The inaugural meeting at Naas racecourse was on Thursday 19th June 1924 on a left handed course with a very long run in. The meeting came into being as a result of the determination of Thomas Whelen, a local businessman, who formed the Naas Races Company in 1922 with other businessmen in the area, each putting forward a sum of £200. The racecourse is located about 18 miles from Dublin and stages both Flat and National Hunt races. Although it has no grade one races, it does host the grade 2 Slaney Novice Hurdle and the Newlands Chase, with a list of winners of the two principal races shown below. It has attracted top quality horses in the past, including Ragusa the winner of the Irish Derby, and the great Arkle who won three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups. Currently the course hosts 14 fixtures annually.
The Irish racecourse at the town of Trim, formerly the traditional County town of Meath but later replaced by Navan, first held races in 1753. The results were listed in the Racing Calendar from the 4 day affair in 1753, although the meeting opened in disappointing style on Monday 4th June when Mr John Brown’s chestnut walked over to claim the 25 Guineas race. The next day the Give and Take Handicap was won by Mr Story’s Queen of the May, and Lord Antrim had a winner on 6th June when Thwack’em landed the 30 Guineas Purse. In many ways the course was ahead of its time because in August 1777 they offered a minimum purse of £50 per race. Racing continued for almost a century and a half, with meetings very well supported, until the final card was staged on Monday 3rd May 1915.
Thursday 7th June 1753
Trim 20 Guineas 5 year old Stakes
1. Cyrus, bay horse owned by Mr Mervin
2. Unnamed brown mare owned by Mr Fisher
3. Merry Lass, chestnut mare owned by Mr Williamson
Thursday 19th June 1924
Directors’ Plate Hurdle (150 sovereigns) over 1 ½ miles
1. Borora (100/8) owned by Mr A McCann, trained by Matt Dawson and ridden by J Moloney
2. Major Ray (2/1 fav) owned by Mr P Monahan and ridden by Joe Doyle
3. Louvoisina (100/8) owned by Mr D J Cogan and ridden by T Kelly junior
Fishery Plate (100 sovereigns) over 6 furlongs
1. Wardley Dell (10/1) owned by Mr F Kennedy, trained by Devoy and ridden by Joe Dines
2. Georgina (5/1) owned by Mr J T Rogers and ridden by R Cullen
3. Irish Ire (20/1) owned by Mr R C Ross and ridden by Jack Moylan
Naas Steeplechase (250 sovereigns) over 3 miles 100 yards
1. Fleet Prince (6/1) owned by Mr G Whitmore, trained by Alexander and ridden by J Mullen
2. Revelation (6/4 fav) owned by Major V Parr and ridden by T Kelly junior
3. How Nice (100/8) owned by Mr D G Cleary and ridden by J McCarthy
Kingsfurze Plate (100 sovereigns) over 5 furlongs
1. Four Square (10/1) owned by Mr Fred Myerscough, trained by Fordred and ridden by Morny Wing
2. The Sliding Stone (8/1) owned by Mr Matt Dawson and ridden by E Martin Quirke
3. Louvarissa (2/1 jt fav) owned by Mr E S Dowling and ridden by Joe Canty
Tipper Plate (100 sovereigns) over 1 ½ miles
1. Seize (10/1) owned by Mr E Kennedy, trained by Devoy and ridden by Joe Dines
2. Buacaill (6/1) owned by Mr M Hayes and ridden by Morny Wing
3. Erin’s Falloch (2/1 fav) owned by Colonel Honner and ridden by Joe Canty
Stewards Steeplechase Plate (55 sovereigns) over 2 miles
1. Bolshevist (evens fav) owned by Mrs Croft, trained by H Ussher and ridden by Hogan junior
2. Scotch Ben (3/1) owned by Mr H N Magill and ridden by Mr J V Widger
3. Chatillon (8/1) owned by Mr E Kennedy and ridden by J Mullen
The Grade 1 Slaney Novice Hurdle is contested over 2 ½ miles and 11 flights of hurdles, although up to 1995 it was run over 2 miles 3 furlongs. A list of winners is shown below:-
1983 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Stag Hill trained by John Durkan and ridden by Tommy Carmody, with Bobsline in third
1984 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Straight Air trained by Michael Cunningham and ridden by Colin Magnier
1985 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was not contested
1986 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Regular Time (7/1) trained by Sylvester Kirk and ridden by Tom Taaffe, beating Clusheen (5/4 fav) ridden by P P Kinane, with Seeandem (10/1) ridden by M M Lynch in third
1987 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Flying Trove (4/1) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by Tom Taaffe, beating Full Flow (9/4 fav) ridden by Niall Madden, with Welcome Pin (8/1) ridden by A Mullins in third
1988 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was not contested
1989 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Have A Barney (11/4) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by Tom Taaffe, beating Potential Pin (5/1) trained by Paddy Mullins and ridden by Mr W P Mullins, with No Fadhb (3/1) trained by P J Finn and ridden by Tommy Carmody in third
1990 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Scally Owen (4/1) trained by Paddy Mullins and ridden by Tony Mullins, beating Be Seeing You (13/2) trained by Ruby Walsh and ridden by Brendan Sheridan, with Shuil Ogue VI (10/1) trained by David McGrath and ridden by Aidan O'Brien in third
1991 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Nordic Surprise (6/1) trained by Jim Bolger and ridden by E J Kearns, beating Glitter Grey (8/1) trained by J H Scott and ridden by P McWilliams, with More Of It (Evens fav) trained by Eddie O'Grady and ridden by Tommy Carmody in third
1992 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Irish Peace (7/2) trained by Liam Browne and ridden by Tommy Carmody, beating Kilcash (14/1) trained by Jim Bolger and ridden by Liam Cusack, with Eyelid (9/4 fav) trained by Michael Purcell and ridden by Charlie Swan in third
1993 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Bucks Choice (11/4) trained by Paddy Mullins and ridden by Tony Mullins, beating Bayrouge (2/5 fav) trained by Mrs A M O'Brien and ridden by K P Gaule, with Slaney Special (12/1) trained by P J P Doyle and ridden by D P Murphy in third
1994 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 3 furlongs was won by Minella Lad (8/1l fav) trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by T Horgan, beating Court Melody (6/4) trained by Michael Hourigan and ridden by J P Broderick, with Beglawella (8/1) trained by Thomas Foley and ridden by Tommy Treacy in third
1995 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Ventana Canyon (8/13 fav) trained by Edward O'Grady and ridden by Charlie Swan, beating Glint of Eagles (7/2) trained by D P Kelly and ridden by Paul Carberry, with Bless Me Sister (5/2) trained by Michael Hourigan and ridden by J P Broderick in third
1996 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Rifawan (11/4 fav) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by F Woods, beating Castle Kellylender (5/1) trained by Paddy Mullins and ridden by Tommy Treacy, with Minella Gold (3/1) trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by J Butler in third
1997 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was not contested
1998 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Promalee (8/11 fav) trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Richard Dunwoody, beating Liathmore Abbey (20/1) trained by Donal Hayes and ridden by Adrian O'Shea, with Pride of Tipperary (20/1) trained by John Fowler and ridden by Richard Burke in third
1999 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Glazeaway (5/1) trained by Michael J O’Connor and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, beating Sallie's Girl (5/1) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry, with Empor Star (25/1) trained by Peter McCreery and ridden by Jason Maguire in third
2001 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Risk Assessor (3/1) trained by Christy Roche and ridden by Charlie Swan, beating Bob Justice (4/1) trained by Ted Walsh and ridden by Ruby Walsh, with Bobs What (10/1) trained by Paddy Mullins and ridden by Norman Williamson in third
2002 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Canary Wharf (7/1) trained by John Bleahen and ridden by Barry Geraghty, beating Thari (7/1) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by David Casey, with Over The Bar (13/8 fav) trained by Eddie O'Grady and ridden by Charlie Swan in third
2003 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was not contested
2004 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by McGruders Cross (5/1) trained by Tony Mullins and ridden by Shay Barry, beating Away Home (4/1) trained by M J P O'Brien and ridden by Ruby Walsh, with Kildare (8/1) trained by Dessie Hughes and ridden by Timmy Murphy in third
2005 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Homer Wells (5/2) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Sweet Kiln (11/4) trained by James Bowe and ridden by G T Hutchinson, with Petertheknot (9/4 fav) trained by Patrick Sinnott and ridden by Conor O'Dwyer in third
2006 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Toofarback (7/1) trained by Noel Meade and ridden Niall Madden, beating Vic Ventura (12/1) trained by Philip Fenton and ridden by Andrew McNamara, with Merdeka (15/8) trained by Tom Taaffe and ridden by Barry Geraghty in third
2007 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Kazal (11/4) trained by Eoin Griffin and ridden by Barry Geraghty, beating Earth Magic (12/1) trained by James Bowe and ridden by Andrew McNamara, with Casey Jones (2/1 fav) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry in third
2008 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Venalmar (5/2) trained by Mouse Morris and ridden by Paddy Flood, beating Trafford Lad (5/2) trained by E Sheehy and ridden by Tom Doyle, with Woodbine Willie (9/4 fav) trained by Philip Fenton and ridden by Andrew McNamara in third
2009 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Mikael D’Haguenet (1/3 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Western Charmer (8/1) trained by Dessie Hughes and ridden by P W Flood, with Clan Tara (10/1) trained by Paul Nolan and ridden by Davy Russell in third
2010 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was not contested
2012 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Monksland (6/1) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry, beating Lyreen Legend (15/8) trained by Dessie Hughes and ridden by Bryan Cooper, with Dedigout (11/10 fav) trained by Tony Martin and ridden by Davy Russell in third
2013 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Rule The World (7/1) trained by Mouse Morris and ridden by Davy Russell, beating Minsk (5/1) trained by Dessie Hughes and ridden by Bryan Cooper, with Champagne Fever (1/4 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh in third
2014 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Briar Hill (1/3 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Apache Jack (10/1) trained by Dessie Hughes and ridden by Bryan Cooper, with Very Wood (100/30) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry in third
2015 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by McKinley (33/1) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Tell Us More (4/5 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Bryan Cooper, with Free Expression (13/8) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Tony McCoy in third
2016 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Bellshill (2/5 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Last Encounter (66/1) trained by Ms Margaret Mullins and ridden by Danny Mullins, with Anibale Fly (7/1) trained by Tony Martin and ridden by Barry Geraghty in third
2017 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Death Duty (5/6 fav) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Jack Kennedy, beating Turcagua (7/1) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, with Blood Crazed Tiger (11/1) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by David Mullins in third
2018 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Next Destination (8/15 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, beating Cracking Smart (9/2) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Davy Russell, with Duc Des Genievres (25/1) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by David Mullins in third
2019 Slaney Novice Hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs was won by Battleoverdoyen (2/1 fav) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Jack Kennedy, beating Sams Profile (16/1) trained by Mouse Morris and ridden by Bryan Cooper, with Getareason (12/1) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Noel Fehily in third
1988 The Newlands Handicap Chase over 2 miles was won by Flying Ferret (9/2) trained by A Redmond and ridden by Anthony Powell, beating Galalith (14/1) trained by Francis Ennis and ridden by J W Cullen, with Bosphorus (9/4 fav) trained by Jim Dreaper and ridden by K Morgan in third
1989 The Newlands Handicap Chase over 2 miles was won by First Noel (5/2 jt fav) trained by J R Cox and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, beating Time For Gold (10/1) trained by John Fowler and ridden by D P Fagan, with Lady Mearlane (12/1) trained by Thomas O’Neill and ridden by T O’Neill in third
1990 The Newlands Handicap Chase over 2 miles was won by Galalith (4/1) trained by Francis Ennis and ridden by D McGoona, beating Charlie Lucky (6/4 jt fav) trained by J E Mulhern and ridden by Tommy Carmody, with Frozen Friend (6/4 jt fav) trained by Augustine Leahy and ridden by J Collins in third
1991 The Newlands Handicap Chase over 2 miles was won by Kiichi (100/30) trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Brendan Sheridan, beating Irish Wind (8/1) trained by Paddy Mullins and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Friendly Saint (3/1 fav) trained by Jim Dreaper and ridden by Charlie Swan in third
1992 The Newlands Handicap Chase over 2 miles was won by Baptismal Fire (6/1) trained by Paddy Mullins and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, beating For William (13/2) trained by T F Lacy and ridden by Charlie Swan, with Your On Your Own (14/1) trained by Captain C J Power and ridden by D H O’Connor in third
1993 The Newlands Handicap Chase over 2 miles was won by Guesswork (7/2) trained by R H Lalor and ridden by Anthony Powell, beating Balda Boy (5/4 fav) trained by Jim Dreaper and ridden by K Morgan, with Tennessee Pass (7/1) trained by Michael Butler and ridden by J Butler in third
1994 The Newlands Handicap Chase over 2 miles was won by Jassu (6/1) trained by John Kiely and ridden by Charlie Swan, beating Bob Devani (9/2) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry, with Royal Mountbrowne (7/4 fav) trained by Patrick Kelly and ridden by Jason Titley in third
1995 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was not contested
1996 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Opera Hat (7/2) trained by John Fowler and ridden by Anthony Powell, beating Strong Platinum (1/3 fav) trained by P Burke and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Who’s to Say (10/1) trained by Venetia Williams and ridden by T J Mitchell in third
1997 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Opera Hat (2/1 fav) trained by John Fowler and ridden by Anthony Powell, beating Merry Gale (5/2) trained by Jim Dreaper and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Royal Mountbrowne (8/1) trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by T Horgan in third
1998 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Opera Hat (11/4) trained by John Fowler and ridden by Garret Cotter, beating Corket (12/1) trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by K P Gaule, with The Crazy Bishop (12/1) trained by Anthony Mullins and ridden by Tommy Treacy in third
1999 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Papillon (9/4) trained by Ted Walsh and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Opera Hat (9/4) trained by John Fowler and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Hill Society (6/4 fav) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Jason Titley in third
2001 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Moscow Express (12/1) trained by Frances Crowley and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Knife Edge (9/10 fav) trained by Michael J P O’Brien and ridden by T P Rudd, with Klairon Davis (10/1) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer in third
2002 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Knife Edge (4/5 fav) trained by Michael O’Brien and ridden by T P Rudd, beating Over The Furze (16/1) trained by J A Berry and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Arctic Copper (5/1) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry in third
2003 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Arctic Copper (7/2) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry, beating Fadoudal Du Cochet (6/1) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Go Roger Go (3/1 fav) trained by Eddie O’Grady and ridden by Norman Williamson in third
2004 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Strong Run (16/1) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry, beating Native Scout (2/1) trained by Donal Hassett and ridden by Barry Geraghty, with Native Upmanship (2/5 fav) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer in third
2005 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Central House (4/7 fav) trained by Dessie Hughes and ridden by Paul Carberry, beating Native Upmanship (7/1) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Scarthy Lad (7/2) trained by Thomas Gerard O’Leary and ridden by Barry Geraghty in third
2006 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Sir Oj (5/1) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry, beating Nickname (6/4 fav) trained by Martin Brassil and ridden by Conor O’Dwyer, with Green Belt Flyer (7/2) trained by Jessica Harrington and ridden by Tommy Treacy in third
2007 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Nickname (1/4 fav) trained by Martin Brassil and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Gemini Lucy (13/2) trained by Jessica Harrington and ridden by Andrew Leigh, with Lakil Princess (20/1) trained by Paul Nolan and ridden by Robbie Moran in third
2008 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Maralan (14/1) trained by Patrick O’Brady and ridden by J L Cullen, beating Benefit Night (16/1) trained by Daniel William O’Sullivan and ridden by B M Cash, with Vintage Treasure (5/1) trained by C Byrnes and ridden by Davy Russell in third
2009 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Carthalwan (6/1) trained by Charles Byrnes and ridden by Niall Madden, beating Schindlers Hunt (6/4 jt fav) trained by Dessie Hughes and ridden by P W Flood, with Mansony (6/4 jt fav) trained by Arthur Moore and ridden by Davy Russell in third
2010 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Tranquil Sea (4/6 fav) trained by Edward O’Grady and ridden by Andrew McNamara, beating Natal (25/1) trained by J J Lambe and ridden by Barry Geraghty, with Snowy Morning (5/1) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh in third
2012 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Seabass (5/4 fav) trained by Ted Walsh and ridden by Ruby Walsh, beating Zaaribo (9/2) trained by C A Murphy and ridden by Davy Russell, with Saludos (12/1) trained by Jessica Harrington and ridden by Robbie Power in third
2013 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Days Hotel (5/4 fav) trained by Henry De Bromhead and ridden by Andrew Lynch, beating Realt Dubh (7/2) trained by Noel Meade and ridden by Paul Carberry, with Call The Police (11/8) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh in third
2014 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Days Hotel (4/1) trained by Henry De Bromhead and ridden by Andrew Lynch, beating Toner D’Oudairies (5/1) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Bryan Cooper, with Twinlight (4/11 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh in third
2015 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Mallowney (evens fav) trained by Timothy Doyle and ridden by Davy Russell, beating Rathlin (16/1) trained by Mouse Morris and ridden by Bryan Cooper, with Twinlight (9/4) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh in third
2016 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Days Hotel (7/2) trained by Henry De Bromhead and ridden by Andrew Lynch, beating Twinlight (9/2) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Ruby Walsh, with Simply Ned (11/10 fav) trained by Nicky Richards and ridden by Brian Harding in third
2017 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Alisier D’Irlande (5/2 jt fav) trained by Henry De Bromhead and ridden by David Mullins, beating Pairofbrowneyes (7/2) trained by Barry John Murphy and ridden by M P Fogarty, with Westerners Son (11/1) trained by Dermot McLoughlin and ridden by Conor Maxwell in third
2018 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Doctor Phoenix (5/2) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Davy Russell, beating Alisier D’Irlande (14/1) trained by Henry De Bromhead and ridden by Andrew Lynch, with American Tom (100/30) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by David Mullins in third
2019 The Newlands Chase over 2 miles was won by Cadmium (4/6 fav) trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, beating Doctor Phoenix (7/2) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Davy Russell, with Tycoon Prince (7/1) trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Sean Flanagan in third
