April 08 / 14.40 Navan

14.40

Good

Vintage Crop Raceday April 26th (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 1m 0f 10y
  • 12 runners
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Vintage Crop Raceday April 26th (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 322-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Rated 85 after four maiden runs; should strip fitter for his comeback at Naas (7f, soft to heavy) last month when his jockey lost an iron close to home; well-bred Lope De Vega colt sets a solid standard and looks the one to beat.
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10th

5

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Mississippi River

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

No slouch but he has never raced above Listed level and looks like being a possible pacemaker for stablemate The Lion In Winter in this first Group attempt; clear bottom of this pack on handicap marks and should be swallowed up once his rivals get roaring.

100/1

7th

4

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Mississippi River

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Three-time winner including a rated race last June over C&D (good); promising effort on seasonal return over C&D when 3l fifth to stablemate The Lion In Winter in the Listed Heritage Stakes, half a length behind Tokenomics and just in front of Lord Massusus; rated 100 and improvement is required.

11/2

5th

5

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Mississippi River

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Consistent in handicaps and conditions races at around 1m/1m1f last season; only once out of the first four in his nine 2024 starts, three wins, including over C&D; has never run in a stakes race and will need to raise his game to score at this level.

12/1

2nd
14 (4)
Zahrann

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Night Of Thunder colt is a fourth foal; half-brother to French 1m4f/1m5f winner Zaniyka (RPR 87); dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (inc Group 3; 103), out of 1m4f winning half-sister to Listed winners Zanughan (1m4f) and Zand (10.5f), is granddaughter of 1m4f winner; may need further in time; watch on debut.
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7th

8

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Zahrann

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Went close on his debut at Navan; backed up Cork maiden win with 1m4f course Listed success, despite still looking raw; underlined his improvement when chasing home the unbeaten Amiloc in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot; dropped to this trip to win the Royal Whip at the Curragh; a rapidly maturing sort, could produce a big run with the ground likely to suit.

5/1

1st

6

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Zahrann

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Went close on his debut at Navan and has proved admirably progressive; backed up Cork maiden win with a 1m4f Listed race success at Leopardstown, despite still looking raw; underlined his improvement when chasing home the unbeaten Amiloc in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot; 1m4f probably closer to his optimum but can provide Los Angeles with a serious test.

13/8

2nd

11

(11)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Zahrann

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Made it 2-3 when coming from last to first to win by just over 2l in Listed race at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) 15 days ago and he didn't look the finished article (slowly away and green in the straight); highly regarded and could have lots more left in the tank; firmly in calculations.

15/8

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 6.75l on sole start at Galway last October (Mississippi River 5.5l ahead of him in second); bred to appreciate this sounder surface and could improve for the fitting of a tongue-tie; place claims.
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8th

6

(4)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Omni Man

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two wins last season including a Goodwood handicap off 93 (1m4f, good); signed off with a Listed third at Dundalk (10.5f); slowly away and never involved on return at the Curragh (1m2f, soft); this ground much more his bag but not certain that the drop back to 1m will suit and overlooked by McMonagle.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Omni Man

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ended last year with a Listed AW third; one of three runners for the stable; will need to raise his game to feature here

16/1

3rd

11

(14)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Omni Man

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only had seven races and won a valuable Goodwood handicap over 1m4f in July (good) before a wide draw did for him in a valuable sales race at Deauville (1m2f); has another high stall to deal with and others may have too many gears at this trip.

6/1

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pleasing enough debut at Naas over 7f on soft to heavy ground last month, staying on after being short of room; different ground here but his dam won on good-good to firm and he should appreciate the extra furlong here; considered.
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1st

1

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Diego El Queso

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Proved frustrating for much of last season, beaten favourite in three maidens; off the mark at Dundalk in October; just denied a first turf win in a 21-runner contest at the Curragh 12 days ago; holds a leading chance

7/2

2nd

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Diego El Queso

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Proved frustrating for much of last season, beaten favourite in three maidens; off the mark at Dundalk in October, beating Ribble Emperor by 3l over a mile; good effort when 1.5l third in conditions race on AW 105 days ago; on an okay mark but soft ground a concern.

16/1

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never involved when 25-1 for his debut at Dundalk (10.5f) eleven days ago; Colin Keane prefers Diego El Queso; best watched down in trip on turf debut.
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9

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:18 Down Royal

Rubadub Dubh

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Rated 67; promisel on second start when a 7.75l fifth of 12 at Navan; failed to back that up in a maiden claimer latest; a bit to prove stepped back up in trip.

12/1

9

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:18 Down Royal

Rubadub Dubh

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Rated 67; promisel on second start when a 7.75l fifth of 12 at Navan; failed to back that up in a maiden claimer latest; a bit to prove stepped back up in trip.

12/1

3

(13)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Rubadub Dubh

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Not a bad effort at Navan on first turf start; could go well as second string for the stable of the form horse No Such Thing.

12/1

33/1

Form: 07

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Much better second time up when a 9.75l seventh of 17 in a 7f Curragh maiden (soft) at 125-1; this longer trip will suit on that evidence; unproven on good ground; probably best watched.
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3rd

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Sonic Invader

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Appreciated the step up to 1m6f at Gowran (good to yielding) for his second handicap start when keeping on for third; likely to be suited by this trip on that evidence and Keane remains aboard; big player.

15/4

3rd

10

(10)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Sonic Invader

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Ran in three maidens early last season; was entitled to need the run at Navan after a year-long absence; should be sharper now; Colin Keane takes over from an apprentice.

6/1

13th

16

(20)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sonic Invader

9st 9lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Not bad runs last two maiden starts of 2025 over 7f and 1m, the latter at this track; has to be ready after a long absence; the market can help.

16/1

Form: 68-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise on debut at the Curragh (1m, good) but failed to back that up at Gowran when last seen in September; has been gelded and is in good hands so worth a market check.
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7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle gelding is a second foal; half-brother to 7f AW winner Dandy Lichious (RPR 71); dam 1m-1m2f winner (79), closely related to 7f 2yo Listed winner Titus Mills, out of unraced daughter of Fillies' Mile winner Aqaarid; probably best watched on racecourse bow.
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11

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

15:17 Limerick

Bungle Lichious

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Struggled in maidens and no signs of improvement since tackling handicaps; headgear worn for 15.5l defeat behind Oiche Rua on latest is discarded; top rider on but hard to fancy on form.

25/1

8

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Bungle Lichious

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Shown nothing in trio of maidens and remote last of 9 on handicap debut at Ballinrobe; new headgear combination fitted.

20/1

9th

3

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Bungle Lichious

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

11/2

Form: 00-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-3 so far with two of those runs coming on turf; 200-1 and beaten 15.5l at Dundalk latest over 1m; opposable.
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4th

12

(13)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Highway Sixty One

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: L Young

14-race maiden for Andrew McNamara; did finish third in a big field over this far at Fairyhouse; best watched on yard debut after a lengthy break.

25/1

6

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

15:30 Thurles

Highway Sixty One

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew McNamara

13-race maiden and finished a long way behind a couple of these at Roscommon last month; return to quicker ground might help but others are more convincing.

20/1

10th
7 (8)
Faro Island

33/1

Form: 77-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Long odds and two seventh placed finishes in maidens at Gowran and the Curragh last year; will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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4th

14

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Faro Island

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Won a 1m3f Down Royal handicap last autumn but was poor on AW after (found to have mucus in his lungs); needs best on return but can't be ruled out.

14/1

10

(16)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Faro Island

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Improved since handicapping after a gelding procedure, finishing 2l third when well-backed for his handicap debut over C&D last month before staying on best to win over 1m3f at Down Royal 10 days later; unexposed with just five starts under his belt and should go well again from 5lb higher.

4/1

7

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Faro Island

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Well backed and produced a much-improved effort to finish a 1.75l third at Dundalk on handicap debut after a 164 day break; raced a shade keenly in blinkers that day and cheekpieces could help this 3yo settle better; leading claims.

9/2

22/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 66-1 for his debut at the Curragh last month and was always in rear; steps up in trip but may need more time on that evidence.
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11th

11

(9)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 10y

14:40 Navan

Radial Symmetry

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

pressed leader, weakened over 2f out

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo offered something to build on at Dundalk (1m) when 80-1 for his belated debut 11 days ago, staying on but still beaten 12l; this stiffer stamina test should suit but he has to carry a lot of weight.
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4

(9)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Paint The Moon

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Tame efforts in a trio of 1m maidens and no sign of improvement upped in trip on handicap debut at Fairyhouse in May; hard to fancy.

40/1

16th

17

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Paint The Moon

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Mildly encouraging debut at Dundalk but never counted in two subsequent starts; needs to find significant improvement on handicap debut.

50/1

16th

17

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Paint The Moon

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Mildly encouraging debut at Dundalk but never counted in two subsequent starts; needs to find significant improvement on handicap debut.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €8.80
Straight Forecast €8.93
Trifecta €25.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mississippi River

The Irish Sun:

Diego El Queso

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mississippi River

POSTDATA:

Mississippi River