Seven races will headline Saturday’s meeting at Naas Racecourse, where the seven programme will offer a competitive blend of hurdle, chase and flat contests across a range of distances suited to both progressive and experienced National Hunt runners. The fixture will provide opportunities across multiple divisions as the mid-season jumping schedule continues.
Proceedings will begin at 13:05 with The SR Ventilation Supporting Kill GAA Rated Hurdle, staged over 1m7f158yds with prize money of €16,000. Expected runners will include Highland Crystal, Kilmeaden, Genealogy, Minella Boss, and Munsif, with the contest likely to reward fluent jumping and tactical positioning.
At 13:40, attention will turn to The Connolly’s RED MILLS Irish EBF Novice Hurdle, run over 2m2f101yds for €20,000. Entries are expected to feature Grey Jude, Mullaghgloss, Raise You Up, Diamond Secret, and Dunleer Crystal, with several runners aiming to progress over the longer trip.
The third race at 14:15, The Cavan Developments Supporting GAA Maiden Hurdle, will again cover 2m2f101yds with €12,000 in prize money. Awordinyourear, Ballindenisk, Deise Crystal, Healys Pub, and Jalon D’oudairies are among those expected to compete as connections seek a first hurdles success.
At 14:50, The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle over 1m7f158yds will carry €15,500, with runners such as Cloonainra, Boher Road, Eternal Echo, Moudan, and Half A Chance set to contest what promises to be a competitive handicap event.
The card’s sole flat contest, The Cheltenham Trials Day At Naas Racecourse (Pro/Am) Flat Race, will take place at 15:25 over 1m7f158yds for €10,000. Expected participants include Apache Peak, One To Witness, Shaheeq, Todo Bien, and Coole Cafe, many of whom will use the race as part of their ongoing development.
The feature contest arrives at 16:00 with The BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Mares Steeplechase (Listed) over two miles and offering €25,000 in prize money. The race will attract leading mares including Bioluminescence, Dinoblue, Je T’ai Porte, Break My Soul, and The Great Nudie, in a contest expected to demand speed and precise fencing.
The meeting will conclude at 16:35 with The Hunters Steeplechase, staged over 3m36yds for €13,500. Galon De Vauzelle, Hunters Yarn, Last Round, Panda Boy, and Ryehill are expected runners in the closing stamina test.
The Naas Race Cards 7 February balanced mix of hurdles, steeplechases and flat racing will ensure a varied afternoon, with runners across experience levels set to compete in conditions suited to different racing styles.
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