August 25 / 15.35 Navan

15.35

Good

www.navanracecourse.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £5701.68
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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www.navanracecourse.ie Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.80
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 640930 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Losing run since the end of 2020; returned to form with a good third on his penultimate outing but posted a much lesser effort at the Galway festival last time; dropped 2lb and now 6lb below last winning mark.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(7)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 8lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Heavily-raced gelding recorded a seventh AW win recently; turf record is less persuasive (3-71), though some encouragement can be taken from last month's third of 20 at Leopardstown.

11/2

1st

1

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Comfort Line

10st 2lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time course winner with his last win coming over 7f here in March last year off 72; modest 3-71 strike-rate on turf but excellent third of 20 over 1m at Leopardstown 11 days ago, headed in closing stages; big player in current mood under 10lb claimer.

5/2

3rd

3

(14)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Comfort Line

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time Dundalk winner with his last win coming over C&D this time last year off 72; one of three runners for the stable; hard to be confident given his modest turf win record (3-70).

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 000500

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts on AW for Sir Michael Stoute in Britain but no wins since; unplaced in eight runs since joining this yard and well held at Galway last time.
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14th

9

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner; has struggled since winning a 20-runner 1m Curragh handicap last May; down the field in the race in which Ohalbhic was third here three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

8

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ransom

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five-time AW winner has struggled for form since winning a 20-runner Curragh handicap off 64 in May; last of 12 over 1m here when last seen in November; poor draw.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -04120 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promise last term and got off the mark in a Listowel maiden back in June; was only narrowly denied at Leopardstown in follow up bid but not as good back at that venue latest; needs career best to defy this mark.
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10th

14

(9)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Apple Of His Eye

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Richard Brabazon

in touch with leaders, ridden and prominent under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

9th

17

(3)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Apple Of His Eye

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard Brabazon

midfield, pushed along 2f out, short of room and switched right over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

3rd

7

(10)

25th Aug 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Apple Of His Eye

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Richard Brabazon

raced freely, prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden disputing second 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 755048 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Consistent last term and came on from his reappearance when beaten just 1l at Naas last month; rare poor run at the Curragh earlier this month but might be worth giving another chance to here.
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10th

8

(11)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Sarah Lynam

Almost two years since he gained the last of his six wins (four at this venue); has been slow to come down the handicap but there was encouragement from his run last time and he could be a player.

8/1

5th

1

(14)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

10st 2lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Most recent of his six career wins was two years ago; slow enough to come down the handicap after some sub-standard efforts but dropped 4lb for his last effort; hard to fancy at the moment though.

25/1

9th

14

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 5lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Four time winner at this track; hasn't won since Febuary 2021 eighteen runs ago; eighth in C&D handicap last time out; mark unchanged; needs improvement.

16/1

10/1

Form: -82566

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
His mark has looked a little on the high side since handicapping; gelded since he was last seen struggling at Down Royal and off 68 days; down in trip and others preferred.
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8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

Form: 0-0516

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won three on the continent and gained first win for this yard with 1m1f success at Tipperary two starts ago; didn't seem to appreciate a return to AW last time and probably needs a career best to land this back on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snag It

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, weakened quickly towards far side under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 316501 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Winner on handicap debut last year at Dundalk for former yard and came on from his reappearance with another win at that venue in April; still progressing and produced another career best to win at Leopardstown last time to make it 3-12 but 9lb higher here with the toughest draw.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time course 1m winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; fair form here November/December, not so good last month; 7f probably a bit sharp for him.

14/1

8th

12

(10)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; two recent efforts here behind Instant Appeal were okay but may need more help from the handicapper (rider's claim a positive).

16/1

14/1

Form: -22100

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt when winning a Sligo maiden in May but barely beaten a rival in two starts since and questions to answer back at this sort of trip.
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4th

8

(11)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Gradulations

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Dual turf winner, notably a valuable fillies' handicap at Down Royal this summer; was tailed off on soft last time but this will suit better; ran well sole AW start as a 2yo.

12/1

11th

4

(3)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 165y

16:45 Curragh

Gradulations

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Went close in a big-field 1m4f handicap here in June before making no mistake at Down Royal (1m5f, good); however, although running well, he's unproven over this far and seems to need goodish ground.

13/2

1st

4

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

19:25 Down Royal

Gradulations

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

in touch with leaders, smooth headway and went second 3f out, led going best 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, easily

3/1

Form: -79912 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when staying on strongly to win a good ground Killarney handicap (1m) and stayed on well again from 8lb higher when beaten just half a length at Galway earlier this month; another 6lb rise looks harsh but clearly progressive.
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4th

13

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 50y

17:35 Cork

Mollys Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Ahern

Dual winner at lower level in 2022 for Denise Foster; not in great form Flat or hurdles last year and beaten long way on last month's stable debut at Leopardstown.

20/1

4th

13

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 50y

17:35 Cork

Mollys Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G Ahern

Dual winner at lower level in 2022 for Denise Foster; not in great form Flat or hurdles last year and beaten long way on last month's stable debut at Leopardstown.

20/1

Form: 163035 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won twice this time last year and added a third career win at Limerick earlier this year; running okay in defeat since but on a career high mark at present and he might be in the handicapper's grip.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

OUR TIP
11th
1 (12)
Bucky Larson

6/1

Form: -40076 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Best effort for a while when beaten 3l at Naas earlier this month; dropped another 1lb (now 7lb below his last winning mark) and one of these should fall his way soon.
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

12th
12 (15)
Morning Approach

8/1

Form: 210552 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner at Leopardstown earlier in the campaign and back to her best when beaten roughly 2l at Leopardstown last time; nudged up 1lb and wide draw won't help this time.
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5th

3

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Four-time winner was very much out of form at Dundalk over the winter; has had a break.

18/1

11th

8

(14)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: W McCreery

Three-time course winner who was just denied over C&D off 60 last July; nothing like the same standard of form since then; never a factor behind Beat The Devil last month.

25/1

Form: 66527-

Last run: 307 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens at this trip but the handicapper hasn't really taken any chances with this opening mark and she's been off 307 days.
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9th

12

(13)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Queens Command

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out

9/1

1st

15

(16)

19th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Queens Command

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden when short of room and switched left over 1f out, kept on strongly to lead final 110yds, won going away

20/1

6

(16)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Queens Command

10st 0lb

J: Rachel Phelan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Runner-up in C&D 2yo maiden last autumn and sole start this year when never sighted at Navan last month; better for that but wide draw makes this tough.

20/1

14/1

Form: 102706 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Latest win came on AW in a claimer back in March; came on from his yard debut at Galway when sixth of 12 in a Tipperary handicap last time; needs to build on that now; best form on good or quicker.
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6th

3

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Beaten around 8l when placed over C&D last month; tongue-tie added.

8/1

3rd

2

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Six-time Flat winner is a maiden over hurdles after 10 starts; beaten approx 10l over C&D last time and has to find a bit more.

11/1

9th

2

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Fox Leicester

11st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Mostly poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

15th
14 (5)
Bridgehead

17/2

Form: 8-6884

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but best effort yet when beaten roughly 2l at Leopardstown a fortnight ago; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces and nudged up 1lb but should be in the mix again with Keane on board.
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18th

20

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Bridgehead

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m1f, good) and returned from a 632-day absence when seventh on the Flat back at that venue last month; that is something to build on.

15/1

7th

9

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Bridgehead

9st 6lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Won maiden hurdle at this course in July 2024 before sixth on the Flat at Leopardstown same month; stable in good form and market will reveal expectations returning from 632 days off.

20/1

6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Bridgehead

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

led early

4/1

Form: 011/00

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Struggling in two starts since returning to the Flat and unlikely to want 1m these days.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form.

10/1

7th

12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Dreal Deal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable.

14/1

3rd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Dreal Deal

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: P J Rothwell

Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €334.10
Straight Forecast €172.60
Tricast €1101.63
Trifecta €1328.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Apple Of His Eye

RP Ratings (IRE):

Molly's Gamble

TOPSPEED:

Howyoulikethat

POSTDATA:

Church Mountain

SPOTLIGHT:

Tyrconnell