February 12 / 16.40 Navan

16.40

Yielding

William Hill Play Responsibly (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Play Responsibly (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

Form: 42 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the talented The Bosses Oscar; 280,000Euros buy at 2021 Derby Sale; beaten favourite when fourth on debut in a 2m4f maiden hurdle here in November; jumping left a lot to be desired, and ran green; had a good battle with the Mullins-trained Loughglynn at Naas; the experience of those races should help now; stable has a fine recent record in this race.
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16th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Firefox

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gordon Elliott

Tongue tied on last two starts; Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown (3m, soft) in February was also the first time he went beyond 2m5f, when 33-1 and spending most of the race out the back but running on into fourth of 12, beaten 14l; some encouragement might be derived from that but he didn't see it out so well when confronted by 3m2f in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham.

50/1

6th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Firefox

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

He's performed respectably in defeat at the last two Cheltenham Festivals and won a Grade 2 at Down Royal (2m3f, good to yielding) in November; 14l fourth when upped in trip in the Irish Gold Cup (3m, soft) last month and he'll be doing very well if he improves upon that finishing position today.

33/1

4th

4

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:30 Leopardstown

Firefox

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart performer over shorter distances; ended last season with second to Spindleberry in 2m4f Grade 1 at Fairyhouse; made winning reappearance in five-runner Grade 2 event at Down Royal (2m3f, good to yielding) in November; outpointed by Iroko at Ascot last month; first time beyond 2m5f and tongue-tie tried; vulnerable.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners West Coast Wildway and The Brimming Water; debut point winner at Corbeagh House in December for this rider; looks like a staying prospect on pedigree
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3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Mint Boy

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal.

16/1

3

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Mint Boy

11st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time hurdles winner is 0-6 over fences; unseated when 8-1 at Cheltenham in March; didn't get home in the Irish National in April; cheekpieces now tried; others make more appeal.

16/1

14th

23

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Mint Boy

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-6 over hurdles, rated 137; has reached the same mark over fences despite failing to win in five attempts; fair effort when third over 2m6f at Punchestown in February; among the leading fancies (8-1) for the Kim Muir, made a bad mistake at the 15th and unseated rider; renews rivalry with the first three home.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Cost GBP310,000 after winning a Dromahane maiden for Ellen Doyle in 2021; second was also an expensive purchase later, but did nothing to advertise the form on his British debut; some reservations with hood fitted for his first racecourses start, but has to taken seriously
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8

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 100y

15:10 Fairyhouse

The Gunner Yeats

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Cost GBP310,000 after winning a Dromahane point-to-point for Ellen Doyle in 2021; long absent until placed in Navan bumper in February and following month ran away from a stablemate and subsequent winner in 2m Thurles maiden hurdle on soft; shapes as though 2m4f will be no problem and looks a nice prospect.

9/1

1st

12

13th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 98y

14:30 Thurles

The Gunner Yeats

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

raced in second, led going easily before 3 out, soon clear, went further clear approaching last, eased run-in, readily

4/5

Form: 3-42

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shown ability on all three outings, and getting closer each time; finished well clear of the Willie Mulllins-trained favourite when second to a Gordon Elliott-trained horse at Fairyhouse; definite chance.
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1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

13:48 Tipperary

Any Road

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Dual hurdle winner has been below form in that sphere on recent starts; needs to get back to his best on belated chasing debut.

12/1

7th

2

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Any Road

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out.

8/1

7th

2

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Any Road

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Two hurdle wins include 2m5f rated hurdle at Fairyhouse last season (good); safely held in handicaps of late (well-backed favourite at Killarney last time when hampered) but don't rule out.

8/1

Form: 435-64

Last run: 80 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed a fair amount of ability in bumpers last season, including when third of six behind The Nice Guy at Leopardstown; lesser form over hurdles this term, leaving him with plenty to prove.
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6

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Johnny Cigar

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P F O’Donnell

Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked; pulled up on previous try over 3m here.

18/1

6

15th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Johnny Cigar

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P F O’Donnell

Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked; pulled up on previous try over 3m here.

18/1

14th

12

24th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:20 Bellewstown

Johnny Cigar

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: P F O’Donnell

in rear

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dam is an unraced sister to Champion Hurdle winner Brave Inca and to other winners; bought by M V Magnier for 100,000Euros at 2021 Derby Sale; represents top team; Jody Townend rides, with Patrick Mullins on The Gunner Yeats.
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10

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Rule The Wind

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten 1/2l in 2m4f Tipperary maiden last year (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in four starts since; returns from 11 months absence with questions to answer.

13/2

6th

8

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length in 2m4f Tipperary maiden in April (yielding) but hasn't reproduced that level of form in three starts since, most recently halfway faller at Downpatrick 10 days ago; questions to answer at this stage.

5/2

0

7

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 165y

16:10 Downpatrick

Rule The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Expensive store horse out of half-sister to Brave Inca; ran in the Magnier colours when beaten just half-a-length at Tipperary (2m4f) in April; has disappointed since changing ownership; beaten fav at Kilbeggan and 20l third at Tramore albeit trip was probably too sharp for him there; has a few questions to answer now.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Beaten half a length by subsequent Killarney bumper winner Kinbara in a point at Broughshane last May; fetched £120,000 later that month; shaped well when third to the exciting It's For Me in a C&D bumper last month; runner-up Suttons Hill took the same placing behind another Mullins horse at Naas.
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18th

12

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballystone

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m Galway handicap last August; however, is 8lb higher today in a stronger race and has to be at his best on return.

28/1

6

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Ballystone

11st 11lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in 2023 for Tom Gibney; needs to improve on this year's handicap form and he is not certain to get this trip as effectively as some of these rivals.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Seemed to have plenty in reserve when winning a maiden at Corbeagh House in December for a respected point-to-point yard; has a strong staying pedigree so this stiff 2m should suit.
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5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

17:53 Down Royal

Fathom Two

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Point-to-point winner and maiden hurdle scorer for Gavin Cromwell at Downpatrick two years ago; not great in runs since and returned from break/made stable debut at Galway on the Flat last month when tailed off.

28/1

16th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Fathom Two

11st 12lb

J: Mr C J White

T: Mark Fahey

Point-to-point winner; maiden hurdle scorer for Gavin Cromwell; no Flat racing experience; lacks a recent run and makes seasonal debut.

66/1

5

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Fathom Two

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Downpatrick maiden winner last September but form afterwards largely disappointing until encouraging comeback run at Listowel, staying on well over 2m4f; step up in trip could suit.

9/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dam Isabellareine won a total of 11 races in Germany and Ireland; faces tough introduction.
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0

8

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 176y

13:55 Clonmel

Tomannie

11st 4lb

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

Little sign of ability and passed over today.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Plenty of speed on dam's side; perhaps he will get the required stamina from his sire Solskjaer; best watched on debut.
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10th

1

7th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 150y

15:08 Cork

After The Drama

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Aengus King

soon led, headed and raced in second halfway

66/1

10th

1

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:20 Downpatrick

After The Drama

11st 12lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Aengus King

in touch with leaders, lost position when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

100/1

1

14th Apr 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 98y

19:50 Ballinrobe

After The Drama

12st 0lb

J: Ms M A Hayes Worland

T: Aengus King

Tailed-off in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; look elsewhere.

200/1

100/1

Form: 387

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Finished 18l third on debut in a good-ground bumper at Ballinrobe last summer; two subsequent runs imply she will struggle.
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8th

5

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:40 Downpatrick

Kathleen Gold

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R P Burns

Beaten in four bumpers and her most promising performance was on debut; very lightly raced for a 9yo and returns from an absence.

25/1

12th

12

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Navan

Kathleen Gold

11st 7lb

J: Ms N Burns

T: R P Burns

Finished 18l third on debut in a good-ground bumper at Ballinrobe last summer; two subsequent runs imply she will struggle.

100/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a couple of winning hurdlers; wears hood and tongue-tie; trainer more typically associated with the Flat; up against it.
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13th

13

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Navan

Lilyfit

11st 7lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Leanne Breen

Half-sister to a couple of winning hurdlers; wears hood and tongue-tie; trainer more typically associated with the Flat; up against it.

66/1

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W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Firefox

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