April 27 / 17.10 Navan

17.10

Yielding

Navan Handicap

  • Prize money: £7952.17
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Navan Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.80
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0/810- C BF

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Front-running and sometimes headstrong type, won a 1m2f handicap here last summer and landed a Wexford maiden hurdle after that; still travelling when running out in front at Fairyhouse over Easter; dangerous to give too much leeway to but might not get an easy lead here.
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2

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Boher Road

11st 11lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Better known as a four-time winner on the Flat; maiden hurdle winner in 2023; ran out at the third-last when clear in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse in April 2024; returned from a long absence with a run in December; should be sharper now.

8/1

18th

16

(4)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

Boher Road

9st 3lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Jarlath P Fahey

led

20/1

14th

4

(10)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

Boher Road

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Unraced on firmer than good; fairly useful hurdler who's won from the front in three of his last four Flat starts, including at Navan (1m5f, good to yielding) and Killarney (2m1f, soft; Almuhit fourth) in his two runs this season; the latter was in fine style and a major step forward with the step up in trip, so this improving 5yo is one to take seriously despite his rise in the weights and a much stronger race.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 31331-

Last run: 188 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner last season and was impressive on his third win at Leopardstown in October; had a run over hurdles at Fairyhouse over Easter and resumes on the Flat off a 10lb higher mark than Leopardstown; needs a career best.
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2

(24)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Eastern Legend

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Has kept good company over hurdles since his last Flat run almost a year ago; that was in the Group 2 Curragh Cup; this is more realistic but he has plenty of weight.

16/1

7th

2

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Eastern Legend

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J S Bolger

Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher.

50/1

7th

2

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Eastern Legend

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J S Bolger

Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher.

50/1

3rd
5 (2)
Zoffman

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 10/20-

Last run: 267 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Progressed in 2022, winning a Curragh maiden and a competitive Leopardstown handicap; second in a Curragh premier handicap the best of two runs last season; off since August but Colin Keane booked and running off the same mark; big chance if forward enough.
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2nd

7

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Zoffman

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Had a lot of Flat racing, winning only twice but in good form this year; maiden hurdle winner and capable of better than he showed in his latest run over jumps when tailed off in a Ballinrobe handicap in May; some stamina doubts over this far.

10/1

4th

10

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Zoffman

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until staying-on third at Tramore (2m); moderate run over 1m4f next time before beaten a neck in Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (18.5f, good) 12 days ago; the winner followed up at Musselburgh on Saturday; big player.

7/2

2nd

5

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Zoffman

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore; confidence dented by a moderate run over 1m4f on Monday.

14/1

4th
12 (16)
Astar

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 23210-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Workmanlike winner of a Clonmel maiden in September; well beaten in a Naas Listed contest subsequently; runner-up in her sole handicap at the Galway festival; capable of a bold showing.
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5th

1

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:05 Down Royal

Astar

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: D K Weld

Didn't make the cut for the amateur handicap over 2m1f at Galway where she ran well in 1m4f handicap at last year's festival; good comeback over 1m5f at Navan in April and missed 1m7f engagement last month due to quick ground; trainer obviously thinks she'll stay and chance under talented claimer if she can get her toe in.

15/2

5th
6 (3)
Almuhit

8/1

Form: 23019-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Does not look straightforward but he delivered some solid runs as a Flat stayer last summer, including a last-gasp win over 2m1f at Killarney; fit from hurdling and respected on the best of his form.
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5th

7

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Almuhit

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Made most for two game wins in four-runner C&D races (good to firm) last summer, latterly in this race off 2lb higher than today; second to Baileys Khelstar over C&D on latest outing was in just a three-runner race but easily his best Flat effort this year, so he could be on his way back.

9/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Almuhit

10st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Comes into this off the back of winning a three-runner race over hurdles at Fontwell, but he is equally adept on the Flat with two wins in four-runner contests over C&D (good to firm) last summer, including this race off 1lb lower; respected.

7/2

6th
17 (9)
En Or

16/1

Form: 42198-

Last run: 198 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m6f handicap at Fairyhouse last summer; ran okay in a couple of maiden hurdles and could be interesting if the market speaks positively.
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2nd

5

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

En Or

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Useful Flat handicapper has been placed in three of his 10 starts over hurdles; 7-4 fav at Galway earlier this month, kept on well to be second of 20, running close to his mark; something similar may suffice and he'll enjoy the sound surface.

5/2

26

(22)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

En Or

8st 7lb

T: A J Martin

Six-time winner on the Flat; two poor runs this season; returned to form when second in a maiden hurdle at Galway earlier in the week; 3lb out of the handicap; third reserve.

Form: 42148-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a staying handicap at Galway last summer and ran well under a 14lb penalty at Killarney subsequently; yet to prove how effective he can be off this mark and others preferred.
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11th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Sole turf win came in 2m1f Galway handicap two years ago (yielding); safely held this summer, most recently when attempting repeat Galway win; bit to prove.

16/1

12

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won this race under this rider in 2023 when trained by Richard O' Brien, his sole victory on turf; just 1lb higher now and signs of returning to form on fourth start for this stable at Ballinrobe last time; could go well.

16/1

12

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Last Ammo

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

The last of his two wins was at Galway in 2023, over 2m; well held in three starts this year and needs loads more from 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 41128- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Stepped up continually last season, winning three times and finishing a good second in a Listed contest at Bath; off since November but the stable are flying and every chance she can make her presence felt.
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5th

7

(11)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Vera Verto

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

started quickly, led narrowly, prominent after 2f, lost position but in touch with leaders after 3f

12/1

5th

8

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Vera Verto

8st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three 1m5f/1m4f handicap wins when making most last year; easily her most competitive show this term when never-nearer second at Killarney (extended 1m6f, yielding to soft) last time; that's the furthest she's been on the Flat and gives hope for this longer trip; acts on heavy; one to consider.

11/2

2nd

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:12 Killarney

Vera Verto

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield early, towards rear when pushed along briefly before halfway

10/1

20/1

Form: 16949/

Last run: 625 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last August and ran solid enough races in defeat twice subsequently; decent Flat stayer for Richard Hannon, winning three times; cheekpieces tried here and the market may guide.
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1st

1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Down Royal

Reverend Hubert

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Talented 8yo was well held when 8-1 (same price as Rocky's Diamond) in Galway Plate; easy winner of 3m conditions hurdle at Cork previously and won 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend (now rated 95 on the level); only third of five when favourite for this last year, but has improved in the interim. 

3/1

13th

12

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Reverend Hubert

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

2-4 over fences, though not seen in this discipline since well held in a Grade 3 at this fixture two years ago; he returns in excellent form, in recent weeks winning on the Flat (2m) and over hurdles at Cork (3m); could have a big run in him.

16/1

1st

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Reverend Hubert

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

Smart dual-purpose type won a nice Flat prize over 2m a fortnight ago; came off worse in a couple of 3m clashes with Happy Jacky last year, but not by much, including when beaten a head in the corresponding race; relishes good ground.

6/1

10/1

Form: 413-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Listowel maiden winner last term and landed a maiden hurdle here last month; visor left off after a poor run at Leopardstown two weeks ago and should fare better here.
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4

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Charming Star

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: T G McCourt

prominent, not fluent 2nd, pressed leader and 5th, disputing second when fell 2 out

16/1

10th

5

(22)

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:15 Galway

Charming Star

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

prominent

40/1

3rd

5

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:00 Downpatrick

Charming Star

11st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: T G McCourt

Hasn't been at his best on the Flat the last twice (effective in that scene) but he's talented and won a 2m maiden hurdle at Navan in March without much fuss, fulfilling the promise of his initial effort in a good race at Naas; just a worry that those best efforts have been in the mud and this trip represents a new venture.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 21200-

Last run: 195 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including the valuable amateur handicap at Galway last year, following up over hurdles later in the week; off since beaten in the Naas November Handicap and might well come on for the run here.
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10th

1

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Teed Up

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Was bidding for a fourth Galway festival win when third in a handicap hurdle at Ballybrit when last seen; was an excellent third in QR handicap there on the Monday, staying on well after not clear run; no trip concerns and will relish it if the rain comes.

15/2

3rd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Teed Up

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Teed Up

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes.

9/2

Form: 6521-7

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for the Johnstons; mid-division in a Dundalk claimer on his stable debut last month; more needed.
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13th

11

(8)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Edge Of Darkness

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Daniel John Howard

4-20 on turf but hasn't won since 2023; not a bad run over 2m at Listowel (2m, good) after missing the break latest; more needed back in trip, but positive rider booking.

14/1

6th

14

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Edge Of Darkness

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Daniel John Howard

Four-time winner over 1m4f back in the day in Britain; nothing like that sort of form for current yard, mark rapidly descending of late but 5lb outside the handicap here; declared reserve in 7.25 at Down Royal on Friday.

25/1

13th
15 (13)
Squire Danagher

11/2

Form: 33-311

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive horse; did enough to win a Dundalk maiden in January and followed up having been gelded in good style in a 1m4f handicap at the same venue; seems to handle soft ground and a 4lb penalty for his last win is not excessive; leading chance.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Newmarket

Squire Danagher

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

First Flat start since 2024 when he came home strongly to win slowly run 1m6f handicap at Sandown (good; 50-1) on his stable debut in June; the searchlights had to be switched on at Goodwood (soft) three weeks ago, and stamina for this far remains unproven, but he could bounce back on the forecast better ground.

10/1

9th

4

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Squire Danagher

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Pulled up over hurdles on final two runs for Ben Pauling but he won his two previous Flat races when trained in Ireland and belatedly completed a hat-trick when coming from last to first despite steady fractions in a 1m6f handicap at Sandown in June (good); raised a fair 5lb; showed some early promise on slow ground.

7/2

1st

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Squire Danagher

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Emma Lavelle

Four AW wins in Ireland in 2024 (10.7f-1m4f), all in blinkers; modest hurdle form for Ben Pauling in 2025; makes his stable debut after 205 days off and he goes without headgear.

16/1

Form: 82450- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Richard O'Brien in 2021; went close in a Leopardstown handicap for Joseph O'Brien last year; off since October and looks best watched on debut for a new trainer.
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9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

10th

1

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Morph Speed

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

C&D winner over four years ago; later won four times on turf; on a long losing run; huge price when always at the back here 19 days ago.

25/1

50/1

Form: 00/50-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Good stayer on the Flat and over hurdles on his day for Willie Mullins; debuts for a new stable here and probably best watched after six months off.
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10th

5

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Whiskey Sour

11st 2lb

J: Mr A Lezama

T: S Wilson

prominent behind clear leader

33/1

10th

3

(13)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Whiskey Sour

10st 0lb

J: Sean Bird

T: S Wilson

midfield

28/1

16th

10

(12)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Whiskey Sour

9st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: S Wilson

Eight career wins but no trace of his best form for some time; not disgraced in a Fairyhouse handicap last time but much more needed.

66/1

16/1

Form: 41233- BF

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Middle distance winner for Ralph Beckett; acts on good ground and yet to be tested on a much softer surface; best watched on his stable debut.
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3rd

6

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:20 Punchestown

Feud

11st 2lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Won two of his first three hurdle races; second off 10lb higher at Wexford last summer, but struggled afterwards; fair effort on stable debut at Killarney; didn't stay this sort of trip at Listowel on latest; blinkers.

14/1

10th

5

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Feud

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Gerard Edmund O’Leary

Won two of his first three hurdle races, including a maiden here; second off 5lb higher at Wexford last summer, but struggled afterwards; fair effort on stable debut at Killarney after seven months off; best form at up to 2m1f, and hasn't fared well when tried over this kind of trip.

14/1

Non-runners

Weston

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €102.20
Straight Forecast €83.71
Tricast €582.44
Trifecta €775.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Squire Danagher

TOPSPEED:

Feud

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Boher Road

The Irish Sun:

Charming Star

POSTDATA:

Squire Danagher