August 31 / 16.05 Navan

16.05

Good

Kilberry Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Kilberry Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.40
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 007774

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made the frame for the first time in ten starts when fourth in a claiming race at Sligo; raised 9lb for that, making things difficult given his previous handicap form; new trip now.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Charlie Darling

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of eight here last month and built on that to record his first success for this stable over C&D nine days ago; lively contender under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Dual turf winner in Ireland who was having his third start for this yard when third of eight over C&D this month; drops in grade and every chance if building on that performance.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 070936

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Produced an improved display when third over 1m3f at Killarney on his second handicap attempt; not beaten far in 1m5f Down Royal event just over a month ago.
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10th

10

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Macinamillion

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; got first chase win at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in August; won on the level at Bellewstown off 53 on good; fell when travelling okay in Listowel beginners' chase on latest.

8/1

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3rd
3 (2)
Kermiya

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 705

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
First of her three maiden runs was in a Leopardstown race won by the Yorkshire Oaks heroine Warm Heart; one place in front of Alluring and appeals as a more likely staying type than that opponent
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No / Draw
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2nd

9

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Kermiya

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, headway towards near side under 2f out, went second when carried left inside final furlong, ran on well challenging and went clear with winner inside final 110yds, just held

12/1

5th

3

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Kermiya

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Some promise in maidens and fine efforts both handicaps, at Navan over 1m6f and notably at Galway last time over this trip when didn't get the clearest of runs; big player.

7/2

Form: 989-00

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in his first two handicaps; main positive is trainer's good current form.
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7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Laudable

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Completed a three-timer when winning over C&D (soft) last September off 5lb lower mark; good second over distance short of his best at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and should run well back up in trip.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

20/1

Form: 0-5600

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed a hint of ability in maidens but well beaten on handicap debut over 1m4f at Roscommon; same over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Won two in a row over 1m6f on Southwell AW last autumn but he's having a difficult year and was well behind Velvet Vulcan over C&D recently.

20/1

9th

7

(12)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, Tapeta) last autumn but he's been disappointing since and was tailed off at Nottingham last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround back on AW.

14/1

4

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Blenheim Lad

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, AW) last autumn; 0-10 on turf but although he was beaten just over 14l at Lingfield (1m6f, good) 13l were taken up by the easy winner last time; edging down the weights.

10/1

7/1

Form: 066

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has shown some promise in maidens; pedigree does not guarantee she will stay this far; Kermiya finished in front of her at Killarney and looks a more likely staying type.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:50 Gowran Park

Alluring

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Has shown a glimmer of promise in races over longer distances; needs to improve; visored now.

10/1

12th

6

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Alluring

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Mild promise in maidens and on h'cap debut at Navan over 1m6f; down 3lb but needs more; one of two runners for these owners.

16/1

9/2

Form: 339251

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Second to smart Final Orders in a 1m4f Bellewstown handicap in July; below that level over 1m2f at this venue on next start; made handsome amends with wide-margin over 1m5f at Sligo; up 9lb for that; stamina not an issue on that evidence.
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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

14/1

Form: 9-68

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Third on the first of two juvenile hurdle outings; Flat form has been unconvincing; cheekpieces on now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(4)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Tramore

Sparkit

9st 9lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Andrew Slattery

soon led, faced challenge over 1f out, headed final 110yds, no extra and weakened towards finish

14/1

8th

7

(12)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:05 Navan

Sparkit

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

soon prominent on outer

14/1

Form: 863570

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
May struggle to reverse Down Royal form with Macinamillion; down the field over this trip at the Curragh last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

A tongue-tie is added after his Kelso disappointment and his two previous runs in 2m5f/2m3f handicaps certainly bring him into the equation; unraced here.

10/1

8th

5

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Rauzan

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Returned to form with creditable third (just behind Jericoacoara) in valuable series final here (2m5f, good to soft) last month and also ran well when second in small field at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) 16 days ago; each-way claims at least.

7/1

2nd

2

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:40 Carlisle

Rauzan

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won four in a row over hurdles in Ireland in May-July 2024; down in weights and first sign of promise since coming to Britain when third of 14 over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft) 14 days ago; well treated if he can build on that.

11/2

10th
12 (13)
Real History

14/1

Form: 0090

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden form; finished with only one behind him on handicap debut over 1m1f at this venue; visor (replacing cheekpieces) and longer trip will need to make a major difference.
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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

10/1

Form: 0991

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Into handicap company nine days after 1m4f Roscommon maiden win at 200-1; has plenty of weight but useful 5lb claimed.
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13th

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

16:19 Gowran Park

Navajo River

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Anthony Mullins

Beaten a cumulative distance of 70l in two starts since returning from over a year off; very hard to make a case for.

50/1

11

(8)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Navajo River

9st 1lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Anthony Mullins

Best known for winning a 1m4f Roscommon maiden at 200-1 for Luke Comer; trailed in last after an absence on yard debut at Tramore (2m).

20/1

9th

2

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:10 Tramore

Navajo River

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

Claim to fame is winning a 1m4f Roscommon maiden at 200-1 for Luke Comer; absent for 13 months so market best guide on yard debut.

12/1

7/2

Form: 0-0539 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 5l in his first two handicaps but disappointed favourite backers over an extended 1m at Galway in a first-time tongue-tie; by Galileo out of a Group 3 sprint winner by Dansili, so mixed signals about likely staying ability; good chance if seeing it out.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Navy Beach

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: A J Martin

Showed ability when third in a Down Royal handicap in 2023; highly tried at times over hurdles; returns here after six months off and best watched, but not discounted in a first-time headgear combination.

12/1

10th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Navy Beach

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: A J Martin

never going well, always behind

12/1

Form: 00-8

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished last on both starts in maidens at two; better over 1m4f at Roscommon on return; 1m6f may suit.
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11th

17

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Annalough

10st 13lb

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Reserve; local mare rated 72; just out for a run in this maiden.

11

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 11y

16:20 Sligo

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Most of her runs have been at this track recently but has been regressive and not easy to fancy.

28/1

18

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:30 Limerick

Annalough

10st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Minor promise at Sligo on latest but beaten 13l and extended record to 0-8 over hurdles; down 1lb but this step up in trip needs to eke out a lot more.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €172.00
Straight Forecast €145.21
Tricast €906.13
Trifecta €3182.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Navajo River

SPOTLIGHT:

Kermiya

The Irish Sun:

Navy Beach

POSTDATA:

Navajo River