13.07
Soft To HeavyNavan Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- Prize money: £20884.96
- 2m 4f 0y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: 2143-3 BF
Last run: 180 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Fourth in the Fred Winter here in 2022 but beaten 20l when just 7-1 for this race in 2023; long layoff before last season and easily best effort since was his 2m4f non-handicap win with first-time blinkers (kept since) at Clonmel last June; fell in August on his second chase start and unseated over hurdles in September; absent since and others have more pressing claims. |
40/1 |
|
2 |
8th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 129y |
11st 6lb |
Rated 138; dual-purpose sort won his last start over hurdles at Clonmel in June (2m4f, gd-yld); fell at the third on latest start over fences at Wexford; has gone well here before and he's ground versatile; chance if that fall hasn't left a mark. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
6th Aug 2025 Good 2m 3f 130y |
11st 12lb |
Rated 138 over hurdles; decisive winner of a 2m4f conditions hurdle at Clonmel in June following a five-month break; blinkers employed that day were retained when runner-up over C&D on chase debut; this looks like a stronger race but should be in the mix again |
3/1 |
13/2
- Place: £8.10
Form: 1-4B70
Last run: 120 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
8th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 185y |
12st 0lb |
High-class performer at his best over hurdles and fences but has been absent since well beaten in the Martin Pipe Hurdle at Cheltenham last year; hard to know how much ability he retains but a player if running close to his mark |
7/2 |
|
5 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 30y |
11st 4lb |
Big run behind HMS Seahorse at Navan in January; tailed off in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last time but he has a better record at this venue (four wins from six starts) and he's on a good mark. |
20/1 |
6/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 6D4F2-1 D
Last run: 90 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 6 |
27th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 130y |
11st 1lb |
Listed winning mare at Limerick last October has run well in defeat in handicaps lately either side of a fall; stepping up to this trip suit and goes well on soft, so has fair prospects. |
33/1 |
|
6th 5 |
9th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 1lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
|
6 |
22nd Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
10st 9lb |
prominent in chasing group early, in touch with leaders when fell 8th |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 465351 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 5lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
|
4th 3 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 120y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles and beaten a nose in a Naas handicap in March; well beaten in a Punchestown handicap hurdle in April; out of his depth in the Galway Hurdle; did not seem to take to chasing last season, soundly beaten in races at Listowel and Gowran; best watched. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: -88404 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
chased clear leader |
14/1 |
|
5th 11 |
25th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 23y |
10st 4lb |
Career best came on soft ground over 2m6f but has run with credit over this trip including when beaten roughly 6l in a competitive contest at Navan last month; while 2lb lower here, he might want a bit more cut in the ground, particularly over this distance. |
16/1 |
|
5th 14 |
21st Jan 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
One of his better recent efforts when fourth behind Lucky Max a fortnight ago but 2lb wrong for this assignment. |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: R18/05 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
11th Aug 2024 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 2lb |
Form faded after finishing second in a valuable Cork handicap hurdle at Easter 2023; off since December and best watched in a competitive heat. |
25/1 |
|
12th 8 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 165y |
11st 5lb |
Hasn't won since 2020 and was inconsistent last term; showed nothing on his recent return when tailed off at Down Royal; step back up in trip will help at least. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 190y |
10st 4lb |
Back last season after two years off, best effort when a close second in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Cork in April; best watched after almost seven months off. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: /9500-
Last run: 266 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
12th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 48y |
11st 6lb |
Got his head back in front over timber at Fairyhouse in April; struggled on the level since and yet to show enough in five starts over fences to suggest he can defy this mark. |
10/1 |
|
4 (18) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Dual-purpose veteran won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April on soft to heavy; last of 8 on first run since on the level at Tramore (2m, good); is 4lb lower than last Flat success but softer ground would be preferable. |
25/1 |
|
1 (8) |
8th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Best known as a hurdler, though he won the valuable Naas November on the Flat at Naas in 2022; still going strong, had this rider aboard when winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: 11-542 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 135y |
11st 0lb |
midfield, not fluent 4th |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 |
31st Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 15y |
11st 10lb |
Five-time winner ran a cracker when second to Longhouse Poet in conditions hurdle at Limerick this time last year but disappointing in light campaign since, dropping out quickly at Clonmel last month; hard to fancy but has his ground. |
20/1 |
|
0 2 |
9th Nov 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Five-time winner ran a cracker when 2nd to Longhouse Poet over hurdles at Limerick last Christmas time; hasn't matched that since but should have improved from his Sligo return. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 463134
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (2) |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 110y |
11st 2lb |
midfield, some headway under 2f out, in touch with leaders when switched left inside final furlong, kept on |
22/1 |
|
10th 11 (2) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
9st 4lb |
Useful dual-purpose performer had good form in staying handicaps last year; around 5l off Busselton at Galway and weighted to turn the tables; no show over fences later in the week at Ballybrit; ran well on sole previous outing here. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: U192-P D
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran; two fair efforts since joining this yard, last time finishing runner-up at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good); has won on heavy ground so should handle these conditions; one to consider. |
9/4 |
|
2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran; two fair efforts since joining this yard, last time finishing runner-up at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good); has won on heavy ground so should handle these conditions; one to consider. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who has done all his winning on heavy ground and is no longer the force of old; looked a shade unlucky not to win on good ground at Exeter (2m3f) in March, having made a bad jumping error in the straight, but is 4lb wrong here and younger rivals appeal more. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 170-7P C
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 17 |
4th Feb 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear, became detached 4 out |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 |
21st Jan 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Couldn't build on her maiden hurdle success at this venue last season and she was pulled up on last month's return; questions to answer with first-time cheekpieces fitted; 2lb wrong. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Dual bumper winner, including a Listed event here last year; won a Navan 2m maiden hurdle in March but wasn't at her best in handicaps final two starts of last season; however, is a danger if restored to her best. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 2624-3
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 |
21st Jan 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Tough ask in a Grade 2 novice chase on return; generally a consistent sort but seems on a tough mark and 2lb wrong here. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 120y |
10st 12lb |
Has shown promise over fences but others bring stronger form to the table and she has a 279-day absence to defy. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: -3241F D
Last run: 125 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 60y |
11st 8lb |
Veteran improved his hurdles strike-rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory on the 101st outing of his career in January off 93; generally unpredictable; pulled up on his three most recent attempts. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
12th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 6f 170y |
11st 10lb |
Improved his hurdling strike rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory over Coffeys Forge on the 101st outing of his career; generally unpredictable in recent seasons; pulled up on his two most recent attempts. |
20/1 |
|
15 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Improved his hurdling strike rate to 5-60 with Clonmel victory over Coffeys Forge on the 101st outing of his career; generally unpredictable in recent seasons; pulled up at Thurles last Thursday; first reserve. |
13/2
Form: P3-2FP
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only an 8yo but his rating has capitulated during the last two years and his recent form is nowhere near good enough for a test of this magnitude. |
100/1 |
|
10 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Only an 8yo but his rating has capitulated during the last two years and his recent form is nowhere near good enough for a test of this magnitude. |
100/1 |
|
4 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Grade 2 hurdle winner in 2020 and bits of form in better races than this in recent times; out of sorts in the autumn but he might well have pegged back Forest Chimes at Stratford (2m5f, heavy) last week with a better jump at the last; this stiffer test can suit; can go well. |
5/2 |
17/2
Form: 378-04 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
The winner of four points and an Irish maiden hurdle in 2021; forgettable efforts in hunter chases at Cheltenham before finishing a tailed-off last of three in a handicap at Market Rasen; another tweak on the headgear front; others safer. |
66/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Multiple point winner who signed off on a low note for David Christie last December and didn't enjoy either trip to Cheltenham for these connections, running out early in a debuted visor latest (retained); no ground issues, but hard to be confident about present attainment level. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Useful in his prime under rules and won four Irish points last year; struggled when making stable debut at the Festival here in March, though, and is quite tricky to weigh up at present; headgear switched today. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €248.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €188.50 |
| Tricast | €2260.11 |
| Trifecta | €2268.10 |
Selections
RP Ratings (IRE):
Lucky MaxThe Irish Sun:
HMS SeahorseTOPSPEED:
The Little YankSPOTLIGHT:
Spyglass HillPOSTDATA:
Lucky Max