September 26 / 16.15 Cork

16.15

Yielding To Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Navigation Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22190.27
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Navigation Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.80
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 21-350 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
1m 2yo maiden winner on soft; her third at Listed level first time back was a career best and probably found the ground too fast when last seen in a handicap at Royal Ascot; has the form to feature if returning in good nick.
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1st

13

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Foniska

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

made virtually all, travelled strongly, clear when pushed along from 2f out, went further clear when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead when eased towards finish, comfortably

25/1

28th

7

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Foniska

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs John Harrington

1m 2yo maiden winner who has been headstrong and faded late over 1m2f in Listed race and Group 3 on her two runs this season; however, there's still been promise in those performances and this strongly run 1m may prove ideal.

25/1

5th

6

(6)

6th May 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Naas

Foniska

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Improved from a first outing at Naas when second to an Aidan O'Brien-trained filly at Cork; confirmed promise when making most in 1m Thurles maiden with Drummin Life in third; didn't see out this trip on heavy ground at Navan two weeks ago after trying to make all and finished third to lesser-fancied stablemate but conditions are unlikely to be as demanding this time.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0-8824 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Last win was in a 7f Listed race here more than two years ago; hasn't been running badly off a tough mark in handicaps, latterly only last week; may struggle to contain some of these.
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19th

2

(16)

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Snapraeterea

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground will be right for him and won at Listed level for third time at Tipperary in October; second off 99 at Galway festival the last time he ran in a handicap; jockey rides him for the first time.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Snapraeterea

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was gaining his third win at Listed level when taking Concorde Stakes at Tipperary early this month, just five days after finishing second in similar Cork contest (in which Power And Me disappointed); clearly in good heart, handles the ground and has to be respected.

11/2

1st

6

(11)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Snapraeterea

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway towards near side from under 2f out, ridden but still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well against near rail to lead towards finish

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 010105 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent due to her tendency to start slowly, as was again the case over 6f (too short) at the Curragh on Sunday; but she's smart on her day and at least returns to the right trip.
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8th

3

(12)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Clever And Cool

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

slowly away, towards rear

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Clever And Cool

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

slowly into stride, soon recovered into midfield, headway when switched right 2f out, soon ridden, went third and kept on inside final 110yds

12/1

5th

5

(9)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Clever And Cool

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

slowly away, towards rear, some headway up the centre over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms

12/1

Form: 114714 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Definite player on the strength of his defeat of Alfred Munnings (also second to Self Belief) in the Group 3 Desmond Stakes and he raced keenly off a steady pace when fourth in a Group 2 back at Leopardstown; this race should be a better fit and he's the highest rated of these.
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6th

3

(1)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals.

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won this in 2023; consistent stakes performer with seven wins; won Heritage Stakes last season, beating Mutasarref by a neck; best subsequent effort came when fourth in Minstrel Stakes in July; two starts this season, improved from return to be beaten 3.25l behind The Lion In Winter at Leopardstown seven days ago; down in trip; mightn't want the ground too testing but shouldn't be far away and trainer has good course record.

3/1

6th

4

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven career wins include this race last season, when he got up in the last strides to deny the odds-on favourite Mutasarref; produced his best subsequent effort when fourth in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh last July; dropped away tamely in the 7f Gladness Stakes at the Curragh on seasonal debut.

14/1

Form: -89760 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Big improver last year when winning four handicaps in succession but got herself high in the weights and has become hard to place; opposable.
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8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Eire

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; no show in a pair of handicaps for this trainer early in the year; tried in a tongue-tie here after a six-month absence.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Eire

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; no show in a pair of handicaps for this trainer early in the year; tried in a tongue-tie here after a six-month absence.

14/1

7th

3

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

15:05 Gowran Park

Flame Of Eire

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; mostly campaigned in stakes races last year and did not quite make the grade; failed to make an impression back in handicap company at Naas on stable debut; remains 10lb above her last winning mark.

12/1

Form: 11-907 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Made pretty much all of the running in this 12 months ago and followed up in a Group 3; ran well in one of her two races in Australia earlier this year but was well behind Clever And Cool in a Group 3 on her recent return to action; this is stronger than last year.
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3rd

10

(5)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Statement

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, led after 1f, raced centre from 2f out, clear over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

6th

10

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Statement

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in second, ridden over 1f out, lost second and weakened gradually inside final furlong

10/1

7th

5

(6)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

15:45 Tipperary

Statement

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, outpaced towards rear under 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

9/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 1-3451 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Big improver last year and back to his best when conceding weight to a wave of 3yos in a Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m1f) when appreciating the return to testing ground; having only his eighth race and makes plenty of appeal despite the penalty.
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5th

3

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Self Belief

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

raced in fourth, outpaced and dropped to rear under 2f out, soon no extra

16/1

4th

3

(3)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Self Belief

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Listed winner over 1m2f here at three; won weak renewal of this race last year when beating three rivals; held since, including over C&D behind Tarawa last month; 5lb better with that filly for a 3l defeat; suited by soft, handles good but fast ground may count against him.

10/1

33/1

Form: 708578

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Hasn't cut the mustard in Listed/Group races this season and tries more new headgear.
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7

(3)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dame Kiri

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Naas 2yo maiden winner has largely struggled this year in stakes company over various trips; others preferred.

12/1

14th

11

(12)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 202y

15:25 Naas

Dame Kiri

9st 2lb

J: Killian Hennessy

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear

20/1

8th

11

(13)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Dame Kiri

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A P O’Brien

Hasn't cut the mustard in Listed/Group races this season and tries more new headgear.

33/1

Form: 21-377 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Good 2yo when winning the Tyros Stakes and the Criterium International, as well a second in the National Stakes; pleasing third in a Group 3 first time back and it's been Group 1s since then (1m/1m4f); absent three months but commands respect back at this level.
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9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Proud And Regal

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Good 2yo when winning the Tyros Stakes and the Criterium International, as well a second in the National Stakes; pleasing third in a Group 3 first time back and it's been Group 1s since then (1m/1m4f); absent three months but commands respect back at this level.

6/1

7th

5

(4)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Proud And Regal

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Enjoyed a fine season at two, winning the Tyros Stakes and the Criterium International, finishing second in the National Stakes too; third to Sprewell in the 1m2f Derby Trial at Leopardstown on his seasonal debut; made little impact when dropped back to 1m in Irish 2,000 Guineas; Galileo colt out of a top-class miler by Danehill, tackles 1m4f for the first time.

25/1

7th

9

(9)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Proud And Regal

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Enjoyed a fine season last year, winning the Tyros Stakes and the Criterium International, finishing second in the National Stakes too; ran okay in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown on his seasonal bow three weeks ago; back to 1m here on quicker ground is another test altogether; interesting runner but others preferred.

8/1

10th
12 (12)
Fast Tara

25/1

Form: 178643 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has only won a 1m maiden at Bellewstown; good third in a handicap at Listowel last week but has plenty more on her plate here.
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3rd

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Fast Tara

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Led, was headed, but then rallied for a 0.5l third of 16 at Limerick (1m, yielding); 1-24 strike rate is not a great return but has placed on many occasions; should go well again off 1lb higher, but this ground may not suit.

15/2

3rd

12

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Fast Tara

9st 3lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole success came in a Bellewstown maiden in April 2023; has run well in defeat at times and should strip fitter for her comeback run at Gowran 17-days ago; place chance if steps forward from that.

14/1

33/1

Form: 74-889

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo form, notably when fourth of 11 in a 7f Group 3; however, he never got going at all in Dubai earlier this year and this looks a big ask after so long out.
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14th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bay Of Plenty

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

Promising juvenile last term, winning a Naas maiden on debut before a Group 3 fourth at the end of the campaign; however, didn't show much in Dubai at the start of the year and it was a low-key return last month; enough to prove from this mark.

12/1

11th

6

(4)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Bay Of Plenty

9st 3lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J P Murtagh

Useful 2yo form, notably when fourth of 11 in a 7f Group 3; however, he never got going at all in Dubai earlier this year and this looks a big ask after so long out.

33/1

7th

2

(7)

8th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 York

Bay Of Plenty

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

4/1

Form: 1-5614 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made his name as a sprinter but has done well since raised in distance and was assisted by the testing ground when winning a Group 3 over this far at Leopardstown in May; found trouble in running in a 7f Group 2 back there in July; returns to a Listed race with plenty in his favour.
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1

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Power Under Me

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Winner of seven of his 25 races; gained most recent of five stakes wins on his favoured soft ground at Tipperary last October; has had a break since respectable seasonal return in the Gladness Stakes in March; stakes performer dropping back into handicap so has to be respected but wants softer ground.

8/1

6th

3

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Power Under Me

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Winner of seven of his 24 races; gained the most recent of five stakes wins on his favoured soft ground at Tipperary last October; 1-9 record at this venue is a negative; unplaced in this event two years ago.

10/1

Form: 21-49 BF

Last run: 146 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Naas maiden winner over 7f; encouraging fourth in a heavy-ground Group 3 on reappearance before clearly failing to give her running in a Gowran Listed race; has been off since early May and returns in a tongue-tie, so bit to prove.
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13th

14

(7)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Madly Truly

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Naas maiden winner over 7f; encouraging fourth in a heavy-ground Group 3 on reappearance before clearly failing to give her running in a Gowran Listed race; has been off since early May and returns in a tongue-tie, so bit to prove.

16/1

9th

14

(14)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Madly Truly

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear

7/1

4th

6

(5)

2nd Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 18y

15:10 Leopardstown

Madly Truly

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Appeared unlucky when denied a clear passage on debut at this venue; narrow 7f maiden winner at Naas on only other start; 11lb behind stablemate Thornbrook on official ratings.

16/1

Non-runners

Caracal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €150.70
Straight Forecast €128.17
Trifecta €1872.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Snapraeterea

The Irish Sun:

Proud And Regal

SPOTLIGHT:

Self Belief

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Caracal

POSTDATA:

Snapraeterea