16:45 Naas

Thursday 17 September 2020

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Naas Nursery Handicap (Plus 10)

Off time: 16:46 | Winning time: 1m 40.97s

(16)

Procellarum²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 10-0| J: Gavin Ryan⁽³⁾| T: Donnacha O'Brien| OR: 77

17/2

Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, below form thirteenth of 20 in minor event at this course (6f, soft) 25 days ago. This more suitable stepping up in trip.

Form: 44570

(5)

Cursory Exam^p²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-13| J: D N Curran⁽¹⁰⁾| T: G O'Leary| OR: 76

20/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in nursery at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 15/2) 20 days ago, dropping away pretty tamely. 3 lb lower now at least.

Form: 8475

(9)

Iron Sheriff³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-12| J: Chris Hayes| T: K Prendergast| OR: 75

11/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 40/1) 34 days ago. Has displayed promise and type to do better now handicapping (pedigree ongoing recommendation).

Form: 360

(3)

Verbal Fencing^p¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-11| J: Luke McAteer⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 74

7/2

Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 13-runner nursery (11/4) at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago, just holding on. Fancied to go well again.

Form: 066631

(6)

Virtual Hug²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-11| J: Billy Lee| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 74

7/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, soft, 8/1) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut.

Form: 848

(4)

Shambara¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Ms N A Kane⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 71

12/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, 8¼ lengths ninth of 13 to Verbal Fencing in nursery at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago. Stable having good spell.

Form: 65649

(2)

Montenotte^b1⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Robbie Colgan| T: J J Murphy| OR: 70

25/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 5 in nursery at Cork (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Yet to improve from debut form and blinkers need to have a positive effect now.

Form: 9855

(8)

Wonder Spirit¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-6| J: Colin Keane| T: N Meade| OR: 69

10/1

Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in maiden (40/1) at Punchestown (8f, soft) 14 days ago, never nearer. Type to do better in handicaps.

Form: 566

(12)

Equilove³³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 68

10/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 7 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 33 days ago, not knocked about once held. In excellent hands and handicaps may bring about improvement.

Form: 393

(1)

Bell Ex One²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: A J Farragher⁽⁷⁾| T: R P Cody| OR: 66

14/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 9 in nursery at Killarney (8.2f, heavy, 12/1) 27 days ago. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 95973

(10)

Tosto¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: O J Orr| T: N Meade| OR: 65

8/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, fourth of 13 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Type to do better now handicapping.

Form: 464

(15)

White Pepper^p¹³

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

13/2

Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, excellent ¾-length third of 13 to Verbal Fencing in nursery at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago, never nearer. Has good chance on form.

Form: 8703

(14)

Alexandra College^p¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: T P Madden| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 63

50/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 16½ lengths last of 13 to Verbal Fencing in nursery at Down Royal (7f, soft) 13 days ago. More needed.

Form: 0090

(11)

Moonhall Girl²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Sean Davis| T: P J Hayes| OR: 63

20/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in nursery (6/1) at Killarney (8.2f, heavy) 27 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.

Form: 8467

(7)

Cala Lady³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 8-7| J: Leigh Roche| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 56

80/1

Showed little to date, seventh of 10 in maiden on qualifying run at Leopardstown (7f, good, 250/1) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 677

Non-Runners

(13)

Social Danzer⁴¹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 2

T: P F McEnery J: Rory Cleary

Forecasts

Verbal Fencing (7/2), White Pepper (13/2), Virtual Hug (7/1), Tosto (8/1), Procellarum (17/2), Equilove (10/1), Wonder Spirit (10/1), Iron Sheriff (11/1), Shambara (12/1), Bell Ex One (14/1), Moonhall Girl (20/1), Cursory Exam (20/1), Montenotte (25/1), Social Danzer (25/1), Alexandra College (50/1), Cala Lady (80/1)

VERBAL FENCING was well backed and showed improved form under a more-positive ride to get off the mark at Down Royal 13 days ago. She's fancied to go well again. White Pepper caught the eye behind that rival and this longer trip will suit. Iron Sheriff is also fancied to go well on nursery debut.