August 28 / 14.30 Navan

14.30

Good

Navan Racecourse Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 12 runners
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Navan Racecourse Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (3)
Nakamura

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 03363

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went close in Roscommon maiden in May but hasn't managed to kick on in handicaps; blinkers replace cheekpieces and mark looks stiff enough for now.
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12th

10

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Nakamura

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Was busy at two, winning nurseries at Navan and Cork over this trip; below his best this term until returning to form to take second place behind a front-running winner Midnight Dusk at Fairyhouse; took him a while to get into the clear then; leading contender.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Nakamura

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Was busy at two, winning nurseries at Navan and Cork over this trip; below his best this term but not bad runs on two latest; down 3lb but needs more; looks stable second-string.

14/1

8th

4

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Nakamura

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Did plenty of racing at two; winner of two 6f nurseries on easy ground and ran well to take fourth in the Birdcatcher at Naas; a bit high in the ratings since then; needs to step up on the form of a recent Cork run.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6452 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens and took a step forward when beaten 1l at the Curragh 12 days ago; 3lb higher but met some trouble in running and ought to go well again with first-time blinkers on.
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2nd

2

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Monte Vista

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Promise in maidens and took a step forward when beaten 1l at the Curragh 12 days ago; 3lb higher but met some trouble in running and ought to go well again with first-time blinkers on.

7/2

5

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Monte Vista

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

One of four for yard; debut run at Cork (5f, good) her best (behind Baker Blue, ahead of Raphello); cheekpieces worn for 5.75l defeat at Down Royal on latest discarded; steps up to 6f for handicap debut and rider takes off 5lb; interesting.

6/1

10

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Monte Vista

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Promise on debut at Cork and again when a 3l fourth of 15 in a Naas maiden earlier this month; well-drawn here and the new cheekpieces could eke out a bit more; big chance if they do.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 396

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promising debut in a Naas maiden but has disappointed twice since and handicapper has taken no chances.
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12th

9

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Cactus

9st 7lb

J: Freya Frain

T: A P O’Brien

A few placed efforts to his name, including in a Navan nursery (6f, yielding) last season off 9lb higher; bitterly disappointing in maidens at Down Royal (7f, good) and Cork (5f, good) the last twice; mark sliding but revival needed.

10/1

13th

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:07 Cork

Cactus

9st 3lb

J: Freya Frain

T: A P O’Brien

Wootton Bassett filly is 0-10; ran a nice race in a Curragh maiden on seasonal return (6f, soft); way below that level at Down Royal next time (7f, good); hard to be confident and now ridden by 10lb claimer.

6/1

10th

2

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Down Royal

Cactus

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive tail end of last year; fourth of 24 in 6f Curragh maiden (soft) on return; hard to be confident despite the pedigree, connections and being Aidan O'Brien's sole runner on the card.

7/1

Form: 5632 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in maidens and handled the drop back to 6f when only beaten roughly 1l at Sligo last week when sent off favourite; 2lb higher and ought to go well again.
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10th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Glamazon

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May and much the best handicap effort since on latest (reduced mark) when staying on late to finish third (second has won since) of 17 over C&D 16 days ago; contender again off same mark.

15/2

3rd

5

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Glamazon

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Off the mark at 11th attempt in 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May but hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps; decent effort when fourth at Bellewstown over this trip but weakened into ninth in claimer at Killarney 30 days ago; could bounce back now given more of a chance by the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 0700

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well held in the Ballyhane last time and hadn't shown enough in trio of maiden outings previously.
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16

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Aurora Mist

9st 1lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner for this rider in May; down the field in outings at Killarney and Galway since then; held by Cosmic Funk on Killarney running.

16/1

15th

17

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Aurora Mist

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Down the field in a claimer at Killarney, with Love Orchid and Cosmic Funk among those in front of her; 5lb higher than for Gowran win in May; tongue-tie for the first time.

12/1

12th

9

(12)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Aurora Mist

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Improved from her seasonal debut to get off the mark in a Gowran handicap over this trip last time; is taking on older horses now on unfavourable terms but is in form so that counts in this grade.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 963 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in her first two outings but stepped forward when hitting the frame at Roscommon last week; feasibly treated but has to prove she's as good at this sort of trip.
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5th

2

(13)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:14 Down Royal

Idiocracy

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Best runs have been at this trip; was a close third in a Roscommon maiden and was just denied in a Fairyhouse claimer a week ago; should be closely involved again.

8/1

1

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Easily her best run was the third in a 7.5f maiden at Roscommon; only midfield on nursery debut last time but that was back at 6f; clear claims at this level.

6/4

6th

3

(13)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Idiocracy

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Didn't show much in her first two outings but stepped forward when hitting the frame at Roscommon last week; feasibly treated but has to prove she's as good at this sort of trip.

8/1

Form: 0761

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only minor promise in maidens but big step forward when scoring from re-opposing Andosky on handicap debut at Sligo when making all; 6lb higher but respected for a yard that get their share of 2yo winners and also excel with sprinters.
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1

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:04 Down Royal

Prairie Echoes

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Got no peace in front so did well to win a Sligo nursery over 6f but was below that form at Navan since; tongue-tie goes on and has to rebound back in trip.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Prairie Echoes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

Only minor promise in maidens but big step forward when scoring from re-opposing Andosky on handicap debut at Sligo when making all; 6lb higher but respected for a yard that get their share of 2yo winners and also excel with sprinters.

11/2

7

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

18:25 Sligo

Prairie Echoes

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

Unable to get competitive in 5f/6f maidens and doesn't look on that generous a mark; still early days, however.

14/1

20/1

Form: 645

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in each of her three runs in maidens and shaped like a bit further would suit over 5f at Cork a fortnight ago; opening mark looks tough though.
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3rd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Salacious

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Maiden went closest when beaten a nose in Dundalk handicap over this trip in February; good run at the Curragh subsequently (heavy) but stiff task from out of handicap at Naas last time; could go well, yard had a winner at Navan on Saturday.

9/1

11th

14

(2)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Salacious

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Josh Halley

Winless from seven, but beaten just a nose on her penultimate start in a Dundalk 7f handicap in February; going nowhere at the Curragh last time before rallying late to take a 1.75l fourth of 12 (6f, heavy); relatively unexposed, this just her fifth handicap, but races from 6lb outside the handicap proper.

16/1

4th

12

(7)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Salacious

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

3yo was beaten a nose on her latest start at Dundalk (7f); has shown promise on good ground on turf but yet to encounter testing ground; could go well if she handles it (not certain on breeding); 1lb wrong.

5/1

Form: 6452

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Progressed from maiden company when chasing home Prairie Echoes on her handicap debut earlier this month and she's 4lb better off this time.
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15th

16

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Andosky

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Second on handicap debut last year at Sligo but not as good since; her regression continued with a poor run over C&D last time; not easy to fancy.

33/1

11th

16

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Andosky

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Michael Mulvany

Second on handicap debut last year but nothing since; has come down 14lb after four unplaced efforts this term.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Andosky

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Best effort when runner-up in Sligo nursery (6f, good to yielding) last year off 64; soundly beaten all three starts at trips ranging from 5f-7f this term; has to improve but handicapper's grip is loosening.

10/1

Form: 060

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best of his three maiden runs came over this trip but hasn't shown enough to think he can defy this opening mark.
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14th

6

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

One Cool Bear

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden has been poor over 7f last twice, including here last time; has to get back to his better 6f runs at Dundalk and Naas.

16/1

13th

7

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

One Cool Bear

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden with plenty of experience, notably twice runner-up in AW handicaps; plenty to find with Fortuity on recent Roscommon run though.

12/1

7th

9

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

One Cool Bear

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Knocking on the door in three runs this year; runner up and fourth at Dundalk and then fourth in first time visor (retained) on return to turf at Naas (6f, good); stamina to prove upped in trip.

4/1

Form: 700

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on debut but showed very little in two subsequent starts; blinkers now on handicapping; worth a market check.
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11th

11

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Beware Of The Bear

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Minor promise on debut but showed very little in two subsequent starts; blinkers now on handicapping; worth a market check.

9/1

11th

5

(7)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Beware Of The Bear

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Made a satisfactory debut when a staying-on seventh of 21 over 6f at the Curragh in May; in rear at the same venue on second attempt.

25/1

1

(10)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Beware Of The Bear

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Made a satisfactory debut when a staying-on seventh of 21 over C&D 12 days ago, less than one length behind fifth-placed Parkside Lad; trainer had a good winner in this age-group at Listowel on Sunday.

16/1

Form: 6060

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Improved when sixth in a fillies' maiden at Naas but backwards step behind some of these on handicap debut last time.
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16th

10

(10)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Smart Sioux

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Ran her best race when staying-on sixth in a C&D fillies' maiden last year; poor since but some positives in her 5.5l seventh of 12 at Cork (5f, good) last time; down 3lb but others preferred.

33/1

7th

7

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:28 Cork

Smart Sioux

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Best run when staying-on sixth in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f last summer; has shown next to nothing in handicaps; transformation needed to feature here.

33/1

13th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Smart Sioux

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Best run when staying-on sixth in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f last July but beaten out of sight in four handicaps since; upped in trip now.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €25.30
Straight Forecast €24.80
Tricast €132.95
Trifecta €149.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Idiocracy

SPOTLIGHT:

Monte Vista

The Irish Sun:

Glamazon

TOPSPEED:

Idiocracy

POSTDATA:

Idiocracy