October 05 / 14.25 Navan

14.25

Good To Yielding

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  • 0m 5f 164y
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Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 6456-8 C

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
5f course winner; beaten roughly 3l since he was last seen in March; subsequent absence is a bit of a concern but he's gone well fresh before and best form is on testing ground.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-6 on the AW; out of form this year and a revival is needed; hard to make a case for on recent efforts.

40/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 409040

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Gained a second AW success at Dundalk in March but 0-18 on turf and failed to beat a rival at Down Royal last week; while he has run well here before, others preferred on this sort of ground.
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10th

8

(13)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

9st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

All four wins have come over C&D; narrowly denied a hat-trick here in November but below form twice since; the type to bounce back and this jockey gets on well with him.

15/2

8th

4

(11)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

9st 13lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

All four wins have come over C&D; can be slowly away and lost too many lengths at start over C&D last month but went close on his previous outing; risky given his starting antics but has the ability to defy this mark.

13/2

2

(10)

4th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Dundalk (AW)

Linus Larrabee

10st 2lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 080038

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-7; left all previous form behind when beaten roughly 1l at Fairyhouse last month but didn't build on that at Cork last week and didn't seem to handle soft earlier in the campaign.
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15th

7

(3)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

A 16-race maiden and shown very little in trio of starts for new yard; wears first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

16th

16

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

20:05 Fairyhouse

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

led narrowly

8/1

9th

8

(13)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

18:25 Roscommon

Derrinlaur Spender

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Has done most of his racing over sprint trips; did not appear to get home over this trip at Gowran last month but might have needed it; each-way chance if she gets home.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 951214 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Relishes testing ground; winner at Naas (6f, yielding to soft) in July before finishing runner-up over the same C&D a month later and produced a career best to win at Cork (7f, heavy) last month; not as good when fourth on good ground last week but plenty of rain forecast and one to consider.
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11th

15

(9)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Born Invincible

8st 12lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: S M Duffy

Three-time winner including over C&D; best form is on easy ground; can only be watched after such an absence.

40/1

Form: 720-28 CD BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who was only narrowly denied on his debut for this yard at Down Royal on his penultimate outing; beaten roughly 2l at Roscommon last time; drops in trip here but testing ground would help bring his stamina into play and he's 3lb lower than when last seen 99 days ago.
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8th

13

(9)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Old boy won easily over C&D on heavy ground in the autumn and close third on soft here on second-last start; well held over 7f back here since.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 4lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Heavily raced since winning easily for this rider here last October; won again at Dundalk the following month; unplaced on his next six Dundalk starts before hinting at a return to form in two outings at the Curragh; very closely matched with Miss Americana on running here 13 days ago; definite chance.

5/1

3rd

12

(12)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hell Left Loose

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner on turf at 6f-1m, including when bolting up over C&D under this rider in October from 7lb lower; showed a return to form last two outings at the Curragh and will be dangerous if allowed to dictate matters.

14/1

Form: 00-02

Last run: 178 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Left her maiden form behind when runner-up in a 6f Curragh handicap in April; subsequent absence is a slight concern but she looks well handicapped if ready for her return; market may provide clues.
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6th

7

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Lets Believe

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Has managed to run well in handicaps at times but an official rating of 39 means that she could not be seriously fancied in a maiden.

50/1

6th

7

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Lets Believe

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Has managed to run well in handicaps at times but an official rating of 39 means that she could not be seriously fancied in a maiden.

50/1

6th

17

(19)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Lets Believe

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Richard Brabazon

Maiden was regressive earlier this season and is now rated only 40; will handle this ground but needs to do more.

25/1

Form: 5940

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens; beaten 8l on AW on handicap debut 12 days ago; wears first-time hood and not dismissed with a less exposed profile than her rivals; unproven on testing ground.
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6th

16

(7)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:10 Navan

Creative Power

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

14/1

7th

7

(15)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Creative Power

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

upset in stalls, raced freely, midfield early, in touch with leaders going okay 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds (jockey said filly got upset in the stalls)

20/1

12th

9

(14)

23rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Creative Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and edged left 2f out, soon beaten

8/1

50/1

Form: 0-8909

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Generally struggled so far and not sure to appreciate shorter trip; others preferred.
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19th

28

(1)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Heledd

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield, pushed along 3f out, soon minor headway towards far side, outpaced when ridden under 2f out, soon no impression, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

6th

16

(16)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Heledd

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

raced freely, prominent, led narrowly after 3f, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened from 1f out

25/1

8th

17

(19)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Heledd

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield, pushed along and 3f out, ridden when bit short of room and switched right under 2f out, kept on final 110yds, never on terms

50/1

Form: 707002 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Only beaten a head at Cork last week when the front three pulled clear; handles soft ground (untried on slower than soft) and while up 5lb, she's a course winner who warrants respect.
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14th

7

(4)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Dragons Call

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

raced centre, prominent, shaken up over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, lost action

10/1

16

(20)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Dragons Call

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

in rear, unseated rider soon after start (jockey said mare fly leapt from the stalls causing him to get unseated)

20/1

9th

1

(9)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Dragons Call

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

soon led, pushed along when headed 2f out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened gradually from over 1f out

4/1

10th
15 (13)
Eleuthera

25/1

Form: 772660

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
On a lengthy losing run since 2020; came on from his return when runner-up to Born Invincible at Naas in July but hasn't built on that in three runs since; beaten a long way out here last time on yielding to soft.
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13th

12

(1)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eleuthera

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

14/1

6th

9

(9)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eleuthera

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J F Levins

towards rear of midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

15

(3)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eleuthera

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: J F Levins

First reserve; dual AW winner but has basically been regressive in the last year and needs to reverse that downward spiral.

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 001959

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark from 4lb lower at Down Royal in June but didn't build on that in three runs since; off 80 days and might need a career best to land this; new headgear combination.
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16th

8

(6)

16th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tiny Bit

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Won over 5f at Down Royal in first-time blinkers last summer; has changed stable for the new campaign; others make more appeal on overall form

33/1

15th

12

(10)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Tiny Bit

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

towards rear of midfield up the centre, ridden and no impression over 1f out

20/1

11th

2

(12)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Tiny Bit

10st 1lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Kieran P Cotter

prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

33/1

Form: -60500

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on return in a maiden but has struggled since switching to handicaps; looks vulnerable back down in trip; off 97 days.
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15th

15

(14)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

18:20 Roscommon

The Rabbit Catcher

8st 13lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: P Cluskey

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear 2f out, soon no extra

33/1

16th

16

(5)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Gowran Park

The Rabbit Catcher

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

towards rear, reminders early

20/1

9th

16

(19)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

15:30 Gowran Park

The Rabbit Catcher

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

raced wide, prominent, pushed along and briefly went second home turn, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

5/1

Form: 068763

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
One of her better recent efforts when third of 13 in a Bellewstown handicap last week; best form has come on better ground than this though.
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15th

16

(2)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Hot Whispers

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

Curragh win last month was quite impressive (good to yielding); 1-20 and not sure about 6f so risky after tame enough latest effort.

14/1

9th

13

(13)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Navan

Hot Whispers

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

Finally came good at 19th attempt when coming from off the pace to score with authority in beating Ever Rock and Siesta Beach over 5f at the Curragh (good to yielding) last month despite being 3lb wrong; has since left Denis Hogan and debuts for new yard here; respected.

9/1

14th
14 (11)
Brightburn

20/1

Form: 0-4007

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; beaten roughly 3l at Fairyhouse last month but shaped like he might want a return to further.
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7th

1

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:55 Bellewstown

Brightburn

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Maguire

Rated only 40 and best to look elsewhere.

100/1

14th

14

(11)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Brightburn

8st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Paul W Flynn

in touch with leaders, bit short of room when lost position before halfway, soon pushed along, dropped to rear when ridden and no impression under 2f out

20/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Brightburn

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield on inner, headway and in touch with leaders after 1f, headway and briefly disputed lead 2f out, ridden and weakened from 1f out

8/1

22/1

Form: /4352-

Last run: 398 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come in handicaps at Dundalk; good run when second in a claimer for James McAuley when last seen but off 398 days and he's not as effective on turf; best form over further; yard debut.
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12th

15

(13)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

17:52 Leopardstown

Farnese

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

7f/1m winner at Dundalk but his turf form is moderate; back from a break with cheekpieces added.

25/1

12th

13

(10)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Farnese

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Dual course winner (inc' C&D); low-key efforts in two runs for this yard after more than a year off.

33/1

12th

15

(16)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Farnese

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Martin Hassett

First reserve; shock C&D winner for James McAuley but that in 2020; not sure what ability remains but note market.

20/1

Form: 84084-

Last run: 477 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on handicap debut at Naas in March 2021 but didn't progress in that campaign and she's been off 477 days; new yard.
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8th

10

(5)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Zegos Surprise

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Paul Collins

Runner-up a few times this year for Iain Jardine; down the field on debut for new stable; could go well if helped by first-time hood.

14/1

0

11

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zegos Surprise

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Collins

Sole win (from 24 attempts) came back in March 2021 and this summer's turf form for Iain Jardine has been patchy; however, she's on a competitive mark judged on C&D exploits earlier this year and the return to this course for her stable debut could be a positive; not ruled out.

12/1

17th
13 (6)
Hallep

33/1

Form: 040-

Last run: 301 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three starts so far; off 301 days and probably best watched on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

14

(5)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hallep

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Timothy Doyle

Tailed off on handicap debut last time but saddle slipped; was 66-1 that day and now tried with a hood; likely best watched for now.

40/1

15

(15)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hallep

8st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Timothy Doyle

17th

13

(6)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Hallep

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Timothy Doyle

saddle slipped, unseated rider and loose before start, bumped rival start, midfield early, lost position when pushed along before halfway, soon weakened and dropped to last, made no impression

33/1

Form: 130090

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 30-runner handicap at the Curragh earlier this year; form has dipped since and seems at her best on quicker ground than what she will get here.
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9th

13

(3)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Markievicz

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Has managed two wins in big-field sprint handicaps on turf; fourth here last time indicates she could take advantage at some stage

8/1

4th

13

(16)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Markievicz

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Couple of wins in big-field sprints on turf; handicap mark going down but no signs of late that she might take advantage.

20/1

11th

12

(15)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Markievicz

8st 12lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Couple of wins in big-field sprints on turf; just one placed effort, over 7f, from nine starts here and not in great form lately.

20/1

Form: 403841

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 19th attempt in a maiden claimer at Dundalk 12 days ago; rated higher on AW and unproven on soft or heavy ground.
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4th

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas a year ago before good third at the Curragh; absent since July and looks to have a bit to find with some of these.

15/2

12th

12

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:12 Cork

Tawaazon

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas in May; 12lb wrong here, makes no appeal.

33/1

8th

12

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Can be a threat when he gets his own way up front as seen at Naas last month and gave it another good go over extended 6f here behind Saturn Seven 24 days ago; up 2lb but there's not a lot of pace in this and he's one for the shortlist.

17/2

Form: 0300

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Good run when beaten roughly 2l in a Dundalk claimer in March; not near that form twice since including handicap debut on testing ground last time; down in trip; off 149 days.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(15)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Artistic Rhythm

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Not beaten far in a claimer here but poor in two runs since, the latest a handicap.

20/1

15

(9)

9th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Artistic Rhythm

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Paul W Flynn

First reserve; not beaten far in a claimer here but poor form twice since; off 184 days.

17

(15)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Artistic Rhythm

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul W Flynn

Third reserve; not a bad run in a claimer here second time out but struggled twice since; off 172 days.

Form: 500460 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First reserve; C&D winner on return but no wins since and while he's back below his last winning mark, he's better on quicker ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Stanhope

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

20/1

14

(18)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Stanhope

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June and not much better at Naas in July; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

10/1

9

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Stanhope

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 182280

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; in the form of his life earlier in the campaign but has gone off the boil since; best form on better ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

Form: 700000

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; regressive of late and best form is on fast ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Peerless

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

25/1

10th

12

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Peerless

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.

14/1

Non-runners

Markievicz, Tawaazon, Artistic Rhythm, Stanhope, Royal Tribute, Peerless

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €108.70
Straight Forecast €92.07
Tricast €1489.89
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Born Invincible

The Irish Sun:

Let's Believe

RP Ratings (IRE):

Tawaazon

POSTDATA:

Born Invincible