Naas Race Preview – 23/02/2025
Official Going: Heavy

13:50 LILY & WILD AT THE POST MAIDEN HURDLE (1m 7f 110y)

Pace Forecast: Strong
Top Timeform Ratings:

Kalix Delabarriere (FR) – 131p (Top-rated, expected improvement)

Ivybrook (FR) – 118+ (Potential improvement flagged)

Road To Home (IRE) – 125p

Son Of Anarchy (IRE) – 115p

Hello Jack (IRE) – 112p

Withabitofluk – 105p


Kalix Delabarriere stands out as the top-rated runner with a ‘p’ indicating further progress is expected. Ivybrook’s ‘+’ suggests potential improvement and could provide strong competition. Road To Home and Son Of Anarchy are also noteworthy contenders.


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14:20 WILLIAM HILL WINNING FAIR JUVENILE HURDLE (Grade 3) (1m 7f 110y)

Pace Forecast: Very Weak
Top Timeform Ratings:

Bacchanalian – 144 (Clear top-rated)

Good To Be Alive (IRE) – 137p

Shoda (IRE) – 136p


Bacchanalian has the strongest rating, but Good To Be Alive and Shoda both have the ‘p’ flag for expected progress and could pose a serious challenge.


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14:50 MICHAEL PURCELL MEMORIAL NOVICE HURDLE (Grade 3) (2m 4f)

Pace Forecast: Very Weak
Top Timeform Ratings:

Fleur In The Park (IRE) – 158 (Highest rating of the day)

Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) – 146p


Fleur In The Park is significantly clear on ratings and should be the one to beat. Jacob’s Ladder holds potential for improvement and could offer value.


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15:20 WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP HURDLE (1m 7f 110y)

Pace Forecast: Strong
Top Timeform Ratings:

Duke Of Leggagh (IRE) – 139 (Top-rated)

Miss Gherkin (IRE) – 138

Ballystone (IRE) – 127+ (Improvement flagged)


Duke Of Leggagh leads the ratings, while Ballystone’s ‘+’ suggests an improved performance is likely.


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15:50 PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE (Qualifier) (2m 7f 20y)

Pace Forecast: Even
Top Timeform Ratings:

Heliko Conti (FR) – 150 (Top-rated)

Bridie’s Beau (IRE) – 149p (Strong potential improvement)

Senior Chief – 145+ (Improvement flagged)

Falcon Eight (IRE) – 144+ (Improvement flagged)


Heliko Conti holds the strongest rating, but Bridie’s Beau and Senior Chief could be serious threats based on expected progress.


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16:20 WILLIAM HILL PROPER PRICES (PRO/AM) I.N.H. FLAT (1m 7f 110y)

Pace Forecast: Very Weak
Top Timeform Rating:

I’ll Sort That (IRE) – 112


I’ll Sort That is the highest-rated and should be the main contender.


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16:50 WILLIAM HILL NOVICE HANDICAP CHASE (Listed) (2m 4f 29y)

Pace Forecast: Weak
Top Timeform Ratings:

Shannon Royale (IRE) – 151+ (Top-rated, improvement likely)

No Flies On Him (IRE) – 146+ (Improvement expected)


Shannon Royale is the standout, with No Flies On Him expected to improve and potentially challenge.


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17:20 DAR GOLF NEWLANDS CHASE (Grade 3) (2m)

Pace Forecast: Very Weak
Top Timeform Ratings:

Blood Destiny (FR) – 166+ (Top-rated, improvement expected)


Blood Destiny is the highest-rated runner of the day and should be very difficult to beat.


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Summary of Key Timeform + Flags

13:50: Ivybrook (118+)

15:20: Ballystone (127+)

15:50: Senior Chief (145+), Falcon Eight (144+)

16:50: Shannon Royale (151+), No Flies On Him (146+)

17:20: Blood Destiny (166+)


The horses marked with ‘+’ suggest strong improvement potential and could offer value against the top-rated contenders. Keep an eye on these runners throughout the Naas meeting.