A full afternoon of hurdle action will take place at Naas Racecourse in County Kildare on Wednesday 4th March 2026 with seven races scheduled across maiden, novice, handicap and claiming divisions. The fixture will bring together strong entries over different distances and will form an important part of the midweek programme at the venue. Competitive fields will line up in each contest, ensuring consistent action throughout the card.
The opening contest at 14:20 will be Race 1 – The William Hill Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle over 2m with a prize fund of €12,000. Brechin Castle, Bulgaden Castle, Cloudio and Coco Masterpiece will form the field as they aim to make an early impact. All four runners will look to establish rhythm quickly and will attempt to deliver accurate jumping to gain advantage in the closing stages of this maiden event.
Scheduled as the second race at 14:50, Race 2 – The Jumps Finale At Naas Sunday 8th March Rated Novice Hurdle will cover 2m and will carry prize money of €20,000. Tip Of The Wings, Raise You Up, Straight John and Bokamsin will go to post in a competitive novice event. The runners will bring differing levels of experience to the race, and tactical positioning along with clean hurdling will play a key role in shaping the result.
Action will continue with the Race 3 – The William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Mares Handicap Hurdle at 15:20 over 2m for €10,000. The Big Cloud, Are You Busy, Stiltellinemnuttin and Patty O’Farrell will line up as the mares contest this midcard challenge. The race will offer an opportunity for those with proven form to build momentum and will produce a strong finish inside the final stages.
The fourth race at 15:52 will be Race 4 – The Flat Is Back At Naas Sunday 22nd March Claiming Hurdle over 2m 6f 20yds with €10,000 in prize money. Noble Birth, Solly Attwell, Themanintheboots and Difficult Decision will be declared for this longer distance test. Stamina will become increasingly important over the extended trip, and efficient jumping will influence the final placings.
Following that, the fifth contest at 16:22 will be Race 5 – The Lily & Wild Restaurant At The Post First Year Anniversary Mares Handicap Hurdle over 2m 6f 20yds for €10,000. Getaways Charm, Milanaway, Peppers Corner and Love Like This will feature in another staying event on the card. The added distance will demand strong race management as the field approaches the closing stages.
The sixth race at 16:52 will bring the Race 6 – The William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle over 2m 2f 180yds with €12,000 on offer. Butter Fingers, Free Flow, Themorethemerrier and Umpire’s Call will compete in this closely matched handicap. Positioning and steady pace control will be essential throughout the middle section of the contest.
The programme will conclude at 17:22 with the final running of the Race 7 – The William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle over 2m 7f 180yds for €10,000. Moorish Castle, Warmer Days Ahead, Brandt and Comeonarchie will complete the seven race fixture. The longest distance on the card will test endurance and consistency as the runners approach the final hurdle.
The Naas Race Cards 4 March will deliver a competitive seven race hurdle programme featuring maiden, novice and handicap contests across varied distances at Naas.
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