Naas

Sunday, January 4, 2026Hurdle2m4f

Verdict

Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott tend to dominate this Grade 1 novice, with the former's SORTUDO getting the nod on the back of his impressive hurdle debut success at Cork 6 weeks ago. Classical Creek is another who looked the part when winning his sole hurdle and is second choice ahead of I'll Sort That.

Sortudo
Classical Creek
Ill Sort That

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

7. Saint Baco
J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 3-1
Price History:
3.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Half-brother to yard's high-class jumper Saint Roi and this French recruit struck at the first time of asking for Willie Mullins in Navan maiden hurdle 29 days ago. Up in trip. Definitely more to come.
8. Sortudo
J: Mr P. W. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 12271-1
Price History:
5.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Smart dual bumper winner who made a smooth winning start to his hurdle career at Cork (2m, soft) in November. Can take the step up in class in his stride.
1. Classical Creek
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 13-1
Price History:
4.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Readily landed the odds in 22-runner maiden at Navan (20.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Smart prospect for a top stable which continues in tremendous form.
3. Ill Sort That
J: Mr D. L. QueallyT: Declan Queally, Ireland
F: 7112-111
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Dual bumper winner who made it 3-3 over hurdles when rallying to led again close home and beat Theflyingking by ¾ length in Navan Grade 3 in November. Back up in trip. Likely capable of even better.
6. Lord Rouge
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 1
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
10/3, created a good impression when making a successful start to his Rules career in 19-runner maiden hurdle at Cork (17f, soft) 28 days ago, staying on well. Will improve.
2. Fruit De Mer
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
F: 1d-1
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
Point winner who was first past the post (subsequently demoted0 in bumper last March. Again looked a good prospect when making a successful start to his hurdle career at Naas in November.
9. Switch From Diesel
J: D. KingT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
F: 43211-222
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
11-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Useful bumper/Flat winner. Fairly useful form over hurdles. 7/4, very good 2¾ lengths second of 6 to Echoing Silence in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19f, heavy) 24 days ago. Looks capable of even better.
5. Letos
J: D. E. MullinsT: Anthony Mullins, Ireland
F: 37242-212
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
131
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful C&D winner. 11/4, improved again when second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (25f, soft) 21 days ago, travelling strongly. More on his plate now stepping up in class.
4. Kovanis
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 16-313
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
11-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 7/2, 9 lengths third of 4 to Doctor Steinberg in Navan Novices' Hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 29 days ago. Yard has stronger contenders elsewhere.
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