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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6th

5

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Platino Bianco

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Conor David Maxwell

Newcastle AW winner over the winter and took a sharp rise in the ratings after Dundalk claiming second; found it tough in handicaps since; visor now replaces cheekpieces and of limited appeal.

16/1

12th

16

(11)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Platino Bianco

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Took a sharp rise in the ratings for taking second in AW claimer over this trip in February; well beaten in two sprint handicaps on turf since then.

16/1

8th

2

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Platino Bianco

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

AW winner off 13lb lower; hiked up 12lb for close second in Dundalk claimer in February; struggled off revised rating on return to turf at Navan latest; has run well here before but may be on tough mark for now.

16/1

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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21

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Ukiyo

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won over 6f at Cork for Gavin Cromwell last year off 50 and couple of good runs this year, runner-up at Navan in March (6f, heavy) and most recently in first-time tongue-tie on quicker ground at Listowel on Sunday when staying on to chase home a clear-cut winner over 7f (good); one to consider.

10/1

2nd

6

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Ukiyo

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won over 6f at Cork on yielding for Gavin Cromwell last year off 50; had Exceeding far behind when runner-up at Navan in March (6f, heavy); didn't back that up at Sligo; tongue tie goes on now.

13/1

12th

3

(11)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Ukiyo

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won over 6f at Cork on yielding for Gavin Cromwell last year and had several of these behind when quietly-fancied second at Navan in March; decent chance if she's as good around a turning track.

6/1

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

10

(7)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

Maiden after 12 starts; some good 7f turf runs in the summer; has to bounce back from a below-par Down Royal run.

10/1

13

(15)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Maiden after 11 starts but some good runs lately including when third over C&D; better again when second at Leopardstown; should go well off the same mark but has a difficult draw.

6/1

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