14:50 Naas (IRE) 13 Feb 2021
Naas Rated Novice Hurdle
4YO only
Winner €9,600 - 5 ran
led, not fluent 2nd and joined, headed approaching 3rd and raced in 2nd, on terms before 3 out, led from 2 out, slight mistake last, strongly pressed run-in, stayed on well to assert closing stages
soon chased front pair, took closer order 5th, effort in 3rd from 2 out, 2nd approaching last, every chance run-in, no extra and one pace closing stages
tracked leader, on terms from 2nd, led approaching 3rd, slight mistakes 4th and 5th, joined before 3 out, not fluent 2 out and headed, soon dropped to 3rd and no extra
soon chased front pair, took closer order 5th, no impression in 4th from 2 out, soon no extra
waited with in rear, soon off pace and slight mistake 3rd, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | €2.77 |
| CSF | €6.57 (3, 6) |
| Win | €2.30 (3) |
| Place | €1.30 (3), €1.50 (6) |
| Exacta | €6.10 (3, 6) |
| Trifecta | €10.80 (3, 6, 1) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Good - Yielding | 5 | Aramax | 4 | 11 1 | - | 31F3 | 28 days | G Elliott (35 miles) | Mark Walsh | 7/ 2 | 3:55.40 | |
| 2019 | Good | 6 | Band of Outlaws | 4 | 11 1 | - | 027431 | 45 days | J P O'Brien (60 miles) | J J Slevin | 5/ 2 | 3:52.60 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 5 | Mastermind | 4 | 10 12 | - | 066163 | 27 days | C O'Brien (17 miles) | Robbie Power | 5/ 1 | 4:28.00 |
