October 18 / 14.45 Navan

14.45

Yielding

Navan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Navan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Maiden

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 302662

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed in six of her 12 races; could not be considered progressive but still has plenty going for her, since she has competed respectably in handicaps and will be better suited by this trip than the 7f at which she was second in a maiden at Down Royal last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run over C&D next time and folded tamely at Navan on Sunday; the jury is out.

11/1

8th

7

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Greek Flower

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run at Gowran dents confidence in her prospects of adding to her tally.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran his odds when third to the 90-rated Yosemite Valley on debut over 6f at the Curragh; has an edge over Never Cry Never on that running.
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4th

11

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) last month; solid overall form this season; close fourth behind Sovereign Cry at Naas two weeks ago, form boosted by the third when scoring at Leopardstown on Thursday.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Nouvel Espoir

9st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of career on latest at Down Royal (5f, soft); effective on quicker ground so conditions no concern and has gone well here before but a 6lb rise makes things tougher (never won off a mark this high).

5/2

1st

6

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Nouvel Espoir

9st 5lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: James M Barcoe

Won a 5f Cork handicap last season (good to yielding); okay run in same race last time when fourth; overall form this season has been underwhelming; down 2lb now.

11/2

3rd
11 (16)
Cholita

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -80538

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Reasonable form in sprint handicaps but has a tough task off 52.
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11th

5

(13)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cholita

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sarah Lynam

Wasn't beaten far in handicaps over the summer and sound efforts in maidens last twice, incl' over 5f here; chance if as good over this trip.

13/2

3rd

5

(7)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cholita

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sarah Lynam

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, disputing second over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

9/2

3rd

11

(16)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Cholita

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Sarah Lynam

soon midfield, headway over 1f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

20/1

Form: -38509

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ran once in France at two; shaped well when third over C&D on soft ground here in May on Irish debut; below that level on good ground and AW since; could outrun her 57 rating on easier going.
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9th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 0lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Sole win came here over 7f in October 2024 and twice second here over 1m in opening months of 2025; no worthwhile form yet this year and has never raced beyond the mile; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

C&D winner in October 2024 and twice second here in the opening months of 2025; probably need the run here in January and should be close to peak fitness now after a recent Curragh run.

8/1

10th

16

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Ferrari Desert

9st 5lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Dundalk winner over this trip; 0-8 on turf; off for ten months before an AW run in January; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lack of experience was probably a factor on his debut at the Curragh but concerning that he got outpaced over 6f; needs to reverse form with third-placed Nouvel Espoir.
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No / Draw
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14th

10

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Never Cry Never

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dundalk maiden winner last season; has failed to reproduce that form in three 2024 outings. most recently on AW.

25/1

12th

5

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Never Cry Never

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

12/1

7th

2

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Never Cry Never

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, lost position and dropped to rear under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 323378

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Clear prospects on his best form but there are several negatives attached to his profile too; beaten favourite on four occasions since a promising debut at the Curragh in May; appears to have lost form, though run was too bad to be true in 6f Curragh maiden in which Nouvel Espoir was third.
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5th

2

(1)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Placed on his first five starts, now looks regressive but could feature in this company since he is rated the equal of Cross Border and finished only just behind Never Cry Never when sixth at Navan.

7/2

6th

4

(15)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear prospects on his best form but there are several negatives attached to his profile too; beaten favourite on four occasions since a promising debut at the Curragh in May; appears to have lost form, though run was too bad to be true in 6f Curragh maiden in which Nouvel Espoir was third.

9/2

8/1

Form: 359

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promise when third of 14 over 6f on debut at Dundalk in March; two lesser 5f turf runs dent confidence, including fifth in a Cork event in which Beaumadier was second; first run since April, so has had time to mature.
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9th

11

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Billboa

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Three-time AW winner is 0-5 on turf and has failed to trouble the judge; below best in three runs this year at Dundalk and tongue tie now reached for.

25/1

8th

12

(10)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Billboa

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

All three wins came here in successive races, the latest in March 2024; hasn't looked the same horse since returning from an absence.

33/1

Form: -00075

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise when 250-1 chance over C&D in May on the last of six maiden runs; made late headway then, similar over 7f at Down Royal last month in her first handicap.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Six wins last September-December (including C&D) and she's gone very close to adding to that tally on her last two outings, beaten just a neck over C&D (good) last Saturday despite being badly hampered; lots to like.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Second Fiddle

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoyed a remarkable 2025 when a six-time winner, including over C&D; below par this season until third of seven in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 11 days ago but very much one to consider off a reduced mark now.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Second Fiddle

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Form of her yard is a positive but she hasn't shown much of late and a revival is more likely to come on AW.

20/1

9th
14 (5)
Mimosa Park

14/1

Form: 03767

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Best of five starts was when third (beaten 8l) in a 7f Leopardstown maiden in testing ground; below that form in three subsequent starts, the latest at Naas last Saturday with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Mimosa Park

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Best of five starts was when third (beaten 8l) in a 7f Leopardstown maiden in testing ground; below that form in three subsequent starts, the latest at Naas last Saturday with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers.

14/1

7th

9

(2)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Naas

Mimosa Park

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

dwelt start, midfield, rapid headway and prominent after 2f, went second after 3f, led under 3f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

6th

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

18:45 Roscommon

Mimosa Park

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, some headway under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

25/1

50/1

Form: 9-0750

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Generally modest form since showing some ability in nurseries here and at Naas in 2021; managed one good run in 2022, over 5f at Tipperary; rating down 18lb from a high of 67.
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15th

16

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get her head in front and she offered little in two runs for her current yard either side of Christmas; others are much preferred.

66/1

15th

16

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get her head in front and she offered little in two runs for her current yard either side of Christmas; others are much preferred.

66/1

10th

7

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: J R Jenkins

dwelt start

40/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 000490

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
No apparent change in a maiden judging by his basement handicap rating.
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9th

9

(1)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ceres Ring

8st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Andrew Slattery

Rated only 36 and has been well beaten on last number of starts; tongue-tie; others preferred.

33/1

12th

14

(10)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Ceres Ring

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Modest maiden and handicap form; makes little appeal here.

25/1

12/1

Form: 426660

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Best display when runner-up in a 5f maiden at Cork in April; not at that level since; down the field on handicap debut at Cork last month.
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5th

3

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Beaumadier

9st 10lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Zipped around Wolverhampton when recording a couple of impressive 5f wins this winter so this track should suit; two solid placed efforts since returned to turf; might find a few better treated though.

7/1

2nd

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Beaumadier

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in February and returned from a break with good third at Thirsk (5f, good) recently, when making the running under Hope Regan; could make another bold bid.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Beaumadier

9st 7lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in February but below form since, too free when fourth of six there (5f) following month; needs to bounce back returned to turf.

16/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never involved on debut over 7f at Down Royal; shorter trip is hardly ideal on that evidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(7)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Haalim

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Anthony McCann

Has done most of his racing in Britain this year despite being trained in Ireland; best effort when a short-head second at Ayr over 1m in July; disappointed on all three starts at this track; blinkers are now reached for but he is at least running well at present.

14/1

4th

7

(8)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Haalim

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Anthony McCann

took keen hold, pressed leader, going best 3f out, hung right and weakened gradually inside final furlong

7/1

5

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:55 Carlisle

Haalim

10st 5lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Anthony McCann

Has pulled hard in a hood a couple of times since handicapping and there's a danger he will do so again with cheekpieces added; otherwise he holds obvious claims on last month's Ayr near-miss upped 3lb.

4/1

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear first time out at Dundalk; tailed off last at Navan; new stable now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

2

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ginnos Port

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Beaten out of sight in all six starts for James Coyle; readily passed over on first run for new yard.

100/1

10th

2

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ginnos Port

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Beaten out of sight in all six starts for James Coyle; readily passed over on first run for new yard.

100/1

11th

1

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Ginnos Port

10st 3lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: James Coyle

led early, soon headed and prominent

200/1

200/1

Form: 8000

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished last on all four starts; drop in trip is unlikely to make a big difference.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

6

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Go Til Its Over

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Philip M Byrne

Has finished last on all four starts; drop in trip is unlikely to make a big difference.

200/1

11th

4

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Go Til Its Over

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Philip M Byrne

Hasn't beaten a single rival in three maidens and can't be fancied.

100/1

11th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Go Til Its Over

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Philip M Byrne

Failed to beat a single rival in two maidens and no apparent chance here.

150/1

Non-runners

Bear Cub, Wayside Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €9.50
Straight Forecast €8.51
Trifecta €49.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Greek Flower

The Irish Sun:

Never Cry Never

TOPSPEED:

First Gentleman

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Greek Flower

POSTDATA:

Greek Flower