October 19 / 14.10 Navan

14.10

Soft

Safer Gambling Handicap

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 0m 5f 164y
  • 26 runners
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Runners: 26 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.30
  • Place: £6.00

Form: 004606 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two wins here including over this trip in April off 56; generally well held off revised mark until bit more encouraging run at the Curragh last week off reduced mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 380524 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
2019 and 2020 winner of this race and comes here in good heart, having finished second at Laytown and fourth at Bellewstown; down to a nice mark and goes well on soft so has to be respected.
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13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

6th

13

(11)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Teddy Boy

9st 1lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Better on turf, particularly with cut in the ground; soundly enough beaten in three starts over the winter and others preferred.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 325603 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here as a 2yo but some good runs in defeat this year, notably latest when third of 30 at the Curragh 11 days ago on soft; each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tammany Hall

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Poor strike-rate; went close on his stable debut in August (6f, soft) and after three poor runs he offered a bit more when in midfield over 6f here on Saturday; others look stronger.

33/1

6th

10

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tammany Hall

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Poor strike-rate; went close in a weak race on his stable debut last month (6f, soft) but he's not beaten a rival in three runs since.

33/1

8th

8

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:10 Yarmouth

Tammany Hall

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

1-36; did go close at Lingfield (6f, soft) on yard debut in August but has failed to beat a rival in two outings here since; visored first time.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 987895

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins last year came over 7f, seasonal best over same trip at Down Royal on latest; often likes to force it but only second ever start at this trip.
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12th

9

(7)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

17:25 Bellewstown

Wee Pablo

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: H Rogers

7f specialist down to a competitive mark but losing run goes back more than two years; wasn't beaten that far behind Sunset Nova at Down Royal last time in first-time visor so not one to rule out from a good draw (best forcing it).

12/1

7th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Down Royal

Wee Pablo

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: H Rogers

A 7f specialist who is down to a very competitive mark but losing run goes back more than two years and he hasn't shown enough in three runs for his new yard; wears first-time visor.

7/1

17

(15)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Listowel

Wee Pablo

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

20/1

15/2

Form: 090402

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual Dundalk winner 0-19 on turf but went closest when second to Conversant over C&D a fortnight ago, despite missing the break; 5lb rise for that but should go well, especially if getting away to a level break.
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10th

8

(13)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

9st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

All four wins have come over C&D; narrowly denied a hat-trick here in November but below form twice since; the type to bounce back and this jockey gets on well with him.

15/2

8th

4

(11)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

9st 13lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

All four wins have come over C&D; can be slowly away and lost too many lengths at start over C&D last month but went close on his previous outing; risky given his starting antics but has the ability to defy this mark.

13/2

2

(10)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

10st 2lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

11/2

14/1

Form: 59407

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo fared okay in the circumstances (upset in stalls and raced keenly) over C&D a fortnight ago when seventh to Conversant in first-time hood; could have more to offer.
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6th

16

(7)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Creative Power

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

14/1

7th

7

(15)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Creative Power

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

upset in stalls, raced freely, midfield early, in touch with leaders going okay 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds (jockey said filly got upset in the stalls)

20/1

12th

9

(14)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Creative Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and edged left 2f out, soon beaten

8/1

7th
4 (10)
Elanora

9/1

Form: 642090 C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner here this time last year and some good early-season efforts in handicaps, also good fourth to Ever Rock here last month; form since well below best, rearing up in stalls when favourite at the Curragh last week under claiming rider; Billy Lee back aboard now and no surprise if she bounced back.
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8th

5

(1)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Elanora

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Unplaced favourite at this venue on final start last season, though not beaten far in seventh in that 23-runner contest; had had a recent AW outing.

8/1

6th

3

(11)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Elanora

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

midfield

14/1

7th

4

(10)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Elanora

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

in touch with leaders up the centre, ridden over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

9/1

14/1

Form: D270006

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner in Britain and narrow Cork defeat in May (disqualified) standout effort this year in a disappointing campaign; recent Curragh effort (blinkers back on) a bit more encouraging but plenty more likely needed here.
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7th

9

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, pushed along 2f out, switched right when ridden and in touch with leaders over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

13

(12)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

13th

12

(2)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

slowly away, in rear

4/1

Form: 800383

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Now 0-7 but improvement over C&D a fortnight ago when third to Conversant and Linus Larrabee from inside draw; each-way claims again.
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15th

7

(3)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 16-race maiden and shown very little in trio of starts for new yard; wears first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

16th

16

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

20:05 Fairyhouse

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

led narrowly

8/1

9th

8

(13)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

18:25 Roscommon

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has done most of his racing over sprint trips; did not appear to get home over this trip at Gowran last month but might have needed it; each-way chance if she gets home.

10/1

10th
5 (26)
Claonadh

33/1

Form: 778080

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 5f here as a 2yo; regressed badly this year and never sighted at same venue on latest; hard to have confidence in despite reduced mark.
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10th

5

(26)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Claonadh

9st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

slowly into stride, switched left towards far side and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms

33/1

22th

4

(7)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Claonadh

9st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: W McCreery

raced far side, towards rear, pushed along and some headway from over 2f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

20/1

8th

11

(7)

19th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Claonadh

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

dwelt start, in rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, not clear run 1f out, tenderly handled but kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

33/1

Form: 667470 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not a great strike rate but ran well in C&D maiden last year and couple of decent runs in handicaps this term; not sure this is her type of ground though.
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10th

9

(13)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Hot Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Excelled herself on final start last year from 10lb out of handicap when close third of 24 over 6f at the Curragh; mid-field there last Saturday in a race in which Seeingisbelieving and Mogwli made the frame.

14/1

9th

13

(20)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Curragh

Hot Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not a great strike rate but excelled herself on final start last year from 10lb out of handicap when close third to Downforce over C&D on heavy (from favoured low draw); drawn on opposite site today however.

12/1

3rd

24

(4)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Hot Sunset

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

prominent towards far side, pressed leaders when ridden under 2f out, kept on well but held final 110yds, no match for first two

33/1

25/1

Form: 000007

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo has been running over further of late, without landing a blow; visor replaces cheekpieces here and clearly needs to improve plenty.
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14th

18

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

16:10 Bellewstown

Leclerc

9st 5lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third reserve; lost his way this term.

11th

10

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Leclerc

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

25/1

13th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Leclerc

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

33/1

13th
14 (14)
Chevillon

16/1

Form: 12/807

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Primarily an AW performer, well held both recent starts at Dundalk since returning from summer break; only third turf start here and doesn't appear an obvious one.
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11th

13

(10)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

slowly into stride, took keen hold, always towards rear, ridden and no extra when switched right over 1f out

12/1

9th

6

(9)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Winner here as a 2yo but has had her training issues; recent form not that encouraging but has dropped to a potentially dangerous mark now and encouraging jockey booking.

12/1

12th

10

(7)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Chevillon

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Had her training issues; yard had three successive winners here lately, none favourite, one under this jockey; she couldn't make it four but took the eye and apparently had excuses; C&D winner hooded now, ready to fire.

4/1

Form: 56-810 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D defeat of Linus Larrabee early this month his second at the track; poor Curragh effort just three days later possibly came too soon so not one to rule out here on ground he relishes.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-6 on the AW; out of form this year and a revival is needed; hard to make a case for on recent efforts.

40/1

14/1

Form: 20-285 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, including over C&D two years ago; encouraging return from a break when C&D fifth to Conversant a fortnight ago so not one to rule out.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance.

5/1

3rd

12

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters.

14/1

16th
23 (21)
Lisamaria

25/1

Form: 09005

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Didn't run too badly on handicap debut at Killarney early this month (1m); not sure this shorter trip is what she wants though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Lisamaria

9st 1lb

J: Danny Power

T: Paul W Flynn

Mare is now 0-25 although penultimate Roscommon third would put her right in the mix; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

8/1

9th

7

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

13:30 Wexford

Lisamaria

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

in rear

5/1

3rd

11

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Lisamaria

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, kept on but lost second towards finish

8/1

14/1

Form: -60470

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Down Royal maiden winner over 5f last year (good) but regressive this year and didn't appear to stay 7f at Listowel on latest; now tried visored.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

3

(6)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Pearl Palinka

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D K Weld

raced far side, in touch with leaders, headway and briefly went fourth under 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out

14/1

10th

15

(2)

20th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 15y

15:45 Listowel

Pearl Palinka

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent, pressed leaders when pushed along on inner over 2f out, switched right when ridden and no extra under 2f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

12/1

9/1

Form: 736913 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Recorded seventh career win when taking 5f handicap here last month (yielding to soft) before never-nearer third behind a runaway winner at the Curragh last week; remains on a competitive mark and top-weight one to consider.
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11th

7

(1)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ever Rock

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J J Lambe

led

25/1

15th

17

(18)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Ever Rock

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J J Lambe

Course winner but two last runs very disappointing and thoroughly exposed so percentage call to oppose.

25/1

9th

5

(7)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Bellewstown

Ever Rock

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J J Lambe

towards rear

10/1

19th
13 (24)
El Maga

25/1

Form: 608-06 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
6f winner on debut at Redcar last year but didn't go on from that; second start since returning in September offered some promise but good bit more required here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

(8)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

El Maga

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

0-17 since a winning debut two years ago and she's struggling for form.

25/1

6th

9

(9)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

El Maga

8st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

Has gone 0-16 since a winning debut two years ago and she's struggling for form.

33/1

14th

11

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Fairyhouse

El Maga

8st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

towards rear

20/1

Form: 316007 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two wins this term included on soft at Bellewstown; handicapper seems to have her measure of late and fair bit to find on latest C&D run behind Ever Rock.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

18

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Mass Gathering

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

All her wins have come over sprint trips and still to convince over this far..

33/1

15th

9

(16)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

17:50 Roscommon

Mass Gathering

9st 6lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: J G Murray

raced wide, midfield, pushed along and some headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out

33/1

12th

12

(2)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Mass Gathering

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J G Murray

All her wins have come over sprint trips; 4lb wrong and has stamina to prove at this trip.

25/1

Form: 755288

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Second to Ever Rock here last month and behind that rival at the Curragh last week when racing on the wrong side; not one to rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

16

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Livingston Range

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Hasn't won since 2023, standout run last year when close second at Fairyhouse off 40; absent since October and 2lb wrong here.

14/1

13

(12)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Livingston Range

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Hasn't won since 2023 but a repeat of his second of 18 at Fairyhouse in May off his current mark offers some hope if he can put his best foot forward; others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 556826

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual Brighton winner (7f) last year for George Baker and touched off there in June on penultimate start; bought for 8,000gns at Tattersalls July Sales and possibly best watched on Irish debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 444/80 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner in US where she had plenty of racing; has failed to beat a rival in two Irish starts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in her younger days but well down the field so far for current yard; has been all over the shop trip-wise and now goes in cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in his younger days but out of the frame in all eight starts for this yard; this level will be a new experience for him and blinkers are given a go, but of interest only if popular in the market.

16/1

10th

17

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Fairyhouse

Merlins Muse

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Dual US winner missed nearly two years and really struggling for form since; 5lb wrong.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 97-860

Last run: 144 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; dual Windsor winner back in the day; hard to fancy on form back in the spring.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Drummond Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

8th

10

(6)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Drummond Warrior

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: R K Watson

in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

12

(13)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Drummond Warrior

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: R K Watson

Turf wins came some time ago and continues to struggle off basement mark; 7lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 00-026

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; lightly raced 4yo has done well since entering handicap ranks, finishing second of 24 at the Curragh in April and after six months' absence not beaten too far behind Conversant over C&D a fortnight ago; better for that and one to consider if getting a run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Lets Believe

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Has managed to run well in handicaps at times but an official rating of 39 means that she could not be seriously fancied in a maiden.

50/1

6th

7

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Lets Believe

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Has managed to run well in handicaps at times but an official rating of 39 means that she could not be seriously fancied in a maiden.

50/1

6th

17

(19)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Lets Believe

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Richard Brabazon

Maiden was regressive earlier this season and is now rated only 40; will handle this ground but needs to do more.

25/1

Form: 000000 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; C&D winner this time last year (soft) off 58; nothing of note this year but handicapper has acted accordingly and down to basement mark now; has been tricky at the start of late.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

20

(10)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Navan

The Peckhampouncer

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

The case of the 6yo better than recent runs imply as he has good course record but the win here was sprinting; does seem to stay; 3lb wrong.

40/1

12th

4

30th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

17:00 Ballinrobe

The Peckhampouncer

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: D Broad

High mileage on the Flat and his two wins came at sprint distances; stays 1m2f but stamina for hurdling looks highly questionable after finishing tailed off at Punchestown (125-1).

100/1

8th

14

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

14:45 Punchestown

The Peckhampouncer

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: D Broad

Dual sprint winner appeared to stay 1m2f at Dundalk but doesn't make any appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

Non-runners

Drummond Warrior, Let's Believe, The Peckhampouncer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €212.20
Straight Forecast €183.75
Tricast €1366.32
Trifecta €468.30

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Teddy Boy

The Irish Sun:

Lisamaria

SPOTLIGHT:

Linus Larrabee

POSTDATA:

Teddy Boy