May 18 / 14.30 Navan

14.30

Good To Yielding

Navan Racecourse Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Navan Racecourse Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.80
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2668-0

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had good early season 2yo form and later not beaten far in a stakes race which led to a significant rise in his rating; dropped away tamely on Cork return (heavy) although that seemed to be bad to be true; whether he is worthy of his mark must be open to question all the same.
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10th

8

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Sturlasson

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

Sole victory came in a Navan maiden in May; went very close in a valuable sprint at Epsom but recent runs well below best; blinkers now tried.

20/1

22th

15

(19)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Sturlasson

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Kieran P Cotter

prominent towards near side

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Slade Power; dam 5f winner (RPR 95), half-sister to winners Between Hills (6f 2yo) and Cuppacoffee (5f-7.5f including 2yo); yard have done very well with this family but jockey bookings would suggest he's second string.
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2nd

5

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:27 Navan

Desert Power

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

7/1

3rd

3

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Desert Power

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Ran on well for second in 17-runner maiden at Navan on debut; winner Sturlasson franked the form with an excellent second (despite not getting the best of runs) in the "Dash" at Epsom; less exposed that 80-rated stablemate Beatrix Power.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 943-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Creditable efforts in 6f AW maidens and only beaten around a length latest; long time off.
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3rd

4

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Abiding Star

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

Has run well in maidens including at this venue; poor handicap form during the summer raises doubts, but perhaps she can find her best form again after a break; rated 74 at the start of the season, now down to 59; would be in the mix if running up to her career-high mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Abiding Star

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

slowly into stride, in rear when switched right soon after start, prominent over 3f out, kept on but no impression up the centre inside final furlong, no match for first two

5/1

Form: 7227-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six times placed from nine starts and another solid run on reappearance when close third over C&D (Verified fifth); should be thereabouts.
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1st

3

(1)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Back Down Under

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

dwelt start, midfield, prominent 2f out, soon went second, led 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong, kept on well

12/1

8th

16

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

dwelt start, raced far side, midfield

20/1

10th

10

(10)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:52 Cork

Back Down Under

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Padraig Roche

Repelled Serialise to get off the mark at the Curragh (7f, good) and she was never dangerous after being held up to get the mile back there a month ago; this looks her trip and she's respected.

6/1

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 200-1 for debut in hot Curragh maiden over 6f, not shamed in mid-field but beaten 16l.
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7th

7

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Somptueuse

9st 3lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Ran okay on second start but mark of 54 leaves her with loads to find; blinkers.

33/1

14th

16

(16)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Somptueuse

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Signs of ability when fifth of 17 over 5f at Navan in May; refused to load later that month and not seen since.

50/1

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Buratino filly whose dam was runner-up over 5f as 2yo (RPR 74), half-sister to multiple 5f winners Glamorous Rocket and Glamorous Force, out of 5f Group 3 winning half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Just Glamorous; probably the main hope for the yard with Coen up but Lynam newcomers don't often win.
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6th

14

(17)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Glamorous Doll

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

9/1

6th

14

(17)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Glamorous Doll

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

9/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in first two starts (7f/1m); one for handicaps.
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8th

11

(6)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Lismacbryan

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

midfield up the centre

10/1

13th

6

(19)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Lismacbryan

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Magee

Got off the mark when winning over this trip at the Curragh four days ago; the mandatory 7lb penalty makes this tougher but is still improving so respected.

6/1

1st

16

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Lismacbryan

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Patrick Magee

in season

25/1

Form: 35-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Creditable runs in AW maidens during the winter; drops back a furlong with hood fitted.
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2nd

6

(8)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Fair Taxes

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

prominent, led after 1f, ridden from 1f out, headed but kept on inside final 110yds

8/1

3rd

2

(12)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

15:50 Chester

Fair Taxes

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in June and bounced back from lesser run at Navan with good third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; however, the widest draw could make things tough for this front-runner.

11/2

3rd

7

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fair Taxes

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Drew well clear with the runner-up when making a successful handicap debut at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in June; not so good dropped to 5f last time (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); still has potential but others may prove better treated.

12/1

16/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l on AW debut over 7f in November; gelded since and now tried in a hood.
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1st

12

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Placed three times (7f/1m) for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland in the summer; has finished fifth on both outings for new yard, again showing plenty of speed over 7f here on latest; gives the impression this drop to 6f may suit.

6/1

5th

10

(3)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Placed three times for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland this summer and changed hands for 4,800gns in August; fifth of ten on stable debut at Bath (1m, good) last month and switches to AW on career-low mark; market watch advised.

16/1

5th

11

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Saffredi

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

awkward start, soon pressed leader, going easily when led narrowly over 2f out, soon headed

8/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raven's Pass newcomer; dam French 1m1f winner, out of Group-placed 1m3f/1m4f winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Montmartre, is granddaughter of 1m7f Group 3 winner.
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17th

8

(20)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Pass To Paris

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Not shamed in maidens; made the running over nearly 6f at Sligo; weakened out of it and this trip should help.

33/1

10th

4

(13)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

19:02 Sligo

Pass To Paris

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

took keen hold, soon led

8/1

6th

8

(17)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Fairyhouse

Pass To Paris

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Has made little impact in a pair of sprint maidens at Naas; not a strong contender.

33/1

Form: 0-437

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Couple of fair AW runs but dropped away tamely at Sligo on turf debut; hood discarded.
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7th

13

(9)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

19:30 Fairyhouse

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two fair runs at Dundalk but backward steps since switched to turf and more new headgear is tried.

20/1

12th

17

(11)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders towards near side, outpaced and lost position halfway, no extra from over 1f out

14/1

12th

17

(11)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Couple of fair AW runs but dropped away tamely at Sligo on turf debut; hood discarded.

14/1

13th
7 (15)
Sierra De Gredos

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made 22,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Broad Street (9.4f/1m2f; RPR 109), Marbling (7f inc AW/Group 3; 101) and Brogue (1m2f/1m5f; 93); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (96) out of French Oaks winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner; anything but a sprinting pedigree.
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7th

12

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

midfield

13/2

7th

15

(10)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Sierra De Gredos

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

7th

9

(14)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:30 Naas

Sierra De Gredos

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Only 7-1 for debut in a Navan maiden but was never involved and similar story when 100-1 for Fairyhouse maiden since; probably one for handicaps now.

40/1

Form: 80

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred for longer trips and well held first two starts.
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13th

1

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Poor form in six runs so far including back on AW earlier this month; cheekpieces on.

50/1

13th

1

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Poor form in six runs so far including back on AW earlier this month; cheekpieces on.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

In good hands but has shown next to nothing so far; impossible to make a case for her.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly was 150,000GBP yearling but only made 2,000gns after being unraced at two; headgear.
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6

(3)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, short of room then stumbled and unseated over 1f out

7/1

1st

1

(9)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

13/2

4th

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

10/1

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out the back in two AW maidens; makes no appeal.
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7

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making A Move

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden; close third in 1m Newcastle classified in January, his second start for Daragh Bourke, but two very disappointing runs in similar races have followed.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Making A Move

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

slowly away

7/2

10th

6

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Making A Move

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden who posted an improved effort (close third) in C&D classified contest last week, looking a shade unlucky as he might have won with a clearer run; respected on third run for new yard.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 090/

Last run: 666 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in three starts in 2022 and not seen since; new yard.
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17th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Nelliestar

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Failed to beat a rival in three starts in 2022 and not seen since; new yard.

100/1

17th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Nelliestar

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Failed to beat a rival in three starts in 2022 and not seen since; new yard.

100/1

Form: 66-857

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Around 4l off Back Down Under in C&D maiden; no luck in ruuning in Naas premier handicap four days later when far from shamed over 6f; drop back to 5f probably not a positive.
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €227.00
Straight Forecast €174.92
Trifecta €1380.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Back Down Under

The Irish Sun:

Abiding Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Back Down Under

POSTDATA:

Back Down Under