Charlie Appleby's strike-rate at Wolverhampton was 46% in 2024 and he sends one runner
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NAAS
5 January 2025
Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Sleet
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Unbeaten winner of a bumper and a maiden hurdle, mixed signals from Punchestown win
1-1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/14 | Sermandzarak (½L) | 3/1 | - | 130 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-5 | 1/10 | Swingin Safari (½L) | 9/4F | - | 109 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (37%)
Won Champion Bumper, won readily on hurdling debut at Navan despite some sloppy jumping
118-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/25 | The Enabler (4¼L) | 1/3F | - | 135 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 8/12 | Redemption Day (20L) | 6/4F | - | 113 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 1/19 | Romeo Coolio (1¾L) | 9/2 | 126 | 137 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft | NHF | 12-0 | 1/12 | His Nibs (15L) | 4/11F | - | 128 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Prolific Flat winner on the continent, fair run in the Royal Bond, others much preferred
14
Age: 9
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16.5f Y | NvHG2 | 11-4 | 4/8 | Tounsivator (9¼L) | 33/1 | - | 128 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 17f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 23/30 | The Euphrates (32L) | 40/1 | 93 | 63 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 13f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 15/22 | Fighter (12½L) | 11/1 | 93 | 83 |
| 8 Aug 24 | Sli Sligo | 20.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 1/10 | Love Like This (12L) | EvensF | - | 124 |
| 4 Nov 23 | Slu Sluzewiec | 16f Sft | 9-6 | 2/7 | Jolly Jumper (1L) | - | - | ||
| 1 Oct 23 | Slu Sluzewiec | 13f GS | 9-6 | 6/11 | Le Destrier (11½L) | - | 91 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Third to Butch Cassidy at Punchestown, stepped up from that to win at this venue
31
Age: 5
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 19.5f Gd/Y | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 1/18 | Eastern Legend (3¼L) | 5/4J | - | 135 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 3/14 | Butch Cassidy (5½L) | 3/1 | - | 120 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Got away with untidy jumping when winning a 2m maiden at this venue, up against it now
2-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 24 | Naa Naas | 16f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/11 | Beauforts Storm (2¼L) | 1/2F | - | 118 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 17f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 9/30 | The Euphrates (8¾L) | 14/1 | 88 | 84 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 13f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 7/22 | Fighter (9¼L) | 14/1 | 88 | 84 |
| 29 Jul 24 | Gal Galway | 17f Y | Hc | 11-4 | 3/20 | Sirius (5L) | 8/1 | 87 | 90 |
| 26 Dec 23 | Lim Limerick | 16f Sft/Hy | 4yMdH | 11-7 | 2/18 | Joyau De Thaix (1¾L) | 8/1 | - | 121 |
| 4 Aug 23 | Gal Galway | 12f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-2 tv1 | 9/17 | Brazil (9½L) | 25/1 | 91 | 80 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
Not seriously tested in landing very short odds at Ballinrobe last May, this is demanding
/2/7-1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 243
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 21.5f Y | MdH | 10-13 | 1/14 | Kilkee Bay (10L) | 1/6F | - | 123 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 7/11 | Slade Steel (10½L) | 66/1 | - | 137 |
| 10 Apr 23 | Com Compiegne | 18f Hy | 4yH | 10-8 t | 2/14 | All Right Now (2L) | 21/1 | - | 98 |
| 19 Apr 22 | Aut Auteuil | 15f VSft | 3yHL | 10-8 t | 7/12 | Kalouka (26L) | 16/1 | - | 83 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Not far off the best of last season's bumper crop, 3-3 hurdles, only just got up last time
62-111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: 142
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Sft | NvHG2 | 11-6 | 1/6 | Fleur In The Park (nk) | 4/11F | - | 140 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Y | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 1/8 | Where's My Jet (10L) | 8/11F | - | 142 |
| 1 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 22.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 | 1/7 | Healdsburg (9L) | 4/11F | - | 116 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Gd/Y | NHFG1 | 12-0 | 2/12 | Redemption Day (3¾L) | 16/1 | - | 129 |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NHFG1 | 11-7 | 6/19 | Jasmin De Vaux (12L) | 17/2 | 132 | 125 |
| 3 Feb 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 16f Sft | NHFG2 | 12-0 | 4/10 | Jeroboam Machin (7L) | 40/1 | - | 129 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Smart dual bumper winner, maiden winner over this trip, found 2m1f too short at Cheltenham
131-12
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 3NvH | 11-6 h | 2/4 | Country Mile (7½L) | 5/2 | - | 125 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-12 h | 1/11 | Forty Coats (3L) | 8/15F | - | 127 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NHF | 11-9 h | 1/10 | Queensbury Boy (1¾L) | 18/1 | - | 126 |
| 25 Feb 24 | Naa Naas | 15.5f Sft | NHF | 11-6 h1 | 3/5 | William Munny (6¼L) | EvensF | - | 121 |
| 14 Dec 23 | Naa Naas | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 1/6 | Typhoon Flyer (8L) | 8/11F | - | 124 |
Verdict
With three hurdle runs under his belt, THE YELLOW CLAY has a level of experience that could make all the difference
The Yellow Clay
Betting Forecast:
13/8 Jasmin De Vaux,
9/4 The Yellow Clay,
5/1 Butch Cassidy,
8/1 Shuffle The Deck,
10/1 Wingmen,
12/1 Supersundae,
20/1 Spasiba,
33/1 Plontier
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