October 09 / 17.27 Navan

17.27

Good

Yellow Furze Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Yellow Furze Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -00303

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Looked tricky but finished well at Galway last time over the extended 1m and this trip could bring him on some more; respected.
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11th

10

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Positive Energy

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Maiden hurdle winner at Naas last year (2m, heavy); held form on the Flat during the summer but has been below form in last four outings over hurdles and fences; others preferred.

33/1

5th

4

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Positive Energy

11st 2lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat and maiden hurdle winner for Michael O'Callaghan; hard to fancy on the back of two runs for this stable; beaten 56l when 150-1 in Ballinrobe beginners' chase latest.

66/1

9th

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Positive Energy

11st 12lb

J: Mr P J Cawley

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Dual-purpose; 1-17 over hurdles and rated 117; heavy defeat on debut for this yard in Punchestown handicap hurdle 24 days ago; unproven at this trip; best watched in first chase.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 535208

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Chance with a repeat of her second at Down Royal three runs back (1m2f) but beaten a fair way since then; now 0-18 and isn't crying out to be backed.
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10th

16

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

8st 12lb

T: John C McConnell

Second reserve; belatedly off the mark at Navan in July but form has dipped since a claimer second in August.

8th

11

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Turf winner is 0-4 on the AW; has failed to fire in handicaps (including over C&D) since second in a Sligo claimer in August; others make more appeal.

16/1

3

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Tartaraghan

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-31 but placed plenty of times; however, may need further ideally and wouldn't want rain.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 604080

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 2021 but now stranded a long losing run and she's 6lb out of the weights.
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10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

7th

7

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Martin

upset in stalls, lost many lengths start, detached in rear, joined main group 3f out, kept on, never dangerous

5/1

4th
4 (14)
Forlio

3/1

Form: 100635 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not far away in 1m1f/1m4f handicaps before being given a lot to do at the Curragh 11 days ago (1m2f); still in good form and softening ground wouldn't bother him.
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1st

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Forlio

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Won off 9lb lower at Navan last year; had been struggling off revised mark but step in right direction when an unlucky fourth at Naas (1m3f, good) 13 days ago; Colin Keane returns (on board for both previous wins); enters calculations.

9/2

4th

9

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won by 5l at Navan last autumn and basically struggled off higher marks since; been hurdling lately and needs more off this mark.

16/1

3rd

4

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Punchestown

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner, rated 62; ran well when beaten 23l into tenth by Gomez Addams on hurdles bow at Listowel seven days ago; jumping needs to improve and he has a future in this discipline, but probably in handicaps.

22/1

Form: 623307

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has threatened on the odd occasion but hasn't been at her best the last twice and she's one who could do with the rain staying away.
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8th

14

(11)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Question Of Class

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Maiden has run well several times in defeat this year but has been below form the last twice; unproven on this sort of ground but a chance if handling it.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Question Of Class

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

started quickly, led

14/1

7th

2

(9)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Question Of Class

9st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon raced in second, briefly disputed lead after 2f

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 255158 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has won two big-field handicaps this season at about 1m2f on good ground; below par on stable debut here 18 days ago and could do with the rain staying away.
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10th

12

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Mayo For Sam

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: M Flannery

Two-time winner on good ground on the Flat is 0-4 over hurdles; no show on handicap debut at Roscommon in July and out of form on the level last twice; others preferred.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Mayo For Sam

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

Won twice last season; regressive this term; unappealing here from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 76-080

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been competitive since returning from a long absence and tried a visor last time; others safer.
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12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

12th

14

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Eleven-race maiden is 0-5 on the AW and has yet to trouble the judge; left John Harney after 10l defeat over C&D last November and is best watched on first start for new yard after a break.

33/1

10

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Montse

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John M Harney

Didn't show much for Adrian Murray last year; similar story in five runs for current yard; 3lb wrong.

20/1

14/1

Form: 723839

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins at up to 1m4f; that's very much her scene and this is a belated return to turf.
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16

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Picpoul

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Tough task at the weights in a claimer last time and was third in a handicap at Gowran (extended 1m1f) the run before; rarely wins, though.

25/1

2

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Picpoul

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M M Rice

Record of 3-40 but has a mark of only 43 and can be opposed at these weights.

100/1

14/1

Form: 51/0-4

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Back from a spell over fences he finished midfield over 1m4f at Bellewstown (beaten just over 5l); this trip looks on the sharp side.
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7

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Clifftop

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: H Rogers

Won a beginners' chase over C&D (good) in August 2024; dual-purpose sort has failed to add to his tally since and he is best on good ground; fit from the Flat but needs the track to dry out.

11/1

16th

16

(20)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Clifftop

8st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Three-time Flat winner; had a run in a novice chase before competing from out of the handicap at Naas on return to the Flat; this is a more realistic task, but trainer may have a better chance with Cleopatra's Needle.

20/1

8th

12

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Clifftop

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Three-time Flat winner; had a recent run in a novice chase but all of his best form in both codes is on good ground and he's 8lb wrong here; yard has stronger contender with Grann's Boy.

18/1

Form: 0600-8

Last run: 144 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has had a few chances in handicaps and she's 7lb out of the weights in this one; opposable.
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16th

18

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Gudrun Genberg

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Low-rated mare with 0-19 record; in the first three only once; up against it.

33/1

16th

18

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Gudrun Genberg

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Low-rated mare with 0-19 record; in the first three only once; up against it.

33/1

Form: 334693

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who made the frame under Tom Manley-Pender in a 1m2f soft-ground handicap at Down Royal nine days ago; won't be far away with a repeat of that.
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14th

4

(18)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Thefullbackline

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Mark Fahey

Is 0-15; good effort on penultimate start when a 4l third off 58 at Down Royal (10.5f, soft); failed to back that up on latest at Navan; best form is over further than this and he's drawn wide; others are preferred.

14/1

11th

9

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Thefullbackline

9st 9lb

J: Tom Manley-Pender

T: Mark Fahey

15-race maiden who made the frame under Tom Manley-Pender in a 1m2f soft-ground handicap at Down Royal nine days ago; won't be far away with a repeat of that.

10/1

4

(9)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 138y

17:00 Down Royal

Thefullbackline

9st 12lb

J: Tom Manley-Pender

T: Mark Fahey

Often been well backed so notable he was 20s back to 1m at Gowran when safely below his best; never a factor then but stayed on and definite chance back up in yardage; rookie rider.

7/1

20/1

Form: 050-U0 CD BF

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Current wellbeing is an issue but probably found the ground too fast last time and he won over C&D last summer off just 2lb lower; rain would heighten interest.
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16th

15

(2)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Mr Mills

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Edward F Power

Two-time winner, including here over 1m2f (soft) but hasn't scored since 2023; fine effort when last sighted at Dundalk in November; off since and has a modest record when fresh but worth a market check.

9/2

13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

13

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Mr Mills

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Edward F Power

Weak form since Navan win in 2023; pulled up in a maiden hurdle last time; has changed stable.

33/1

14/1

Form: -00299

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

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

16/1

Form: 007250

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
A close second at Killarney (1m3f, good) in June is much of the best of this season's efforts; wouldn't be the percentage call, especially should it rain.
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15th

6

(16)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Chimeric

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Two-time winner last year, including on yielding over C&D off 51 and followed up off 60 a month later; went close off that mark at Killarney back in July (11.5f, good); down to 56 after below par efforts the last twice; could bounce back, though very soft ground would be a worry.

22/1

14th

8

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Chimeric

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

A close second at Killarney (1m3f, good) in June is much of the best of this season's efforts; wouldn't be the percentage call, especially should it rain.

16/1

11th

7

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Chimeric

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Winner and twice placed at this venue including over a longer trip on penultimate start, much the best of his five runs this year; fair fifth at Gowran last week, but needs to find more.

8/1

Form: 066006

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 3l in a claimer at Fairyhouse three months ago when in first-time cheekpieces; more needed back in a handicap.
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6th

3

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Kilbarry Jack

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fifth foal; brother to 7f AW winner Monty Man, half-brother to 5f AW winner Elland Road Boy; dam a sprint winner; this trip may stretch his stamina.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €54.70
Straight Forecast €42.21
Tricast €1094.69
Trifecta €766.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Forlio

The Irish Sun:

Positive Energy

POSTDATA:

Tartaraghan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Forlio