August 31 / 15.35 Navan

15.35

Good

www.navanracecourse.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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www.navanracecourse.ie Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.60
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 142749

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won at Leopardstown on heavy in the soring over 1m2f and second on good ground over the same C&D in May; no real respite from the handicapper since and drops in trip here in first time blinkers; others preferred.
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4th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Signora Bellissima

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

4th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Signora Bellissima

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

11th

1

(11)

1st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:24 Newcastle (AW)

Signora Bellissima

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gemma Tutty

Dual turf winner (1m/1m2f) for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland; runner-up to stablemate Enola Grey at Southwell in March but she's had only two runs since and has finished last of five in both of them; mark is sliding but she's hard to predict and others are more convincing.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 6-5830

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Solid form in maidens at Naas and the Curragh; down the field but hampered and not beaten far in a Leopardstown handicap last time; bad draw but is the stable first-string and very much respected.
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4th

1

(6)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

16:30 Punchestown

Perfect Poise

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

soon led, headed and pressed winner after 3f, outpaced over 2f out, soon lost position, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

11/2

4th

6

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Perfect Poise

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Well below best at Gowran and Killarney on her last two starts; otherwise dependable since a Punchestown handicap win last autumn.

12/1

7th

6

(4)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:55 Killarney

Perfect Poise

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Very consistent in 1m handicaps after winning at Punchestown in September, thrice runner-up since; rare below-par latest but likely to bounce back.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 008-28

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fine effort on seasonal debut at Limerick but was below that since at Ayr; has to bounce back.
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12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent, went second over 2f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third

4/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-1660 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in defeat in premier handicaps after Limerick maiden win; beaten a long way at Galway last time but certainly respected if that can be ignored.
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1st

3

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:35 Killarney

Gambe Veloci

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner who has been competitive in three of his four handicaps and the blip came over 7f; only a length away last time at Navan; goes on soft; considered.

5/1

4th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Gambe Veloci

9st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Solid runs in defeat in premier handicaps after Limerick maiden win; beaten a long way at Galway last time but certainly respected if that can be ignored.

8/1

12/1

Form: 8405

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Excuse for a poor Bellewstown run and came back to form with a good effort at Leopardstown; hooded and interesting on her handicap bow back in trip but looks the stable second string.
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1st

4

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

13:25 Bellewstown

Miss McHenry

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders, pushed along and went second under 2f out, led over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, pushed out and clear inside final 110yds

7/4

7th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Miss McHenry

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

dwelt start

9/2

5th

14

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Miss McHenry

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Excuse for a poor Bellewstown run and came back to form with a good effort at Leopardstown; hooded and interesting on her handicap bow back in trip but looks the stable second string.

12/1

Form: 084618 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Up 7lb for winning a 1m handicap at Bellewstown last month; did not run to the same level at Galway last time but comes into it on previous form.
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1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Imposing Supreme

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Gibney

9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.

9/1

10th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Imposing Supreme

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off.

11/2

3

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Imposing Supreme

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive.

9/1

14/1

Form: 640930 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent but capable at her best; good third to Eastern Wind at Leopardstown and not beaten far there last time; could run well.
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3rd

6

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway and went fourth 1f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

9/2

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

Form: 664083

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned to a reasonable level of form when third to a stablemate in a 7f Gowran handicap two weeks ago; has a chance if he can step forward again.
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12th

7

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred.

16/1

4th

12

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist.

7/1

Form: 45-160 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner, had plenty of chances in turf maidens last year and failed to improve; needs to raise her game following Killarney run; that came after a good break, so she may do a lot better now.
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8th

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Solar Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Last win came in a Navan handicap over 1m2f in October 2023 and remains 9lb higher; has run some competitive races in defeat since then and wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should she run well after a break.

20/1

13

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Solar Breeze

11st 9lb

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Twice ran well on AW over winter but not as good on turf last time; has a shout if at her best.

13/2

8th

11

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:48 Leopardstown

Solar Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Losing run since 2023 but holding her form well on AW lately; at her best when she gets a good pace to aim at, which looks likely here but form of her recent Dundalk third has taken a few knocks and may be vulnerable to better treated rivals.

14/1

6/1

Form: 093103 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved form over the summer, winning over 7f at Leopardstown and coming back to form when a close third in a better handicap last week; effective over 1m too and likely to be thereabouts if he can reproduce that form.
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7

(6)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Behind Jawhary and Copper Craft here in April, taking AW record to 0-9 (no places); more effective on turf, as recent Leopardstown second reminded us.

8/1

2nd

9

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five-time Flat winner, also one win over hurdles; a frequent Leopardstown runner with two wins and three places from 17 visits; fit from AW; could go well with 7lb claimed.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eastern Wind

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five-time Flat winner (0-8 on AW) and 1-6 over hurdles; decent return from a break when fifth over C&D last month but finished last over hurdles at Bellewstown five days ago.

25/1

Form: 076706

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
First reserve; had a couple of these behind at Leopardstown; each-way claims.
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12th

12

(15)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Might And Mercy

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

prominent, led after 1f, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

12th

3

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Might And Mercy

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

Course winner over 7f has a falling mark this year after a number of unplaced runs; a better effort over that trip last time; has a chance if building on that.

6/1

4th

4

(7)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Might And Mercy

9st 10lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

soon led narrowly or disputed lead, headed and prominent after 2f, challenging on far side of group when bumped 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds, lost third final strides

33/1

Form: -82331 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In decent form in claiming company this year, winning on his only start for John Nallen in a Leopardstown contest two weeks ago; first start for a new yard here and comes into calculations.
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5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 111500 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Terrific on the AW at Dundalk early this year, going up 22lb for three wins; needs to come down a few more pounds before heading back to Dundalk for the winter.
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6th

5

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time C&D winner for John McConnell including this race in 2023 and 2024; modest efforts first two runs for this yard but is now 4lb below his last success and a big run would come as no surprise.

18/1

8th

8

(12)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time winner on the AW; back from nearly a year off the track when sixth of 13 here (7f) behind a couple of today's rivals on stable debut; yard's runners highly respected at this track and he's entitled to strip fitter; wide draw.

14/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, in rear, headway when bit short of room 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

20/1

14th
1 (11)
Brogue

14/1

Form: 5/025/ BF

Last run: 784 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Winner on debut in 2019 and has had some periods on the sidelines since; last effort was over 1m7f two years ago; has never run over a trip this short; not dismissed with the stable in such good form but it would be a surprise.
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2nd

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:14 Killarney

Brogue

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: D K Weld

held up in last but in touch with leaders, headway 4f out, went second on near side of group from 2f out, soon ridden, challenging inside final furlong, no match for winner

11/8

5th

9

(3)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Leopardstown

Brogue

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

7yo who has only had the eight runs; fared well to be sixth in the face of his stiffest test yet in a strong 2m handicap at Naas and assured stamina will come in handy.

12/1

6th

5

(9)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 31y

17:10 Naas

Brogue

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield

8/1

Form: 52-38P

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Paddington in a Curragh maiden last autumn; pulled up after losing his action in a Leopardstown handicap in June when last seen; gelded since and cheekpieces tried here; unexposed and could prove very well handicapped.
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11th

5

(15)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Started the season brightly when fifth at Cork, just in front of today's rival Metamorpheus; form of that race well advertised by fourth-placed Deuteronomy; had a valid excuse at Gowran a month ago, since he stumbled badly in the early stages.

8/1

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

6/1

Form: 050481 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had dropped significantly in the handicap before gaining an emphatic sixth career win at Dundalk two weeks ago; up 11lb for that but still treated well enough on his best form; not one to rule out.
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7th

6

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out.

20/1

33/1

Form: 74-960 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just the three runs this season and no show in any of them; down 3lb from last week but probably needs to come down a bit more.
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9th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John C McConnell

midfield

14/1

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 7lb higher than this mark; not in the best of form on last number of starts and others look more likely.

25/1

5th

14

(10)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Zahee

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards far side inside final furlong, not reach leaders

25/1

Non-runners

Comfort Line, Coviglia, Hale Bopp, My Kurkum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €480.60
Straight Forecast €229.72
Tricast €2615.86

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rochester Mike

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Eastern Wind

TOPSPEED:

Exquisite Acclaim

POSTDATA:

Comfort Line

The Irish Sun:

Brogue