December 17 / 13.10 Navan

13.10

Soft To Heavy

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  • Prize money: £23495.58
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 9520-1 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on his second handicap start here last month in good style; up 10lb for that and his jumping will need to improve in this company but has untapped potential and could be a big player.
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5th

12

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Harvard Guy

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three-time hurdles winner rated 138 in that discipline; not too much to get excited about so far chasing, never counting last twice in handicaps over much further; down markedly in trip here off potentially favourable mark.

16/1

5th

11

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 174y

16:02 Naas

Harvard Guy

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Three-time hurdles winner has shown modest chase form to date. including in his first handicap chase last time when beaten 17.5l by Goraibhmaithagat here (2m4f, heavy) at 40-1; best watched for the moment.

22/1

7th

2

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Naas

Harvard Guy

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Sustained improvement as a handicap hurdler in 2023/2024 season, winning first three starts in 2m4f Navan contests (soft to heavy); modest chase form in three runs to date; makes handicap chase debut (10lb lower mark than hurdles) now so may do better.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: /520-3 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Three of his 10 career wins have come over hurdles; caught after the last when a good third in a Listed handicap at Naas last month; still a solid performer and is unlikely to be too far away.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 3F2621 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare over hurdles and fences; deserved success in a 2m6f handicap chase at Galway in October; capable of a big run off a similar mark.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Natural Look

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last autumn; has to bounce back from a disappointing run at the same venue recently.

16/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

12th

12

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Natural Look

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ross O’Sullivan

3-21 over hurdles, all three wins coming for Declan Queally; has run well in defeat for this yard, including a 3l third of 11 in a mares' handicap over 2m6f here off 119 and she's 2lb lower now; sharper for latest fourth at Cork (2m3f, soft) and not without a chance back up in trip with O'Keefe up.

14/1

Form: 0-F246

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers and in a trio of maiden hurdles without winning; handicapper would not appear to have taken many chances, even with him 1lb out of the handicap; others preferred.
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5th

3

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 29y

15:55 Naas

Talk In The Park

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual hurdles winner is now 0-8 chasing but some good runs in defeat, including 2m6f Listowel handicap; no match for 15l winner The Enabler in Fairyhouse novice on latest but remains of interest back in handicap with cheekpieces now tried.

15/2

14

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Talk In The Park

10st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of four runs in beginners' chases when second at the Galway festival; creditable third over 2m6f at Listowel on handicap debut; could not be guaranteed to uphold form with Weveallbeencaught who may have needed the run.

9/1

7

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Talk In The Park

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Best of four runs in beginners' chases came at Galway last time where beaten 0.75l into second of 16; could be well treated for his handicap chase debut on that evidence but seems best going right-handed.

13/2

Form: 2413-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Four career wins, including when getting up to win a competitive handicap hurdle at Naas in March; good return to action when a staying third in a Haydock handicap hurdle last month; contender.
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2nd

10

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Carnfunnock

12st 0lb

J: Sophie Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Two-time hurdles winner, rated 126 over fences, 3m his best trip, this too sharp.

10/1

10th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Carnfunnock

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Ran well for a 100-1 shot in this last year (sixth), doing best work late on; that was also the case when only 6l off Its On The Line at Down Royal over Christmas and, like last year, he arrives here after winning a point; cheekpieces offered nothing when tried once before (hurdles); place squeak.

33/1

2

2nd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Carnfunnock

12st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

midfield

10/1

20/1

Form: 47-375

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Winner over hurdles but has come up short in novice company and indeed in his sole handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe in April; others preferred.
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10

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Your Honor

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

Dual hurdles winner with his last win coming in December 2023; reverts to hurdles, having been chasing in recent times with little success; finished a 13.5l fifth at Punchestown in June (2m3f, good to yielding) off 116 when last seen in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

Form: /1-1P5

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Up 19lb for winning handicap hurdles at Naas and Tipperary in the spring; reportedly suffered a slight cut when quite well beaten in a 2m6f handicap hurdle here last month; still debatable whether the handicapper has her measure but looks best watched.
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13th

17

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Miss Tempo

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight.

9/1

13th

17

7th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 150y

14:17 Navan

Miss Tempo

10st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two handicap wins over hurdles, including over 3m; confirmed stamina with creditable third in 3m2f Wexford handicap chase in August; found wanting in a mares' beginners' chase at Tramore; sprang a surprise when making all to beat a shorter-priced stablemate in a 2m4f handicap at Naas last month; up 10lb for that but still on a handy weight.

9/1

1st

2

10th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

11:50 Naas

Miss Tempo

11st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

made all

8/1

Form: 91-231

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and has appreciated going up in trip over hurdles; probably flattered by his wide margin win over the desperately disappointing Tullyhill at Punchestown last month; cheekpieces worked that day and are retained today; could have a lot more to offer on his handicap debut.
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5th

6

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Shannon Royale

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a 3m beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last season; lost form and has failed to show anything like his best since joining this team; has reportedly bled, including when a remote seventh behind Vanillier over this course in February.

25/1

5th

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Shannon Royale

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a 3m beginners' chase for Gordon Elliott last season; lost form and has failed to show anything like his best since joining this team; reported to have bled from the nose at Cheltenham handicap on New Year's Day; reportedly bled again in Punchestown cross-country event

16/1

7th

2

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 193y

12:28 Punchestown

Shannon Royale

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Very useful hurdler and last track success came here in 3m beginners chase just over a year ago (yielding) for Gordon Elliott; well held here in 2m6f handicap in November and reported to have bled from the nose when pulled up in 3m2f Cheltenham handicap on New Year's Day, having not jumped well; questions to answer on cross-country debut.

8/1

Form: 4U3F-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Solid form in mares' novice company last season, placed in a Down Royal Grade 3 and a Punchestown Listed, and probably would have been placed but for falling at the last in a Fairyhouse Grade 1; below her best at Punchestown last month but very likely to come on for that and interesting on her handicap debut.
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9th

4

17th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Rioga Choice

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

held up in rear

12/1

5th

5

26th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 40y

13:20 Punchestown

Rioga Choice

10st 11lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Lightly-raced mare was a very easy maiden winner last year and has run creditably in defeat in decent company since, including at this track; was battling for the places in a Grade 1 when falling at Fairyhouse in April; can run well.

9/2

14

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 100y

14:35 Fairyhouse

Rioga Choice

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Roscommon maiden hurdle winner last August was beaten 1.75l by Hauteriere over 2m5f at Punchestown last time; needs further improvement to come out on top here.

22/1

Form: 16U-PP C

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Gordon Elliott, including a maiden and novice hurdle a year ago; completely lost his way after that, including pulling up in both starts over fences; debuts for Harry Rogers here and almost certainly best watched.
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9th

5

20th Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Navan

Itswhatunitesus

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

Won back-to-back over hurdles last season but has really struggled since and shown nothing in two runs for this yard.

33/1

10th

5

27th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Itswhatunitesus

10st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

in rear, mistake 1st

33/1

10th

2

17th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Navan

Itswhatunitesus

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

towards rear

50/1

Form: 9-6302 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Up 26lb for a hat-trick of successes in handicap hurdles in 2021; came back to something like that form when second in a 2m handicap hurdle here last month; unproven over the trip but loves testing ground and won't be far away if getting home.
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1st

7

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:25 Wexford

Clarens

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J P Flavin

Novice chase winner at Tramore (2m, good to yielding); would have gone close if not hampered at Tipperary on handicap debut following that; returned to Tramore for another win last time over the same trip and ground; up 5lb now but the new trip may unlock more improvement after he has shown some signs of stamina in his runs.

5/1

1

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Clarens

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark.

5/2

1

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:10 Tramore

Clarens

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: J P Flavin

Four-time hurdles winner and off the mark over fences at second attempt in C&D novice last month when making all; likely would have gone closer but for being hampered when third in Tipperary handicap latest so potential remains off this mark.

5/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €20.90
Straight Forecast €24.22
Tricast €397.55
Trifecta €392.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shannon Royale

SPOTLIGHT:

Harvard Guy

TOPSPEED:

Harvard Guy

POSTDATA:

Shannon Royale

The Irish Sun:

Shannon Royale