Naas Race 6 - Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3)
KOPEK DES BORDES (3) First up after 27 weeks and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Cheltenham. Displays good tactical speed. Gets a reduction in weight. Winning claims. BOWENSONFIRE (4) Handy enough when winning by 1 1/2L last run in a chase at Cheltenham and strong performer at this trip. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Strong claims. IRISH PANTHER (2) First up from a 27 week spell. In the money when 2nd last run in a chase at Punchestown and dropping weight. One of the hopes. ROCKSTOWN GIRL (5) Towards the tail last time in a chase at Clonmel but on an upward trajectory in recent races. Will benefit with the weight drop. Will be dropping in distance. Worth a look and is a rough hope.

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 45 weeks and good win by 1 1/4L first up last preparation in a chase at Roscommon. Expecting to settle positively. Would not recommend.
Last Starts 316 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | SOFT | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.05L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $37,501.00 | Punchestown | 3257m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $40,001.00 | Roscommon | 3353m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $1.67 |
| 2/11 | 31/07/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $40,001.00 | Galway | 3670m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 3469m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 70.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-4 | 0 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | 5UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Wexford | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
| 2/15 | 06/02/2025 | - | Chase | $11,002.00 | Thurles | 3222m | GOOD | Michael Osullivan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/01/2025 | - | 5UP CHASE | $15,500.00 | Fairyhouse | 3465m | SOFT | Sean Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2024 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,001.00 | Tipperary | 3300m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/24 | 30/04/2024 | - | Listed | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.05L | $26.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/04/2024 | - | Limited Handicap | $0.00 | Ayr | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 71kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.15L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/03/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $9.00 |
| 99/17 | 15/03/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | HEAVY | Michael Osullivan | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3190m | HEAVY | Michael Osullivan | 74kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 3324m | HEAVY | Michael Osullivan | 74kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 | |
| 99/9 | 27/12/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | HEAVY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 1/13 | 23/11/2023 | - | Q.R. | $0.00 | Thurles | 3260m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $1.91 |
| 21/21 | 15/03/2023 | - | 1 | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.05L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/01/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell of 27 weeks. Looked good when 2nd last run in a chase at Punchestown and gets some weight taken off. Can go through the gears. Looks like solid value.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3287m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $393,480.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | GOOD | Kieren Buckley | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-5-6 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3406m | SOFT | Cian Cullinan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $1.22 |
| 3/17 | 29/04/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | Cian Cullinan | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |
| 10/16 | 14/03/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Cian Cullinan | 62.5kg | - | 15-15-13-11-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/18 | 02/02/2025 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Cian Cullinan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/19 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | K E Buckley | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/16 | 27/09/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $13,499.00 | Listowel | 3621m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 59.05L | $3.30 |
| 2/15 | 12/05/2024 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 24L | $2.40 |
| 3/15 | 30/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Thurles | 3311m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.25L | $3.00 | |
| 2/17 | 09/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 3895m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $2.70 | |
| 2/18 | 28/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3621m | YIELDING | J L Gleeson | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 | |
| 3/13 | 19/02/2023 | - | N_H_Flat | $9,998.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | SOFT | A P Kelly | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $12,001.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | SOFT | Derek Oconnor | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 27 weeks and good performance to run into 2nd first up last preparation in a chase at Cheltenham. Should race on the speed. Gets some weight relief. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3287m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $1.36 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $196,740.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | 4-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.38 |
| 1/11 | 17/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,499.00 | Navan | 3419m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $1.22 |
| 4/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 11/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 73kg | - | 3-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.67 |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $1.80 |
| 1/23 | 26/12/2024 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.65 |
| 1/14 | 31/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | HEAVY | P W Mullins | 71.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did a good job when winning by 1 1/2L last run in a chase at Cheltenham and proven performer at this distance in the past. Suited by the weight drop. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/10/2026 | - | 2 | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2026 | - | 1 | $42,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.14L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3670m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.74L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 02/07/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $70,002.00 | Limerick | 3319m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.75 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $70,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 3986m | SOFT | Jordan Gainford | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $15.00 |
| 13/23 | 13/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $108,207.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | - | 15-13-11-9-6-11-13 | 0 |
| 8.85L | $15.00 |
| 1/19 | 01/02/2026 | - | 0-150 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |
| 1/17 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.50 |
| 3/20 | 24/10/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 4005m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 73.5kg | - | 9-7-7-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.75L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | 5UP HCP HDL | $45,001.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3383m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.05L | $3.50 |
| 99/19 | 31/07/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $270,000.00 | Galway | 3228m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/16 | 05/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $60,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3456m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3570m | SOFT | F Brickley | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.55L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GOOD | F Brickley | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ayr | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Bowen | 76.5kg | - | 2-1-2-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9L | $1.30 |
| 1/14 | 28/01/2025 | - | C & G | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Towards the rear last time in a chase at Clonmel but goes down in weight. Coming back in trip. Showing improvement in recent outings. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/15 | 22/10/2026 | - | 4UIP HCP CHASE (0-100) | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 4224m | GOOD | James Smith | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Downpatrick | 3913m | GOOD | James Smith | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.97L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/09/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 4346m | GOOD TO FIRM | James Smith | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 37.75L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2026 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | James Smith | 73kg | - | 4-5-5-7-8-7-7 | 0 |
| 41.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 30/06/2026 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $12,501.00 | Wexford | 3922m | GOOD | Ricky A Doyle | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 18.55L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $21,999.00 | Downpatrick | 3790m | GOOD | James Smith | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.78L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 15/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,501.00 | Kilbeggan | 4105m | GOOD | James Smith | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 10/04/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3913m | GOOD/YIELD | James Smith | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 17/03/2026 | - | 0-100 | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 4101m | GOOD | James Smith | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/01/2026 | - | 4UP MARES HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.75L | $8.50 |
| 99/14 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 99/23 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,500.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Eoin Staples | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $51.00 |
| 99/15 | 27/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 4425m | GOOD | Eoghan Finegan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 14/18 | 14/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 72.5kg | - | 14-11-17-15-14-15-15-14 | 0 |
| 37.05L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $49,998.00 | Down Royal | 3932m | SOFT | Eoghan Finegan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 82.25L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/10/2025 | - | 4UP NOV | $11,499.00 | Cork | 3547m | GOOD | Eoghan Finegan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $2.62 |
| 4/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $11,499.00 | Navan | 4224m | SOFT | Georgie Benson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/16 | 31/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Listowel | 4096m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69.05L | $15.00 |
| 99/5 | 17/05/2025 | - | 4UP NOV CHASE | $12,501.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GOOD | Jordan Colin Gainford | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 11/15 | 22/03/2025 | - | Limited Handicap | $54,103.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Oakley Brown | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4-4-9-11-11 | 0 |
| 28.75L | $19.00 |