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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14th

1

(16)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Nakamura

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Fairyhouse second his standout effort this year; back to last winning mark and 5lb taken off; goes well on easy ground.

16/1

7th

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Nakamura

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Standout effort this season when second in a 6f handicap at Fairyhouse in June but disappointing otherwise; did win a nursery off this mark last year.

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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8

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Gowran Park

Glamazon

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Ballinrobe maiden (9.5f, gd-yld) winner for Jessica Harrington in May; ran well in a couple of handicaps since but modest first start for this yard at Thurles 11 days ago; blinkers return but softer ground is a query.

12/1

3rd

5

(16)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Glamazon

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sole success came in a maiden at Ballinrobe back in May (9.5f, gd-yld); good third at Cork off 2lb higher on penultimate (1m, good); didn't back that up back there on latest; visor goes on now; yard enjoyed big win at Leopardstown on Saturday.

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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7th

12

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:32 Curragh

One Cool Bear

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; behind stablemate Coincidental Glory at Fairyhouse and Navan recently but gained a first career victory at Bellewstown (5f, soft to heavy) between those runs; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

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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9th

7

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:20 Bellewstown

Smart Sioux

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Okay run in Naas maiden last year, but soundly beaten on all handicap starts; mark has come down 20lb in total.

16/1

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

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