July 15 / 16.45 Navan

16.45

Good To Yielding

Navan Racing Festival November 18th & 19th Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Navan Racing Festival November 18th & 19th Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
4 (20)
Qasbaz

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 553553

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
7f/1m winner in Britain; in a consistent vein of form and beaten less than a length over 1m4f at Bellewstown last week, previously running-on fifth of 17 over C&D.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:20 Bellewstown

Qasbaz

11st 5lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Competitive in a 1m4f Limerick handicap 12 days ago but was competing off a modest mark; this is way harder.

33/1

2nd

11

(15)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Qasbaz

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield, prominent after 2f, in touch with leaders after 4f, keeping on when switched left 1f out, ran on well and went second final strides, no match for winner

12/1

16th

16

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:42 Punchestown

Qasbaz

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 664537

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden in Britain, placed in AW claimer, and well beaten at Ballinrobe on last month's yard debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

14th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:25 Gowran Park

Game Nation

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E McNamara

Nowhere in maiden hurdles this year but won his last Flat race, a 1m4f Galway handicap on heavy ground in October; 10lb higher for this but could still have a say.

10/1

12th

2

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

13:45 Punchestown

Game Nation

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Landed a 1m4f Flat handicap at Galway in October; well beaten in both maiden hurdles and qualifies for a mark after this.

50/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 040-

Last run: 303 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in Bellewstown maiden (first and second now rated in 90s) in middle of three juvenile runs for Jessica Harrington; long time off but could be well treated; gelded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Quiz Test

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Whats New, Earthsong and Bruant behind; may improve from a Cork run, but has to reverse form with Celtic Drud and Earthsong.

8/1

9th

17

(16)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form in defeat last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second to Trubshaw in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Plunkett Street, Earthsong and Bruant behind; each-way chance if reappearing in similar shape.

8/1

11

(19)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork two years ago but went close last summer over 1m7f at Leopardstown and more recently close third over 1m4f at Galway last month; didn't quite get home in heavy ground at Listowel but solid run nonetheless; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 60-056

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Better of two outings at Bellewstown last week when little over 3l fifth in 1m handicap; has been shaping like this trip will suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Stone Crafter

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

56-rated Flat maiden, never better than fourth in 11 starts; towards rear on last two runs; hard to make a case for him.

50/1

12th

16

(20)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:05 Leopardstown

Stone Crafter

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden after 10 starts but wasn't beaten far at Bellewstown (1m) and Navan (1m2f); below that level at Down Royal over 1m5f but this trip will suit better; blinkers; tough draw.

18/1

11th

14

(7)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:30 Down Royal

Stone Crafter

9st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield

14/1

7/1

Form: -73392

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Some useful placed form; good second to much-improved chaser Final Orders over 1m4f at Bellewstown and any rain would be a plus (goes well on soft).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

17

(21)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.

20/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.

33/1

Form: -02059

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
AW winner; second over 7f at Leopardstown in April and not given hard time when mid-field over 1m1f at that venue latest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Patrick Street

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual-purpose gelding who won on the Flat last month; finished well for third over hurdles at Punchestown but over 2m and stamina could be an issue over this far on chase debut.

10/1

3rd

16

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Reverts to jumps after a snug win over 1m4f at Limerick 18 days ago; relatively unexposed over hurdles and may be capable of improving on previous modest form

4/1

Form: /0000-

Last run: 278 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Shrewd yard but mare has shown little in five starts; tongue-tie on for seasonal debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Fascinating Secret

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Has done little enough racing for a mare of her age; has failed to reach the first six in seven outings; prospects are not obvious.

14/1

8th

11

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Fascinating Secret

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

midfield

33/1

Form: 07/675

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than 5l when fifth of 15, having led, over 1m1f at Leopardstown; stamina a concern over this longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21

(20)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Thunder Canyon

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

prominent

40/1

13

(10)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

Eight-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over C&D last time; plenty to prove at present.

20/1

14th

13

(5)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Thunder Canyon

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, towards rear

20/1

9th
19 (18)
Buzzen

33/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant has shown little in maidens; yard amongst the winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(2)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Buzzen

8st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: H Rogers

prominent on inner

50/1

20th

19

(19)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Navan

Buzzen

8st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: H Rogers

Ordinary form in maidens; has struggled in handicaps over C&D and at Sligo.

33/1

13th

15

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Buzzen

9st 3lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Ordinary form in maidens; down the field in first handicap over 1m2f at Navan; visored now; first reserve.

Form: 206-04

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
One good run last term when second over 1m4f at Roscommon and and back to form last week when fourth over same trip at Bellewstown.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(3)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Joven De Corazon

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul Stafford

towards rear of midfield

20/1

10th

12

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Joven De Corazon

9st 0lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Paul Stafford

Inconsistent but has shown ability on occasion including last month's Down Royal third; not certain to be seen to best effect on soft ground; cheekpieces for the first time.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 110-00

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won three out of four in the autumn and looked useful prospect but has lost his way since; not ruled out in ordinary contest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(16)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

St Cianans Fire

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Shane Crawley

Dual C&D winner whose turf win came on good-to-yielding; in good form on AW this winter but ground remains a concern here.

8/1

12th

3

(16)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

St Cianans Fire

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Shane Crawley

Dual C&D winner whose turf win came on good-to-yielding; in good form on AW this winter but ground remains a concern here.

8/1

2nd

4

(14)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

St Cianans Fire

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

Dual C&D winner who came right back to form on his stable debut here when runner-up over C&D last month; stable among the winners here too and this should go close despite a poor draw.

5/1

Form: 400

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Group performer Layfayette has shown little in maidens; handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Sleepless Knight

9st 5lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: John Andrew Kinsella

never better than midfield, weakened 2f out, eased from 1f out

50/1

21th

22

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Sleepless Knight

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Well held off lowly marks when last seen and is not easy to fancy on return.

40/1

Form: 8-2300

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Chance on placed form, including last month's C&D third (Qasbaz fifth) of 17; 1m4f too far latest and had an excuse two runs back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Bright Moment

9st 9lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Chance on placed form, including last month's C&D third (Qasbaz fifth) of 17; 1m4f too far latest and had an excuse two runs back.

10/1

11

(19)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Bright Moment

9st 7lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Maiden has chance on placed efforts first two starts this term; had an excuse for poor C&D run (struck into) and maybe didn't stay 1m4f last time so not one to give up on.

20/1

11th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Bright Moment

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John James Feane

midfield

7/1

Form: 747-70

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Beaten 7l in 1m2f AW handicap in January; good bit more needed on fourth handicap start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Snow Lion

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Christopher David Timmons

Has struggled in handicaps since fourth in a maiden at Galway last October; up against it in the light of an official rating of 48.

33/1

14th

11

(11)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Snow Lion

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Christopher David Timmons

Beaten 7l in 1m2f AW handicap in January; good bit more needed on fourth handicap start.

25/1

12th

15

18th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Tipperary

Snow Lion

10st 7lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Christopher David Timmons

Fourth in a 7f maiden at Galway last year, modest form in low-grade Flat handicaps.

25/1

28/1

Form: 6997/

Last run: 1054 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown much on the Flat or over hurdles and been off a long time; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Wexford

Man River

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P F O’Donnell

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; 150-1 when unseating on chase debut last time.

100/1

6

18th May 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Wexford

Man River

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: P F O’Donnell

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; 150-1 when unseating on chase debut last time.

100/1

9

23rd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 110y

15:35 Tipperary

Man River

11st 12lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: P F O’Donnell

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; big outsider on chase debut.

100/1

Form: 405-00

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but soundly beaten in two starts this term; cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(16)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Adapt To Dan

10st 1lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: Lee Smyth

Four-time winner but soundly beaten in two starts this term; cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.

16/1

13th

9

(16)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

17:20 Bellewstown

Adapt To Dan

9st 12lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: Lee Smyth

Won an AW claimer at the start of last year but became inconsistent and was well held on last month's return; tough draw to overcome here but his best turf effort came at this venue.

12/1

Form: 4207-

Last run: 206 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Fourth over 1m here and second in 7f AW maiden for Ger Lyons last year; steps up in trip for yard/seasonal debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(17)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Oh Cleo

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear of midfield

22/1

3

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Oh Cleo

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Fourth over 1m here and second in 7f AW maiden for Ger Lyons last year; steps up in trip for yard/seasonal debut.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oh Cleo

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent, soon disputed lead, disputing second after 3f

6/1

12/1

Form: 83-388

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed in a couple of AW maidens but turf handicap form needs improving upon; tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

9th

13

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came over 6f in September 2023; struggling for form for his new yard but return to this trip is probably in his favour at least.

17/2

7th

13

(9)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jalo

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never on terms

16/1

Form: 007

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sea the Stars filly beaten around 18l all three maiden starts over 1m but one to note on handicap bow; related to useful stayers and stepping up in trip should suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Kai

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner last year; split today's rivals El Bello and Glady Eagle when second at Tipperary in August; beaten favourite when seventh of 19 at the Curragh last time.

8/1

1

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Kai

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner last year; split today's rivals El Bello and Glady Eagle when second at Tipperary in August; beaten favourite when seventh of 19 at the Curragh last time.

8/1

7

(17)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Lady Kai

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Wins last year came at Killarney and Dundalk; light campaign this year, most recently just denied over 1m5f at Tipperary in late August; 3lb higher so more needed.

9/1

Form: 686726

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Strong-finishing second over 1m1f when beaten a head at Leopardstown but couldn't back that up over 1m4f at Bellewstown since; this trip may suit better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tara Power

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Turf record is poor (0-26) but more effective on AW (2-25); this year's form hasn't offered much but is 8lb below last winning mark so can't be totally discounted.

20/1

6th

14

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Tara Power

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has run well here several times but 0-25 record is off-putting and was tailed off behind Baila Conmigo at Dundalk when last seen; 7lb wrong.

50/1

Non-runners

Adapt To Dan, Oh Cleo, Jalo, Lady Kai, Tara Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.90
Straight Forecast €22.86
Tricast €1355.55
Trifecta €304.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bright Moment

SPOTLIGHT:

Qasbaz

POSTDATA:

Bright Moment

The Irish Sun:

Qasbaz