October 04 / 16.55 Navan

16.55

Soft

Yellow Furze Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 20 runners
RTV
View Course
Yellow Furze Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -16096

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner; 0-12 record on turf; has never run beyond 1m; others have stronger credentials.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5-0072 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Winner over this trip on good ground at Cork last season; handled soft when losing out by a whisker to Red Trail at Gowran in July; winner boosted the form with another success at Down Royal last month; 10lb claimer retains the ride.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return.

12/1

11

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground.

10/1

3rd
11 (6)
Granns Boy

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 97072

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Promising second on heavy ground at Down Royal last week; further progress is feasible, since that was only his second handicap start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Granns Boy

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual-purpose; 3-11 over hurdles; solid Flat run at Navan (1m6f, heavy) after 156-day absence in March but has failed to fire in two handicap hurdles since; remains 9lb above last winning mark; may need respite from the handicapper.

14/1

10th

8

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Granns Boy

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Three wins over hurdles up to 2m4f; decent Flat run in March but has to improve on his Fairyhouse hurdles run last time; cheekpieces added.

16/1

6th

3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Granns Boy

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Won at this meeting last year after a break and has generally held form well since, adding wins over hurdles at Listowel and on the Flat at Thurles; went close at Galway in October on last run over timber and just 2lb higher here; pleasing return on the Flat at Navan last week; interesting.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 7S6054

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seems to be on the upgrade from a very low base, last week's Cork fourth was encouraging; trainer has saddled a couple of recent winners over hurdles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Tasmanian Girl

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; otherwise undistinguished form, including when tailed off in this race 12 months ago; should at least strip fitter as a result of a recent Flat run.

25/1

8th

11

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Tasmanian Girl

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; rated just 34 on the Flat and she's an unlikely winner; new headgear combination applied.

66/1

20/1

Form: 442500

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in defeat in maidens and handicaps at Dundalk; less effective on turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(11)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherokee Run

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

5th

5

(13)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Cherokee Run

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

midfield early, dropped to rear before halfway, switched right 3f out, soon headway on near side of group, nearest finish

20/1

11th

1

(4)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Cherokee Run

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent

18/1

6th
18 (10)
War Thunder

33/1

Form: 90-708

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Nothing of any significant note in his form since third in a Sligo maiden two seasons ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

20:00 Tramore

War Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent early, soon dropped to midfield

16/1

13th

12

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 98y

20:02 Sligo

War Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent, disputing second halfway

12/1

6th

14

(8)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

War Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Having first run for this yard when winning a 1m5f handicap at Sligo (yielding to soft) in May but this looks a better race and he's struggled under both codes since; tongue-tie added.

10/1

7th
12 (8)
Carrickfinn

25/1

Form: 00P-60

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Makes little appeal on form in maidens; perhaps the addition of cheekpieces will help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Shane Gallagher

Donegal-trained prominent racer is modest maiden, but nearly landed a gamble over 1m at Gowran last summer and good effort on AW after; money for him on return when missed break, and jockey booking looks significant.

16/1

9th

16

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Carrickfinn

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Shane Gallagher

Maiden after 20 starts but career-best effort was when runner-up over C&D last June, albeit on good ground; only fair efforts on AW of late; others are more likely; 2lb wrong.

25/1

8th
2 (17)
Secret Rock

9/2

Form: 00-431

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; returned from a break to win over 1m4f at Roscommon in August; good chance over 1m2f at this stiff track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023; also two Flat wins in 2024 for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but of some interest on his first outing for Cian Collins.

10/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

12/1

Form: -72395

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Went close over 1m at Dundalk in March; fair run at Punchestown last time after a break; probably best on good, but has won on soft.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Leabaland

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came in May 2022 off 58; okay runs of late over 1m1f, not one to rule out with talented rider's claim and drop back to 1m to suit.

8/1

11

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: M M Lynch

AW winner and last of two turf wins came over C&D in May 2022 off 58; definite promise in recent Leopardstown flat return so worth consideration.

7/1

5th

15

(19)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Leabaland

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M M Lynch

AW winner with two wins on turf; last win came at Gowran in 2022 (1m1f, good); returned from a 297-day absence when beaten 27l in a maiden hurdle in May; best watched.

20/1

Form: 060-0

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not much promise in maidens; 100-1 when down the field on handicap debut at Gowran in May.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

Form: 070060

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Satisfactory run when sixth of 14 over 1m1f at Tipperary on second handicap start; appeared not to stay 1m4f at Tramore.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Eagles Reign

11st 1lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two wins in 2024 but no joy since; back to form with a 3.25l second at Naas (2m3f, sft-hvy) 29 days ago but remains 6lb above his last win and he's 2lb higher than when beaten 6.5l in this last year; would probably prefer softer ground too.

10/1

2nd

5

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Eagles Reign

11st 8lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tow wins, notably the Lartigue at Listowel in 2024; only once near his best in eight starts since then, namely when second in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap last April; badly out of form in three handicap hurdle outings between October and December.

33/1

1

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Eagles Reign

11st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Runner-up in the 2024 Fred Winter; won the Lartigue (big 4yo handicap) at Listowel last year; ended a run of poor form with Fairyhouse second on his final start last season; had a spin in a charity race at the Curragh in late-August, so no fitness doubts.

8/1

Form: 10-000

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner; out of form since soft-ground Killarney win last October; had previously finished third in a division of this contest, just behind Gudrun Genberg.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 000055

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman and received an opening rating of 72; lost form and is now down to 47; despite suffering some interference, made a bright start for this yard when fifth of 18 over C&D early last month; not quite as good when fifth over 1m1f at Punchestown.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(16)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 11lb

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; down the field over longer trips at this track on his two most recent outings; first reserve.

10

(6)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month.

33/1

Form: 20-906

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Just denied at 66-1 in this race last year; down the field in two runs in the spring; started slowly but ran on to some effect when sixth of 16 here in July; deserves respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

18

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Gudrun Genberg

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Low-rated mare with 0-19 record; in the first three only once; up against it.

33/1

16th

18

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Gudrun Genberg

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Low-rated mare with 0-19 record; in the first three only once; up against it.

33/1

14/1

Form: 008-19

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown win in June came out of the blue on good ground; failed to back that up at Gowran
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Vidala

9st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Narrowly won a Leopardstown handicap in June but was poor at Navan last time and has to rebound.

16/1

Form: 212756

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
In good form in the first half of the year; won at Dundalk and handled heavy ground when second at Leopardstown; needs to step up on the form he showed in two runs since a summer break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(1)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent on inner, challenging up the centre over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

in touch with leaders

11/2

1st

3

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Neverfindanother U

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, headway over 2f out, joined leaders inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish

14/1

Form: 1-3969

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best run this year when third over C&D in July; doubts raised by subsequent performances.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

3rd

4

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, raced wide early, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied and pressed leaders inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Blackstone Cliff

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual-purpose performer who is not easy to predict but he returned to the Flat with an eyecatching third over C&D (hood reapplied) on recent stable debut; could be dangerous if he can back that up and he's in the mix.

10/1

9/1

Form: 453720

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden in Britain; well beaten at Ballinrobe on yard debut; much more encouraging performance when runner-up to a well-fancied rival over C&D in July; down the field in Gowran race which Not Just Any Eagle was second a fortnight later.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

12th

2

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

13:45 Punchestown

Game Nation

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Landed a 1m4f Flat handicap at Galway in October; well beaten in both maiden hurdles and qualifies for a mark after this.

50/1

19th
14 (14)
Anycity

33/1

Form: 06/500

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Useful on AW in Britain at two and three, only glimpses of former ability in recent years; two poor runs since C&D fifth in March.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

1

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 46y

15:40 Thurles

Anycity

11st 12lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: J Larkin

Useful on AW in Britain at two and three, only glimpses of former ability in recent years; three poor Flat runs since Navan fifth of 18 in March; four years since his only hurdles run which was in a good juvenile event at Down Royal.

50/1

19th

14

(14)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Anycity

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: J Larkin

Useful on AW in Britain at two and three, only glimpses of former ability in recent years; two poor runs since C&D fifth in March.

33/1

11th

15

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Anycity

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J Larkin

Shown nothing since 2021 and needs further than this these days; 7lb wrong.

100/1

20th
19 (19)
Buzzen

33/1

Form: 00-090

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; has struggled in handicaps over C&D and at Sligo.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(2)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Buzzen

8st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: H Rogers

prominent on inner

50/1

20th

19

(19)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Buzzen

8st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: H Rogers

Ordinary form in maidens; has struggled in handicaps over C&D and at Sligo.

33/1

13th

15

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Buzzen

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Ordinary form in maidens; down the field in first handicap over 1m2f at Navan; visored now; first reserve.

Non-runners

Breagagh, Lisabetta

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €46.60
Straight Forecast €75.27
Tricast €467.69
Trifecta €460.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Grann's Boy

POSTDATA:

Tasmanian Girl

SPOTLIGHT:

Not Just Any Eagle

The Irish Sun:

Grann's Boy