October 23 / 16.50 Navan

16.50

Yielding

Navan Racing Festival Real Deal Package On Sale Now Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Navan Racing Festival Real Deal Package On Sale Now Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 769923

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Promising efforts since entering handicaps, second at Roscommon and staying on third at Bellewstown, despite racing keenly; could have more to offer upped in trip here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Kool One

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Flat and hurdles winner; not a bad effort when a 14.5l fourth of nine on chase debut at Wexford (2m3f, good, 3.5l behind Los Blanco); didn't quite see the trip out that day so not sure this longer trip will suit.

15/2

4th

5

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Kool One

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Dual-purpose 5yo gained his third win on the Flat in 1m5f Navan handicap in April, okay run in better-class Curragh contest following month; hurdles win came in 2m1f maiden here last summer, soft ground was probably against him in subsequent handicaps; back on better ground here could go well if taking to chasing.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -60084

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle wins, all on testing ground; 0-23 on the Flat but recent Thurles run encouraging, only fading late when fourth over 2m; slight drop in trip should suit and one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Cafe Con Leche

10st 10lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Five-time winner including two here over 2m; scored over 2m4f at Cork in November; well below that level in three starts since but could rebound now dropped into this grade.

5/1

12

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

Cafe Con Leche

10st 12lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Won his fifth race over hurdles at Cork in November (2m4f, yielding); unfancied and struggled off revised mark in two runs following that; needs to return to form.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 808726

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not a great strike rate and standout recent run was Bellewstown second to last weekend's winner Arch Enemy; didn't land a blow at Roscommon latest but respected on that previous run.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:50 Down Royal

Beautiful Chaos

11st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; 1-29 on Flat; 0-6 over hurdles; her sole Flat win came over three years ago, but she had fair form in 2025, including when second in a 1m5f handicap at this venue; well clear of the remainder when chasing home an easy winner at Tramore on New Year's Day.

5/1

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Beautiful Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Record of 1-27 with her win coming three years ago doesn't inspire hugely, but she has been running well in defeat recently; beaten a head at Down Royal in first-time cheekpieces off 62 in July (1m5f, good); creditable runs at Galway and Killarney following that (a neck behind Ehteyat at Killarney); interesting.

8/1

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Beautiful Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since 2022 but went agonisingly close to ending the drought at Down Royal last month (1m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces; merit in Galway fourth since so remains of interest.

15/2

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 4030-0

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles and recent Gowran second shows him in good heart; poor C&D effort when last seen on the Flat so plenty of improvement needed however.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

17:35 Killarney

Penny Jar

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Patrick Downey

Conditions are fine for this veteran; has gone well here before and he's well handicapped but hasn't won since October 2024 and his recent efforts have been well below par; revival needed.

25/1

10th

13

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Penny Jar

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Patrick Downey

The last of his four hurdle wins came at Gowran in October 2024 off 108; hasn't repeated that form since and was pulled-up last time.

33/1

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

OUR TIP

Form: 510752

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough over 1m4f at Leopardstown in May under today's regular rider and and best run since came at Listowel on latest when second (hanging right) to comfortable winner Sir Allen over this trip; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

1

(7)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

15:40 Navan

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk last November, notching a win and a second; fit from hurdling; 1-14 on turf, sole win gained over 1m4f at Leopardstown last May; fine effort over this trip when second at the Listowel festival.

8/1

7th

8

17th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Wexford

Tudor Manor

11st 1lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Patrick J Flynn

In good form over 1m4f at Dundalk in November; mid-field on handicap hurdle debut at Thurles recently; jumping was an issue last season.

14/1

6th
4 (15)
Forlio

13/2

Form: 006354 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Limerick win in May came on testing ground, as did good Roscommon third; left with plenty to do over 1m2f here a fortnight ago, when never nearer fourth (headgear combination left off but now refitted); first attempt at this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

2

(18)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Forlio

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Won at Tramore last month off 10lb lower; not in the same form since and was well held in a Roscommon claimer 12 days ago; may be in handicapper's grip for now.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Forlio

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time Flat winner, went up 11lb for a convincing success in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore last month; subsequent runs in a Flat handicap at Galway and a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan raise significant doubts; well enough treated by the race conditions if recapturing form.

6/1

11th

1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time Flat winner, going up 11lb for a convincing success in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore last month; may have gone as far as he can on the Flat off his new mark and a good time to go back hurdling; claims on his third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle in June; one of two runners for the stable.

6/1

16/1

Form: 324-00

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose 50-race maiden but has gone close on numerous occasions, more recently on consecutive days over hurdles; 2lb wrong here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

16/1

Form: 054366

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins on the Flat (including twice over 2m on AW); mixed codes this year without success but declining mark so can't be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Mephisto

10st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Three wins apiece over hurdles and on the Flat; best recent hurdle run came over 3m at this venue last month; would have a squeak if returning to that form.

12/1

6th

7

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:46 Tramore

Mephisto

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three handicap hurdles on the bounce at 2m5f-2m7f on good ground; generally struggled since and his latest two runs have been fairly dismal; returns to chasing for the first time since 2024, when he didn't set things alight in three beginners'.

12/1

10th

2

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 210y

18:30 Roscommon

Mephisto

11st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Completed a hat-trick of handicap hurdle wins during a short time frame last August; went up an aggregate 23lb for victories at Wexford, Ballinrobe and Tramore; has tended to struggle since then; fair fourth at Bellewstown early last month, out of the money at Downpatrick and last week at Galway.

12/1

Form: /060-0

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Galway Flat win came over four years ago, also good second in 2m Curragh handicap; recent hurdle runs should have put an edge on him and visor tried (has been blinkered in the past).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

21

26th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Dark Voyager

11st 13lb

T: Aidan Melia

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, lost position when pushed along after 9th

9th

9

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Dark Voyager

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

held up in rear

16/1

8th

16

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

16:45 Gowran Park

Dark Voyager

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Aidan Melia

Returned to some sort of form on her debut for this trainer when a solid fourth in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month; more needed but well-handicapped if coming back to form.

14/1

10/1

Form: 514038

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner also won consecutive hurdles races over 2m4f at Sligo and Downpatrick in July; creditable turf runs of late, interesting now Keane takes over.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Steps In The Sand

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Took a step in the right direction when fourth at Sligo (2m2f, good); built on that when narrowly denied at Bellewstown (20.5f, gd-yld) on latest; nudged up 2lb but is 4lb below her last win and handles any ground; big chance.

13/2

2nd

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Steps In The Sand

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five-time Flat winner has a record of 2-20 over hurdles, including a win over this trip; posted a decent run at Sligo last time over 2m2f and can be involved with the extra 2f to suit.

5/1

Form: 4009

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Debut promise in 7f maiden on testing ground at Tipperary in May but hasn't reproduced that form since, reportedly not handling track at Listowel latest; further step up in trip here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Onlyinyourdreams

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Debut promise in 7f maiden on testing ground at Tipperary in May but hasn't reproduced that form since, reportedly not handling track at Listowel latest; further step up in trip here.

20/1

12th
7 (19)
Your Honor

10/1

Form: 012/9-

Last run: 470 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Front-runner likes an ease, Flat wins coming at Sligo and Killarney and twice a winner over hurdles at Limerick; absent since Aintree in April and market likely best guide but this stiff 1m6f could test his stamina.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Your Honor

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J A Nash

Dual hurdles winner with his last win coming in December 2023; reverts to hurdles, having been chasing in recent times with little success; finished a 13.5l fifth at Punchestown in June (2m3f, good to yielding) off 116 when last seen in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 906550

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far over C&D over the summer, soft ground last time probably didn't suit; claims if ground doesn't worsen.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Velvet And Vine

8st 13lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A couple of her runs in 2024 suggested she could win a race but missed almost all of 2025 and heavy defeat on return from long layoff at Down Royal last month; cheekpieces go on and she's on a dangerous mark on her best form so check the market.

28/1

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

Form: 764

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hurdler with a modest strike rate although solid run latest at Punchestown; three Flat runs not without promise and potential improver here on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Betty Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form over fences in July for the late Edward O'Grady; more recent form provides limited encouragement.

14/1

Form: 7-9375

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner on soft; 0-6 on the Flat, best run when third in 2m Clonmel handicap last month on good; okay run at Listowel last time, more needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Elusive Guy

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win in 2m Limerick maiden in 2022 but decent third in this race last year off 3lb higher; pulled up after never travelling over fences recently and blinkers now tried for hurdles return.

16/1

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Elusive Guy

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; had an outing on the Flat in October, ended last season with a poor handicap chase run at Kilbeggan; up against it.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Elusive Guy

9st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; record of 0-7 on the Flat; returns from a break after a poor chase effort in April; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 2-5134 D BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner at this track got off the mark on the level at Bellewstown over the summer over this trip; form since leaves him with a bit to find.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Futurum Regem

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Flat/hurdles winner; unplaced in five consecutive handicap chase outings since July; failed to make an impact in a Flat handicap last week.

16/1

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Futurum Regem

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Flat/hurdles winner; unplaced in five consecutive handicap chase outings since July; failed to make an impact in a Flat handicap last week.

16/1

14th

20

(24)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Futurum Regem

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Two hurdle wins and sole Flat win came in 1m6f Bellewstown handicap last summer (good); recent chase form not encouraging.

20/1

Form: 7808

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo filly with nothing to recommend so far; steps up in trip on second handicap attempt with tongue-tie tried.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

20

(10)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Luxurious Princess

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

Lightly raced 3yo filly with nothing to recommend so far; steps up in trip on second handicap attempt with tongue-tie tried.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Luxurious Princess

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian Murray

Second runner for yard; inexpensive filly didn't show much in two maidens and a Roscommon claimer in April and May; not obviously well treated for her handicap debut but is from a respected yard and the market should reveal expectations.

25/1

11th

6

(4)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:20 Roscommon

Luxurious Princess

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Adrian Murray

Too keen when well held in 1m2f maidens at Leopardstown and Cork recently; drops in trip here.

16/1

18th
10 (14)
Movie King

15/2

Form: 1293/0

Last run: 278 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 2m caught the eye on recent hurdles run when coming from way off the pace under amateur-rider in Fairyhouse handicap, his first start since January; worth a look.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Movie King

10st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Flat and hurdle winner but was beaten a long way in a Kilbeggan handicap last time and is up against it

100/1

13th

12

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Movie King

10st 12lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

AW winner in 2022, scored over hurdles at Down Royal in 2023 off 90; well beaten on the Flat when last seen in September; best watched on stable debut.

33/1

10

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

Movie King

10st 7lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: A J Martin

AW winner in 2022, scored over hurdles in 2023; ran well on his penultimate chase start.

10/1

33/1

Form: 000-70 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins on soft/heavy but has deteriorated in recent years, running no sort of race at Bellewstown latest; 4lb wrong here and hard to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

19

(12)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Final Endeavour

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Three Flat wins on soft/heavy but has deteriorated in recent years, running no sort of race at Bellewstown latest; 4lb wrong here and hard to fancy.

33/1

11th

11

(10)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Final Endeavour

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

towards rear throughout

18/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €107.50
Straight Forecast €93.05
Tricast €894.55
Trifecta €678.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Elusive Guy

The Irish Sun:

Penny Jar

SPOTLIGHT:

Cafe Con Leche

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Futurum Regem