April 08 / 15.40 Navan

15.40

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Enjoy Hospitality At Navan Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Enjoy Hospitality At Navan Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 0220-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-26 over hurdles, 1-22 on Flat; overall record is not encouraging, but he struck a good vein of form (hurdles and Flat) last summer; recent fourth over hurdles at Limerick was respectable.
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0727-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mild promise for Ger Lyons last season, though best run was over 1m in a claimer; by far the best of four hurdle runs when 66-1 second in six-runner Fairyhouse event; outstayed when third behind today's rival Billie Frechette over 2m at Dundalk 11 days ago.
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17th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Makaiah

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won off 2lb lower over 1m5f (good) here in May 2025; below best twice since promising seasonal reappearance at Roscommon but the drop to 0-60 company could spark a revival.

18/1

7th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Makaiah

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Best on good ground and shaped nicely on seasonal return over 1m4f (good) at Roscommon when a 2.5l second; failed to fire at Ballinrobe on latest but didn't get her ground; could rebound on this more suitable surface.

12/1

11th

16

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Makaiah

9st 7lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 631-26

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved form on first two starts for this stable, landing 2m Dundalk handicap by 5l in December before finishing second to Scott Lang from 10lb higher in February; sixth last month in another 2m Dundalk event, with The Truant seventh and Scott Lang ninth.
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13th

6

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Inchiquin Maid

11st 3lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Gained the most recent of two 2m AW wins in February, back from a break with poor run at Tramore last month; 0-15 hurdling, though did finish second at Listowel last season off this mark.

12/1

11th

8

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Inchiquin Maid

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Terence O’Brien

Gained the most recent of two 2m AW wins in February; turf credentials are relatively weak, placed only once from ten attempts; however, suited by a sound surface.

8/1

1st

10

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Inchiquin Maid

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f).

16/1

100/30

Form: 2623-1

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has improved gradually at Dundalk during the winter (placed twice over 1m4f in December) and was rewarded with victory in a 2m handicap 11 days ago; showed a good attitude and has a good chance of confirming form with third-placed Mafiah despite a 5lb rise; that run was prefaced by a decent hurdles run at Wexford.
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3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Billie Frechette

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Had a good time last summer, winning on the level and over hurdles, second over 2m2f here as well; was reverting from three runs over fences when beaten 37l over 2m at Galway.

12/1

16th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.

20/1

3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

Form: 52512-

Last run: 132 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

10/1

Form: 42-219 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Down the field over hurdles at Limerick last week; 1-17 turf Flat record is a negative, though he won over 2m at Dundalk in February at the main expense of today's rival Inchiquin Maid.
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7th

5

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Scott Lang

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole turf win came over C&D two years ago, most recently 4l adrift of stablemate The Truant here earlier this month; balance of form is on better ground.

14/1

Form: 53842-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ex-Aga Khan; ended six-race Flat campaign for the Halford/Collins team last year with second in a handicap over this trip at the Curragh; has run respectably in two maiden hurdle outings for this stable.
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2

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Imarajan

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden on the Flat but won a C&D maiden hurdle in July; ran respectably in a big-field Galway handicap since; needs more but shouldn't be far away off the same mark.

8/1

9th

12

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Imarajan

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

0-8 on the Flat; an improving hurdler having won at Kilbeggan 19 days ago (2m2f, good) and brings potential into handicaps; unraced over this far.

12/1

1st

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Imarajan

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: Eoin Doyle

Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D maiden hurdle last time; headgear combination worn then is retained; can be involved again.

5/1

20/1

Form: 8/709-

Last run: 180 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two win over hurdles, both at Tramore; unplaced in 12 Flat starts; little apparent chance on recent hurdles form, pulled up in two of her last three races.
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4th

4

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Bynx

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Martin Hassett

Versatile mare gained a first Flat win over C&D at the 22nd attempt last month (Lariat 1.25l behind); ran to her mark over fences at Wexford last time; returns to the scene of her victory 4lb higher and could go well.

5/1

4th

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:05 Wexford

Bynx

11st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Martin Hassett

Versatile mare scored on the Flat at Tramore (2m, good) on her latest outing; her sole win from five chase starts came in in this race last year (good) off 107; 5lb higher here but arrives in form and can't be discounted.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3700-9 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner; won back-to-back 2m handicap hurdles at Naas in February, pulled up over a longer trip at the same venue last month; mid-field in a 1m4f handicap at the Curragh ten days ago; suited by heavy ground, this may be too quick for him.
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16th

2

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

10st 2lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice on the Flat last year including over C&D off 5lb lower; two runs this term not his best and may need some more help from the handicapper; won't mind if there's rain.

20/1

16th

12

(23)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dangerous when gets his favoured soft conditions, as when bolting up at Bellewstown in October; recent Ballinrobe comeback run should have brought him on but won't get his preferred ground here and terrible draw to overcome.

16/1

Form: 06/57-

Last run: 249 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; has run only four times on the Flat; finished in mid-field over this trip at last year's Galway festival on only handicap start.
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3rd

5

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Churchwarden

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Bounced back to form when gaining a first Flat win on his third run for this yard over C&D last month in first-time blinkers, successful by 10l; hefty 12lb hike for that but interesting if headgear continues to work; just second over hurdles here on Thursday.

5/2

2nd

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:48 Tramore

Churchwarden

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 for John McConnell; came back to form in first-time blinkers to easily win on the Flat here over 1m4f last time; has to be respected back hurdling assuming the blinkers have the desired effect again.

13/8

1st

3

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

Churchwarden

10st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Flat maiden; won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in 2024 when with John McConnell; down the field in two runs for this stable; seemed to be well fancied for a similar race to this at Roscommon on the first occasion; blinkered now after a poor hurdle run.

13/2

Form: 20521/ CD

Last run: 538 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D soft-ground handicap in October 2023 on his final run for Charles Byrnes; did not appear for 12 months and struggled in two races over hurdles for this stable last November.
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10th

12

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Viceregent

11st 1lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Flat winner is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; out of form on the level when last seen in October and overall record fresh suggests he might need this on first start for new yard.

28/1

17th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Viceregent

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.

25/1

17

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Viceregent

9st 4lb

T: H D McGuigan

First reserve; two-time soft ground winner but on a long losing run; not the worst effort at Bellewstown latest and he's on a dangerous mark; could go well if getting a run.

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Payout
Exacta €120.20
Straight Forecast €105.34
Tricast €645.40
Trifecta €704.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Makaiah

The Irish Sun:

Billie Frechette

SPOTLIGHT:

Imarajan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Duke Of Leggagh