August 25 / 16.45 Navan

16.45

Good

Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 3rd Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 3rd Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
11 (7)
Imperial Choice

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 98-000

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Struggled for form in three runs this term; becoming well treated but probably wants a bit further than this.
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8th

3

1st Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 82y

19:25 Clonmel

Imperial Choice

11st 9lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: C Byrnes

raced wide, towards rear, headway into midfield after halfway, went third when pushed along over 4f out, lost third when ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened under 2f out, eased towards finish

8/11

1st

11

(7)

25th Aug 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Navan

Imperial Choice

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: C Byrnes

towards rear of midfield, smooth headway from 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, easily

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /09705

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles last time but has plenty to find on what he's achieved on the Flat so far including a trio of starts in handicap company.
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1

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:52 Downpatrick

Benz

12st 0lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Weak Tramore maiden hurdle winner in 2022 (2m, good); some reasonable efforts following that, particularly a nose second behind the decent Meetingofthewaters at Cork later that year (2m4f, yielding to soft); generally poor form since then but some of his best recent runs have been here, 6l fourth of 13 over C&D last time (behind Georgia Celena); others preferred.

12/1

3

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

15:48 Downpatrick

Benz

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: R K Watson

Lost his form last summer and fell on return at Down Royal; others make more appeal.

22/1

3rd
1 (15)
Guild

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: -59600

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won from 3lb lower at Dundalk last October; had a tough ask in Group company on his penultimate start but no sign of a return to form when well beaten at Galway last month.
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14th

13

(6)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

C&D winner in 2021; lost form after fourth here 12 months ago; lacks a recent outing.

25/1

10th

3

(5)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Course winner over 1m4f in 2021; needs to reverse last month's form with Vee Dancer and Mephisto.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, soon no impression

40/1

9/1

Form: -89635 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps last term and getting back down towards her last winning mark; hinting at a return to form of late and one to consider back at her optimum trip with Keane booked.
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9th

6

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:45 Down Royal

Franno

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gerard Keane

Triple Flat winner was poor in that sphere when last seen; maiden after five starts over hurdles and her best form is on better ground.

16/1

9th

12

(14)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Franno

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gerard Keane

All three wins have come on turf and was tailed off a long way out at Navan when last seen; probably best watched returning from 113 days off.

20/1

17th

8

(1)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:40 Navan

Franno

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

midfield on inner early, weakened and dropped to last over 5f out

6/1

7/1

Form: 425929 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden; only narrowly denied a first win when beaten a nose at Down Royal on his penultimate outing last month and might have found the shorter trip against him at Gowran a day later; his future might be at this sort of trip and one to consider here.
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11th

4

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Dinamine

9st 12lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins have come over further, including when last seen at Bellewstown in August; inadequate trip and long absent so may need this comeback run.

20/1

1st

6

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Dinamine

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground over 7f in April; some good runs in defeat since, latest strong-finishing third over inadequate 6f at Naas early this month; could go well back up in trip from a good draw.

11/2

9

(19)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Dinamine

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Rain welcomed as his belated breakthrough win came on heavy ground in April; that was over 7f and his good runs since have been over furher than this; might find some in here too quick.

10/1

Form: 510673 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Good third at Leopardstown last month and not beaten far over timber subsequently; only nudged up 1lb back in this sphere and ought to go well.
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10th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:55 Downpatrick

Fox Fearless

11st 7lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

towards rear, not fluent 3rd, headway into midfield 5th, awkward jump 6th

28/1

10th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 150y

19:55 Downpatrick

Fox Fearless

11st 7lb

J: James Duggan

T: Oliver McKiernan

towards rear, not fluent 3rd, headway into midfield 5th, awkward jump 6th

28/1

15th

8

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Fox Fearless

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tracy

T: Oliver McKiernan

Tailed off in last two handicap hurdles and has a sizeable absence to defy; 5th in this last year.

6/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: -00863

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-16 on the Flat but running well in defeat this term; did well to finish third from a wide draw at Tramore last time and should be in the mix again here.
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7th

4

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:50 Limerick

Walnut Beach

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdle winner has also won twice over fences including a Listed handicap at Killarney in 2024; some good runs in defeat after and is now just 2lb higher than that mark; mostly below form on the Flat and over hurdles this year but not ignored.

12/1

10th

7

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Walnut Beach

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fair effort on the Flat 20 days ago but was tailed off in his final hurdle race and seems better over fences these days.

20/1

10

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:24 Down Royal

Walnut Beach

9st 6lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual hurdles winner but more effective as a chaser these days; 0-28 on the Flat, never sighted at Gowran latest.

12/1

20/1

Form: 23157/

Last run: 668 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not seen on the Flat since 2020 and 11-month absence to return from here; 4lb above last winning mark and others look more likely.
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6

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 80y

16:25 Killarney

Amlad

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew McNamara

Won hurdling last year; better in Flat handicaps on better ground this year on latest behind Zebos Beanos (runs in 3.25) at Bellewstown; chance.

8/1

8th

7

(2)

25th Aug 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Navan

Amlad

9st 9lb

J: Emmet McNamara

T: Andrew McNamara

midfield, ridden and headway when every chance 1f out, weakened final 110yds

20/1

Form: 0/000- C

Last run: 410 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has improved at 2m4f+ over timber this term; out of form when last seen on the Flat but lurks on a good handicap mark.
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1

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:53 Down Royal

Building Bridges

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gary McGill

The last of his six hurdle wins came at Perth in September 2024; a solid effort at Aintree in April over this trip but not as good over 2m at Bellewstown; tough task on these terms.

18/1

11th

1

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:30 Bellewstown

Building Bridges

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

Course winner on the Flat; six wins over hurdles, best form over longer distances; faces a tough task under a big weight.

20/1

18

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Building Bridges

11st 1lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Ran okay to be beaten about 10l at Aintree (behind Park Of Kings) and that was after a lengthy break; however, he's an exposed dual-purpose performer and others are more intriguing.

50/1

Form: 8007-0

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Returned to form on handicap debut on AW when beaten roughly 4l on final start of 2021; gelded subsequently and didn't beat a rival on yard debut/seasonal return last month; others preferred.
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7

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Book Of Verse

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; went off at 50-1 for recent chase debut here and ran accordingly; cheekpieces return.

50/1

7

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Book Of Verse

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; went off at 50-1 for recent chase debut here and ran accordingly; cheekpieces return.

50/1

5th

8

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Book Of Verse

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles and he's 0-19 across both codes; needs to improve for the switch to fences if he's to win this.

33/1

11th
16 (12)
Dark Matter

33/1

Form: 790-40

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden; had been struggling for form over timber before a low-key return to the Flat latest; plenty to prove at present.
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18

3rd Nov 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 188y

15:50 Thurles

Dark Matter

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: A J Martin

First reserve; 15-race maiden; shown little in four hurdle starts; handicap hurdle debut; sixth at Dundalk Wednesday.

6th

6

(5)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Matter

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

Poor sort makes no appeal, for all that he ran well at 50s here in January (off 45).

66/1

24

(24)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Navan

Dark Matter

8st 12lb

J: Joe Doyle

T: A J Martin

Third reserve; no apparent chance from 13lb wrong.

12/1

Form: 090-0

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in Flat maidens and was well held on handicap debut when last seen on the level in April; has won over hurdles since but plenty to find back in this sphere and widest draw to overcome.
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4th

4

22nd Oct 2022

Good To Firm

2m 0f 87y

Class 2

14:40 Cheltenham

Sawbuck

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

prominent, pressed leader 2nd, pushed along when bit short of room and mistake last, soon ridden, kept on until no extra final 110yds

40/1

Form: 666920

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 44 starts came in 2018 and tailed off over hurdles last time; struggled when last seen on the Flat in May when beaten 22l at this venue and others appeal more.
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11th

14

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

17:30 Bellewstown

Tenth Amendment

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Keith Henry Clarke

midfield

100/1

14th

23

(23)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Tenth Amendment

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Jut 1-64 under all rules; out of his depth last time but not a bad effort here previously; others preferred.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tenth Amendment

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has won only once from 50 starts on the Flat, that success gained at Bellewstown six seasons ago; out of form at Dundalk last winter and unplaced at Navan in May; not favoured by the race conditions

100/1

Form: 9-49

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much in a trio of maidens and this mark looks stiff on handicap debut; new yard and needs to improve for this longer trip.
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7th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Sign From Above

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix.

11/1

8th

22

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Sign From Above

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal

33/1

10th

4

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Sign From Above

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner added his second hurdles win with a hard-fought victory at Gowran (2m4f) in October; makes AW debut now after being pulled up over hurdles at Punchestown when last seen; 4lb above last Flat winning mark but not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 5900-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Recent hurdle winner but 0-20 on the Flat; while it wasn't a bad run at Leopardstown on return to the Flat three weeks ago, it's a while since he's looked like winning from this sort of mark.
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12

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 110y

17:18 Bellewstown

Yenillik

11st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Sole win came over 3m two years ago; off for over a year and well beaten last time at Wexford; tongue-tie tried here.

20/1

11th

7

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:35 Wexford

Yenillik

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: H Rogers

not fluent 11th

12/1

5th

13

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Yenillik

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Is 1-10 over hurdles but hasn't run in this sphere for over a year; Flat maiden was beaten a long way in that sphere last time and others preferred.

28/1

Form: /000-5

Last run: 108 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden and shown nothing on the Flat or over jumps so far; any market support on handicap debut might be worth noting.
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17

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Miss Polly Shelby

11st 6lb

J: Thomas Reilly

T: Ronan M P McNally

Second reserve; mostly modest form although not disgraced latest two runs in a Flat maiden at Roscommon and handicap hurdle at Down Royal; off three months; to state the obvious, watch the market.

14

(10)

25th Aug 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Navan

Miss Polly Shelby

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ronan M P McNally

14-race maiden and shown nothing on the Flat or over jumps so far; any market support on handicap debut might be worth noting.

16/1

Non-runners

Sign From Above, Yenillik, Miss Polly Shelby

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €64.70
Straight Forecast €51.85
Tricast €598.02
Trifecta €1262.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Franno

The Irish Sun:

Benz

POSTDATA:

Walnut Beach

RP Ratings (IRE):

Franno