 | York | 2787m | GOOD TO SOFT | William T Buick | 56.5kg | - | 1-3-2-5-5-7-6-6 | 15 |
| 8L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3670m | GOOD | H Cobden | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $2.50 |
| 5/14 | 29/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 4800m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $60,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4474m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Tipperary | 3236m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.26 |
| 1/14 | 25/07/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3803m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 30/05/2025 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GOOD | Jodie Townend | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and did well when 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Auteuil. This one has a big task.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 16/05/2026 | - | CL2 | $51,000.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | SOFT | Felix De Giles | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.75L | $11.00 |
| 5/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | 2 | $51,000.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | SOFT | Felix De Giles | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.6L | $2.38 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $53,000.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | HEAVY | Felix De Giles | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.75 |