July 13 / 14.27 Navan

14.27

Good

Ardboyne Hotel Maiden

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 8 runners
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Ardboyne Hotel Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2320/

Last run: 759 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
£200,000 Breeze-Up purchase in 2022; placed on first three starts at two, including when third of five behind Blackbeard in the Group 3 Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh; again ran well when second of ten in a 5f conditions event at Tipperary; absent since down the field in the Windsor Castle; has been gelded; cheekpieces on for comeback.
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4th

12

(15)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Mehmar

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Was in the form of his life around this time two seasons ago with back-to-back 6f wins for Michael O'Callaghan; signs of a revival when seventh of 21 at Naas last month; needs to provide further reassurance to become a betting proposition.

10/1

7th

6

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Mehmar

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Generally regressive in the last while and was poor in a Fairyhouse claimer last time in a first-time visor; others make more appeal.

28/1

5th

5

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Mehmar

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice over this trip for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed in AW claimer over the winter but generally regressive; visor replaces cheekpieces here and looks to have something to find.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran on well for second in 17-runner 5f maiden here on debut; winner Sturlasson franked the form with an excellent second (despite not getting the best of runs) in the 3-y-o "Dash" at Epsom; beaten favourite when third at Cork; should confirm form with Kay's Flower
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1

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Desert Power

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in three maidens as a 3yo including over C&D (gd-fm); kept on in a handicap over 5f here on latest for a 5l sixth of 18 off 71; return to 6f a plus but more needed back in maiden company.

9/1

1

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Desert Power

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in sprint maidens at this venue at Cork at three; never counted on handicap debut at the Curragh in July when returning from a year off; better in a maiden at the same venue last time; has a bit to find with Cecco on that running; first time with tongue-tie.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Desert Power

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed on all three starts at three, showing better form in two 5f Navan maidens; never counted after slow start on handicap debut here last month (5f) on returning from year's absence.

13/2

8/11

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2427 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Second over 5f on debut at Cork before fourth over 6f at the Curragh; terrific effort, considering his maiden status, when touched off by the 109-rated Givemethebeatboys in a C&D Listed race in April; form boosted by third-placed My Mate Alfie; found to be coughing after a poor run when beaten favourite for a Listed 5f race at Naas; cheekpieces on now.
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8th

13

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Betsen

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

6f AW win on his stable debut in November; added to his tally when seeing off five rivals at Chepstow 16 days ago (Class 4; 5f, good to soft); in deeper today.

25/1

4th
7 (1)
Yaxchilan

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000eros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Devil You Know (6f/7f), Explorator (1m1f/1m2f) and Brave Richard (triple bumper), is granddaughter of Cheveley Park winner Dead Certain.
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26

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Yaxchilan

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May and best run since was when third over this trip at Ayr last time; ground-versatile and can run well.

12/1

7

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Yaxchilan

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gerard O’Leary

Irish 4yo who recorded sole win over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in May; made late headway at the Curragh most recently and now gives 7f another go; check for market support.

13/2

Form: 8-

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good dirt-oriented pedigree; failed to make much impression at Dundalk on only run at two
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8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Minor promise in turf maidens earlier this season; placed in a Gowran handicap (1m) but didn't appear to stay 1m2f here on latest; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and can't be ruled out.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Academy Winner

9st 10lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent on inner, disputing second under 2f out, weakened inside final 110yds

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to his trainer's 5f AW handicap winner Daintree; may improve from last month's 5f debut at Cork; looked in need of a bit further then.
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3rd

17

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Transferred his excellent AW form (4211) to turf when second over C&D six week ago; chance in this company is underlined by his victory over Jordan Breeze at Dundalk in April; shares a consistent recent profile with that rival and Alnofoor.

10/1

2nd

13

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
13th foal, half-sister to eight winners, in good hands with Dick Brabazon but best watched.
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9th

2

(5)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Love Of My Life

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Huge odds and beaten over 20l in maidens at Navan (6f) and Naas (8f); hard to fancy.

33/1

11th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:40 Naas

Love Of My Life

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Thomas Coyle

22l behind on sole start last July over 6f; makes stable debut but big improvement needed

50/1

7th

10

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:27 Navan

Love Of My Life

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Richard Brabazon

slowly away, detached in rear throughout

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Should improve from an initial run at Cork but may not turn the tables on Desert Power.
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5th

5

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:20 Naas

Kays Flower

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Beaten 9l in a 5f maiden at Cork and unseated at the start at Navan since; enormous improvement to find.

66/1

9

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:27 Navan

Kays Flower

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

unseated rider start

12/1

6th

10

(12)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Kays Flower

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Half-sister to sprint winners Josies Kid and Tomahawk Ridge; dam 5f-7f winner, out of a twice-raced granddaughter of US champion 2yo filly/good broodmare Talking Picture; newcomer from a top yard; worth a market check.

6/1

Non-runners

Speedwood, Emerald Banner, Penny Mountain

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €15.60
Straight Forecast €15.98
Trifecta €21.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Betsen

The Irish Sun:

Desert Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Betsen

POSTDATA:

Betsen