February 12 / 13.10 Navan

13.10

Yielding

Navan Ford & Opel Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Navan Ford & Opel Maiden Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 3-1233 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third on his only start last season; Galway bumper winner on seasonal debut; ran a promising first race over hurdles at this venue, though the winner has disappointed in the interim; confirmed a fair standard of form when third at Leopardstown; those races were over 2m4f, and he was less effective over this trip when a distant third at Fairyhouse.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

13th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 60y

14:32 Fairyhouse

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

9/4

2nd

4

27th Dec 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

12:35 Leopardstown

Firm Footings

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent, not fluent 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied and went second approaching last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

8/1

2nd

3

12th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 43y

12:00 Punchestown

Firm Footings

11st 5lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second, ridden and challenging when bumped and hampered 2 out, soon led narrowly or disputed lead, kept on well but headed towards finish

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1/2- BF

Last run: 411 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AQPS winner over 1m5f on good ground at Fontainebleau in September 2020; had a long break before second on hurdling debut at Leopardstown's Christmas meeting in 2021 when Paul Townend rode him in preference to the now 134-rated dual winner and Galway Hurdle fifth Heia; winner Howyabud is now a useful sort for Keri Brion in the US.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

14:35 Uttoxeter

Horantzau Dairy

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Now 5lb lower than when second for Micheal Keady here (2m4f, good) just under a year ago but both subsequent runs for Sara Bradstock were disappointing and he was well beaten in Cheltenham Festival cross-country chase on stable debut in March; now sports cheekpieces; needs to get career back on track.

20/1

11th

10

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Horantzau Dairy

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Very useful handicap chaser for Willie Mullins in 2024 and placed for Michael Keady last spring (2m4f, good) but absent since pulled up for Sara Bradstock in September (bled from the nose); now with another new stable for cross-country debut; 4lb wrong; best to look elsewhere.

66/1

1

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 3

16:30 Warwick

Horantzau Dairy

12st 0lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Temptingly treated on the best of his form for Willie Mullins; had two runs for Michael Keady, outclassed in the Grand National but then runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); ran well for a long way in Market Rasen's Summer Plate (2m5f) on debut for current yard and this trip is a better fit; respected.

5/1

5/1

Form: 232

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in two points but was in good hands with Mick Goff; placed on all three bumpers starts since November, 3l second to Willie Mullins-trained favourite at Fairyhouse last time; will know his job and should go well on hurdling debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Faulty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Winner of a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March 2024; reported coughing after a poor run the following month; off for almost two years before chasing debut at Naas two months ago, jumped untidily and never in contention.

25/1

5th

3

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Naas

Faulty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Rated 125 over hurdles; fell and unseated in his point runs; winner of a Down Royal maiden hurdle in March 2024; coughed following a very poor effort in a novice contest here in April 2024; unseen since then and can only be watched after such a long absence.

16/1

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
85-rated Flat winner, both successes gained in France at two; ran some good races in defeat in Britain and also placed for this stable at Dundalk; satisfactory hurdling debut at Fairyhouse recently but was beaten 34l in fourth
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

Form: 5

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Likely to improve from her Limerick bumper run; stable has stronger candidates for this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Charity Barnum

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Dermot Day

Best hurdles run when second at this venue last August, no impact in two races over fences.

25/1

6th

7

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Charity Barnum

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Dermot Day

Eleven-race maiden under Rules; 0-9 over hurdles and rated 97; 125-1 and never involved when pulled up on chase debut at Thurles on latest; hard to make a case for.

50/1

1

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Charity Barnum

11st 7lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Dermot Day

Some promise in bumpers for Gordon Elliott; 0-9 hurdling, best effort on penultimate at Tramore when staying-on second (2m5f, good); will need to find improvement on chase bow.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m4f handicap winner off 63 for Jack Davison last autumn, poor form on last two Flat runs; will probably need to gain jumping experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:30 Wexford

Gonetomillgrove

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Winner on the Flat but not gone the right way over hurdles since decent sixth on debut in Feb 2023; unseated three out at this track lto when beaten; down in trip; hard to fancy.

25/1

13

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Gonetomillgrove

10st 11lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner but 0-6 over hurdles and hasn't shown enough in a trio of handicap starts in this sphere.

25/1

6th

6

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:17 Punchestown

Gonetomillgrove

11st 9lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear on outer

25/1

Form: 835-

Last run: 301 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in bumpers last season including when a long-priced third at this venue; tongue-tie now; of some interest but others have stronger claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Goldwyn

10st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Gained a breakthrough success at Wetherby (2m) in March 2024 for Mark Walford; very lightly raced since though and off 13 months before a well-held sixth for his new yard in 2m2f Haydock handicap 20 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

6th

11

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Goldwyn

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Ex-Irish 9yo who won a Wetherby maiden hurdle (2m, soft) for Mark Walford just under two years ago; signed off for that yard (same owner) after some poor efforts, however, so interesting to see what he can do for new stable after 397 days away.

33/1

10th

16

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Goldwyn

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 5673

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth to the top-class Marine Nationale in a bumper at Punchestown last May; absent since a remote third on hurdling debut at Downpatrick last August.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Joshua Chamberlain

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Absent since August 2023, Tramore win earlier that month was on heavy ground over 2m4f; this trip may be inadequate, and his long absence is a concern.

12/1

5th

6

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 5f 160y

15:50 Downpatrick

Joshua Chamberlain

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gerard Keane

Handled testing conditions well when winning readily at Tramore, different ground now unless there is a marked deterioration; form this season has included a third placing over a shorter trip at this venue.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner including the Northumberland Vase for Roger Varian in 2021; also won over 2m at Wolverhampton at around this time last year for Michael Bell; yielding ground should be fine for hurdling debut; may need the run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

13:25 Galway

Zeeband

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Winner of eight races (four Flat) and four over hurdles between March and June last year; rated a very respectable 136 over hurdles; pulled up before the last on his recent chase debut at Sligo, having made a bad mistake four out; beat watched for the moment.

20/1

9

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 120y

14:25 Sligo

Zeeband

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Dual Flat winner has won four over hurdles, with the last of those coming at Killarney in 2024; well beaten in a Grade 2 novice when last seen; needs to be at his best on chasing debut after a long absence.

16/1

8th

8

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

13:35 Fairyhouse

Zeeband

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

soon prominent

20/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-19 on Flat; jumped badly and tailed off when 80-1 on hurdling debut at Down Royal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

18th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 65y

16:05 Downpatrick

Prioritise

11st 5lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: John C McConnell

Much improved performance when staying on strongly to land a 2m handicap hurdle at Roscommon on Monday; up 10lb for that but likely that she is improving and every chance of going close again.

7/2

1st

5

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

18:18 Roscommon

Prioritise

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

70-rated on the Flat; jumping has been an issue in this sphere; late headway when beaten 15l on second handicap start at Tipperary.

20/1

15

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 175y

19:00 Tramore

Prioritise

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John C McConnell

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam is an unraced half-sister to bumper and useful hurdle/chase performer Ifandbutwhynot, winner of nine races in all.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Rightfolksplease

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last June and placed over fences at Sligo (2m1f, good) and Naas (2m, yielding) later last year; in touch when falling in recent Down Royal chase; has travelled from Ireland and could have a part to play.

9/1

11th

13

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Rightfolksplease

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last June and placed over fences at Sligo (2m1f, good) and Naas (2m, yielding) later last year; in touch when falling in recent Down Royal chase; has travelled from Ireland and could have a part to play.

9/1

3

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

15:15 Down Royal

Rightfolksplease

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

held up in rear, headway 5th, in touch with leaders and 3 lengths down when fell 3 out (usual 5 out)

5/1

Form: 8/0-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in fifth at Fairyhouse last month but faces much tougher opposition now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:15 Wexford

Cross Court

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Weak form over hurdles (rated 85); has struggled in his first two runs over fences; no appeal on first outing since last November.

50/1

0

2

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 110y

11:53 Fairyhouse

Cross Court

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Modest hurdler who finished a remote eighth on his switch to chasing at Downpatrick; outclassed.

100/1

8th

1

6th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 55y

16:45 Downpatrick

Cross Court

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Shown very little so far and hard to recommend on chase debut returning from seven months' absence for new yard.

20/1

Form: 0F80

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massive price on all three starts in maiden hurdles; impossible to make case for him.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

12th May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

The Belmont Boys

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Shown very little so far, either failing to complete or finishing tailed off each time.

40/1

16

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 180y

13:35 Down Royal

The Belmont Boys

11st 4lb

J: Michael J Molloy

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

towards rear, brought down after 1st

33/1

13th

9

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Navan

The Belmont Boys

11st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

never better than mid-division, didn't jump well, ridden when weakened after 3 out, tailed off

200/1

Form: P

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little in four runs in points; made mistakes and pulled-up on hurdling debut; cheekpieces on now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

9

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 110y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Any Luck Colm

11st 2lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: C A McBratney

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 10th, weakening when not fluent 4 out, dropped to rear after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

12/1

4th

1

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 110y

16:05 Downpatrick

Any Luck Colm

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

in rear, ridden and detached with one circuit to go

33/1

Form: 7808

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild promise on the first of two Wexford bumper appearances; soundly beaten on her first two starts over hurdles; will need a handicap mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

18:30 Wexford

O Faolains Lass

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: N Dooly

Not a bad run in mid-field at Clonmel in March on handicap debut; pulled-up on last two outings; better going and cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.

20/1

15

20th May 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:50 Wexford

O Faolains Lass

11st 2lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: N Dooly

Third reserve; best run when beaten 8l in a handicap at Clonmel in March but pulled-up twice since; better ground could help.

10

16th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

14:50 Tramore

O Faolains Lass

11st 5lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: N Dooly

towards rear

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unraced dam is from a good family with plenty of stamina; likely to need the experience on her debut in a race in which the stable has four runners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

Winning Paddy

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Alexandra Dunn

Record of only 1-11 in points and is far from solid on rules form (three attempts); however, may show the benefit of switching to handicap level off a modest mark.

20/1

7th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:53 Taunton

Winning Paddy

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

1-11 in Irish points but his recent efforts have been uninspiring back from an absence and he changed hands for £2,000 in March; faces a tough task on stable/rules debut.

33/1

16th

11

12th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Navan

Winning Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Gordon Elliott

always towards rear, didn't jump with fluency, weakened 3 out, tailed off

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden point for Colin Bowe at Portrush during the autumn campaign; third in that event was Jack Hyde who made headlines when John Reddington rode him to a Newcastle bumper win; strong French pedigree includes the names of Zainta (dam of good jumpers Zaidpour and Zaynar) and leading French hurdler Zaiyad; deserves respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:20 Roscommon

Zefiro Dodville

11st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Maiden winner for Gordon Elliott but in 2023 and has shown pretty much nothing since then.

50/1

9

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

Zefiro Dodville

10st 9lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Won a maiden hurdle at Down Royal for Gordon Elliott in 2023 but has shown nothing in three runs since, including back over timber on yard debut earlier this month; now tried with cheekpieces and has questions to answer at present.

25/1

Non-runners

Zefiro Dodville

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Horantzau D'airy

POSTDATA:

Firm Footings

RP Ratings (IRE):

Horantzau D'airy

TOPSPEED:

Horantzau D'airy

The Irish Sun:

Horantzau D'airy