August 29 / 16.00 Navan

16.00

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Optional Claiming Maiden

  • Prize money: £9234.78
  • 1m 0f 20y
  • 8 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Optional Claiming Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 446

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown a similar level of form in three maidens up to 7.5f; was running on nicely over 6f here last time and holds a solid chance down to this grade over a trip he should stay.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained first win since his 2yo days when making all in a Class 6 over C&D last week (blinkered first time); unlikely to get a soft lead this time and a 5lb penalty against stronger opposition demands more in any case.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won maiden claimer for Tony Mullins in August 2024 (1m, good); hasn't won since but a few fair runs for new yard, including when third at Carlisle in June (1m1f, soft); blinkers now tried; fast ground is a concern.

3/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Poor strike-rate but he ended 2025 in good form and he ran his best race of this campaign when third over 1m1f here last week; runs off the same mark and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 56

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid Galway debut on easy ground when 1.5l ahead of Baltray Lady but not as good on quicker at Gowran since, albeit a decent effort too; would likely prefer easier ground but still has a big shout down in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(10)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Mighty Day

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Went close in a couple of maiden claimers last season; shaped like he may have needed his return to action; now tried with visor and gets weight off most.

15/2

6th

4

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Mighty Day

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Not disgraced in maidens last year and went close in a pair of 1m claimers at Navan and Naas, both on good ground; off since 5l fourth at Dundalk in October and has been gelded; has the rating to figure (70) but may need the run.

100/30

4th

6

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mighty Day

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £10.50

Form: 07

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two maidens and looks up against it on these terms.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

J Ms Joy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Joined Gavin Cromwell this year, making a lot of the running to win 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh but well held both starts since, out of depth in Group 3 and never counted after stumbling early in Sligo fillies' handicap; may yet do better but may want easier ground.

10/1

11th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:25 Leopardstown

J Ms Joy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Joined Gavin Cromwell this year, making a lot of the running to win 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh but well held both starts since, out of depth in Group 3 and never counted after stumbling early in Sligo fillies' handicap; may yet do better but may want easier ground.

10/1

11th

12

(11)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

J Ms Joy

8st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Only had three runs for Gavin Cromwell, making a lot of the running to win a 1m2f soft-ground maiden at the Curragh before facing a tough task at Listed level; respected, for all that it's early in the year to be tackling older opposition.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 62

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on Galway debut (behind Mighty Day) and a better effort when 2nd over 7f on heavy at Roscommon; has a chance if as good on this likely faster ground.
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15th

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Baltray Lady

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a nursery at Bellewstown in first-time blinkers last October; needs to find top form again after two uninspiring Leopardstown runs during the summer.

12/1

11th

18

(12)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and didn't appear to stay 1m2f on last month's seasonal return here behind a better-fancied stablemate when blinkers left off (again today).

16/1

9th

10

(13)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Baltray Lady

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; won on handicap debut at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) in first-time blinkers last October; raised 8lb for that and the blinkers are left off for her seasonal reappearance; probably best watched upped in trip unless the money comes.

11/2

5th
7 (6)
Dr Ali

9/2

Form: 3480

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A fine 3rd on debut over 6f here but has gone backwards since and was disappointing a week ago at Leopardstown over 7f; this trip a question; blinkers need to re-ignite the spark.
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7th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won a classified event over C&D in March; not so good since but he has slipped in the weights and will be a danger to all if anywhere near his best.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J R Jenkins

Finished down the field on Tapeta in his last two starts but he won a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in March; has possibilities if he can recapture that form but this looks tough from a low draw and he's raced almost exclusively on AW since last January.

12/1

6th

3

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dr Ali

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Just about stays this far, but his best form including both wins (one here) has come over 6f; drawn widest.

8/1

Form: 74

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l on Killarney debut and a well beaten fourth in a Galway maiden last time so has to do much more even down in grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

9

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway when edged left over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, never on terms

2/1

3rd

9

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway when edged left over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, never on terms

2/1

2nd

8

(4)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Montecristo

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, bit short of room when lost second but prominent after 3f, led when edged right under 2f out, soon ridden, headed but kept on inside final 110yds

11/1

Form: 008

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown no promise in three maidens and can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

19:35 Sligo

Show Your Workings

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

The best of three runs this term when beaten 9l in a Ballinrobe maiden last time over just short of 1m2f; a repeat of that on handicap debut up in trip would see him competitive.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Show Your Workings

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Has yet to finish closer than 19l to the winner in six previous starts at 7f-1m2f; very hard to make a case for.

25/1

4th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 210y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Show Your Workings

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Sean Davis

Three-figure odds on all five outings; nothing yet to suggest he can win a race.

33/1

20/1

Form: 000

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs came at Leopardstown last time; gelded since but has a tough task on these terms on that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(16)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Gowran Park

Udacha

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Paul W Flynn

0-6 and uncompetitive from the outset, including two claimers; new trainer can pull rabbits out of hats and the market needs checking.

33/1

15th

9

(13)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Udacha

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Thomas Gibney

Last of 12 in a maiden claimer at Navan; struggled off a low mark in a Down Royal nursery; cheekpieces replace blinkers worn last time; unlikely to feature.

50/1

12th

13

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:30 Down Royal

Udacha

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Thomas Gibney

Poor form in maidens and last in a maiden claimer at Navan last week; now tried with tongue-tie.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.60
Straight Forecast €9.35
Trifecta €140.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Runninsonofagun

The Irish Sun:

Mighty Day

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Runninsonofagun

POSTDATA:

Runninsonofagun