13.45
HeavyNavan Ford & Opel Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £6413.04
- 1m 7f 150y
- 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 55
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (15) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 30y |
9st 10lb |
Last year's Galway Hurdle runner-up, a long time since the last of his five Flat wins (enjoyed highlight in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021); slipping in the ratings and fit from hurdling. |
16/1 |
|
17th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 0lb |
9yo was second to Lord Erskine in this last year and later first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted for interference); back from winter break when midfield in County Hurdle last month (close up behind Karbau and Hello Neighbour), tiring from last; entitled to come on for that. |
10/1 |
|
11th 10 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Dual-purpose 9yo in fine form in Flat/hurdle codes last year, first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted to second behind Ndaawi for interference); respectable efforts on Flat subsequently; first race for five months. |
16/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 165y |
10st 11lb |
Beat Tranquil Sea when landing 2m Gowran maiden on heavy over a year ago; nothing since then, tailed off when third at Clonmel on first run of the year and no show over 2m last time; trying a longer trip. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 165y |
10st 11lb |
Beat Tranquil Sea when landing 2m Gowran maiden on heavy over a year ago; nothing since then, tailed off when third at Clonmel on first run of the year and no show over 2m last time; trying a longer trip. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
17th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Heavy-ground maiden winner just over a year ago but said to prefer a better surface; made no impression in Grade 2 novice next time and beaten a long way on return from lengthy layoff in January; handicap debut. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Finished in front of the talented Gaucher and smart Flat performer Ascending when third in a maiden hurdle at Navan two seasons ago; getting on in years now and faces a stiff task after such a long absence, but worth a look for future reference, |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
held up in midfield, headway and in touch with leaders halfway |
12/1 |
5/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (12) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary (good to yielding) last October and progressive form on AW since reverting to the Flat for this yard, posting two easy wins at Dundalk (1m4f/10.6f) before excellent second in 1m2f Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; not that far off on form but quickish ground would be an unknown (raced only on good or softer on turf). |
20/1 |
|
2nd 1 (9) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Represents top Irish jumps trainer Willie Mullins; won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary last October and he's posted easy wins on the Dundalk AW on his last two starts (1m4f/10.6f); has a lofty mark to defy now back in a handicap but he may well prove capable in view of his impressive winter form. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 6lb |
Very smart hurdler, winning Tipperary Grade 3 in October; very keen when fourth on 2m AW debut in November; settled much better when forging clear to win 1m4f course handicap by 6l next time; must have strong credentials again. |
7/4 |
15/8
Form: 245-33 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (6) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Won the Cork Derby over 1m4f before following up in the 2m4f handicap on this card 12 months ago (good to firm) and that golden spell continued when second in the Ebor at York (1m6f); only 2lb higher than at York so he's not handicapped out of this, and last month's run in a Group 3 after 215 days away should have brought him on fitness-wise; respected. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Landed the Cork Derby (1m4f) last May and a Royal Ascot handicap (2m4f) last June, before his excellent second in the Ebor Handicap at York (1m6f) in August; not disgraced on final start but needs a serious advance to mix it with the best of these in today's Group 3. |
16/1 |
|
7 (24) |
28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
9st 10lb |
Landed the Cork Derby (1m4f, good) in May off 93 and followed up in the Ascot Stakes off 95 (2m4f, gd-fm); runner up in the Ebor on latest off 98; can give another good account off 3lb higher. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 7P04F
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
11st 2lb |
Flat winner is a maiden over jumps; well beaten in beginners' chases and needs to do much better on h'cap debut. |
22/1 |
|
12 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Flat winner who is 0-14 over hurdles and very opposable on recent chasing exploits. |
100/1 |
|
12 |
1st Jun 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Flat winner who is 0-14 over hurdles and very opposable on recent chasing exploits. |
100/1 |
50/1
Form: 2-89
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Five-race maiden; respectable handicap debut when sixth of 16 at Naas last time; doesn't look well treated but there's a chance the new trip could bring improvement. |
14/1 |
|
6th 17 |
25th Feb 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 7f 144y |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up in a bumper for Gordon Elliott; gradual progression in three maiden hurdles; first handicap and probably worth a market check. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 150y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 283656
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Proved his stamina and made it 5-5 under rules (all in hunter chases) when beating Its On The Line by a neck to win the big one at Cheltenham (3m2f, good to soft) last month, despite a mistake at the final fence; has also won on good going; he doesn't appear to be straightforward but clearly knows how to win and should be fine back down in trip; major player. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won here at last May's hunter chase meeting but that was 2m; his 3m point wins came chiefly in small-field affairs and he was left clear late on when successful over that trip at Ludlow on latest start, and the time was ordinary; could run well for a long way but ultimately prove vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
11/1 |
|
1st 2 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Solid record in points, one he enhanced when winning by a distance at odds-on at Sheriff Hutton 17 days ago (3m, soft); unbeaten in hunter chases after completing a hat-trick between March and May of last year, at Stratford (twice; 2m5f/2m6f) and Cheltenham (2m); strong chance. |
8/15 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
12st 0lb |
prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
10th 1 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
12st 0lb |
prominent, went second 2nd, not fluent 3rd, led before 6th, 4 lengths ahead 4 out, headed and stumbled 3 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
5 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 180y |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up on handicap debut before going close in a pair of handicap hurdles at Punchestown before Christmas; however, pulled up in softer ground last time and conditions are a concern again. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 5215
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
15th Oct 2024 Good 2m 6f 166y |
11st 3lb |
Soft ground at Roscommon last time didn't suit, better judged on previous Ballinrobe win over today's trip on good ground; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 25y |
11st 10lb |
Winner over 2m6f last time and wasn't right when pulled up over C&D the time before; stays this far but prefers good ground. |
6/1 |
|
1st 11 |
13th Sep 2024 Good 2m 6f 11y |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 79-368
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 |
5th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 61y |
11st 5lb |
Won a Ballinrobe handicap by 8l last July and has been well beaten off much higher marks twice since so looks best watched for now. |
22/1 |
|
13th 10 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 153y |
11st 5lb |
Returned from a 326-day absence at Ballinrobe last July to make the breakthrough at the seventh time of asking over hurdles (2m6f, good) with easy win; took a mammoth 16lb rise for that and duly struggled at Roscommon in final start for Noel Kelly in August (3m, good to yielding); down 3lb for stable debut. |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Has gone up a stone for winning so well after an absence at Ballinrobe (2m6f, good) but this 7yo remains relatively unexposed. |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
16th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, lost position when not fluent 1st, pushed along briefly after 4th |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 |
16th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, lost position when not fluent 1st, pushed along briefly after 4th |
12/1 |
|
13th 16 |
31st Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position after 4 out |
200/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 182y |
11st 7lb |
Beaten 77l, 67l and 65l in her three runs to date; couldn't make a case. |
33/1 |
|
11th 5 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Tailed off both starts; one for handicaps. |
100/1 |
|
11th 5 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Tailed off both starts; one for handicaps. |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: 4
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Didn't last long with Gordon Elliott and has shown zilch in two runs for current yard; makes handicap debut after an absence. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third for Gordon Elliott in maiden hurdle at Navan (2m, heavy) in March but well beaten on final run for that yard and tailed off when 80-1 at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) on last month's stable debut; others preferred. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Third for Gordon Elliott in maiden hurdle at Navan (2m, heavy) in March but well beaten on final run for that yard and tailed off when 80-1 at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) on last month's stable debut; others preferred. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €49.10 |
| Straight Forecast | €45.17 |
| Trifecta | €220.80 |