April 26 / 17.30 Navan

17.30

Yielding

Navan Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Navan Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /25/12 BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win in either code came on the AW over 2m in January but career-best when strong-finishing close second in Gowran handicap over this trip on Wednesday, having allowed winner first run; Keane now takes over and obvious claims off same mark.
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1st

20

(13)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Elle Dorado Rock

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A J Martin

Sole win in either code came on the AW over 2m in January but career-best when strong-finishing close second in Gowran handicap over this trip on Wednesday, having allowed winner first run; Keane now takes over and obvious claims off same mark.

9/2

9/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 220-71 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Was ending a three-year hiatus on the flat when scoring over 1m6f here earlier in the month, hanging left but keeping on well; not guaranteed to back that up off 4lb higher but respected.
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6th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

The Truant

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Ended a three-year hiatus on the Flat when scoring over 1m6f at Navan off 64 in April and followed up with a good second at same track; didn't count back at same venue on Saturday but don't rule out dropped in grade.

8/1

18

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Truant

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Was ending a three-year hiatus on the Flat when scoring over C&D off 64 in April and followed up with a good second here over 1m5f; disappointed when sent off favourite for Sligo handicap hurdle on latest; respected back on the Flat.

14/1

3rd
7 (18)
Disco Boy

25/1

  • Place: £12.50

Form: 7-40

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Shown promise in bumpers and similar story since he's been switched to the Flat; upped in trip and opening mark looks on the high side.
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22

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Disco Boy

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Sean Byrne

Ten-race maiden (including five runs in bumpers); encouraging handicap debut when third here (1m5f, soft) and improved again when close third at Gowran over this trip (good); shortlisted.

14/1

3rd

9

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Disco Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Sean Byrne

Nine-race maiden (inc' five runs in bumpers); encouraging handicap debut over 1m5f and dropped 1lb; extra furlong here can only help and one for the shortlist.

6/1

3rd

9

(2)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Disco Boy

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Sean Byrne

Nine-race maiden (inc' five runs in bumpers); encouraging handicap debut over 1m5f and dropped 1lb; extra furlong here can only help and one for the shortlist.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form: /5300-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Decent hurdler was gaining fourth success in that discipline when scoring at Clonmel in November, faded badly in conditions hurdle at same venue following month though; 0-9 on the flat but ran well off 3lb higher at Listowel last year so on a competitive mark; rider's first mount.
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4th

2

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

18:48 Kilbeggan

Plains Indian

11st 11lb

J: Trevor Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Four hurdle wins at different trips, most recently over 3m at Clonmel in November; respectable fourth here behind Ad Caleum last month but may not have been suited by tight Ballinrobe track latest; others with stronger claims.

12/1

11th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Plains Indian

11st 8lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose course winner; 9.25l behind Ad Caelum and Dartan at Kilbeggan latest, weakening after being hampered at the last; is 8lb above his last win but his yard is in form and he could go well dropped slightly back in trip.

12/1

11th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Plains Indian

11st 8lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose course winner; 9.25l behind Ad Caelum and Dartan at Kilbeggan latest, weakening after being hampered at the last; is 8lb above his last win but his yard is in form and he could go well dropped slightly back in trip.

12/1

Form: 2/640- C

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Better hurdler although hasn't won in well over four years; last Flat win came here over 1m6f in 2020 (soft); absent since October and may just need this although on a nice enough mark for yard debut.
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1st

3

(1)

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:20 Tramore

Make Good

10st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Versatile five-time winner at an early stage of his career; no success since 2020; has performed well enough in four starts for this stable to suggest she may feature in a race of this modest standard; not beaten far in fifth at Bellewstown last week.

4/1

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:42 Bellewstown

Make Good

10st 2lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Versatile five-time winner at an early stage of his career; hasn't won in over four years, okay runs in better-class handicaps of late; drops in grade now so can't be ruled out.

9/1

23

(22)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Make Good

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Versatile five-time winner at an early stage of his career, including over C&D; bright start to season when fifth here on stable debut; missed break when solid fourth at Listowel six days ago; stays well.

25/1

14/1

Form: 7707-7 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner in all codes, last Flat win coming at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) last summer; okay run back on the level at the Curragh last month but needs to step forward from that to feature.
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13

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Desert Friend

9st 0lb

J: Ms Hannah Smullen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Has been knocking on the door again this season, running well in defeat in each of his last three starts; however, handicapper probably has his measure and all his best recent efforts have come over a fair bit further than this.

20/1

4th

5

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Desert Friend

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won this race last year from a 4lb lower mark; not great this term prior to a solid second over C&D last month and followed that up with a promising third of 21 at Navan this month (1m6f, good); back in form and could put in a bold show

9/2

3rd

21

(13)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Desert Friend

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Won 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last summer off 63; hadn't been at his best this term until solid second of 10 over that C&D on latest; best on a sound surface so wouldn't want much rain.

14/1

14/1

Form: 2-2196 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 21137- BF

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m6f winner for Sir Mark Prescott on a sound surface; hurdles form ordinary, placed in Down Royal handicap when last seen in January; ideally wants better ground and doesn't appear especially well handicapped.
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9

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:50 Tramore

Miss Gitana

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice at 1m6f for Sir Mark Prescott; placed over hurdles for this stable; recent Flat credentials are not exactly persuasive, but perhaps she is better than implied by the form-figures.

10/1

20

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Miss Gitana

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice over this sort of trip for Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't really improved for her new yard but wasn't beaten far at Gowran last month and handicapper has dropped her a further 2lb.

18/1

6th

5

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Miss Gitana

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice over this sort of trip for Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't really taken to hurdles for her new yard but she was better than the result when eighth of 18 in a 1m5f Navan handicap last month; not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 870/0-

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden struggled in opening flat handicaps including this race last year; back from hurdling off 4lb lower mark but others preferred.
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No Results Found

20/1

Form: 9/068-

Last run: 127 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a pair of 1m2f handicaps in the summer of 2023 for Henry de Bromhead; returned from long absence last October and three below-par runs for current yard; handicapper relenting and drops in grade but stamina remains an issue.
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16th

9

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Curragh

Matt Connor

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Martin Brassil

Won two on the bounce over 1m2f in 2023 for Henry de Bromhead; then lost his form before reappearing after an absence for this yard last year; has to improve on recent efforts.

33/1

7th

5

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

19:40 Roscommon

Matt Connor

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Martin Brassil

Two-time turf winner, the wins coming back to back in April-June 2023 for Henry De Bromhead; has failed to fire in four runs for current yard; is well-handicapped now (6lb below last win) but hasn't shown enough in recent starts.

25/1

7th

5

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

19:40 Roscommon

Matt Connor

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Martin Brassil

Two-time turf winner, the wins coming back to back in April-June 2023 for Henry De Bromhead; has failed to fire in four runs for current yard; is well-handicapped now (6lb below last win) but hasn't shown enough in recent starts.

25/1

25/1

Form: 64325-

Last run: 160 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Placed form in France at up to 2m for N Clement, including on AW; market best guide on yard debut.
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4

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:30 Bellewstown

Black Gem

11st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Placed form in France at up to 2m for Nicolas Clement; little impact in two Flat starts for this stable.

25/1

17

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Black Gem

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Placed form in France at up to 2m for Nicolas Clement, including on the AW; weak in the betting when never a factor on Irish debut at this track last month; tongue-tie reached for.

40/1

11th

2

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Black Gem

10st 1lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Placed form in France at up to 2m for N Clement, including on AW; market best guide on yard debut.

25/1

Form: 5345-6

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole flat win came on AW, fair form over the winter on that surface; not an obvious one for turf return.
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2

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Rockview Consort

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose mare; without a win since August 2023; made the frame twice over hurdles in May; fair record on AW (1-13, placed six times), not as effective on turf though she has had few opportunities.

9/1

5th

4

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Rockview Consort

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose mare; without a win since August 2023 but shaped like her turn was near here last time out when beaten just 1.75l into third on good ground; should go well again off 2lb higher, though the forecast rain is a concern.

7/2

4

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:35 Downpatrick

Rockview Consort

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Wasn't in bad form on the AW through the winter and was under 7l away on her belated return to hurdling over C&D two weeks ago; must have some sort of chance.

11/2

13th
21 (14)
Tara Power

Form: 9-4178

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Reserve; gained first win since 2021 with a 1m4f AW success in February; safely held twice since at same track; stamina concerns over this stiff 1m5f on easy ground.
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4

(5)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:07 Bellewstown

Tara Power

9st 6lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Gained first win since 2021 with a 1m4f AW success in February; unplaced last three runs; mild positive from his course form, placed twice from five visits.

12/1

13th

21

(14)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Tara Power

8st 10lb

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Reserve; gained first win since 2021 with a 1m4f AW success in February; safely held twice since at same track; stamina concerns over this stiff 1m5f on easy ground.

14th
15 (11)
Forlio

10/1

Form: 5462-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Limerick win this time last year came over 1m3f on testing ground; encouraging comeback run at the Curragh last month, missed a Gowran engagement since; only previous try at this trip inconclusive but can't be ruled out.
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3

(6)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

15:15 Ffos Las

Forlio

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul W Flynn

Irish raider with modest 1-19 strike-rate; suited by 1m4f on ground slower than good but was out of form this spring; refitted cheekpieces the headgear of choice today.

7/2

20

(18)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Forlio

10st 0lb

T: Paul W Flynn

Second reserve; won on debut for this yard off 60 at Limerick last year; improved on recent form when sixth of 17 from wide draw over C&D latest but still beaten 11l; similar draw here and blinkers go on; needs more.

6th

13

(20)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Forlio

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Paul W Flynn

Won on testing ground at Limerick (11.5f) last year off current mark; some decent efforts in defeat after on faster ground; decent comeback run but two poor showings since; the jury is out.

22/1

25/1

Form: 125-89 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner last October, having won over this trip at Sligo (soft) previous year; recent Gowran run leaves him with a fair bit to find.
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6

(4)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Glyde Ranger

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

Winner on AW towards the end of last season but yet to hit form on turf this year; lots to find on ratings.

14/1

14th

4

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Glyde Ranger

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on AW towards the end of last season but struggled back on turf recently in two soft ground runs.

25/1

15th

17

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Dundalk winner last October, having won over this trip at Sligo (soft) previous year; recent Gowran run leaves him with a fair bit to find.

25/1

Form: 12/04- BF

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose 5yo with wins on flat in Britain and over hurdles this time last year for Gavin Cromwell; joined this yard after poor Limerick effort at Christmas; trip/ground okay, don't rule out.
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2

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Club Manager

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; 110-rated hurdler 1-12 in that sphere; not bred for fences but can't be discounted on chasing debut on balance of hurdles form.

13/2

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 116y

16:20 Punchestown

Club Manager

11st 3lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won on Flat in Britain and over hurdles in April last year for Gavin Cromwell in a 2m1f Bellewstown handicap; no show on yard debut on the Flat at Navan in April and failed to make a major impact in a recent 2m1f conditions hurdle at Wexford; has run well at up to 2m4f,

14/1

5th

9

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

Club Manager

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose 5yo with wins on flat in Britain and over hurdles this time last year for Gavin Cromwell in Bellewstown handicap; no show on yard debut on the flat at Navan last month, others preferred.

14/1

25/1

Form: 4427-0

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three of six wins in Britain for the Johnston's were on the AW; bought for 5,000gns in October and never sighted on yard debut at Dundalk; wants better ground.
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10th

10

(3)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Pons Aelius

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Best form in Britain came over 2m and hasn't kicked on in two runs for new yard at big prices; wins have come on quicker ground than what's likely here.

33/1

10th

10

(3)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Pons Aelius

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Best form in Britain came over 2m and hasn't kicked on in two runs for new yard at big prices; wins have come on quicker ground than what's likely here.

33/1

17th

11

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Three of six wins in Britain for the Johnston's were on the AW; bought for 5,000gns in October and never sighted on yard debut at Dundalk; wants better ground.

25/1

25/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a couple of maidens in 2023 for Roger Varian; not much of note so far for this yard though, inadequate trip on latest.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Lady Kai, Out For A Stroll, Secret Rock

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.30
Straight Forecast €20.24
Tricast €554.99
Trifecta €847.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Club Manager

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Forlio

SPOTLIGHT:

Elle Dorado Rock

POSTDATA:

Desert Friend