13.40
Soft To HeavyNavan Ford & Opel Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5851.24
- 1m 7f 150y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 10lb |
Won the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle last year (2m4f, good); ended the season with second over C&D; all three runs this season in Grade 1s, third in the Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft), fifth in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, good), third behind Home By The Lee at Aintree; could be in the mix for Teahupoo's trainer. |
9/2 |
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3rd 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won the Grade 1 Mersey Novices' Hurdle here 12 months ago (2m4f, good); just two runs in current campaign and they've been positive performances in Grade 1s, finishing third in the Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) and fifth in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (3m, good); this lightly raced 6yo could have more to offer back here in a first-time tongue-tie; chance. |
3/1 |
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5th 7 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Stayed on well to win 2m4f Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree (good) last April and suited by the step up in trip when close second in Grade 1 at Punchestown (3m, yielding) later that month, when clear with Jasmin De Vaux who was impressive in the Albert Bartlett here previously; promising third behind Impose Toi in the Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December on sole run this winter, and this very lightly raced 6yo has the potential to take high rank in the staying hurdle division. |
13/2 |
5/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 52
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 10lb |
Failed to win over hurdles, second in three of his six starts; has developed into a better chaser; bolted up at Fairyhouse, form franked by the second Moudan in winning at Ayr; 11lb rise means that he has plenty to find in a renewal of Leopardstown rivalry with Raffles Dolce Vita. |
7/1 |
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1st 11 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 140y |
11st 0lb |
Maiden ran well in defeat over hurdles and pick of three efforts over fences on latest when chasing home an all-the-way winner in 2m1f Leopardstown beginners last month (yielding); worth a look on handicap debut. |
16/1 |
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2nd 1 |
3rd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
A maiden over hurdles but has run some fine races in defeat, including here last time; previously ran well facing stiff tasks in two novice chases; can be involved. |
5/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 3P8-P4 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
12/1
Form: P
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 8 (7) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 185y |
8st 12lb |
Dual winner on the Flat; ran way too bad to bad to be true at Fairyhouse last time but a repeat of his previous effort over this C&D would give him a definite chance here. |
9/2 |
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15th 13 (7) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 40y |
9st 6lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022; good effort at Gowran (1m6f, soft) when third and backed that up at Killarney when second of nine over 2m1f on good ground; player given those recent efforts. |
4/1 |
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2nd 6 (4) |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Dual purpose performer who was nicely ahead of Slurricane when a close third at Gowran a month ago (1m6f, soft); player. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 1/5-3P D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 1m 7f 110y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner on soft-soft to heavy; best of three efforts over fences on latest at Downpatrick (19.5f, yld-sft) when racing too keenly; could do better if settles back in trip in first handicap chase. |
15/2 |
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4th 4 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner; has had training issues over the years; nothing in his current form gives rise to optimism; pulled up in two of his last three races. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 2m 4f 118y |
10st 8lb |
Two-time winner, both at Fairyhouse; won a 2m (soft) novice handicap off 109 there in December; added a 21.5f handicap (yld-sft) off 122 last month, scoring by 5.5l; 9lb rise for that seems fair; should be competitive again but wouldn't want to see too much rain (well beaten in four previous starts on soft to heavy). |
17/2 |
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1st 18 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 110y |
10st 8lb |
Sole success came in 2m handicap here in December on soft; followed that up with a solid second over 20.5f (gd-yld) at Leopardstown and just 2lb higher here; struggled at 2m on testing ground the last twice, but interesting now back up in trip at the scene of his only win with Cobden taking over. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 110y |
11st 5lb |
Form in maidens was nothing special but took advantage of opening mark of 109 to win his second handicap start at Fairyhouse (2m, soft); solid second when 11-8 favourite in a novice handicap at Leopardstown (2m4f, good to yielding); better than he showed at Navan last time when well beaten; appears to be the pick of the owner's two. |
6/1 |
11/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 7 (9) |
2nd Apr 2025 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
100/30 |
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7th 7 (9) |
2nd Apr 2025 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
100/30 |
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7th 13 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened gradually from 2 out |
11/4 |
33/1
Form: 60
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Down Royal maiden hurdle winner early last year; 0-8 chasing but has shown a useful level of form in beginners' events and when second in 2m1f Cork handicap; dropped out tamely at Punchestown last month over 2m4f so questions to answer on that run. |
15/2 |
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9th 7 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
11st 0lb |
One of three for trainer; maiden hurdle winner early last year; runner-up in six-runner Cork contest (2m1f, good to yielding) on handicap chase debut in April; another creditable effort back in a beginners' chase at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) last time, when well ahead of Mister Pink and Karoline Banbou. |
13/2 |
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4th 4 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner early last year; fair form over fences last season, best effort a second placing at Punchestown in November when in front of the useful Coral River; runner-up in a six-runner contest at Cork on handicap debut; officially rated 11lb inferior to Karoline Banbou. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 96y |
11st 4lb |
The best of two maiden hurdle runs for former yard when fourth at Downpatrick in July over this trip on good ground; has to find improvement but it could be forthcoming. |
3/1 |
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3rd 2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 96y |
11st 4lb |
The best of two maiden hurdle runs for former yard when fourth at Downpatrick in July over this trip on good ground; has to find improvement but it could be forthcoming. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
14th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 185y |
11st 4lb |
Never counted on debut when a 200-1 shot in Navan maiden back in February; this likely a weaker race but still best watched. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 00
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
10st 12lb |
Point-to-point winner in 2023; yet to show any signs of winning potential in eight starts over hurdles; remote sixth at Fairyhouse nine days ago. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 00
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear throughout, mistake 4th, detached 4 out |
66/1 |
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11th 12 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, mistake 4th, detached 4 out |
66/1 |
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18th 10 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
From a family associated with staying chasers; debut run here forgiven as saddle slipped early on; hood left off; plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 15 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 5lb |
midfield, badly hampered and dropped to rear after 2nd, no extra from 3 out |
20/1 |
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12th 15 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 5lb |
midfield, badly hampered and dropped to rear after 2nd |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
11st 12lb |
Sent off 200-1 for debut and pulled-up; put a line through him. |
100/1 |
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7 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, dropped to rear after 4th, pulled up 4 out |
50/1 |
|
7 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
midfield, dropped to rear after 4th, pulled up 4 out |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 8
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 |
29th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden is rated 106 after four chase runs, the best of which was a 22l seventh in strong Fairyhouse beginners' chase in December (2m, soft, RPR 116); poor twice since over fences and hurdles but big claims on that Fairyhouse run in this company. |
3/1 |
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6th 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Winless from nine starts under rules' and yet to get any closer than 22l to the winner; longer trip and better ground here but hard to fancy on form. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €8.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €6.61 |
| Trifecta | €27.20 |
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