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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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

7th

4

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Nakamura

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Hard-knocking juvenile won pair of 6f handicaps and fourth in Birdcatcher over C&D; soft ground wasn't the reason for his poor comeback at Cork and Coen deserts him.

14/1

8th

2

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:54 Cork

Nakamura

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won back-to-back nurseries at Navan and this track last term over 6f; ran a cracker to be fourth in the Birdcatcher at Naas next time off 1lb higher than today; has plenty of early speed so should be comfortable at this trip; looks the stable selected so respected.

11/2

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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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

4th

14

(21)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Cactus

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Well exposed daughter of Wootton Bassett out of a mare by Galileo; regressive after placed efforts over 6f at Navan last August/September; hard to be confident despite the pedigree and connections,

6/1

12th

3

(2)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cactus

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

By the late Wootton Bassett but yet to deliver in seven starts, the best of them when narrowly denied at Navan last month; hails from top yard so should be capable of better but comes with risks attached.

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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11th

12

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Glamazon

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Retains her existing mark after a Roscommon maiden win gained on her tenth outing; 7lb out of the handicap, that disadvantage somewhat offset by the rider's useful claim; vulnerable on overall form.

16/1

1st

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

17:15 Ballinrobe

Glamazon

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

0-9 on turf; placed twice last year, in a Roscommon maiden (7.5f, yielding) and a Sligo handicap off 68 (6f, gd-yld); yet to race at beyond a mile; beaten 5l off 67 in Limerick handicap latest; cheekpieces need to eke out more.

5/2

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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1st

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:38 Gowran Park

Aurora Mist

9st 10lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to place but ran okay in back-end nurseries; 4-1 fav for course handicap over 7f last month, weakened out of contention; first try at 1m.

15/2

7th

3

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:40 Gowran Park

Aurora Mist

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Some merit in her nursery form; signed off with a fourth placing in a 15-runner event over this trip on heavy ground at Galway; stable's excellent current form is a plus.

7/2

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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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

6th

15

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Andosky

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Best effort when runner-up in a Sligo nursery last year; soundly beaten over 6f and 7f both starts in soft this term; has to improve for better ground and drop in trip.

12/1

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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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

4th

11

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

17:45 Naas

One Cool Bear

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has twice gone close in 6f handicaps at Dundalk; fourth when favourite there last time; up in grade now, so no easy task; headgear applied for the first time.

12/1

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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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

9th

10

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Smart Sioux

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Good run in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f in July but beaten out of sight in two handicap starts since; best watched.

66/1

12th

12

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Smart Sioux

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

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

33/1

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