September 20 / 16.55 Navan

16.55

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  • 2m 5f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 234-71

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Gained first win over timber at the Galway festival (16.5f, soft) off 9lb lower last time out; this longer trip should be fine and he is ground versatile; should go well again.
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3rd

4

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 5f 69y

17:07 Punchestown

Aurea Fortuna

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Was way below form in two runs in the spring but signs of life after a break when fourth at Listowel (2m3f) last month and easily won this contest last year; 7lb higher now but this has likely been the target.

4/1

4th

6

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Aurea Fortuna

11st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Was way below form in two runs (one each hurdles and fences) in the spring but would have a chance on his Punchestown win from last year; not ruled out.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: F70-U0

Last run: 112 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won her second race over timber at Chepstow (19.5f, soft) last October off 118; mostly struggled since (highly tried at times) and was beaten 69l when last seen in May at Listowel; now hooded and may need this after a break.
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4th

1

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:55 Kelso

Rockstown Girl

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Won over hurdles at Down Royal (2m4f, yielding) in March and has run some respectable races over hurdles/fences since; possibly needed the run at Uttoxeter (hurdles) yesterday on return from layoff; not ruled out.

6/1

7th

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:30 Uttoxeter

Rockstown Girl

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Irish raider; latest of her three wins was off 8lb lower at Down Royal in March (2m4f, yielding); some fair efforts since; each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 4342-8 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Roscommon maiden hurdle (2m4f, soft) in August 2024; last seven starts have come over fences, including two placed efforts at Fairyhouse; off since 20l defeat in first time tongue tie (discarded) at Wexford in May; probably best watched.
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11th

5

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 166y

13:49 Clonmel

Vaureal

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Useful handicap chaser with winning form at up to 2m5f; back from a break and potentially well treated over hurdles (17lb lower than his chase mark); however, this trip is probably inadequate.

7/2

1st

11

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

Vaureal

10st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Beaten a head by The Gradual Slope at Fairyhouse in April (2m5f, yielding to soft); creditable effort around the cross-country course at the Punchestown festival last time (3m1f, good to yielding); not ruled out.

6/1

5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Vaureal

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Off the mark chasing in 2m6f Fairyhouse handicap in November (yielding-to-soft) and better again when just denied over same C&D early this month on similar ground; in between wasn't discredited in strong renewal of PP Hogan Memorial over today's C&D (fifth to Vanillier); definite claims.

10/1

Form: -46164 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdles winner; landed a Roscommon claimer in July (20.5f, good) and not disgraced when left with too much to do at Galway (2m6f, good) on penultimate; beaten over 6l in a Bellewstown claimer latest; needs more back in a handicap.
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9th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Ahead Of The Posse

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a claiming hurdle at Roscommon in July; needs to step up on subsequent handicap form

14/1

9th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Ahead Of The Posse

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a claiming hurdle at Roscommon in July; needs to step up on subsequent handicap form

14/1

9th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Ahead Of The Posse

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a claiming hurdle at Roscommon in July; needs to step up on subsequent handicap form

14/1

Form: 4PP-00 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; rated 22lb lower over hurdles but recent chase runs do not suggest a return to winning ways is imminent; others appeal more.
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20

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Lord Lariat

10st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; much reduced mark nowadays is for a reason; visor replaces cheekpieces but remains opposable.

33/1

8th

1

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Lord Lariat

11st 12lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; fell four out in a handicap hurdle here on New Year's Day; has come down 12lb in the ratings since pulled up in last year's Irish Grand National; rider Joanna Walton was aboard for a C&D win in 2021; needs a major revival but not ruled out.

16/1

Form: B4U-02 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner including three over hurdles; back to form with good second to in-form rival at Tramore on latest (2m5f, good); softer ground fine and has run well here before; Jody Townend an eye-catching booking; leading claims.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

Form: /195-7 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth win over hurdles at Kilbeggan in August 2024 (18.5f, gd-yld) off 4lb lower; only raced three times since and last sighted finishing midfield at Ballinrobe in May; might need this run after 116 days off.
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1

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:20 Killarney

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Gained the most recent of five handicap hurdle wins at Fairyhouse last November; best of three runs this season when fourth over 2m5f at Tramore; others preferred here

12/1

7th

7

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Good World

11st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

One of veteran's five hurdle wins came here and stays this far; around 5l behind Mighty Berkshire when fair fourth over 2m5f at Tramore.

14/1

4th

6

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Good World

11st 5lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Five-time hurdles winner at up to 3m, most recent coming in 2m5f Fairyhouse handicap in November; two runs this year have been poor so much more needed and probably wants easier ground.

14/1

Form: 5657-1

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on last start over timber at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld) off 96; hiked up 9lb for that and this trip and softer ground are queries; beaten off basement mark on the Flat here 23 days ago; a bit to prove in this tougher race.
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5th

6

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Sprinkles

10st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won a 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap in July but might not have stayed 2m5f at Navan since; still needs to do better down 2lb.

12/1

5th

6

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Sprinkles

10st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won a 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap in July but might not have stayed 2m5f at Navan since; still needs to do better down 2lb.

12/1

8

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Sprinkles

11st 6lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Padraig Roche

Off the mark on last start over timber at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld) off 96; hiked up 9lb for that and this trip and softer ground are queries; beaten off basement mark on the Flat here 23 days ago; a bit to prove in this tougher race.

5/1

Form: 1P32P-

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
120-rated chaser has won twice over hurdles; veteran went close off this mark on last start in this sphere at Limerick in April; off since pulled up in a chase at Punchestown in May; trip and ground fine but seems best going right-handed.
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2nd

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Big Debates

11st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Robert Tyner

Veteran was pulled up in a chase at Punchestown on his final start last term; returned to form when winning readily over hurdles for this rider at Navan in September; retains plenty of ability; fitted with a tongue-tie now.

12/1

2nd

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Big Debates

11st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Robert Tyner

Veteran was pulled up in a chase at Punchestown on his final start last term; returned to form when winning readily over hurdles for this rider at Navan in September; retains plenty of ability; fitted with a tongue-tie now.

12/1

2nd

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

Big Debates

11st 0lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Robert Tyner

Veteran was pulled up in a chase at Punchestown on his final start last term; returned to form when winning readily over hurdles for this rider at Navan in September; retains plenty of ability; fitted with a tongue-tie now.

12/1

Form: P7-852 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
2-13 over hurdles, both wins coming at Perth at 2m4f and 3m; beaten 15l when second at Sligo on latest (25.5f, good); place claims off 2lb lower, though probably doesn't want it too soft.
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6th

5

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

15:52 Downpatrick

Themanintheboots

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in four starts since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

3rd

4

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 20y

15:52 Naas

Themanintheboots

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Bagged third career hurdles win at Navan in November (2m4f, soft to heavy) off 98; poor in three starts since (one over fences); needs to bounce back to his best and others better treated.

8/1

7th

2

8th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 180y

15:20 Navan

Themanintheboots

11st 10lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 2m4f here in November (heavy), his third career win over hurdles; pulled up off 10lb higher back here next time (3m1f, sft-hvy) and then well beaten in a beginners' chase at Punchestown latest; needs to bounce back.

8/1

Form: -21625 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner at Sligo on decent ground; solid effort at Ballinrobe on penultimate (3m2f, good) but struggled on soft (2m6f) at the same venue on latest (5lb wrong); this easier but needs the forecast rain to miss.
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6th

3

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Ladiam

11st 11lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Dual Sligo winner at this trip and third career win came at Listowel last month over same trip under a positive ride, drawing away from the last; 6lb rise okay, should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

5

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Ladiam

11st 7lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Both wins were over this trip at Sligo, and he's been running well this season, but fully exposed and his second at Galway was a distant one.

10/1

2nd

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Ladiam

11st 5lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Norman Lee

Dual winner at Sligo but not as effective elsewhere; decent run over 2m4f at Wexford in July but disappointing back at Sligo last month; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 9777

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort when beaten 15l on handicap debut at Galway (16.5f, gd-yld) 12 days ago; shaped like further would suit that day but soft ground is a complete unknown; could go well if handling it.
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15th

8

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

18:20 Sligo

Mon Sheriffe

11st 3lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden has been placed just once in 14 starts over hurdles, when third on winter ground at Navan in December; beaten 18l when fifth at Kilbeggan.

14/1

5th

8

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:46 Kilbeggan

Mon Sheriffe

10st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

0-13 and has failed to complete three of his last four runs; pulled up over C&D in April and unseated at the second at Clonmel last time; others more likely.

9/1

8

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Mon Sheriffe

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: P J Rothwell

0-12 over hurdles; ran well on testing ground at Navan in December but has failed to complete two of last three starts; others preferred.

13/1

Form: 07P03-

Last run: 161 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but did show a bit of promise in a Bellewstown handicap when last seen in April (3m, good); pulled up sole start on softer than good so ground a concern and lacks a run; watch unless the market speaks.
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Form: 729-P5

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-6 over hurdles; finished second in a 2m5f Tramore maiden (gd-yld) in August 2024; beaten 11.5l in a Bellewstown claimer on latest; more needed back in handicap company with cheekpieces worn last time left off.
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5

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:47 Wexford

Mazzas Mahler

10st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Standout effort a 4l second of 15 in a 2m5f Tramore maiden hurdle in August 2024; lost way since and unlikely to be the answer here.

100/1

14

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Mazzas Mahler

10st 9lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Maiden is 0-6 over hurdles; finished second in a 2m5f Tramore maiden (gd-yld) in August 2024; beaten 11.5l in a Bellewstown claimer on latest; more needed back in handicap company with cheekpieces worn last time left off.

25/1

5th

8

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

16:53 Bellewstown

Mazzas Mahler

10st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Lightly-raced 9yo; second in a 2m5f Tramore maiden last summer but no trace of that form since, latest on Flat at same venue in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 5-7642 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles but has run well at Wexford the last twice at 3m on good and good to yielding ground; has struggled in previous starts on softer than good so may need the forecast rain to miss.
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13

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Technology

10st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Inconsistent maiden; hard to predict, but has four seconds to his name, including when chasing home in-form mare (third won since) at Down Royal in August; bombed at Clonmel last week.

10/1

12th

9

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Technology

10st 12lb

J: Ross Sugrue

T: John C McConnell

Still a maiden at the ripe age of nine but bounced right back to form when runner-up at Down Royal (3m, good), staying on from rear; the third has franked the form; big player with a repeat from 2lb higher.

9/4

2nd

15

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Technology

10st 10lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

9yo maiden was second over this trip at Wexford last August, but not done much since.

25/1

Form: 14F-0P

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 6lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Veteran has won five times (four over fences) but he has failed to fire in a handicap hurdle and a handicap chase since returning from a 320 day break; remains 8lb above sole hurdles win; others appeal more.
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9

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:05 Killarney

Avec Espoir

10st 13lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: V T O’Brien

Four-time chase winning veteran has been regressive over hurdles and fences since last year.

50/1

12

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Avec Espoir

10st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: V T O’Brien

Four-time chase winner but has been regressive over hurdles and fences since last year so not easy to fancy.

66/1

9

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

16:00 Wexford

Avec Espoir

10st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: V T O’Brien

Veteran is a four-time chase winner (including over C&D) but hasn't won since 2024 and badly out of form when last seen at Killarney in October; entitled to need this and best watched.

28/1

Non-runners

Mr Erwitt, Costanuci

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €372.96
Tricast €1645.41

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Technology

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Captain Porridge

The Irish Sun:

Vaureal

SPOTLIGHT:

Clonbury Bridge

POSTDATA:

Technology