October 09 / 14.21 Navan

14.21

Good

Simonstown Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 14 runners
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Simonstown Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
14 (1)
Sweet Thing

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Plenty to take from last month's Down Royal debut, forcing much of pace but quite keen, rallying well when clear second over 7f on soft; stiff 6f here should suit and could be the one to beat in a weak enough maiden if handling better ground.
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6

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:43 Hamilton

Sweet Thing

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Maiden winner in Ireland; not particularly solid on her handicap form for new yard; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

108

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sweet Thing

8st 10lb

T: Grant Tuer

8th

6

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Thing

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ex-Irish; won a 6f Navan maiden last October (good to yielding); has yet to find his form for new yard; AW debut.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £41.80

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dropped away tamely on last month's Down Royal debut (well behind stablemate Sweet Thing); may need more time.
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1st

1

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Keepcalmandsailon

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader after 1f, challenging when ridden up the centre over 1f out, led narrowly inside final 110yds, edged left when pushed out towards finish

4/1

2nd

3

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Keepcalmandsailon

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

dwelt start, midfield against far rail

20/1

3

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:50 Down Royal

Keepcalmandsailon

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Price of 11,000gns as foal went down to 6,000gns last year; half-brother to six winners including Major Jumbo (5f-6f including 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 113), Fair Wind (5f; 104), Uncle Jumbo (6f 2yo; 96), Ginvincible (5f; 72) and Goadby (6f; 66); yard (which runs two) can ready them; tongue-tie.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 804082

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden shaped well when fourth in C&D handicap over the summer and again on latest when a clear second in modest Bellewstown maiden a week ago; place claims.
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12th

29

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Platino Bianco

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won off basement mark at Naas (5f, good) in June; running okay without threatening to win in three starts since; 6f fine but 2lb wrong here and others preferred.

25/1

6th

9

(10)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Platino Bianco

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Conor David Maxwell

Landed 20-runner handicap over C&D in June off 4lb lower, beating Tawaazon by 0.5l; two solid fifths since, showed up well for a long way over 6f ten days ago; in the mix.

13/2

5th

9

(13)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Platino Bianco

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Gained first turf win in big-field 5f race at Naas last month; beaten 3.5l into fifth off 5lb higher at Bellewstown 21 days ago; wide trip that day and looked ready for 6f again; can continue to give good account.

8/1

Form: 66-08

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in a couple of soft-ground maidens last year but two runs this season well below that level; questions to answer.
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5th

10

(7)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders on near side of group

10/1

4th

12

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

8th

10

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 474

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on third start when staying on nicely over this trip at the Curragh last month; more needed though.
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8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Camachero

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel C Kelly

Not beaten far over C&D last time but is a maiden after 16 runs and has to find more; best form is on faster ground.

20/1

6th
15 (10)
Ukiyo

12/1

Form: 745

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reasonable level of form in three maidens; place claims at best though.
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6th

6

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ukiyo

9st 2lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Andrew Kinirons

Sole win from 17 starts came at Cork (6f, yielding) last September when trained by Gavin Cromwell but she was placed in competitive events last year; ran a solid race at Ayr (6f, good) three days ago and holds claims if backing that up.

7/1

4th

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Ukiyo

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Off the mark in 6f handicap at Cork (yielding) last September; has been placed in big-field handicaps at 6f and 7f for this yard in 2026 and although below best when last seen in June she shouldn't be out of this, especially if the ground deteriorates.

8/1

8th

6

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Ukiyo

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

1-13 with the win coming at Cork in September (6f, yielding) off 60; some positive placed efforts this term at Navan (6f, heavy), Listowel (7f, good) and most recently at Fairyhouse (6f, good); latest run can be marked up because slowly away and was waiting for a gap in the straight; in the mix.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Harry Angel gelding cost 18,000euros as a yearling; second foal; half-brother to French 1m3f winner Lionel De Mars; dam French 8.5f-10.5f winner, half-sister to winners Tyson Fury (useful 1m4f/2m) and Eirene (5f 2yo Listed); tongue-tied for belated debut, seems best watched.
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17th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Twotolose

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Standout effort on second start in a Navan maiden (5f, yielding) but nowhere near that level since, including in first two handicaps; drops in trip after modest reappearance run at Leopardstown; others preferred.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Twotolose

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Close third in second maiden start in 2024 but hasn't progressed from there; little encouragement in either handicap start and returns from 315-day absence now.

33/1

15

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Twotolose

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Close third behind White Clover in a 5f maiden in October but hasn't progressed from there and handicap debut two runs back was nothing to get carried away about.

25/1

Form: 25-9

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Demoted from first place on debut over C&D last summer (soft) for Johnny Feane; two runs since nowhere near that level, latest for Aidan Howard at the Curragh last month; first start for Henry de Bromhead.
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3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Thirsk

Lady Fox

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Adrian Nicholls

Finished first past the post on debut at Navan (extended 5f, soft) in 2023 but demoted for interference; unable to replicate the form in three subsequent sprint maidens but the market should be helpful now back from a layoff on handicap debut for new yard.

9/1

8th

10

(5)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Lady Fox

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders

12/1

9th

8

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Lady Fox

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Demoted from first place at Navan (5.5f, soft; hung) last July but well below that level at Tipperary a year ago and absent since; debuts for new trainer with a hood added.

20/1

9th
6 (9)
Yaxchilan

7/1

Form: 4407

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Encouraging C&D debut in July but hasn't progressed, blinkers tried last time; return to 6f may suit, can't be entirely ruled out in a weak maiden.
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26

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Yaxchilan

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May and best run since was when third over this trip at Ayr last time; ground-versatile and can run well.

12/1

7

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Yaxchilan

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gerard O’Leary

Irish 4yo who recorded sole win over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in May; made late headway at the Curragh most recently and now gives 7f another go; check for market support.

13/2

Form: 54

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Something to take from both runs last month in Down Royal maidens, not quite seeing 7f out on second occasion on soft; stiff 6f here should suit but fair bit to find with Sweet Thing.
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14th

9

(16)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Noel Meade

Has attracted good support on all three starts for this stable; kept on well over 7f at Limerick for a never-dangerous sixth; had an excuse (coughing) when soundly beaten at Leopardstown; disappointing in a claimer at Ballinrobe last month.

10/1

7th

11

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Shelbourne Flyer

8st 8lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Well backed both starts for this stable; kept on well over 7f at Limerick for a never-dangerous sixth; had an excuse (coughing) when soundly beaten at Leopardstown latest (1m1f, god); tongue-tie (worn on best runs for former yard) returns and also sports blinkers; interesting.

12/1

15th

9

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden after 14 starts; one of his better runs last year when second over 7f at this venue; heavily supported in the betting when sixth of 14 at Roscommon (7f, yielding) on yard debut last month; this trip and ground may suit better.

8/1

Form: 000

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing in three maidens; blinkers now added to tongue-tie worn last time.
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15th

7

(15)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:00 Gowran Park

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Well beaten in four maidens and can't be fancied.

200/1

11th

7

(6)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

outpaced early, raced in last

66/1

18th

20

(15)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

led

100/1

10/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way twice in Curragh maidens, latest after 11 month's absence last month when well behind stablemate Camachero; Keane booked and entitled to come on for that but needs to improve a pile.
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8th

2

(2)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Free Range Kid

9st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

No worthwhile form; trainer runs the consistent Beatrix Power with an obvious chance.

66/1

8th

2

(2)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Free Range Kid

9st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

No worthwhile form; trainer runs the consistent Beatrix Power with an obvious chance.

66/1

11th

4

(11)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Free Range Kid

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Soundly beaten in three maidens; headgear tried here but unlikely to be good enough to be a factor.

200/1

Form: 0-9

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten sole run last year and again on recent comeback in Bellewstown maiden claimer.
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13th

8

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Easyshineadiamond

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs A M O’Shea

dwelt start, never better than midfield

50/1

9th

2

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

13:30 Bellewstown

Easyshineadiamond

9st 8lb

J: Adrian O’Shea

T: Mrs A M O’Shea

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

100/1

11th

8

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:20 Curragh

Easyshineadiamond

9st 2lb

J: Adrian O’Shea

T: Mrs A M O’Shea

prominent

66/1

66/1

Form: 000

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three runs, easily passed over.
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14th

9

(2)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Eccellente

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

prominent

66/1

17th

11

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Eccellente

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

Down the field in two good-ground maidens and headgear is soon turned to.

100/1

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Eccellente

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

in touch with leaders

100/1

Non-runners

Lanzerac

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €161.90
Straight Forecast €425.97
Trifecta €3958.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Thing

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Yaxchilan

POSTDATA:

Camachero

The Irish Sun:

Sweet Thing