March 22 / 15.55 Navan

15.55

Good To Yielding

Navan Racecourse Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 7 runners
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Navan Racecourse Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-2322 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Promise in both hurdle starts in France; placed on all four starts since joining this yard, though no sign of improvement since second to the useful Goraibhmaithagat over 2m here in December; trip-versatile, second over 3m at Cork and same placing over an extended 2m2f at Naas; should not be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

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11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd

12/1

10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Fairyhouse

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11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M F Morris

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2/F-53

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Every chance when falling on handicap debut at Punchestown last May after a long layoff; decent efforts returned to maiden company this season, fifth behind Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement at Down Royal, third in a decent four-runner contest over C&D; highest-rated of these on official and RPR figures.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

9

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Smooth Scotch

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Was still involved when falling in this race last year on the back of a lengthy absence; 0-9 but he's consistent sort and wasn't beaten far in a maiden hurdle at Navan before a 14l defeat when third of 16 at Fairyhouse earlier this month; not much went right for him the last day and one to consider back in handicap company.

16/1

15th

9

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Smooth Scotch

11st 11lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Was still involved when falling in this race last year on the back of a lengthy absence; 0-9 but he's consistent sort and wasn't beaten far in a maiden hurdle at Navan before a 14l defeat when third of 16 at Fairyhouse earlier this month; not much went right for him the last day and one to consider back in handicap company.

16/1

3rd

10

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:00 Fairyhouse

Smooth Scotch

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: S R B Crawford

Every chance when falling on handicap debut at Punchestown last May after a long layoff; solid maiden form this season, fifth behind Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement at Down Royal, third in a decent four-runner contest at Navan; closely matched with Butcher Hollow on running at the same venue last time; cheekpieces now as well as usual tongue-tie.

5/2

Form: 2233-6

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Point and bumper winner; consistent in defeat in maiden hurdles last season, placed all four maiden hurdle starts, though has never gone particularly close; probably needed Punchestown run last month on seasonal and handicap debut
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Butcher Hollow

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Cooper

Course bumper winner (16.5f, soft) got off the mark in this sphere in a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden in April (form hasn't worked out); unseated on chase debut on latest at Tipperary in May; this looks a tough task on handicap debut.

10/1

4

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Butcher Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Thomas Cooper

Bolted up on sole point-to-point start; bumper winner; consistent hurdler who got off the mark in Fairyhouse maiden (2m4f, yielding) last month; could develop into a fine chaser.

14/1

Form: -06345

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in four bumpers; has shown ability over hurdles, including when fourth behind subsequent Cheltenham winner Air Of Entitlement at Down Royal; would get weight from several of these rivals in a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Hes Gorgeous

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Didn't hang around long over hurdles and solid form in first season over fences; kept plugging away when fine fifth of 22 in deep novice handicap at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding) last month; hasn't raced beyond 2m4f but good chance if he stays (dam won hurdle over 2m4f).

9/1

5th

16

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Hes Gorgeous

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: P A Fahy

Has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway for fourth behind Romeo Coolio in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding) over Christmas; good attitude when runner-up in a Down Royal novice chase in January (2m1f, yielding to soft); okay run when fifth in a Listed Naas handicap (2m4f, heavy) when last seen.

25/1

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Hes Gorgeous

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: P A Fahy

Fair form over hurdles and has taken well to chasing this term, winning a 2m2f Clonmel beginners' (heavy) and good late headway to take fourth behind Romeo Coolio over Christmas in a Leopardstown Grade 1 (2m1f, yielding); another positive effort when runner-up in a Down Royal rated novice contest, rallying well (2m1f, yielding to soft); increase in trip looks a positive.

10/1

Form: 10-973 C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point and bumper winner; two disappointing runs over hurdles with tongue-tie which was left off for his most recent run when sent off favourite at Leopardstown; ran on from off the pace to take third, prompting the stewards to ask questions, explanations were noted; this race appears to have greater depth.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 150y

20:18 Limerick

Harbour Highway

11st 8lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won off 7lb lower at Leopardstown (21.5f, yielding) in March for this rider; pulled up at Fairyhouse on penultimate but back on track when a 4l second of 14 at Kilbeggan latest; looked as though further would suit last time and he's interesting upped in trip; rain would be a negative.

100/30

2nd

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Harbour Highway

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Emmet Mullins

Weak form over fences until coming good at Leopardstown early this month, with the returning Favori Logique in third; something amiss at Fairyhouse last time, never in contention and pulled up; 5lb higher than for Leopardstown win; could bounce back to form; 7lb claimed.

6/1

11

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Harbour Highway

10st 10lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Navan bumper winner in March 2024; lost form after a promising third in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle last March; weak form over fences until coming good with a Leopardstown defeat of today's rival Lisleigh Lad; 6lb higher now but holds a big chance for last year's winning jockey and multiple champion point-to-point rider Maxine O'Sullivan.

100/30

Form: 75644

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens at up to 2m3f; last of four in Fairyhouse rated contest in January; better when long-priced fourth in a maiden at this venue three weeks ago; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Goody Four Shoes

11st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Some fair efforts hurdling and ran okay in both beginners' chases; 9-1 for handicap bow over C&D last month, disputing lead when fell 4 out.

8/1

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

16:37 Down Royal

Goody Four Shoes

11st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Some decent hurdle runs without winning; not bad efforts both chase starts but will have to find improvement for handicap debut.

10/1

5th

3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Goody Four Shoes

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Pick of hurdle form when fourth in 2m6f Navan maiden last March (heavy); from a staying jumping family; prominent for a long way when fourth on chase debut at Thurles in January; likely to need more experience.

12/1

Form: 554

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Second to promising sort in a point-to-point; ability in three maiden hurdles without threatening to win; possibly flattered by his 116 rating.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Tipperary

Mashalla Habibi

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

unner-up in a point and some fine efforts in maiden hurdles; beaten 12l at Leopardstown (2m4f) in March and 3l at Limerick last time (2m5.5f); has a solid chance if backing that up over this trip.

9/4

8

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:20 Tipperary

Mashalla Habibi

11st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

unner-up in a point and some fine efforts in maiden hurdles; beaten 12l at Leopardstown (2m4f) in March and 3l at Limerick last time (2m5.5f); has a solid chance if backing that up over this trip.

9/4

2nd

5

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:02 Limerick

Mashalla Habibi

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Patrick T Foley

led, raced in second before 2nd, prominent when not fluent last, kept on

7/4

Non-runners

Attaboyarchie, Colorado Charlie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.40
Straight Forecast €9.59
Trifecta €26.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Irish Sun:

Harbour Highway

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Smooth Scotch

TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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