15:45 Naas

Thursday 16 September 2021

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Naas Racecourse Business Club Nursery Handicap

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 1m 42.0s

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Obdurate^b1³²

Age: 2| Weight: 10-0| J: Colin Keane| T: D K Weld| OR: 77

16/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Well below form of first 2 starts when tenth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (1m) 32 days ago, ridden under 2f out and weakening. Handicaps likely more his bag and blinkers may help.

Form: 650

(5)

Buenaventura³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 73

11/1

Caravaggio filly who has seemingly been brought along with nurseries in mind, midfield in a 7f Leopardstown maiden on her latest start in August. Step up to 1m a likely plus.

Form: 648

(14)

Bellabel^p1²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: S T McCullagh⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 72

4/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 7 in nursery at Killarney (8.1f, good) 28 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces reached for now and a repeat gives her claims of getting involved.

Form: 2503

(9)

Capoeira^p1³⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 72

9/1

Thrice-raced colt who hasn't threatened in trio of maidens at up to 8.3f to date, never better than midfield but not unduly punished when midfield at Gowran (7f) last month. May do better.

Form: 640

(7)

Sally Golightly^p1⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J Davison| OR: 71

14/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at Galway (8.6f, good) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.

Form: 886

(8)

Satin Snake¹³¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: S Foley| T: G O'Leary| OR: 71

18/1

Bred to make a speedy 2-y-o and ran best race yet when 5 lengths seventh of 9 in a 5f maiden here back in May. Given a break since and interesting what the market makes of him now handicapping.

Form: 587

(16)

Arch Enemy¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: W Joyce⁽⁷⁾| T: M Mulvany| OR: 70| BF

18/1

Winner at the Curragh (6f) in August. However, not in same form when eighth of 10 in nursery at Navan (5.8f, good, 10/3) 19 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 778318

(6)

Litteratus²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 70

25/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 15 in maiden at this course (7f, soft, 125/1) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut but yard may well hold stronger claims with Play By The Rules.

Form: 500

(2)

Mister Wilson^p³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Nathan Crosse⁽³⁾| T: P F McEnery| OR: 66

80/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 7 lengths twelfth of 14 to Arch Enemy in nursery at the Curragh (6f, good) 34 days ago. More needed up significantly in trip.

Form: 9580

(1)

Ector De Maris^b1³¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Gary Carroll| T: J G Murphy| OR: 65

40/1

Has something of a mixed pedigree but did offer modicum of promise on first 2 starts in maidens. Below best at Roscommon (7.3f) last month but entitled to hold more chance now handicapping. Blinkered.

Form: 506

(12)

Say It So^p1²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Izzy Clifton⁽⁷⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 64

40/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in maiden (22/1) at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.

Form: 898

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Mumayaz^t¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Chris Hayes| T: K Prendergast| OR: 63

4/1

Career best when winning 14-runner nursery at Down Royal (7f, good, 7/2) 13 days ago by short head from Walking On Clouds. Merits consideration from 3 lb higher mark.

Form: 990741

(19)

Lexi's Dream^t¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: W J Lee| T: K J Condon| OR: 62

6/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good 1¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Mumayaz in nursery at Down Royal (7f) 13 days ago, never nearer from poor draw. One to bear in mind.

Form: 5754

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Walking On Clouds^p¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: L F Roche| T: P Roche| OR: 62

10/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good short-head second of 14 to Mumayaz in nursery (33/1) at Down Royal (7f, good) 13 days ago. Claims if backing that up now.

Form: 87082

(17)

Inchiquin Star²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Wayne Lordan| T: D Marnane| OR: 61

40/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in nursery at Killarney (8.1f, good, 33/1) 28 days ago. Handicapper has relinquished his grip but others more persuasive.

Form: 0076

(15)

Threescoreandten²³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: James J Doyle| T: D Hogan| OR: 60

80/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good, 200/1) 23 days ago. Another who should hold more chance now handicapping and the betting may guide.

Form: 709

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Lamprog^p¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: A J Slattery| T: R P Cody| OR: 55

25/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 3¾ lengths ninth of 14 to Mumayaz in nursery at Down Royal (7f, good, 16/1) 13 days ago, never nearer. Not one to write off.

Form: 0909

(10)

Lottie Dend³²

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: D E Sheehy⁽³⁾| T: N Meade| OR: 52

80/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut.

Form: 078

Non-Runners

(3)

Play By The Rules²⁸

Weight: 9-9| Age: 2

T: J S Bolger J: K J Manning

Forecasts

Bellabel (4/1), Mumayaz (4/1), Lexi's Dream (6/1), Play By The Rules (6/1), Capoeira (9/1), Walking On Clouds (10/1), Buenaventura (11/1), Sally Golightly (14/1), Obdurate (16/1), Arch Enemy (18/1), Satin Snake (18/1), Litteratus (25/1), Lamprog (25/1), Inchiquin Star (40/1), Ector De Maris (40/1), Say It So (40/1), Mister Wilson (80/1), Lottie Dend (80/1), Threescoreandten (80/1)

Several arrive with claims in a wide-open nursery and whilst behind a couple of these at Down Royal last time, it may pay to side with LEXI'S DREAM. Stepping up on what she achieved in maidens, she looked unlucky not to finish closer than fourth having met some trouble and the step up to 1m is expected to hold no fears. Play By The Rules, Mumayaz and Walking On Clouds head the dangers.