Naas Racing Tips
Naas Racecourse is located 30km from Dublin, County of Kildare. It’s by far one of the most progressive courses in Ireland. Naas racecourse was set up in 1924, and since then, horse races have been held there every year. Even better, the number of races held has grown over the years. And if you are looking to take two meetings on the same day, you’ll be pleased to note that Naas is only 20 minutes away from Curragh (by road).
Over the years, Naas racecourse has positioned itself as a crucial trial track on both the over jumps and the flat races in Ireland. Many jockeys love to attend Naas races before they hit the big races both in Ireland and the UK.
One of the biggest achievements for the racecourse was when it hosted its first Grade 1 National Hunt race in 2015. With that short introduction, let’s take a deep dive into its history, course, and annual races.
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Naas racecourse history
Yes, Naas Racecourse was formally launched in 1924. However, like any big project, plans and preparations started in 1921. A local businessman, Thomas Whelen, brought together 30 businessmen and farmers to form the Naas Races Company. But before this, they each contributed £200 towards buying land at Tipper.
After overcoming many hardships, the Naas Racecourse was finally set up and ready for action. However, it lacked a lot of facilities that other racecourses at the time boasted about. It wasn’t until the 1950s that improvements were made to fill the gaping holes in facilities. The improvements included building a tote building, modifying building enclosures, enhancing the stand facilities, and building a new entrance from Dublin Road.
Over the years, Naas has hosted many famous horses like Arkle, who got his second career win during the 1962 Rathconnel Handicap Hurdle. Two years later, Ragusa went on to win the Ardenode Stakes at age four.
Today, Naas Racecourse is one of the well-equipped horse tracks. It also has a perfect mix of modern facilities, charm, and great value for money.
The Course
Naas Racecourse has one of the best galloping courses- it lets the horses stretch their legs. Unlike most left-handed courses, the bends aren’t as tight. Also, there’s a four furlong, uphill straight on the way to the finish.
Often, six or five-furlong races are held on the straight extension, allowing horses to sprint on a straight and flattened track. Usually, there isn’t any draw bias during the sprint races. However, when soft going, there’s a slight benefit of being on the outside where the ground is a little firmer.
During the National Hunt races, staying types are needed to cope with the uphill stretch to the finish. The stretch after the final fence is about two furlongs, but it’s uncommon to see horses come from behind and win. Instead, prominent horses and runners are usually favoured by the track.
The circuit has eight stiff fences that don’t give unfair testing to a horse’s ability to jump. However, be cautious of the ground between the top of the circuit and the winning post as it can get really heavy after winter rains than other parts of the track.
Naas main racing events
Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle
This is a Grade One National Hunt Hurdle that’s run every January over 4,023 miles. It is also known as Slaney Novice Hurdle. The course has 11 hurdles for horses to jump. Often, the horses that compete proceed to the Cheltenham Festival.
Blue Wind Stakes
This is a Group 3 flat race open to thoroughbred mares and fillies above three years old. It’s run over 2,012 meters every year in May. The event is named after an Irish-trained horse racer that won the Irish Oaks and Epson Oaks in 1981 and was established in 2001.
Newlands Chase
This is a Grade 3 National Hunt Steeplechase that’s open to horses aged five years and older. It is run over 3,218 meters and has ten fences. It is scheduled every year towards the end of February or the start of March.
Fillies’ Sprint Stakes
This is yet another group 3 flat horse race open to thoroughbred fillies that are two years old. It is run over 1,207 meters and is scheduled to take place yearly, either in May or June. The meeting was started in 2002 and was initially sponsored by Swordlestown Stud.
Fishery Lane Hurdle
This is a Grade 3 National Hunt hurdle race that’s open to horses four years and over. It’s run over 3,218 meters and takes place in November. Its first meeting was in 2006.
Johnstown Novice Hurdle
This is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race that spans over 2 miles and has eight hurdles. The event is held in February every year.
Where to bet on Naas races
Online betting sites
First and foremost, online betting offers better odds. This is because betting shops have higher operational costs than online betting sites. To cater to these costs, they have to charge higher margins in comparison to online betting sites.
Also, online betting sites offer more bet options and support information to help you place calculated bets. Most importantly, betting sites offer more welcome bonuses, promotions, weekly offers, prizes, and betting features than shops.
Overall, online betting affords you more convenience, better odds, a better experience, and privacy.
How to get to Naas racecourse
Car
If you drive from Dublin, head to N7 from R410. Then, leave N7 at Exit 9 and follow all the road signs. If you are driving from southern Ireland, take Exit 9 from M7. From here, follow the road signs to the racecourse.
Bus
There is a free shuttle service that caters to racegoers on every race day.
Taxi
There is a taxi service that operates from Sallins station. You can book one in advance or get one when you are at the station.
Train
The closest train station is Sallins. The station is found right outside town, so it’s convenient and cheaper.
Naas Racecourse is stunning and hosts state-of-the-art races every year. Over the years, it has built great facilities to complete its look and offer a great experience to races and racegoers. Notably, the course is fair, which allows good enough horses to shine. If you are looking for a great racecourse where you can find ample horse races to bet on, then you can’t go wrong with Naas Racecourse.
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Our previous Naas tips
Our selection for every race at recent Naas meetings. Open a meeting to see each tip.
Sun, 11 October 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:20 | Film SetIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 13:56 | Bengal TigerTifrums Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:30 | DawnmoreIrish EBF Auction Series Race Final | Seamie HeffernanJ S Bolger |
| 15:05 | FaiyumIrish Stallion Farms EBF Garnet Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 15:40 | BesetIrish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:15 | Galileo DameColm White Bookmaker Beggar's End Handicap (Premier Handicap) | Chris HayesJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:50 | Guy's GirlTRM Calphormin - Strong Foundation, Strong Future Apprentice Handicap | Adam GrantW McCreery |
| 17:25 | LetizaSIS, Supporting Irish Racing Fillies Handicap | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
Sat, 10 October 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:40 | Iveagh HouseIrish EBF Maiden (Smullen Series) | Jack ClearyA P O'Brien |
| 14:15 | ZelaniM.L.A Engineering Ltd. Supporting Ardclough GAA Maiden | Chris HayesD K Weld |
| 14:50 | Pink VenomIrish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 15:28 | Bamako BeachRFL Steels Stakes (Listed Race) | Jamie PowellM D O'Callaghan |
| 16:08 | Bay Of SupremacyNaas Farm Machinery Handicap | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 16:40 | TherewillbegloryWTW Willis Fillies Maiden | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
| 17:15 | Storm ReadyNaas Racecourse Handicap | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
Thu, 17 September 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 | Luca BrillanteIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | Chris HayesD K Weld |
| 14:22 | Salt LakeIrish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden | Donagh O'ConnorRobson De Aguiar |
| 14:52 | New Bond StreetGoffs Two Million Series Maiden | W J LeeP Twomey |
| 15:22 | Annie BattColm White Bookmakers Nursery Handicap | Jimmy DaltonAndrew Slattery |
| 15:52 | SanternoIrish Stallion Farms EBF Claiming Maiden | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:25 | ElyattaCare At Home Nursery Handicap | W J LeeNoel Meade |
| 16:56 | Capital Of PrideIrish EBF Auction Series Maiden | Donagh O'ConnorRobson De Aguiar |
| 17:32 | SoldatIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
Sun, 23 August 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 | Silver KissIrish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Chris HayesD K Weld |
| 15:00 | ArgentariusMatchbook Exchange Irish EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Shane FoleyDaniel James Murphy |
| 15:30 | ZoarIrish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Chris HayesDonnacha Aidan O'Brien |
| 16:00 | Soul LoveTally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) | Pierre-Louis JaminK R Burke |
| 16:30 | Dandy LandBig Evs At Tally-Ho Handicap | Paddy HarnettW McCreery |
| 17:00 | MillhoneHartes Group Apprentice Handicap | Rory MulliganCharles Weld |
| 17:30 | Diamond ExchangeTRM BIOACTIVE Energy Boost Handicap | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
Mon, 3 August 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 14:17 | FocacciaTRM Ironxcell For Energy Race | Gavin RyanJ A Stack |
| 14:47 | AmiataMatchbook Betting Exchange Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 15:17 | Dandy LandMatchbook Supporting Local Racing Apprentice Handicap | Paddy HarnettW McCreery |
| 15:47 | RappellBet 20 Get 40 With Matchbook Handicap | Dylan Browne McMonaglePaul W Flynn |
| 16:17 | DalerWatch All Racing Live At Matchbook Handicap | Gary CarrollG M Lyons |
| 16:47 | LivenkaIrish EBF Ballyhane Stakes (Median Sires Series) | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 17:20 | Never The SameHurling For Cancer On August 24th Fillies Maiden | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
Wed, 22 July 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | Anglesea BridgeMatchbook Exchange Irish EBF Maiden | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 18:00 | I Bid You AjouForte Healthcare Handicap | Dylan Browne McMonagleMark Fahey |
| 18:30 | April MistArqana Irish EBF Marwell Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies) | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 19:00 | Soul LoveYeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) | Pierre-Louis JaminK R Burke |
| 19:30 | Famous EnoughO'Neill & Co. Apprentice Handicap | Sadhbh TormeyPatrick T Foley |
| 20:00 | Watch TowerNFP Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 20:30 | Fort VegaNaas Racecourse Race | Rory ClearyMs Sheila Lavery |
Sat, 4 July 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:22 | Shi YangEMS Copiers Irish EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Dylan Browne McMonagleRobson De Aguiar |
| 13:57 | KekeIrish Stallion Farms EBF Race | W J LeeEdward Lynam |
| 14:33 | Carry The FlagCoolmore Stud Blackbeard Tipperary Stakes (Listed Race) | Ronan WhelanA P O'Brien |
| 15:08 | Bold OptimistLawlor's Of Naas Supporting Naas GAA Senior Football Race Day Apprentice Handicap | Conor CusackDaniel McLoughlin |
| 15:44 | Florida BayIrish EBF Pat Smullen Stakes (Listed Race) | Jack ClearyA P O'Brien |
| 16:18 | Mai DahliaNaas Racecourse Fillies Maiden | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:53 | Rodeo BluesCare At Home Handicap | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 17:30 | Ocean's BreathTRM Stay Cool Stay Sound Rated Race | Gary CarrollG M Lyons |
Wed, 24 June 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 17:10 | Celestial CrownDooley Insurance Irish EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 17:40 | Happy HenryARKequine Handicap | Leigh RocheW McCreery |
| 18:10 | Oro BlancoRace & Stay Irish Racing Tours Rated Race | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 18:40 | Rebel MoonAl Shira'aa Racing Irish EBF Jannah Rose Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 19:10 | AmrumColm White Bookmaker Apprentice Handicap | Nicola BurnsG M Lyons |
| 19:40 | ListentodwindblowFox Dunlavin (C & G) Maiden | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 20:10 | VishayaIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
Sun, 17 May 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:56 | Shaftesbury AvenueRoyal Ascot Trials At Naas Rated Race | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:26 | Far From DandyALTO Equine Building Solutions Handicap | Colin KeaneStephen Thorne |
| 14:56 | Star ProspectCoolmore Stud Blackbeard Race | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 15:26 | Guardian Of RealmTwydil/Clovelly Irish EBF Fillies Maiden | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 15:56 | ExpandedOwenstown Stud Stakes (Listed Race) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 16:26 | VictoriousCoolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes (Group 3) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 16:56 | Charles DarwinGoffs Lacken Stakes (Group 3) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 17:26 | Mission CentralSole Power Sprint Stakes (Listed Race) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
Sat, 9 May 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:33 | Carry The Flag#Matchbooklovesracing Irish EBF Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 14:03 | Stone BearDanny Trundle Heating & Plumbing Handicap | Siobhan RutledgeRoss O'Sullivan |
| 14:35 | ConfuciusMatchbook El Clasico £100 Moneyback Special Irish EBF Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 15:10 | Bint Majestic RoiCoonan Cawley LLP In Support Of McAuley Place Handicap | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
| 15:45 | Ocean's BreathDeclan Landy Fencing Handicap (Premier Handicap) | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 16:20 | Cromac QuayGresham House Fillies Maiden | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 16:57 | EretriaDarley Irish EBF Naas Oaks Trial Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies) | Gavin RyanDonnacha Aidan O'Brien |
| 17:30 | PerisherTRM Race, Replace, Rehydrate Rated Race | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
Mon, 27 April 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 17:10 | VictoriousIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 17:45 | AmiataEnjoy Racing TV With A FREE Trial Now Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 18:15 | Staysound SusieColm White Bookmaker Handicap | Jimmy DaltonAndrew Slattery |
| 18:45 | Force NoirIrish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | David EganRobson De Aguiar |
| 19:15 | Mission CentralAnglesey Lodge Equine Hospital Woodlands Stakes (Listed Race) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 19:45 | Trojan WarriorNaas Racecourse Business Club Blackwater Handicap (Premier Handicap) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 20:15 | Cape PrimroseRace & Stay Fillies Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
Sun, 22 March 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:35 | Tai Tam BayWestin Homes Supporting Kildare LGFA Handicap | Jamie PowellEddie & Patrick Harty |
| 14:10 | SubiacoDAR Golf Handicap | Leigh RocheKieran P Cotter |
| 14:40 | AccreditedSpace Traveller At Compas Stallions (C & G) Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:12 | San AerColm White Bookmaker Handicap | Donagh O'ConnorRoss O'Sullivan |
| 15:47 | Son Of BeautyIrish Racing Writers Association Madrid Handicap | Jack KearneyStephen Thorne |
| 16:22 | ShaoolIrish Stallion Farms EBF Devoy Stakes (Listed Race) | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 16:57 | White Sand BeachAesop's Fables At Compas Stallions Irish EBF Fillies Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 17:30 | Hardy WarriorTRM Nutrition Best-Turned-Out Series Back For 2026 Race | Declan McDonoghJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
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