Who won the 15:17 Naas on 3 August 2026?
Dandy Land (IRE) won the 15:17 Naas at SP 8.50. Ridden by Paddy Harnett. Trained by W McCreery.
15:17 Naas
IrelandMatchbook Supporting Local Racing Apprentice Handicap
5f · Flat · Good · 15 runners · €6,000 · Monday, 3 August 2026
Result
AI top pick finished 12thRace report
- 1stDandy Land (IRE)Paddy Harnett·W McCreery15/2·8.50SP
- 2ndSteel Magnolia (IRE)Keithen Kennedy·W McCreery·beaten 1.25 lengths5/1·6.00SP
- 3rdStep Back In Time (IRE)Nicola Burns·Chris Timmons·beaten 0.2 lengths18/1·19.00SP
Race time
1m 0.68s
Race time recorded.
In-running (Dandy Land (IRE))
“Sat close up on the far flank early - third with 2f remaining - second and driven a furlong out - surged clear inside the final 100 yards to prevail”
AI top-rated Hot To Foxtrot (score 46.7) finished 12th.
Settled · 1pt level stake = 10.00 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Tawaazon
Tawaazon heads this 15-runner five-furlong field at Naas on good ground, rated narrowly ahead of Caffu Zafeen and a more meaningful margin clear of the chasing pack, and that edge looks well-founded on the evidence of recent form. Caffu Zafeen is the most likely threat and deserves respect, while Reinforce and Hot To Foxtrot — rated level — could each make a case for a placing if the pace suits. Provided Tawaazon travels well on the good surface, there is little reason to look elsewhere. **Tawaazon** is our selection.
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Why the model rates this top
Hot To Foxtrot
Jack Cleary · John James Feane · 6yo
Top-rated of 15
score 46.7 · +9.6 clear of next best (37.1)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong17d since last run (race-fit window)
- Trainer20% weight50small sample (n=5)John James Feane: 1/5 winners last 14d (20%) — too few recent runs to judge the yard
- Form20% weight45below averageLast 6: 5-4-3-6-3
- Ratings50% weight35below averageOR 53
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Draw bias — Naas 5f
full course data →No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.
Low (1–5)
IV 1.10
Mid (6–10)
IV 0.92
High (11–15)
IV 0.97
IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 125 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | J: Paddy Harnett · T: W McCreery · draw 3 4yo · F · bv | 96832 | 53 | 37.1 | 15/2·8.50 SP |
| 2 | 12 | J: Keithen Kennedy · T: W McCreery · draw 2 4yo · F · gv | 44347 | 43 | 30.4 | 5/1·6.00 SP |
| 3 | 11 | J: Nicola Burns(2) · T: Chris Timmons · draw 6 8yo · M · chp | 70090 | 44 | 23.7 | 18/1·19.00 SP |
| 4 | 2 | J: Terry Casey(7) · T: John Andrew Kinsella · draw 8 8yo · G · btb | 402959 | 58 | 34.0 | 7/1·8.00 SP |
| 5 | 14 | J: Wesley Joyce · T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch · draw 1 7yo · G · g | 70545 | 40 | 26.1 | 4/1F·5.00 SP |
| 6 | 9 | J: Jack Kearney · T: Conor David Maxwell · draw 10 5yo · M · gtv | 060155 | 49 | 30.7 | 15/2·8.50 SP |
| 7 | 8 | J: Orla Tynan(7) · T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch · draw 11 3yo · G · bp | 00061 | 52 | 35.1 | 15/2·8.50 SP |
| 8 | 13 | J: Conor Cusack(7) · T: Jack W Davison · draw 5 3yo · F · btbFT TB | 74570 | 44 | 26.6 | 28/1·29.00 SP |
| 9 | 15 | J: Shay Wallace(7) · T: R Donohoe · draw 9 8yo · G · cht | 04405 | 40 | 26.8 | 16/1·17.00 SP |
| 10 | 10 | J: Adam Browne-Souza(7) · T: Ms Claire O'Connell · draw 4 4yo · F · bt | 73080 | 45 | 23.8 | 66/1·67.00 SP |
| 11 | 1 | J: Reese Holohan(4) · T: Paul W Flynn · draw 14 5yo · G · b | 66600 | 60 | 35.1 | 20/1·21.00 SP |
| 12 | 5 | J: Jack Cleary · T: John James Feane · draw 12 6yo · M · bp | 54363 | 53 | 46.7 | 10/1·11.00 SP |
| 13 | 7 | J: Sam Coen(2) · T: K Smith · draw 15 4yo · G · bb | 10370 | 51 | 31.5 | 20/1·21.00 SP |
| 14 | 3 | J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy(4) · T: Miss Katy Brown · draw 7 6yo · G · ch | 90800 | 54 | 28.5 | 40/1·41.00 SP |
| 15 | 6 | J: Julian Pietropaolo(4) · T: James Dowling · draw 13 3yo · F · b | 65094 | 56 | 33.0 | 12/1·13.00 SP |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 15:17 Naas?
No — the AI top pick (Hot To Foxtrot) finished 12.
What were the placings in the 15:17 Naas?
Top finishers: 1. Dandy Land (IRE) (8.50), 2. Steel Magnolia (IRE) (6.00), 3. Step Back In Time (IRE) (19.00).
What was the winning time for the 15:17 Naas?
The winning time was 1m 0.68s.
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