20:20 Naas

Wednesday 23 July 2025

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Bert House Stud Handicap

Off time: 20:20 | Winning time: 1m 28.50s

(11)

Zabriskie Point⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Sam Coen⁽⁷⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 86| D

9/1

Ran creditably in 7f handicaps last year but finished last of 12 at Leopardstown (9/2) 48 days ago on stable debut. Needs to step up markedly on that.

Form: 9/7568-0

(2)

Four Blondes^h¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Ben Coen| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 82| D

6/1

Ran well when second at Gowran last month before finishing 4th of 6 in 7f handicap at Fairyhouse (11/4) 14 days ago, stumbling when going well 2f out. Needs treating as though still in form.

Form: 8-00274

(4)

Genuine Article⁶⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Gary Carroll| T: G Keane| OR: 81| BF

3/1

Fairly consistent performer in 7f handicaps with one win from 14 starts. Sixth of 20 in handicap at Curragh (4/1) 60 days ago, running on late after racing off the pace. More competitive with a stronger gallop to aim at.

Form: 20483-6

(10)

Dark Viper⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 74

6/1

Won a handicap at Leopardstown over 8f in March and finished fifth of 12 in a handicap at that venue (11/2) 48 days ago, running on at one pace in the straight. Likely to give a good account again.

Form: 20-2135

(9)

Nakasero^t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Conor Cusack⁽¹⁰⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 73

8/1

Consistent handicapper who won at Dundalk in December. Fifth of 12 in handicap at Killarney (11/2) 8 days ago, claimer-ridden but not disgraced and sticking to task once headed. Likely to give it another good go.

Form: 621-455

(7)

Zephron^p³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: Leigh Roche| T: D Cullen| OR: 72| D

40/1

Finished 14th of 16 in a handicap at Leopardstown (40/1) 34 days ago and remains out of form since returning from a break.

Form: 0060-00

(5)

Engines On^t²⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Chris Hayes| T: J A Kinsella| OR: 71| D

11/1

Inconsistent performer but produced a big career best when winning a 26-runner 7f handicap at Curragh in November (33/1). First run for new trainer and needs to hit the ground running from revised mark.

Form: 240031-

(1)

Martinelli⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: K P Cotter| OR: 71

13/2

Won at Limerick (9/2) 42 days ago but sixth of 11 in handicap at Killarney over 8f (11/2) 9 days ago when not ideally placed. Drops in trip.

Form: 7-32016

(8)

Ferrybank^t¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Declan McDonogh| T: T M Walsh| OR: 70| D

18/1

Showed promise when third of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f) in June. Seventh of 17 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f) (10/1) 13 days ago, shaped better than result suggests due to racing wide. Looks ready to cash in on lenient mark.

Form: 499-737

(6)

Verhoyen^b¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 8-12| J: Wayne Lordan| T: M C Grassick| OR: 70| D

14/1

Out of form most of this season but turned in best effort since 2024 win when second of 16 in 7f handicap at Fairyhouse (4/1) 14 days ago. Has plummeted in the weights and could build on that revival.

Form: 090002

(3)

Secret Magician^p,t²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Wayne Hassett⁽³⁾| T: M Hassett| OR: 68| CD

17/2

Holding form pretty well, finishing fourth of 15 in handicap at Curragh (11/1) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces replace blinkers and likely to give his running again.

Form: 960474

Forecasts

Genuine Article (3/1), Dark Viper (6/1), Four Blondes (6/1), Martinelli (13/2), Nakasero (8/1), Secret Magician (17/2), Zabriskie Point (9/1), Engines On (11/1), Verhoyen (14/1), Ferrybank (18/1), Zephron (40/1)

FERRYBANK has been shaping up nicely at Leopardstown and looks ready to cash in on a handy mark. Nakasero is a consistent handicapper who won at Dundalk in December and looks well-placed to be competitive again. Secret Magician is also holding his form well and completes the shortlist.