Naas Race 5

Cheltenham Trials Day At Naas Racecourse (Pro/Am) Flat Race

Prize Money: $18,450

TODO BIEN (4) is a four-year-old Walk In The Park gelding on debut for Gordon Elliott. Half-brother to four winners and looks poised to provide a bright start to his career. APACHE PEAK (1) placed behind a subsequent winner on Limerick racecourse debut. Again made the frame contesting a course and distance jumpers flat last month. Brings plenty of appeal to hold form. COOLE CAFE (5) recorded a 2.25L academy hurdle win first-up at Navan. Was too keen when seventh behind the just mentioned in latest. Merits consideration adopting first-time hood. Newcomer ONE TO WITNESS (2) is a stablemate of the main selection and warrants a market check.

Distance: 3161m
Track: Heavy
Weather: OCAST
Surface: Turf
Class: FLAT

Rail Position: True

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Apache Peak (1) 2x2
Trainer: Ross O'sullivan(@Kilcullen, Co Kildare)
Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan (a0)
Weight: 74.5kg
Prize Money: $7,362
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ARIZONA (IRE)

Dam: MOUNTAIN MELODY (GER)

Dam's Sire: Refuse To Bend

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3419m

Comments

Having third race start. Was promising at first race start finished second of 14 starters at Fairyhouse on November 4 over 3419m, 5 len behind Minella Yoga with 70kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning finished second of 9 starters at this track on January 9 over 3218m, on slow going 9 len behind Quiryn with 71kg at $11. Can improve on first up performance. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	9/1/26	Naas	3218m	FLAT 4	-	L P Shanahan	71kg	Soft	4:10.50	46.2 km/h	9.0L	-	$11	66	$18,910	$3,506	1. Quiryn 2. Apache Peak 3. Hartford
66 Day Spell
2nd of 14	4/11/25	Fairyhouse	3419m	HDLE 3	-	Danny Gilligan	70kg	SH	4:41.30	43.8 km/h	5.0L	-	$8.00	-	$19,080	$3,856	1. Minella Yoga 2. Apache Peak 3. Hygge

One To Witness (2)
Trainer: Gordon Elliott(@Longwood, Co Meath)
Jockey: Mr H C Swan (a0)
Weight: 74.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHOLOKHOV (IRE)

Dam: WITNESS EXPRESS (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Witness Box

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Four-year-old gelding by Sholokhov out of Witness Express has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Watch the market closely as he hails from the in-form Gordon Elliott yard.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Shaheeq (3)
Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon(@Bagenalstown, Co Carlow)
Jockey: Paddy Hanlon (a0)
Weight: 74.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: SIYOUNI (FR)

Dam: TAQAAREED (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Sea The Stars

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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Siyouni out of Taqaareed. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Todo Bien (4)
Trainer: Gordon Elliott(@Longwood, Co Meath)
Jockey: Mr J M Halford (a0)
Weight: 74.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WALK IN THE PARK (IRE)

Dam: QUE PASA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Loup Solitaire

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Four-year-old gelding (Walk In The Park - Que Pasa) making his debut. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Keep very safe.

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Coole Cafe (5) 17
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell(@Navan, Co. Meath)
Jockey: Eoghan Finegan (a0)
Weight: 71kg
Prize Money: $11,974
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

4 yo Bay Filly

Sire: KODI BEAR (IRE)

Dam: BREATH OF FIRE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Dragon Pulse

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Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m - 3419m

Comments

Third race start today. At debut, won by 2.25 len Navan on December 6 over 3419m defeating Kilbarry Lizzy with 66.5kg at $34 in a hurdle. Second-up finished seventh of 9 starters at this track on January 9 over 3218m, slow track; 28 len behind Quiryn with 71kg at $7. Impossible to rule out.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	9/1/26	Naas	3218m	FLAT 4	-	D G Lavery	71kg	Soft	4:10.50	46.2 km/h	28.5L	-	$7.00	34	$18,910	-	1. Quiryn 2. Apache Peak 3. Hartford
34 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 10	6/12/25	Navan	3419m	HDLE 3	-	Conor Stone-Walsh	66.5kg	SH	4:39.20	44.1 km/h	2.3L	-	$34	-	$20,890	$11,974	1. Coole Cafe 2. Kilbarry Lizzy 3. Lynches Knock

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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