March 29 / 17.35 Navan

17.35

Soft To Heavy

Vintage Crop Raceday April 22nd (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Vintage Crop Raceday April 22nd (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Deep Impact brother to winners Saxon Warrior (1m inc 2yo Group 1/2,000 Guineas; RPR 122) and Pavlenko (7f; 91), half-brother to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner More Beautiful (102); dam 6f-7f 2yo winner (inc Group 1; 114); another well-bred Ballydoyle newcomer but appears the lesser-fancied on jockey bookings.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Drumroll

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Listed runner-up at the Curragh (1m, soft) last month on his second start, behind stablemate Paddington who followed up in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and St James's Palace; awarded a Group 3 at the Curragh last time (1m2f, good; promoted due to interference); carries a 4lb penalty but could have more to offer and he's the sole runner for Aidan O'Brien, who has won this four times; player.

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

28th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Drumroll

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, soon went third, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and challenging from under 2f out, bumped and carried left final 110yds, bumped towards finish, finished 2nd, placed 1st

15/8

2nd

3

(1)

1st May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Drumroll

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

soon raced in second, joined leader 3f out, briefly led when pushed along but faced challenge over 2f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, kept on well, no match for winner

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars half-brother to last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Homeless Songs and 1m2f Listed winner Reve De Vol; dam 7f winner (inc Listed; 104), half-sister to 1m1f Group 3 winner Carla Bianca; well-bred classic-entered newcomer demands respect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

6

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Time Tells All

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Declan Carroll

Returns to his usual trip after finding 7.5f too short last time; however, perhaps ideally suited by Beverley, having gained both wins there; visits Doncaster for the first time.

16/1

12

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Time Tells All

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

A two-time 1m2f scorer here this summer but he turned in a rare poor effort when eighth of nine here last time; possibly found that run coming too quickly though so still enters calculations.

8/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:30 Beverley

Time Tells All

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Declan Carroll

Won over C&D on good to firm in July and August and he was a close third six days ago on his only other visit to this track; ridden by Zak Wheatley in all but one of his races this season; considered in hot race.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Invincible Spirit gelding caught the eye on sole juvenile start, making late headway under considerate enough handling in good-class Curragh maiden in October; seems sure to improve and not one to rule out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Tipperary

Save Your Love

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield on inner

10/1

9th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Save Your Love

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, in rear, detached after 2f

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Save Your Love

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, raced in last early, towards rear after 1f, in touch with leaders before halfway, headway on inner 2f out, went second when ridden over 1f out, led narrowly final 110yds, kept on well, all out

7/2

13/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rare son of brilliant Japanese sprinter in these colours; dam dual Group 1 winning 2yo and second in Group 1 over 1m at three, is sister to Group 1 winners Gleneagles, Marvellous and Joan Of Arc; blinkered for belated debut and of obvious appeal on pedigree.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-13 when only sixth over C&D 11 days ago on his second start of the season, but it's possible he's working his way back to form and he's well handicapped on last season's best efforts; not written off.

13/2

8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear throughout

13/2

6th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-12 when tailed off in reapplied cheekpieces on recent reappearance; however, if he's following the same pattern as last year there could be a big run forthcoming with the blinkers back on this afternoon.

13/2

14/1

Form: 59357-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Pick of juvenile form came on heavy ground when third in Cork maiden; two subsequent runs below that level and gelded; place claims if back to his best.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Leopardstown

Long Count

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders on inner

9/1

9th

11

(1)

21st May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Naas

Long Count

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Pick of juvenile form came on heavy ground when third in a 7f Cork maiden; opening handicap effort last month at Gowran was okay but others look better handicapped here and possible ground concerns.

16/1

4th

5

(9)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Gowran Park

Long Count

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Pick of juvenile form came on heavy ground when third in a 7f Cork maiden, a short head in front of today's rival Pigeon House; two subsequent runs below that level; should be better for his run in a 1m maiden at Navan three weeks ago.

10/1

Form: 9-8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siyouni colt cost 200,000gns as a yearling; winning dam (8f-10f) is half-sister to German 1m4f Group 1 winner Seismos; just fair efforts in a pair of Dundalk maidens but looks the sort to improve this year.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(1)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:45 Yarmouth

Baile Locha Riach

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: D Donovan

Still a maiden and he beat only one rival when tried in cheekpieces in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham nine days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

10/1

9th

9

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:20 Nottingham

Baile Locha Riach

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: D Donovan

Nine-race maiden; attracted some support on his stable debut at Kempton four weeks ago (1m4f) where he finished a creditable fourth of the ten runners; needs more to defy the same mark but his best run for Johnny Murtagh came over 1m2f on good ground and new cheekpieces could help.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Baile Locha Riach

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: D Donovan

Ex-Irish maiden whose opening handicap mark proved harsh, at 1m2f and 1m5f; has left Johnny Murtagh since last seen in April and probably needs weight off his back.

14/1

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior colt is second foal of a 1m2f winner (RPR 92), who comes from family of Hong Kong 1m2f-1m4f Gr 1 winner Viva Pataca; newcomer from respected source and holds classic entries so clearly held in some regard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

17

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Captain John Barry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

First reserve; had one run for Paddy Twomey and nothing as yet for current yard; gelded since last seen in August.

14th

17

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Captain John Barry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

First reserve; had one run for Paddy Twomey and nothing as yet for current yard; gelded since last seen in August.

7th

9

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Captain John Barry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

midfield

20/1

150/1

Form:

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in seven starts over jumps and no show when soundly beaten on flat debut at Dundalk last month.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Started 2025 with a four-timer, the last leg coming here; not at the same level of late but well treated if staging a revival.

11/1

9th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; drops into a 0-55 for the first time since completing the last leg of a four-timer at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in February, since when he has won over hurdles; may have done too much early when fifth of 12 back here 18 days ago; very much of interest at this level; stable also runs Boujee Gold.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Rattled off a four-timer on the AW at the start of the year including two wins over C&D; won over hurdles in June and capable of playing a part off this mark if producing his best.

25/1

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couple of underwhelming maiden runs so far, handicaps likely to be more his forte.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Tramore

Real History

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

towards rear, outpaced and reminders early, rapid headway and prominent after 5f, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

10th

12

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:05 Navan

Real History

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

in rear

14/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in both maidens, including at Dundalk recently; handicaps beckon after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Game Eagle

10st 13lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Poor Flat performer; did somewhat better in two completed starts over hurdles, including at Galway; sights lowered here and could get closer.

20/1

7th

13

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 175y

13:55 Galway

Game Eagle

11st 9lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, outpaced after 2 out

25/1

10th

8

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Game Eagle

12st 0lb

J: Heather MacKenzie

T: Andrew Slattery

Let down by his jumping in recent hurdle outings, modest Flat handicapper, up against it.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten twice at Dundalk recently and now switches to the turf; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

12

(3)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

dwelt start, in touch with leaders

28/1

8th

13

(16)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 63y

17:40 Naas

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

towards rear of midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, ridden and went third over 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

14th

11

(16)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Ahsuruknowurself

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Three maiden runs this year have revealed little; headgear combination fitted for handicap debut.

16/1

150/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 188 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing in two starts so far; one for handicaps after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

1

(10)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Navan

Feel The Force

10st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Paul W Flynn

Nothing in two starts so far; one for handicaps after this.

150/1

13th

8

(6)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Listowel

Feel The Force

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, pushed along before halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

66/1

12th

3

(8)

13th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:45 Punchestown

Feel The Force

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Paul W Flynn

dwelt start, pushed along briefly, always towards rear, reminders when pushed along over 4f out, weakened 2f out

28/1

Form: 767-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(13)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Hokusai

9st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel Meade

Apprentice-ridden when gaining a breakthrough win over 1m1f at Leopardstown last month, disappointingly never featured off 8lb higher over C&D since.

9/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:20 Naas

Hokusai

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

13/2

Form: 2- BF

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justify colt cost 450,000gns as a yearling, is out of half-sister to Shamardal; plenty of debut promise at Dundalk in December, finishing strongly into second behind a more experienced rival over this trip, having not enjoyed the clearest of passages; all the better for that experience and likely major player here if handling the conditions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Just An Hour

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Rod Millman

Registered his last win off 1lb higher at Windsor a year ago; consistent since, mostly making the frame; successful in two of his last three attempts in Class 5; solid claims back down in grade.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

17:32 Salisbury

Just An Hour

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Four-time winner who seems fine on any ground and wouldn't be far away with a repeat of his second at Nottingham (1m6f, good), though he didn't appear to run to the same level here a month ago.

6/1

6th

8

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Just An Hour

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Four-time winner who last scored over 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in July; runner-up over C&D in October, however, and confirmed this trip holds no fears when second again at Nottingham (also good) 18 days ago; player.

7/1

Non-runners

Hokusai, Just An Hour

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.10
Straight Forecast €26.60
Trifecta €191.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Just An Hour

The Irish Sun:

Captain John Barry

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballsbridge