Naas Race 7 - Into Kildare Beginners Chase
ARCADIAN EMPEROR (2) Was competitive when 2nd last start in a chase at Gowran Park and solid career start. Mark P Walsh and William P Mullins are a duo to watch closely. One of the major hopes. KOKTAIL BRUT (5) First up and won by a huge margin of 9L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Punchestown. Jack Kennedy takes the reins today. Has to be strongly considered. BARLEY LANE (3) First run back after a 33 week break. Was a comprehensive winner by 5 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Down Royal and showing consistent performance in races. Betting may be best guide to the chances and each way is the likely play. PARNELL STREET (6) First up after a 35 week break. Nice run when 3rd last start in a hurdle at Naas. Displays good tactical speed. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and nice run when placing 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Newcastle. Paul Townend is a plus. Watching with interest.
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 | - | Grade 1 | $300,000.00 | Punchestown | 3259m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $458,159.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-8-7 | 0 |
| 18.05L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $196,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | H Cobden | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $114,925.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 26/01/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $37,501.00 | Naas | 3191m | HEAVY | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/11/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 16/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Compiegne | 3400m | GOOD | Florent Bayle | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $6.00 | |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 3300m | GOOD | Florent Bayle | 68kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last start in a chase at Gowran Park and putting a tidy record together so far. Back to a shorter trip. Expect support.
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 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.89L | $1.67 |
| 1/17 | 14/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Clonmel | 3991m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $1.50 |
| 2/16 | 26/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Clonmel | 3880m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4046m | SOFT | P W Mullins | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 33 weeks. Won easily by 5 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Down Royal and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Expect a forward showing.
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 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Down Royal | 3515m | GOOD | Kieren Buckley | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/25 | 09/01/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/24 | 22/11/2025 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3901m | SOFT | Kieren Buckley | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $19.00 |
| 9/24 | 29/04/2025 | - | 4yo | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 3354m | GOOD | R James | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.35L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after spell of 27 weeks. Was a comprehensive winner by 4 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Punchestown. Displays very good finishing speed. Could be in the mix.
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 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | - | 3-3-3-4-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 22.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/13 | 18/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HDL | $15,999.00 | Thurles | 3171m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $3.25 |
| 5/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $84,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.45L | $8.50 |
| 1/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $12,501.00 | Galway | 3300m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Fred Maguire | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and won by a big margin of 9L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Punchestown. Jack Kennedy is a key booking. Has definite claims.
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 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $60,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | - | 10-10-10-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 13.35L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 82.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $84,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 1/21 | 13/11/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3188m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $1.91 |
| 5/12 | 01/05/2025 | - | C & G | $17,501.00 | Punchestown | 3304m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.05L | $10.00 |
| 3/15 | 05/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $49,185.00 | Aintree | 3409m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 72kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | C & G | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | B Oneill | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/12/2024 | - | 4UP | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Mr A P Ryan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 35 weeks. Finished 3rd last start in a hurdle at Naas. Should muster plenty of early speed. Chance and can measure up.
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 | - | Grade 3 | $42,000.00 | Naas | 3289m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $30,000.00 | Thurles | 4183m | SOFT | Cian Quirke | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | 5UP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | HEAVY | A P Ryan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $13,500.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | A P Ryan | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $5.50 |
| 1/18 | 02/12/2025 | - | Q.R. | $9,999.00 | Clonmel | 3910m | HEAVY | A P Ryan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 26/10/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3351m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $2.62 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $13,500.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GOOD | A P Ryan | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $9,999.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GOOD | A P Ryan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.40 |
| 4/16 | 31/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $16,998.00 | Galway | 3621m | GOOD | A P Ryan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | A P Ryan | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell of 26 weeks. Failed to finish in a hurdle at Cork on May 10th. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Cork | 3479m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 99/20 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $12.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $51.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3888m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/18 | 01/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.95L | $201.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $10,502.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mullins
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and shot away to win by 9L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Limerick. William P Mullins yard are in good form of late. Can't have on what it has been showing.
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 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 17/22 | 10/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $78,696.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | 13-13-13-14-18-18-17 | 0 |
| 27.55L | $41.00 |
| 99/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Sean Okeeffe | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | 3yo | $61,121.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | GOOD | Bryony Frost | 67kg | 00:01.00 | - | 2 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 15/03/2025 | - | 3yo | $59,211.00 | Auteuil | 2999m | HEAVY | Bryony Frost | 65kg | 03:50.38 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/01/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $21,000.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2149m | GOOD | M Eon | 57kg | 02:20.70 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 7/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | Flat | $29,999.00 | Chantilly | 1799m | GOOD | Augustin Madamet | 58kg | 10:01.00 | - | 5 |
| 8.85L | $34.00 |