October 19 / 15.55 Navan

15.55

Soft

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  • Prize money: £7684.87
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £58.50
  • Place: £7.10

Form: 678-

Last run: 413 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Some promise over about 7f on better ground at 2; gelded; very hard to predict yard's horses at times and this one certainly.
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12th

18

(18)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Bridge Of Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Second reserve; 1-11; won on heavy ground at Navan in October 2022 off 71; back to form on last three runs of 2023; second over 1m4f on heavy at Gowran off 69 in October; absent since fourth over 1m2f on heavy at the Curragh later that month; on a good mark and could run well if fit.

4th

2

(1)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Bridge Of Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

raced in second and pressed leader, led again after 4f, clear under 3f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 446054 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just behind Mister Wilson at Tipperary, not convinced either wants stiff 1m2f now; consistent maiden can lead; this is perhaps too competitive.
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3rd

7

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

Allihies

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has some useful Irish Flat form on his CV and is 2-6 over hurdles since joining Dan Skelton, the latter win gained in C&D handicap ten weeks ago (made all); seemed to enjoy the run of the race that day but could still have a biggger performance in him.

6/1

1st

9

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Allihies

10st 13lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Again jumped to the left but still beaten on merit in a C&D novice latest (good); no wriggle room off 7lb higher mark than for his previous three-runner Warwick handicap win, but still unexposed enough to do better.

11/2

2nd

3

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Worcester

Allihies

11st 5lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Finished behind Myristica three starts ago but has run well in two handicaps since, comfortably beating two rivals at Warwick five weeks ago; likely to improve further and looks one for the shortlist.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 995200

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Form of C&D second to Yashin in May reads very well; possibly ran his race despite finishing last at Dundalk; excuses before that at Royal Ascot; Lee rode him here and he's back; interesting, though not entirely sure about soft (won on AW).
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5th

5

(6)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vina Sena

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Did not find things easy after winning a maiden on debut here 14 months ago; shaped as though this trip would suit when a good second in a 1m2f handicap here last month; same headgear left on today.

5/1

2nd

6

(5)

16th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vina Sena

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Henry De Bromhead

took keen hold, in rear, prominent after 5f, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no match for winner

7/2

3rd

5

(4)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Navan

Vina Sena

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear, smooth headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, went third post

8/1

Form: -23421 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not winning out of turn in Curragh maiden and no reason whatever to suggest he's anything but a contender now; sole handicap saw him go close at Galway off this mark.
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18th

14

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Eight wins (four on Flat, four over hurdles); ended last season with a Curragh second behind Sirius; confidence dented by recent form over jumps.

25/1

4

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Grand sort has won four hurdles, including two small-field contests here last year; returned with a spin over fences in May; 2m3f is the farthest he's gone, so stamina for 3m is the concern.

9/1

6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 262612 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Stable in excellent form; bettered form of well-earned Galway win when narrowly denied at Tipperary (Allihies fourth); nudged up just 1lb; obvious contender; usually handy, slight concern he might be outstayed over stiff 1m2f.
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7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Mister Wilson

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

pulled hard, soon prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up

33/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

Form: 553326

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won Curragh maiden about a year ago; she rarely disappointed since, even if failing to win; stamina seemed to run out on latest and should go well given blistering stable form.
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6th

2

(6)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Navan

Dark Vega

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, pushed along and headway towards near side 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

7/1

6th

4

(12)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 101y

16:20 Thurles

Dark Vega

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, pushed along from 3f out, bit short of room when edged right and bumped rival 2f out, soon no impression, ridden briefly and no extra inside final furlong

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

13th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

Dark Vega

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along under 3f out, still plenty to do over 1f out, switched left and ridden 1f out, ran on well, went second final strides

5/1

5/1

Form: 4-31

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
RPRs 80 in 1m maidens before winning one readily at Listowel (soft); brother to prolific winner Geological (6f-1m) not a certain stayer but fascinating runner for team in form.
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7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Blues Emperor

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

3

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival.

25/1

14/1

Form: 401694 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Filly already 2-25, no joy hurdling but in the money last thrice; remains on feasible mark and yet to try this trip so not hopeless; 2lb out of handicap.
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5th

11

(12)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Arch Enemy

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Tenth win on the Flat when digging deep on soft to heavy at Bellewstown (1m4f) and doesn't need slow ground; however, she's in a lot deeper here with a 5lb rise to deal with.

14/1

1st

1

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Arch Enemy

10st 4lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Patrick Magee

Won for the eighth time on turf when taking a 1m5f Ayr handicap last time and is also a C&D winner; raised 5lb for that but has won off a higher mark in the past and handles soft ground; player.

4/1

1st

1

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Arch Enemy

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Patrick Magee

Won two in a row in July (1m2f/11.4f) and she's run pretty well in big fields on her last two starts, most recently fourth of 18 at Cork (1m4f); every chance that this extra furlong will be within range and she's won on ground from good through to heavy; this Irish raider could be in the mix.

8/1

16/1

Form: -21909 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Progressive maiden earlier this season; hasn't gotten home over 1m4f+ last thrice, and perhaps a hood will help, but beaten so far it is hard to be confident; stable having frustrating season, lots of placed runners (this month).
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1st

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Ruler Legend

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Has been running well, and winning, over hurdles so fitness won't be an issue on this return to Flat action and has the form to feature off this mark; versatile ground-wise and there are no stamina issues.

8/1

3rd

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:05 Southwell

Ruler Legend

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected.

7/2

2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.

6/5

10th
3 (1)
Inchturk

6/1

Form: 04-410

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Stable in fine form; 13-2, no apparent excuses at Tipperary, having won Gowran maiden nicely; appeals as the type to bounce back.
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13th

13

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Inchturk

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield

16/1

10th

13

(11)

3rd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 98y

15:20 Galway

Inchturk

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Maiden winner last year at Gowran over this trip but well beaten three times since; came back to form when 4th at Killarney; needs some more but not out of it.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 20y

18:50 Killarney

Inchturk

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent early, dropped to midfield after 2f

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €948.30
Straight Forecast €480.84
Tricast €4130.58
Trifecta €2057.10

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Mister Wilson

SPOTLIGHT:

Blues Emperor

The Irish Sun:

Smooth Tom

TOPSPEED:

Arch Enemy

POSTDATA:

Mister Wilson