August 29 / 17.35 Navan

17.35

Good

Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 7th Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 22 runners
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Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 7th Handicap

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.40
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 67-103

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m at Clonmel last year and again over 1m4f at Killarney last month; trip was too short at Gowran next time but better at Tipperary since; should run well.
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22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 032424 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a division of this race last year and generally consistent in defeat since; can run well but probably needs to drop a bit in weights to score again
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10th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:12 Gowran Park

Enquire Within

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

2-34 on turf, the latest win coming of 57 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last September; same mark here but very different ground; has run well on soft and heavy; place claims.

14/1

10th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:12 Gowran Park

Enquire Within

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

2-34 on turf, the latest win coming of 57 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) last September; same mark here but very different ground; has run well on soft and heavy; place claims.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enquire Within

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: F G Hand

Consistency rewarded with a narrow verdict at Down Royal (1m5f, good) in September; softer ground may have been against her afterwards; back from winter break for rare AW start and likely best watched.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: /056-3 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
The last of his two AW wins was over four years ago in UK; a fine effort on return over 2m at Tramore last time behind Charlie Darling and if improving from that should play a part up 1lb.
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7

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Red Secret

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Two Flat wins on AW; no doubts about fitness after three recent runs on the Flat; hurdles mark is based on three 2021/22 outings; getting on in years but could be a dark horse.

8/1

2

(13)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Navan

Red Secret

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Both wins on AW; returned from absence with moderate effort over C&D but improved effort four days later when 3.5l behind Omakase at Gowran (short of room late on); has to enter calculations 11lb better off factoring in rider's claims.

16/1

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Red Secret

10st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Both wins on AW and well held behind Makaiah on Saturday; entitled to come on for that but it's a quick turnaround; possible a return to further will help though.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7046-1

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Killarney over 1m4f on seasonal debut wearing first-time cheekpieces; raised 5lb but should have improved since and a major player for an in-form yard.
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1

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Kai

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner last year; split today's rivals El Bello and Glady Eagle when second at Tipperary in August; beaten favourite when seventh of 19 at the Curragh last time.

8/1

1

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Kai

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner last year; split today's rivals El Bello and Glady Eagle when second at Tipperary in August; beaten favourite when seventh of 19 at the Curragh last time.

8/1

7

(17)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Lady Kai

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Wins last year came at Killarney and Dundalk; light campaign this year, most recently just denied over 1m5f at Tipperary in late August; 3lb higher so more needed.

9/1

Form: 7-9065

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Some decent maiden runs for Ger Lyons last year; regressive in handicaps this year but a better effort at Killarney last time over 1m3.5f; this longer trip will suit, so considered.
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10th

12

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Velvet And Vine

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

16-race maiden had been running okay in 1m4f AW handicaps last winter; back from a break with stamina to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(11)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Velvet And Vine

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A 15-race maiden has been running okay in 1m4f handicaps but doesn't appear an obvious one here dropped in trip.

12/1

Form: 00-640

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Promise when beaten 7l by a progressive 3yo at Bellewstown over this trip but was too keen over 1m7f at Leopardstown since; a chance if she settles.
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3rd

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 170y

13:55 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 13lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Dual-purpose maiden had been placed over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but has been poor in two starts for this yard (both here) and needs improvement on her best form anyway.

20/1

8th

19

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on decent ground; down the field over C&D on stable debut eight weeks ago.

66/1

14th

20

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

12:50 Down Royal

Whispering Hopes

10st 11lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Placed three times in nine attempts hurdling for Gordon Elliott, all on better ground; surprise to see her featuring on yard debut.

14/1

Form: 030561 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D on this card a year ago off 1lb lower; uneven form since but back to form when winning over 2m at Tramore last time; raised 6lb but should still be competitive back here.
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6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Charlie Darling

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of eight here last month and built on that to record his first success for this stable over C&D nine days ago; lively contender under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Dual turf winner in Ireland who was having his third start for this yard when third of eight over C&D this month; drops in grade and every chance if building on that performance.

13/2

12/1

Form: 558-52 BF

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in defeat at times on Flat and over hurdles; 2lb higher than for Tipperary second in May; go well with a repeat but not easy from stall 20.
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5th

1

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Placed over hurdles on his two most recent outings; two undistinguished Flat runs last season; better judged on the form he showed near the end of the 2024 campaign, although seems best suited by soft ground.

12/1

3rd

4

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 185y

17:12 Clonmel

Paradise Lost

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event; fair third over 2m at Gowran last time, worth considering.

5/1

3rd

5

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Charles O’Brien

Flat winner; placed in three maiden hurdles early in his career; modest form overall in handicaps; Punchestown run in January was encouraging, not beaten far in fifth in a 16-runner event.

6/1

Form: 4-9251

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on his 23rd start in an amateur riders' event over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; given a clever ride from the front that day but unlikely to get it all his own way today.
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5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Elzaamsan

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: M Halford & T Collins

Is 1-25 on Flat, placed seven times; belatedly off the mark (at the 23rd attempt) in a 1m7f handicap at Leopardstown last month, down the field in two staying handicaps since then.

10/1

12th

7

(13)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Elzaamsan

11st 10lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

soon prominent, led after 2f

10/1

9th

4

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Elzaamsan

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: M Halford & T Collins

Got off the mark on his 23rd start in an amateur riders' event over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; given a clever ride from the front that day but unlikely to get it all his own way today.

11/1

9/1

Form: 080-32

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran solid races in defeat at Ballinrobe (1m5f) and Tramore (2m) lately (behind Charlie Darling); up 2lb but should be involved again.
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1st

14

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Tannery Park

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Dual-purpose maiden; yet to hit the frame in six starts over hurdles but didn't run too badly at Cork (2m4f, good) on his return from a 254-day break; has run well here on the Flat on soft and stays 2m in that sphere; looks well worth a go at this trip; interesting.

12/1

1st

14

27th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 63y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Tannery Park

10st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Dual-purpose maiden; yet to hit the frame in six starts over hurdles but didn't run too badly at Cork (2m4f, good) on his return from a 254-day break; has run well here on the Flat on soft and stays 2m in that sphere; looks well worth a go at this trip; interesting.

12/1

5th

14

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Cork

Tannery Park

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

midfield on inner

11/1

Form: 70-651

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Came back to form to win her third race (second at Tramore) last time; 7lb rise for that looks stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark in the past so has to be considered.
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11th

5

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Butterfly Garden

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

Came back to form to win her third race (second at Tramore) last time; 7lb rise for that looks stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark in the past so has to be considered.

7/1

1st

8

(15)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Butterfly Garden

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, went second under 4f out, shaken up to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

11/2

5th

12

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Butterfly Garden

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, dropped to midfield halfway, headway towards far side over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

28/1

12th
10 (13)
Bynx

28/1

Form: 66/8/7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner but has been regressive on the Flat and well held on return at Tramore lately; can improve but others preferred.
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8th

2

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:55 Tramore

Bynx

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-4 over fences; that win came at Wexford (2m, good) off 7lb lower last August; out of depth in Listed hurdle latest but this more suitable and she goes well here; not out of this.

13/2

6th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Bynx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Recorded a third hurdles win off a career low mark at Thurles in October (2m4f, good to yielding), beating Tir Og by a neck; decent enough sixth on Flat at Gowran back from a break last month, considering she stumbled at the start; she will have easier opportunities than this.

25/1

20/1

Form: 8425/7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was well-held on return at Leopardstown; should improve from that but others make more appeal.
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11

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Wendells Lass

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Still a maiden after 20 starts; encouraging run at Fairyhouse in December but failed to complete or tailed off in three runs since and opposable as a result, despite fair looking mark.

50/1

12

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Wendells Lass

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more.

20/1

12

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Wendells Lass

10st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual-purpose maiden is 0-10 over hurdles; ran okay at Fairyhouse (16.5f, yielding) in December off 88; hasn't repeated that in two runs since, including over this trip at Leopardstown on latest; others appeal more.

20/1

Form: -47086

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Jut 1-64 under all rules; out of his depth last time but not a bad effort here previously; others preferred.
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11th

14

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

17:30 Bellewstown

Tenth Amendment

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Keith Henry Clarke

midfield

100/1

14th

23

(23)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Tenth Amendment

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Jut 1-64 under all rules; out of his depth last time but not a bad effort here previously; others preferred.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tenth Amendment

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Has won only once from 50 starts on the Flat, that success gained at Bellewstown six seasons ago; out of form at Dundalk last winter and unplaced at Navan in May; not favoured by the race conditions

100/1

Form: 00600-

Last run: 330 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won a juvenile handicap hurdle in January and was runner-up in the Fred Winter 4yo hurdle at Cheltenham; rated 123 in that sphere now; poor on the Flat when last seen but yard is in such form that he has to be respected on return; market could help.
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10th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Eagles Reign

11st 1lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two wins in 2024 but no joy since; back to form with a 3.25l second at Naas (2m3f, sft-hvy) 29 days ago but remains 6lb above his last win and he's 2lb higher than when beaten 6.5l in this last year; would probably prefer softer ground too.

10/1

2nd

5

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Eagles Reign

11st 8lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tow wins, notably the Lartigue at Listowel in 2024; only once near his best in eight starts since then, namely when second in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap last April; badly out of form in three handicap hurdle outings between October and December.

33/1

1

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Eagles Reign

11st 12lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Runner-up in the 2024 Fred Winter; won the Lartigue (big 4yo handicap) at Listowel last year; ended a run of poor form with Fairyhouse second on his final start last season; had a spin in a charity race at the Curragh in late-August, so no fitness doubts.

8/1

Form: 90-002

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran her best race for some time when second over just short of this trip at Sligo last time; the cheekpieces worn then are retained, so is a player up 1lb.
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10

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-10 over hurdles and still operating too far below her 2024-25 level to consider; pulled up behind Bunker Bay over C&D latest.

50/1

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win in February 2025 but has poor record over hurdles and on the Flat since last summer; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Susiesparkle

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win just over a year ago but has poor record over hurdles/on the Flat for this stable since last summer; 2lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

Form: 4324-0

Last run: 223 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been placed on the Flat and over hurdles loads of times; just denied over flights last time; capable of running well.
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14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

14th

16

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Breagagh

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: S Michael Millar

Long standing, dual-purpose maiden; 0-23 over hurdles but has run well on multiple occasions, including here over 2m off this mark; out of his depth in a Grade 3 when falling on latest; this more suitable and while he is hard to win with, he has each-way claims.

12/1

5

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

14:05 Down Royal

Breagagh

10st 11lb

J: Mr N Gault

T: S Michael Millar

raced in last, bad mistake and pecked on landing 1st, hampered by faller 3rd, outpaced when jumped slightly left 3 out

150/1

Form: 000008

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

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

OUR TIP

28/1

Form: 4030-

Last run: 303 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Triple hurdle winner twice ran respectably in Flat maidens last year but disappointed on handicap debut in heavy ground; poor on last hurdle start; has a bit to prove now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Penny Jar

11st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Course winner has been regressive for some time and was poor when last seen so not much appeal.

25/1

Form: 9-3996

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been running on the AW mostly; best effort at 2m; 1m2f was too short on return but has to prove his effectiveness on turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way in two similar events over 2m at Hereford recently; steps up in trip but easy to dismiss.

40/1

4th

1

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way over C&D switched to hurdles time; opposed.

33/1

9th

1

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Alex The Great

11st 4lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Tony Carroll

High-mileage three-time Flat winner who is now limited in that scene, only ten days ago finishing well held off a basement mark on the AW.

100/1

16/1

Form: D1D6/919 C

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m5f here in May but was disappointing off a 7lb higher mark at Down Royal following month; dropped 2lb and could run well if back to best.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21th

3

(15)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

El C Wells

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Paul Mulligan

Won over 1m5f here in May but was disappointing off a 7lb higher mark at Down Royal following month; dropped 2lb and could run well if back to best.

16/1

9th

1

(12)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

El C Wells

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul Mulligan

Disqualified for two runs with a banned substance in November 2022; emerged from 464-day absence when no show at Dundalk in March for new yard; another change of stable did the trick when she won a 1m5f handicap at Navan five weeks ago; up 7lb and has plenty of weight now.

6/1

Form: 6-9630

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden fell early on hurdling debut last time; not easy to make a case for.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 46y

17:20 Roscommon

Santa Catarina

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Longstanding maiden who hasn't shown enough since changing stables; others safer.

33/1

22th

21

(12)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Santa Catarina

8st 13lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Paul John Gilligan

Regressive maiden fell early on hurdling debut last time; not easy to make a case for.

25/1

Non-runners

Granns Boy, Futurum Regem

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €350.00
Straight Forecast €291.47
Tricast €4545.11

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Kai

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Velvet And Vine

POSTDATA:

Charlie Darling

The Irish Sun:

Lady Kai