October 22 / 14.47 Navan

14.47

Soft

Christmas Parties At Navan Racecourse 6th & 14th December Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 19 runners
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Christmas Parties At Navan Racecourse 6th & 14th December Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 805703 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Only two wins from 38 starts, placed nine times, including when third over 7f at Dundalk last Friday; by far his best turf run this year when second in a 27-runner contest over 6f at the Curragh in May; best on good and AW.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 977236 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three of his 14 wins have been gained over C&D, and he has struck a vein of form again, having dropped sharply in the ratings; good effort when second of 17 over 6f at Fairyhouse last month; backed that up with third placing over 5f at Bellewstown (Steel Magnolia second); a little below that level when sixth over C&D two weeks ago (Gimmieminnie second).
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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

25/1

Form: 0-458

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unplaced over 7f on handicap debut; previous runs have been over 7f/1m; Nicola Burns deserts her to ride recent winner Art Of Unity; tried with blinkers.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lily

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Yet to show signs of winning potential in five turf starts; half-sister to C&D winner but will need to find dramatic improvement on AW bow.

50/1

3

(19)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Sister Lily

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

Unplaced over 7f on handicap debut; previous runs have been over 7f/1m; Nicola Burns deserts her to ride recent winner Art Of Unity; tried with blinkers.

25/1

Form: 431048 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Most recent of her six wins gained on the beach at Laytown last month; has often run well in a very busy campaign, others have more compelling claims.
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14th

4

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Distillate

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs.

8/1

14th

6

(15)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago.

8/1

7th

6

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome.

2/1

Form: 10-601 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Veteran is an eight-time winner and a 5f specialist; he was making his third appearance of the season and his stable debut when scoring at Bellewstown early in the month; renews rivalry now with the five who chased him home, a group headed by Steel Magnolia.
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5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

Form: 896070 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Out of the money in six races since a third over 7f at Down Royal in May; held by several of these on running over C&D two weeks ago.
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7th

15

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.

25/1

6th

5

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Run Forrest Run

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Thomas Coyle

Out of the money in seven races since finishing third over this trip at Down Royal in May; not a bad run when seventh of 19 over 6f at Navan last week.

12/1

Form: 86469/

Last run: 1509 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in five runs for Natalia Lupini in 2021; the length of layoff is a major concern, but the booking of Colin Keane is noteworthy; competes here off 20b lower than his initial rating; has been gelded and has a tongue-tie now.
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3rd

14

(18)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Alnofoor

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Returned from over four years off with some moderate runs last year; however has returned to turf this term in the form of his life, winning back-to-back at Navan (6f, heavy) under Colin Keane and Bellewstown (5f, soft) under a 3lb claimer; rating has risen 14lb but he's still lightly raced and soft conditions will suit.

9/2

1st

4

(16)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Alnofoor

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Return to turf saw him shed the maiden tag in decisive fashion at Navan (6f, heavy) last month; 9lb rise partially negated by rider's 3lb claim; should be fine dropped to 5f but draw could have been kinder.

7/2

1st

11

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Alnofoor

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Fair form for Natalia Lupini in 2021; back from over four years off when an encouraging fifth over C&D last October (Happy Henry, second); failed to build on that in two sprint handicap runs at Dundalk.

7/1

Form: -71900 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Mid-field in three starts since winning at Sligo in May, his fifth win of a 57-race career; still 2lb above last winning mark.
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22

(20)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Gegenpressing

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in four runs at Sligo, most recently last month (third has won since) at 6.5f; 4lb rise okay but record at this track relatively underwhelming so needs to improve that.

9/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Gegenpressing

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine.

100/30

5th

9

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Gegenpressing

9st 6lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mid-field in four starts after winning at Sligo last May, his fifth win of a 58-race career; has a bit to find with Happy Henry (second), Alnofoor (fifth) and Distillate (sixth) on running over C&D last October.

12/1

Form: 57-870

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Weak form in three sprint handicaps; trainer won with Step Back In Time here two weeks ago.
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14th

13

(10)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Kayamite

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Chris Timmons

Has failed to reach the first four in 11 attempts, recent AW form is unconvincing.

20/1

8th

15

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kayamite

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Chris Timmons

Unplaced all ten starts; well held by Alex Belardo and Desert Of The Sea on running here last month; first reserve.

13

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kayamite

8st 12lb

J: Milo Malone

T: Chris Timmons

Unplaced all ten starts; down the field (though not beaten far) in two 7f handicaps in December; needs to reverse form with a couple of these rivals on latest effort.

25/1

Form: 828626

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Good effort when second behind a progressive rival over 5f at Tipperary in April on handicap debut; failed to build on that on next two starts; back to from with a Bellewstown second that gives her an edge over several of these rivals; fair sixth of 16 over 5f at the Curragh last week; extra distance and soft ground should help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

13

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Steel Magnolia

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won off 1lb higher at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October; close fourth back there on seasonal return in April; player again off the same mark with forecast rain in her favour.

13/2

4th

12

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Steel Magnolia

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; C&D winner off 1lb higher in October (Only Spoofing second); below best last few runs at Dundalk and has been off since December but has gone well fresh before; can't discount in first-time visor.

10/1

Form: 095020

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Carreer-best when a long-priced second of 17 over C&D two weeks ago, with Browned Off (fourth), Only Spoofing (sixth) and American In Paris (eighth) among those behind; now has to bounce back after a poor AW run last week.
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11th

11

(12)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month but well behind The Gay Blade at Newcastle last month; hood off, refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces combination on.

14/1

9th

10

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; sold for 2,600gns to join current yard in January; fair effort when fourth of 11 in a classified on stable debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and there may be some improvement in her.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gimmieminnie

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-15 in Ireland but she finished second of 17 in a Navan handicap (6f, good) in October; former stable have gone 490 days without a winner and interesting to see how she fares in the market starting out for Daragh Bourke (sold 2,600gns in January); no tongue-tie today but the hood returns.

10/1

Form: 980348 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

Form: 0400-0 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Last win was in 2022; inconsistent last year; last of 16 on last week's belated seasonal debut at the Curragh; 5lb out of the handicap then, should at least be more competitive in this lower grade.
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14

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Iva Batt

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R K Watson

Last win was in 2022; inconsistent last year; last of 16 on last week's belated seasonal debut at the Curragh; 5lb out of the handicap then, should at least be more competitive in this lower grade.

33/1

16

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Iva Batt

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: R K Watson

Lacks a recent run; inconsistent last season; last win was in 2022; 5lb out of the handicap; has a capable rider but up against it.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Iva Batt

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

midfield, weakened 2f out

12/1

Form: -24000 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.
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15

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Stanhope

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

20/1

14

(18)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Stanhope

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June and not much better at Naas in July; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

10/1

9

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Stanhope

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 906046

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
One of his better efforts when fourth at Bellewstown, not far off the placed horses Steel Magnolia and Only Spoofing, and in front of Happy Henry and Eruption; fair sixth at Dundalk last weeks; needs to find extra to open his account at the 20th attempt.
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2nd

16

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Whatswrongnow

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Batt Burke

Maiden has been running okay this season; narrowly denied off 1lb higher at Cork on latest (5f, soft); handles quicker ground; should be in the mix again back at 6f off 1lb higher.

9/2

2nd

15

(16)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Batt Burke

0-16 on turf; has run well in defeat on good and soft ground; ran okay from out of the handicap over 5f on seasonal return at Naas (5f, good) when 0.5l behind Art Of Unity; has gone well over C&D; 11-2 when midfield at Navan (6f, yielding) 3 days ago, slightly hampered; drop back in trip a plus; top rider booked.

12/1

Form: 206004

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden; runner-up over 7f at Leopardstown in April; no sign of similar form until a creditable fourth of 17 over C&D two weeks ago.
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17

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Browned Off

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

10-race maiden; runner-up over 7f at Leopardstown in April; no sign of similar form until a creditable fourth of 17 over C&D two weeks ago.

10/1

16

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Browned Off

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Paul W Flynn

Runner-up over 7f at Leopardstown in April; below that level since, including on a recent AW run; blinkered for the first time.

16/1

14

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Browned Off

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Paul W Flynn

Was runner-up at Leopardstown over 7f in April but below that level since and needs to return to that form; seems to handle this surface.

18/1

Form: 089860 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

Form: 769658

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Yet to reach the first four in 11 outings; mild promise when fifth behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; no impact at Dundalk last week.
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3rd

12

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Happy Henry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.

5/1

3rd

7

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

5/1

2nd

9

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Happy Henry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close in 19-runner handicap over 6f at Navan in the autumn, and returned with good effort there in March when just behind Ukiyo (and in front of Polar Bear and Gegenpressing); again found little when let down at Bellewstown latest and head carriage not endearing; might prefer it softer too.

9/2

Form: 05-807 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

Non-runners

La La Lucrative

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €44.80
Straight Forecast €40.29
Tricast €309.15
Trifecta €672.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Steel Magnolia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Run Forrest Run

POSTDATA:

Art Of Unity

The Irish Sun:

Only Spoofing