July 13 / 15.02 Navan

15.02

Good

Castle Arch Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 18 runners
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Castle Arch Hotel Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
12 (16)
Rappell

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7-0217

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has done well in handicaps after starting from low base, second here over 5f before winning over this trip at Fairyhouse; just fair effort off 7lb higher here last month under talented claimer, needs to find more.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(12)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Rappell

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Improved last year to win three 6f handicaps and he didn't really get the breaks back over 5f the last time; does have a bit to prove off his current mark, even with a 7lb claimer up top ( different 7lb claimer rode last time).

8/1

7th

14

(13)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Rappell

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Much improved since going handicapping, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse, Navan and most recently here last month, comfortably; 12lb rise looks steep and drop back to 5f may not be ideal.

9/1

1st

10

(16)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rappell

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Much improved since going handicapping, winning at Fairyhouse and Navan; the drop back to five at Cork probably didn't suit last time and back up to this stiff six should suit well; should go well with a top claimer on board.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 004674

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has run respectably in some low grade handicaps, none more so than at Cork last month (1m) when close fourth from 7lb out of handicap; plenty of speed then so stiff 6f could suit here.
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4th

9

(6)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:25 Killarney

Grand Citadel

8st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Micky Fenton

prominent, went second after 3f

6/1

2nd

17

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Grand Citadel

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Micky Fenton

prominent towards far side, headway challenging 1f out, ran on and went second final 110yds, no match for winner

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 49-094

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Didn't fare too badly in first-time blinkers in recent Bellewstown maiden but previous two handicap efforts were modest; handicapper giving her a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Limoncello Lady

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden went closest when just denied over 5f here two starts ago; was poor in a maiden on soft at Bellewstown a week ago; can go well once ground is sound.

8/1

5th

3

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:50 Bellewstown

Limoncello Lady

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear, outpaced over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

100/30

2nd

8

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Limoncello Lady

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best run was front-running third over just shy of 6f here in July; has weakened tamely in two starts since, including when last home behind Irish Rumour over C&D, and hard to fancy from 4lb out of the handicap.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 0-7680

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well held in sprint handicaps, in between out of depth in Listed contest; tongue tie added to hood here but of limited appeal.
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13th

12

(8)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Platino Bianco

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

prominent

14/1

13th

12

(8)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Platino Bianco

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

prominent

14/1

9th

11

(10)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Platino Bianco

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

11-race maiden had a couple of these behind when third in a 6f maiden here two weeks ago; has run well over this trip too and likely to run her race although whether she can improve enough to win one of these is another matter.

8/1

Form: 0074

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Drops in trip here on second handicap attempt, having shown plenty of speed (keen) over 7f at Gowran last month before fading late; could go well, especially if settling better.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(2)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

13:28 Naas

Noble Nation

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield on far side of group

8/1

1st

12

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

19:02 Sligo

Noble Nation

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, headway under 2f out, waiting for room over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, ran on well inside final 110yds, won going away

7/1

5th

13

(6)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Noble Nation

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent towards far side, went second 2f out, challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

12/1

Form: 74650

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Fair efforts in maidens and respectable run on handicap debut at Down Royal but didn't build on that at Naas a week ago when tongue tie tried (now left off); bit to find.
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16th

10

(23)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Lady Daar

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

raced near side, prominent

11/1

4th

10

(16)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

19:02 Sligo

Lady Daar

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

awkward start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway into midfield after 2f, ran on well inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish

15/2

6th

11

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Lady Daar

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, headway up the centre 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

12/1

20/1

Form: 007

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not too much to take from three recent maiden runs and bred to want further.
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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

16/1

Form: 34-798 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual Newcastle AW 6f winner last year for Bryan Smart & Richard Fahey; two recent runs for current yard leave him with plenty to find although dropped 4lbs.
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4th

7

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Im Spartacus

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

disputed lead early, soon prominent, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, weakened gradually final 110yds

10/1

3rd

3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Im Spartacus

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Gained his second C&D win here last month, four 6f AW wins in all; strong chance again, though he could struggle to cope with Velvet Skies who was not far behind here in January; has gone up 4lb for winning here last month, with Rattletheonionbag third.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:20 Dundalk (AW)

Im Spartacus

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on

5/1

25/1

Form: 600

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Nothing in three maidens, can only be watched on handicap debut.
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9th

18

(15)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Leni Mo

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew Kinirons

Nothing in three maidens, can only be watched on handicap debut.

25/1

16th

16

(5)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

19:30 Curragh

Leni Mo

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Finished with only one behind her in maiden in which Ojw Legacy was runner-up; also well held by Beatrix Power.

100/1

12th

9

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Leni Mo

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Beaten 20l when sixth of nine in a Sligo maiden on debut 19 days ago; plenty to find.

100/1

10/1

Form: 37-8

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three qualifying maiden runs have been at 5f, including here in May; cheekpieces now fitted for handicap debut and jockey booking takes the eye.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(14)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Woohoo

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Yard is coming into better form and filly ran well behind Ginormous at Cork; wouldn't want the ground to ease too much but she's one to consider.

10/1

5th

12

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Woohoo

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

raced centre

14/1

6th

9

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

19:02 Sligo

Woohoo

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

led early, soon headed but prominent

14/1

7/1

Form: 834006

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
AW promise early in the year and best of three Turf runs on latest when beaten under 2l over this trip at Naas a week ago in first-time cheekpieces under 7lb claimer; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Posh Maisie

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Colin Teague

Regressed in Ireland and has struggled badly for this yard, finishing last on all four starts; has little to recommend her.

50/1

8th

2

(7)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Posh Maisie

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Colin Teague

Ex-Irish maiden who has failed to beat a rival in three starts since switching to Britain, including over C&D on last week's reappearance; due to come down 5lb.

50/1

25/1

Form: -87808

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Struggling in handicaps and although 10lb lower than initial mark remains opposable dropped in trip.
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13th

10

(16)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Finito Bonito

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: T G McCourt

Ten-race maiden is 0-2 on the AW; best effort a 1.75l fifth at Cork (6f, good to yielding) early last month off 48; failed to build on that over this C&D on latest and cheekpieces are now reached for; drawn wide, 1lb wrong and others appeal more.

20/1

13th

10

(16)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Finito Bonito

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: T G McCourt

Ten-race maiden is 0-2 on the AW; best effort a 1.75l fifth at Cork (6f, good to yielding) early last month off 48; failed to build on that over this C&D on latest and cheekpieces are now reached for; drawn wide, 1lb wrong and others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 17-408

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk claimer over 7f last December for Jessica Harrington; both handicap efforts for current yard (5f/1m) ordinary, needs to improve plenty.
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8th

3

(1)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pomeriggio

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Nikki Evans

midfield

16/1

10th

3

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pomeriggio

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Won a claimer at 2 for Jessica Harrington; out of form on the Flat last year and didn't take to hurdles at Cork last month; hard to be confident in right now.

14/1

9/1

Form: 908044

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Plenty keen last twice in handicaps over further, showing promise each time; drop in trip could suit and potential for more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

15th

10

(32)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Marks One

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer before well beaten back to 6f at Navan last month; might have an each-way squeak but does need to settle much better.

20/1

14th

7

(14)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Marks One

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Plenty keen last twice in handicaps over further, showing promise each time; drop in trip could suit and potential for more.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: -00183 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Mixed form for current yard including showing plenty of speed to win over 6f at Sligo in May and most recently stayed on well in closing stages to take third at Fairyhouse; stiff finish here should suit.
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9th

6

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

bumped start, switched left soon after start, in rear

12/1

10th

6

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Land Lover

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

7/1

10/1

Form: 472239

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten over C&D in May off 57 although both Fairyhouse runs since below that level; can't be ruled out.
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13th

8

(10)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Layoftheland

9st 5lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

raced near side, towards rear

40/1

9th

11

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

19:02 Sligo

Layoftheland

9st 8lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

towards rear

14/1

11th

5

(11)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Layoftheland

9st 6lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

towards rear

16/1

14/1

Form: -96704

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Disappointing since Dundalk second last December until more encouraging effort in Roscommon maiden latest, showing plenty of speed; back in trip here and could go well off unchanged mark.
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17th

5

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Go Girl Go

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian Murray

Disappointing since Dundalk second last December until more encouraging effort in Roscommon maiden latest, showing plenty of speed; back in trip here and could go well off unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

9

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Go Girl Go

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent on inner

20/1

10th

3

(13)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Go Girl Go

9st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Disappointing since Dundalk second last December; soundly beaten in a claimer last time; stablemate Victor's Choice has stronger credentials.

14/1

Form: 6480-8

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise at 2 and didn't run badly on seasonal return over C&D in May from out of the handicap; drops in grade here and not one to rule out.
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17th

17

(11)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Valentino Express

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

Eight-race maiden and mostly modest handicap form; 3lb wrong and looks up against it.

50/1

13th

12

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Valentino Express

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D J Bunyan

Showed early speed over the 5f here a month ago but didn't get home; remains a maiden.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €43.90
Straight Forecast €33.93
Tricast €686.80
Trifecta €461.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Posh Maisie

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Go Girl Go

The Irish Sun:

Layoftheland

POSTDATA:

Posh Maisie