March 01 / 14.10 Navan

14.10

Heavy

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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £163.50
  • Place: £25.10

Form: 4PPP-P D

Last run: 62 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Beaten only a short head in 2023 Thyestes; fourth in 2023 Kim Muir; started last season brightly at this venue with Troytown fourth; subsequently pulled up in three major staying handicaps; has left Gordon Elliott since pulled up in the Thyestes on return.
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7

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Dunboyne

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Knows what these big-field handicaps are all about and it was a cracking run to be fourth in the Irish National in April last time considering he carried an 8lb penalty for winning the Ulster National; that Fairyhouse defeat was his first for this yard; entitled to run well.

16/1

4th

24

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Dunboyne

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult.

25/1

4th

24

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Dunboyne

10st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 2P5-01 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m4f handicap chase at Naas last season; showed the benefit of a comeback run at Punchestown when winning at Fairyhouse; can be in the mix again off 5lb higher.
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7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Chosen Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle he was placed in the previous year; tailed off and pulled up in his last two chases but has won in this discipline and could have a say.

12/1

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Chosen Diamond

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy ground this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second here off 101; a long way below his best in three runs this season.

15/1

6th

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Chosen Diamond

10st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy around this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second at Navan; a long way below his best in two starts this season.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 353F-0

Last run: 292 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdles winner; also twice successful on the Flat and reasonable form in that sphere after joining this yard last summer; lacks a recent outing.
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3

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Zoffanien

11st 5lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Has hit the frame in both handicap hurdle outings in 2025, the latest when runner-up at Cork beaten 2l in April; mixed signals on the strength of that form but fit after respectable Flat outing last month and feasibly treated on old form.

9/1

10

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Zoffanien

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Terence O’Brien

Three-time hurdles winner and 2-12 on the Flat; has run well on every outing since joining this yard, including four Flat runs in the second half of last year; stayed on well when second over hurdles at Cork when last seen; will be doing best work late.

14/1

Form: 6804

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Finished third on sole point start; hints of ability in maiden hurdles; hampered at third and perhaps unlucky not to finish a little closer when fourth in a 17-runner contest at Punchestown on handicap debut; open to improvement.
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1st

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Now a 12-race maiden; ran a few decent races when in the frame in handicaps this year; unseated at the fourth in C&D handicap two weeks ago; might find a couple too good in this company.

25/1

6

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Driveonwill

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden has run well enough in defeat over hurdles at times; beaten 31l on chasing debut at Thurles and needs to do a lot better.

7/1

Form: 5-8461 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite on first two starts for this yard; a return to this trip did the trick when she won easily at Fairyhouse, an 11lb makes this hard.
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6th

9

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Mickie Angel

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy for Gavin Cromwell last season; pick of four attempts chasing on latest when outstayed late on by a well-handicapped rival in 2m7f Limerick handicap at Christmas (soft-to-heavy); 3lb higher but should go well.

6/1

Form: 44-370

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2021; quite lightly-raced since, placed three times in maidens; finished mid-field in a handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; may improve having been absent since last July.
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6th

7

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 80y

15:22 Cork

Chosen Thyme

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Bumper winner is 0-10 over hurdles; went close in a Punchestown novice handicap in February 2024 off 114 and 2lb lower now; decent effort in a maiden at Limerick latest (3m, good); testing ground fine and he has place claims at least.

9/1

Form: 3331

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
4-15 in points; third in three maiden hurdles; made all to beat good current yardstick Duffys Hodey by 8l over 2m7f at Punchestown on handicap debut; stiff 2m4f should suit.
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11

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Prophets Corner

11st 1lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Four-time point-to-point winner gained first chase win under rules' on latest at Limerick (24.5f, sft-hvy); raised 6lb for that and this is a deeper race; will need a big career-best to follow up.

13/2

1st

3

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 150y

16:37 Limerick

Prophets Corner

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Four-time point-to-point winner whose success under rules came in 2m7f Punchestown novice handicap hurdle last season (soft); 0-5 chasing, well held last twice in Naas handicaps, albeit near-impossible task last time from 10lb out of handicap in Leinster National; drops in class so don't rule out.

10/1

6th

16

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Prophets Corner

10st 0lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Sean Joseph Allen

Four-time point-to-point winner has one success under rules' which came in a comfortable fashion in a Punchestown novice handicap hurdle in February last year off 112 (2m7f, soft); well beaten in recent chase runs, including on handicap debut last time over 2m4f here (heavy); looks up against it from 10lb outside handicap.

33/1

Form: 33700- D

Last run: 357 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Took a big rise in the ratings for a wide-margin Gowran win on handicap debut last season; ended the campaign with a few below-par performances; best watched after 12 months off.
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5

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Great Island

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Went up 5lb for a course 2m3f win early in December; gave another solid display when fourth at Limerick; Fairyhouse run last time was too bad to be true, but makes it hard to be confident about his chance.

12/1

10th

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:52 Fairyhouse

Great Island

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Went up 5lb for a Clonmel win early last month; gave another solid display when fourth at Limerick; not much mileage on the clock for his age and is in good shape.

7/1

Form: 44P-F0

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Promising form in maidens last season; plenty to prove now after two outings last month, faller at Punchestown, down the field at Gowran.
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5th

8

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

19:42 Tramore

Pirate Island

11st 7lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Paul Patrick Moloney

14-race maiden over hurdles; has won a point but was pulled up before two out in the hunter chase won by Lawful Ruler at Cork a fortnight ago.

20/1

11

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:35 Cork

Pirate Island

12st 0lb

J: Mr A T Feeney

T: Paul Patrick Moloney

14-race maiden over hurdles; points form not strong enough to suggest he can feature.

33/1

12

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

19:20 Clonmel

Pirate Island

11st 1lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Philip Fenton

Is 0-13 over hurdles; best form on testing ground so rain would be welcomed; not a bad effort on good to yielding last time when tried in blinkers; each-way claims.

14/1

Form: 3U-968

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point before £370,000 sale in 2023; beaten favourite in two bumper starts last year; has failed to provide reassurance in three maiden hurdle outings; makes handicap debut off a modest mark in new headgear combination.
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4

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Jersey Des Brosses

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Expensive purchase has so far failed to live up to his price tag in bumpers and over hurdles; don't rule out improvement now sent chasing though.

15/2

4

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Jersey Des Brosses

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Expensive purchase has so far failed to live up to his price tag in bumpers and over hurdles; don't rule out improvement now sent chasing though.

15/2

Form: 5-4311 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Struggled on the Flat last autumn after running in three maiden hurdles; improved in handicaps; twice in the frame before C&D win in January; coped with drop in trip when following up with win in a 2m novice event at Fairyhouse; plenty of weight now now but further progress is feasible.
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4th

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Collaborative

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

2-14 over hurdles; is 10lb above last win but has hit the frame in each of his last four runs; beaten just 2.75l at Limerick latest (21.5f, soft); new visor could eke out more, but he would prefer softer ground.

6/1

3rd

2

16th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 100y

13:35 Limerick

Collaborative

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Won Navan handicap hurdle (2m4f, soft) in January of last year off 102 before following up in Fairyhouse novice (2m, heavy); moderate seasonal return at Punchestown but pair of runner-up finishes followed at 2m4f/3m; fair fourth at Naas (15.5f) on latest; solid chance in first-time blinkers.

4/1

4th

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

15:00 Naas

Collaborative

11st 3lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Winner of a Navan (2m4f, soft) handicap hurdle in January last year off 102 and followed up next time in a Fairyhouse novice contest (2m, heavy); moderate seasonal return at Punchestown but good effort when second at Navan in December (2m4f, soft to heavy); tried 3m for first time at Limerick later that month and saw out the trip well for second; he's solid.

8/1

Form: 62-402

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and placed over hurdles for Nicky Henderson; solid effort on debut for Willie Mullins when fourth of 18 at Cork; bitterly disappointing at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting; Punchestown second offers much-needed reassurance; strong chance.
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6

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Navan

Johnny Blue

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield, brought down 6th

7/2

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Johnny Blue

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd

11/2

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Johnny Blue

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, rushed up and raced in second behind clear leader after 1st, pressed leader 2nd

11/2

Form: 91-020 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Good effort on her second run after a lengthy absence, taking second in a mares' handicap hurdle at Limerick over Christmas; no impact in a stronger race at Leopardstown on latest; trainer and rider enjoying a fine season.
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3

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

15:09 Clonmel

Phils Choice

11st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner but has been well beaten over hurdles/fences of late and isn't easy to fancy until showing more spark; first-time blinkers might help.

20/1

7th

5

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 35y

13:03 Punchestown

Phils Choice

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Hurdle winner has been well beaten in that sphere and fences last three starts and isn't easy to fancy until showing more spark.

28/1

Form: 11-069 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Gained back-to-back wins May 2023; after 16 months off, failed to sustain improvement in three runs last year; hard to be confident.
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8

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Reflectionist

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won two handicap hurdles during this month in 2023, both on good to yielding ground; however, since returning from a long absence he's not shown anything like that level of form.

25/1

8

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Reflectionist

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won two handicap hurdles during this month in 2023, both on good to yielding ground; however, since returning from a long absence he's not shown anything like that level of form.

25/1

7

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Reflectionist

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won back-to-back handicap hurdles in May 2023; hasn't been in the same form since returning from an absence; 25-1 when falling mid-race last time.

33/1

Form: 540/0-

Last run: 659 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since second in a 2021 Naas bumper won by the top-class Gerri Colombe; first two hurdle runs were satisfactory; a long way below best on final two starts; off for a long time; tongue-tie on for reappearance.
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13

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Navan

Walter Grey

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: F G Hand

towards rear, reminders after 3rd

25/1

14th

2

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Walter Grey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: F G Hand

Tailed off when last seen but showed promise in maiden hurdles earlier last season; workable mark and one to consider.

7/1

15th

15

20th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Walter Grey

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: F G Hand

Came on from his return over 2m4f here when fourth over 2m at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, with O'Halloran's Castle 2l away in sixth; a bit more required now.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €760.60
Straight Forecast €737.52
Tricast €12616.62

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Blue

The Irish Sun:

Prophet's Corner

TOPSPEED:

Collaborative

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chosen Diamond

POSTDATA:

Johnny Blue