May 07 / 16.05 Navan

16.05

Yielding To Soft

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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 38900-

Last run: 174 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who has regressed and more new headgear is now tried.
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10th

9

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Cleopatras Needle

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Won on the Flat here earlier in the year and stayed on well to win a Fairyhouse handicap last month; down the field at Dundalk since but like it here and could be well capable off a 7lb higher mark.

7/1

10th

9

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Cleopatras Needle

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Won on the Flat here earlier in the year and stayed on well to win a Fairyhouse handicap last month; down the field at Dundalk since but like it here and could be well capable off a 7lb higher mark.

7/1

10th

7

(17)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cleopatras Needle

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Not exactly a model of consistency but won 1m2f Navan handicap in May and was quite decisive in landing a 2m handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; not an ideal draw but still respected on third start here.

8/1

Form: 0660-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; dropped away when it mattered on stable debut at Gowran (1m5f) 13 days ago; now visored.
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12th

15

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Mayo For Sam

11st 7lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: M Flannery

Flat recruit won two races in that sphere; has the stamina for this game and will like the ground on her hurdling bow, albeit she is probably best watched.

80/1

12th

15

16th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 51y

14:30 Naas

Mayo For Sam

11st 7lb

J: Mr B Barry

T: M Flannery

Flat recruit won two races in that sphere; has the stamina for this game and will like the ground on her hurdling bow, albeit she is probably best watched.

80/1

6th

3

(18)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

16:20 Galway

Mayo For Sam

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

Won a handicap at Gowran (9.5f, good) for her former yard back in July; no impact in two runs for her new yard, beaten 9.5l on latest at Navan (1m2f, good to yielding); on her last winning mark but she needs better ground than this; blinkers go on for the first time.

20/1

Form: 1577-0 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m6f last August off this very mark; didn't shape too badly after a break 13 days ago.
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3rd

6

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Navan

Charlie Darling

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Out-and-out stayer has been generally running well of late, staying on at the finish over this trip at the Curragh last week; respected but perhaps others better handicapped right now.

12/1

5th

20

(17)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Charlie Darling

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

6th

8

(14)

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 89y

17:25 Thurles

Charlie Darling

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, soon went third, weakened final furlong

6/1

Form: 6760-1

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win over this far at Dundalk last month and he's off the same mark here switched back to turf, on which he's not had many chances; shortlisted.
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8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Forever

9st 6lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a 1m2f handicap here last Spring; less to recommend of late and no impression behind Eighty Eight here last month; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Forever

9st 6lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a 1m2f handicap here last Spring; less to recommend of late and no impression behind Eighty Eight here last month; cheekpieces tried.

12/1

9th

1

(3)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Forever

10st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose 4yo whose sole win came over C&D back in April on seasonal return; below form towards end of turf season and given a break since; does run well fresh.

14/1

5/1

Form: /80-59

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Fair run at Dundalk after 212 days away and last week's Naas run wasn't that shoddy; this softer ground could be an issue.
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21th

16

(16)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Epaulawn

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Noel G Hynds

0-13 on turf; often travels well but doesn't find as much as expected; poor effort dropped to this trip at Dundalk last week; best turf form is on good or quicker; passed over.

16/1

14th

8

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including twice over 10.5f in August and September; failed to see out 1m4f here last month but he's likely to get tapped for toe over this trip.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including over 1m2f at this track last twice off this mark; seemed to stay this trip when not beaten far over C&D in February; a player.

7/1

Form: 470-08

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Didn't last long with Ger Lyons and insufficient promise in two runs for this yard.
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5th

9

(13)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hijo De La Luna

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Stephen McConville

19-race maiden but major step back in the right direction when runner-up over C&D 12 days ago; drawn wide but remains on a career low mark and one to consider.

3/1

5th

9

(13)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hijo De La Luna

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Stephen McConville

19-race maiden but major step back in the right direction when runner-up over C&D 12 days ago; drawn wide but remains on a career low mark and one to consider.

3/1

2nd

11

(12)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hijo De La Luna

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Stephen McConville

18-race maiden and beaten 5l over 7f here back on the Flat earlier this month; hasn't shown enough in recent times.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0706-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both wins for Stuart Williams were on AW; down the field on stable debut at Gowran and he probably needs drier ground on turf.
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3rd

4

(21)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Leopardstown

Bear Profit

9st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

slowly away, towards rear, headway from under 3f out, going easily but waiting for room under 2f out, switched left towards far side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

17/2

3

(5)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:35 Naas

Bear Profit

9st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two wins on AW; gained a first turf success at Leopardstown in June and was holding his form until a below-par run at Cork; back in good shape with a second placing in an amateur contest at the Curragh last time; third-placed Nunc Est Bidendum never got into it, but it may be close between the pair now.

7/2

2nd

2

(13)

28th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Bear Profit

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henri Barbe

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, headway up the centre under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, ran on well and went second final 110yds, went clear with winner towards finish

12/1

8th
13 (13)
Gardone

16/1

Form: /8008-

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Yet to get overly competitive but his two handicaps (1m2f/1m6f) weren't devoid of promise; changed yards.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gardone

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

Scored from the basement mark over C&D when dropped in trip in August and solid efforts in defeat in three runs since; has crept up the handicap though and had no obvious excuses when beaten 3l last week.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gardone

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

Scored from the basement mark over C&D when dropped in trip in August and solid efforts in defeat in three runs since; has crept up the handicap though and had no obvious excuses when beaten 3l last week.

6/1

6th

6

(12)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Gardone

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

Scored from basement mark over C&D in August and only narrowly denied twice since when favourite; up another 1lb but likely player in current mood.

7/1

Form: 0-0750

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-33; well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk and looks a dodgy stayer over this new trip.
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21th

21

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Princess Rajj

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Padraig Roche

Struggling for form and out of the weights for this; best form over further.

50/1

8th

11

(13)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Princess Rajj

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Padraig Roche

Two wins for Jessica Harrington were over shorter trips; two runs for current yard seemingly leave her with a fair bit to find.

16/1

50/1

Form: 3058-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
1m winner on the AW and has threatened in a turf handicap over this far; however, at 66-1 she was beaten a long way on stable debut at Navan (1m5f) so something to prove now.
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11th

1

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dabana

10st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Sole victory here last year in 1m maiden when trained by Dermot Weld; went close over 1m2f at Down Royal in June but down the field in three subsequent starts; return to AW needs to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

1

(13)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Dabana

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John C McConnell

Went close over this far at Down Royal in June but down the field in her two subsequent runs; has become hard to predict.

14/1

10th
5 (3)
Palo Duro

7/2

Form: 063-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved in each of his runs last season and was under 5l away at Down Royal the final time (7f, heavy); interesting returned to further for handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 46y

16:45 Roscommon

Palo Duro

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Mrs C O’Leary

held up in rear

3/1

2nd

5

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Galway

Palo Duro

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Mrs C O’Leary

in touch with leaders, midfield halfway

20/1

Form: 70-070

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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21th

12

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Limited Edition

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Keith Henry Clarke

AW winner on Flat but in poor form in that sphere in recent times and this looks tough on hurdle debut.

40/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

12th

17

(11)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Limited Edition

8st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Sole win was on the AW in Britain back in 2021; has run well now and again at Dundalk but that's perhaps more his scene.

66/1

13th
1 (18)
Rampage

10/1

Form: 20-478

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner at about 1m; hasn't returned in bad form but has stamina to prove and he's drawn wide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

11

(17)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

All three career wins over 1m or further; 6lb higher than 1m success here in September; short of room when trying to make late headway over C&D latest; probably needs further; wide draw.

40/1

13th

11

(17)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

All three career wins over 1m or further; 6lb higher than 1m success here in September; short of room when trying to make late headway over C&D latest; probably needs further; wide draw.

40/1

7th

8

(10)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back to form when scoring narrowly over 1m at this venue in September and then chased home a comfortable winner at Bellewstown; very disappointing over 1m here last time; has run over this trip only once in a 33-race career.

16/1

20/1

Form: 3435-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m6f winner in France; 22-1 and never really sighted on stable debut at Gowran (1m1f, soft).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Evolving

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Andrew Kinirons

Flat winner in France and was travelling well when falling two out in a 2m4f contest at Fairyhouse; failed to match that at Gowran four days later; a case can be made for her; drops back in trip here.

16/1

7

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Evolving

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Andrew Kinirons

Flat winner in France and was travelling well when falling two out in a 2m4f contest at Fairyhouse; failed to match that at Gowran four days later; a case can be made for her; drops back in trip here.

16/1

8th

4

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Evolving

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Andrew Kinirons

towards rear, bumped 6th

12/1

Form: /38-00

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Turf/AW/hurdle winner but hard to be at all confident in his current vein of form (under both codes).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

22

(19)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Construct

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Almost four years since his last win and regressive this year; others preferred.

40/1

8th

7

(13)

5th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:10 Bellewstown

Construct

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent, went second halfway, weakened from under 2f out

20/1

16th

9

(11)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Construct

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Shown nothing on the Flat so far this season and losing run goes back to a 2m success at Dundalk in 2020.

33/1

66/1

Form: 70/0

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
6yo who was tailed off after a long absence at Gowran; much to prove on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

14

(16)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Boxing Hero

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

6yo who was tailed off after a long absence at Gowran; much to prove on handicap debut.

66/1

16th

14

(16)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Navan

Boxing Hero

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Luke Comer

6yo who was tailed off after a long absence at Gowran; much to prove on handicap debut.

66/1

12th

4

(12)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Boxing Hero

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

Ran twice in 2021; showed a bit of promise but best watched now after a prolonged absence.

66/1

14/1

Form: 20078-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won on grass but saves his best for Dundalk; well held in two turf claimers when last seen in August.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

15

(17)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

No Trouble

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

18/1

12th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

No Trouble

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

12/1

13

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

No Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler but seen mostly on the Flat in recent times and the AW has always been more his scene; asked a stiff question on this belated return to jumps action.

33/1

Non-runners

Apprentice

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €337.59
Tricast €2575.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jazz Forever

The Irish Sun:

Charlie Darling

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Apprentice

POSTDATA:

Jazz Forever