July 13 / 15.37 Navan

15.37

Good

Newgrange Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Newgrange Hotel Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.50
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 064270

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-22 record is off-putting, though he had no chance from 29lb out of the handicap in the Rockingham last time; this is more realistic; fair chance on his second over this trip at Naas in May.
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5

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:07 Bellewstown

Reinforce

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner last year has been mostly well below form on last number of starts, including at Cork last time; has to stage a revival.

16/1

6

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Reinforce

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won consecutive handicaps over this trip last summer on quick ground and some good runs in defeat after; well below best on AW when last seen but is off an attractive mark if close to his winning form.

8/1

9th

3

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Reinforce

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

towards rear, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 4-0083 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Veteran sprinter who is potentially well handicapped on some of last season's competitive form; has a good record at this track (three wins) and holds definite chance after third to Rathbranchurch at Bellewstown.
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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 795880

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Five wins, including two over 6f last season; only eighth behind today's rival Distillate at Cork in May; again down the field on two most recent starts.
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7th

15

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.

25/1

6th

5

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Run Forrest Run

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Thomas Coyle

Out of the money in seven races since finishing third over this trip at Down Royal in May; not a bad run when seventh of 19 over 6f at Navan last week.

12/1

Form: 016934 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Could go well but needs to reverse Bellewstown form with Rathbranchurch and Only Spoofing; upholding form with Sunday Sovereign could also be an issue.
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14th

4

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Distillate

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs.

8/1

14th

6

(15)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago.

8/1

7th

6

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 832551 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Doubled his winning tally to 2-28 with recent Bellewstown success; dependable at present but not guaranteed to uphold Bellewstown form with rivals such as Only Spoofing and Sunday Sovereign.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

Form: 430-68 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last September at the main expense of Distillate in 21-runner contest; fair sixth over C&D on seasonal debut, failed to reproduce that form here last time.
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12th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Step Back In Time

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

All four of her wins have come at this track between 5f-6f, including last October off a 7lb lower mark; not as good next time and tends to need her first run after an absence.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

Step Back In Time

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

Now well established as a Navan specialist with a fourth C&D win two weeks ago; up in grade but gets weight from all ten rivals; merits respect.

5/1

Form: -57546

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Only win came over an extended 6f last season; may find this trip a bit sharp; has run well on two occasions over C&D this season, but without reaching the first three.
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10th

12

(3)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blanc De Noir

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive this year until taking advantage of a reduced mark to score over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; backed that up with 6f win here; not as effective over this trip since.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blanc De Noir

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive this year until taking advantage of a reduced mark to score over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; backed that up with 6f win here; not as effective over this trip since.

14/1

6th

12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Blanc De Noir

9st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive this year until taking advantage of a reduced mark to score over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; backed that up with a course 6f win; not as effective over this trip

10/1

Form: 48-450

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some fair form last year; not a bad run in a 5f maiden at Dundalk on stable debut; started slowly and failed to make her presence felt over 6f at the same venue next time; needs to provide some reassurance after a poor run at this venue in April
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11th

5

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Smart Impression

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

in touch with leaders up the centre

25/1

15th

16

(24)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Smart Impression

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Nine-race maiden who has looked regressive in recent times; ground and trip probably in her favour but others look more likely.

33/1

16th

20

(15)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

17:50 Naas

Smart Impression

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Probably ran slightly better than her finishing position in a Navan handicap last time but others look more likely.

33/1

Form: 067035

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 6f; had been out of form before an eyecatching run over 5f at Naas last month, blew the start completely and reminders in detached last early on before powering home to be beaten half a length; another good run at Naas on nine days ago; 5lb wrong but has a good claimer aboard.
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

Form: -80508

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Wins have been gained up to 1m; has never run over this trip, up against it against that background.
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11th

4

(16)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Run The Jewels

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Best form on AW, rated 11lb higher in that sphere; lacks the advantage of a recent run; not an obvious contender.

14/1

13th

3

(18)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Run The Jewels

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Four-time winner, at 7f and 1m; 5f was too sharp last time but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

10th

9

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:37 Navan

Run The Jewels

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Wins have been gained up to 1m; has never run over this trip, up against it against that background.

20/1

13/2

Form: 35-81

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two creditable runs in AW maidens during the winter, turf debut at this venue was modest enough; 20-1 winner over 6f at Fairyhouse in his first handicap; raised 8lb but further progress on the cards
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8

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:20 Navan

Fair Taxes

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to beat Little Queenie (gave 13lb) over C&D in June and back to that level of form when just denied at Bellewstown last week after racing up with the pace; big player.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Fair Taxes

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to win at Navan in June off 2lb higher, safely held twice since in bigger fields at the Curragh; down in grade so don't rule out though best efforts have been over stiffer tracks.

5/1

2

(18)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Fair Taxes

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Towards the rear in the Rockingham since winning a small-field contest at Navan, good 7lb claimer aboard.

12/1

Form: 035043 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Heavily raced 12-time winner; can seldom be ruled out but others are more appealing; last two runs have been over 7f/1m, nine wins at 6f, only 1-17 over 5f.
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14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

14th

14

(14)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tai Sing Yeh

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Five-time C&D winner, the latest coming in September 2023 off 75; thrown in here on that form but he has lost his way this year; is 5lb wrong here and hard to fancy on recent showings.

28/1

Form: 30023- D

Last run: 302 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Winner of eight races in Britain, lacks a recent run; trainer (who won this race 12 months ago) also runs the race-fit Only Spoofing here.
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2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

6

(13)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Kingsley

T: Raymond Hurley

Five-time turf winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022; has come up short off revised mark since and starts out for a new yard here; others appeal more.

16/1

25/1

Form: /968-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seldom showed much in Britain after debut 6f win at two; totally out of form last season, failing to beat a single opponent in three starts; big price when in rear on Irish debut at Down Royal.
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14th

4

(13)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:37 Navan

Scots Grace

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Leanne Breen

Seldom showed much in Britain after debut 6f win at two; totally out of form last season, failing to beat a single opponent in three starts; big price when in rear on Irish debut at Down Royal.

25/1

8th

5

(2)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Scots Grace

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Leanne Breen

Seldom showed much in Britain after debut 6f win at two; totally out of form last season, failing to beat a single opponent in three starts; 21lb lower than career-high but best watched on Irish debut.

14/1

8th

4

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Haydock

Scots Grace

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

0-11 since a successful debut as a 2yo, and two runs since joining this yard have promised little; needs to be revived by cheekpieces.

25/1

14/1

Form: 80-086 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Need to find improvement from recent run behind Rathbranchurch at Bellewstown; Only Spoofing, Distillate and Sunday Sovereign also in front of her then.
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9th

6

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Charming Lady

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

midfield

33/1

17th

7

(14)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Charming Lady

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Out of form since 5f Bellewstown win over a year ago, now 20lb lower than career high; not out of the question that she could feature if the addition of cheekpeices do the trick.

16/1

Non-runners

Sunday Sovereign, Spirit Of Eagles

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €146.80
Straight Forecast €87.46
Tricast €858.02
Trifecta €1239.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Distillate

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Reinforce

The Irish Sun:

Run Forrest Run

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunday Sovereign

POSTDATA:

Distillate