October 08 / 14.22 Navan

14.22

Yielding

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  • 0m 5f 180y
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 32-076

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed in three maidens as a 3yo including over C&D (gd-fm); kept on in a handicap over 5f here on latest for a 5l sixth of 18 off 71; return to 6f a plus but more needed back in maiden company.
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1

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Desert Power

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in three maidens as a 3yo including over C&D (gd-fm); kept on in a handicap over 5f here on latest for a 5l sixth of 18 off 71; return to 6f a plus but more needed back in maiden company.

9/1

1

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Desert Power

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in sprint maidens at this venue at Cork at three; never counted on handicap debut at the Curragh in July when returning from a year off; better in a maiden at the same venue last time; has a bit to find with Cecco on that running; first time with tongue-tie.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Desert Power

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed on all three starts at three, showing better form in two 5f Navan maidens; never counted after slow start on handicap debut here last month (5f) on returning from year's absence.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 63-5

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise in all three starts in 6f Curragh maidens for Kieran Cotter, two last year and on latest back in March; off since and has joined a new yard; rated 73 so every chance on the figures if fit for his return.
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1

(6)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Ballintogher

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Promise in Curragh maidens for Kieran Cotter; good effort after an absence when beaten a head in a 6f Navan maiden early last week; disappointing short-priced favourite on AW debut here nine days later; reported "blowing hard post race"; will be hard to beat if restored to form; cheekpieces worn last time are left off.

11/8

1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ballintogher

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Promise in maidens for Kieran Cotter and it was a cracking effort on back of an absence when beaten a head in a Navan maiden last week; will be a big player provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces and the AW.

9/4

2

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Ballintogher

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Promise in all three starts in 6f Curragh maidens for Kieran Cotter, two last year and on latest back in March; off since and has joined a new yard; rated 73 so every chance on the figures if fit for his return.

5/1

Form: 422470

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven race maiden ran to a decent level earlier this season but his form has regressed in recent starts; beaten 12.5l on latest at Down Royal (7f, yielding); the drop back to 6f needs to spark.
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23th

10

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Chester Nimitz

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hasn't really fired so far this season but has been running over 7f-1m; blinkers added to tongue tie worn last time and drops back to trip he won his maiden over; not dismissed for yard coming into form.

33/1

9th

3

(16)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came in Navan maiden (6f, yielding) in October and ran a decent race on stable debut this year when fifth at Leopardstown; not in same form in three runs since, but has slid in the weights if he can put his best foot forward in a tongue-tie.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jockey reported he hung left when 66-1 and soundly beaten on debut at the Curragh in March and not seen since; from a decent family so should be capable of better in time but best watched for now.
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5th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Edmond Halley

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Irish maiden who has raced mainly at shorter; encouraging form for new stable and the way he shaped at Catterick last time, when a clear third, suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring; one to consider.

11/2

3rd

8

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Edmond Halley

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Irish maiden; two fair runs for his new stable and he can win races off this mark; led last time but that won't be easy in today's field.

3/1

3rd

4

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Edmond Halley

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

Modest maiden for Kieran Cotter in Ireland; off over three months before posting an encouraging fifth of nine on yard debut in 5f Catterick handicap 26 days ago, running on late; a player with that run under his belt.

7/1

Form: 0-7536

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has run some okay races in defeat without really threatening to win; beaten 6.75l on latest at Gowran (7f, gd-yld); every chance on ratings (rated 72) but probably needs more back at 6f in first-time tongue tie.
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7th

7

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

12-race maiden; only midfield at Redcar 11 days ago on his first run after wind surgery; continues to slide down the weights and testing ground won't be an issue; could have a bigger run in him.

12/1

5th

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Men Of Honour

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fair ex-Irish maiden; yet to show his best form for new yard this term, beating only one in 7f Thirsk handicap in July; hopes are pinned on a wind operation sparking a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Irish maiden; ran his best race for new connections when staying on over 6f at Doncaster 11 days ago; stays 7f but he may need a drop into Class 6 to break his duck.

20/1

Form: 54373

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in four of his five maidens at 6-7f; was 2.25l behind the winner (and 2l behind Lunigiana) when third of 15 at the Curragh latest (6f, yld-sft); can go close if the new hood ekes out a bit more.
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6th

5

(12)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Poweracclaim

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Is 0-10 but has a race in him and seems to act on most ground; has finished well for place money the last twice at Navan (6f, good) and here (6.5f, yielding) and he's been eased another 2lb; big chance.

7/1

3rd

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Poweracclaim

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Ran okay in a maiden here last year and seasonal-best last month when staying on fourth (Irish Rumour second) of 20 in 6.5f Curragh handicap; not sure this shorter trip will suit but yard in cracking form so respected.

15/2

Form: 9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut effort at the Curragh (6f, yld-sft) wasn't totally devoid of promise but yard probably has stronger claims with Ballintogher.
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12th

6

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vanitys Boy

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Daniel James Murphy

Modest enough efforts in sprint maidens at the Curragh and Navan; eligible for a mark after this.

50/1

12th

6

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Vanitys Boy

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Daniel James Murphy

Modest enough efforts in sprint maidens at the Curragh and Navan; eligible for a mark after this.

50/1

Form: 77

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a similar level on debut on good ground over 6f at the Curragh (slow away) and when racing keenly at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding); may need more time.
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8

(10)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Close Encounter

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Ran to a similar level on debut on good ground over 6f at the Curragh (slow away) and when racing keenly at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding); may need more time.

25/1

3

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

17:38 Roscommon

Close Encounter

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles O’Brien

Not a bad run first time out in a 6f maiden at the Curragh in April; this trip should suit.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dandy Man filly; half-sister to five winners inc Bless Him (7f/1m inc AW; RPR 111), Thunder In Myheart (1m2f AW) and Chewy Round Town (7f AW); dam unraced half-sister to US Grade 1 winner; Lunigiana looks yard's main hope but nicely bred and worth a market check for in form yard.
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8th

2

(16)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Dandy Land

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Worked his way up the placings from third at Bellewstown to second at Down Royal before winning here last time, all over 5f on good; had a few of these behind him when winning; up 7lb but Paddy Harnett is entitled to use his 3lb claim this time, so that helps; in the mix.

100/30

1st

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Dandy Land

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Improving in handicaps, keeping on to take third at Bellewstown before being beaten 0.75l by Viamonte at Down Royal 17 days ago; had some of his main rivals behind him that day, so should be in the mix off 2lb higher.

7/2

2nd

9

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Dandy Land

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Some promise in maidens; best handicap run came last time at Bellewstown over this trip when ran on from the rear; hasn't much to find with Bye Bye Now on that run; added visor could help.

6/1

Form: 423242 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of six starts; fourth behind Lunigiana and Poweracclaim on penultimate at the Curragh; turned over at short odds on latest at Bellewstown; place claims again but becoming expensive to follow.
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4th

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year, here on soft ground in April and on good ground at Fairyhouse last month; stiff task back in trip in Scurry Handicap latest; only second attempt at 1m now.

9/1

9/4

Form: 3426-2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly has finished in the first three in six of seven turf starts; top rated at 76 and just touched off on first run of the season at the Curragh latest (a couple of these rivals behind); has run well over 5f here before and she's the one to beat.
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2nd

5

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:57 Navan

Lunigiana

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Good 2yo form included Listed third; not quite at same level but fine runs on both outings since belated return last month, beaten a neck at the Curragh and just a head off Glory To Be when strong-finishing fourth over C&D a fortnight ago; visor now tried and good chance of reversing that form.

11/8

11

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Lunigiana

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Consistent filly has finished in the first three in six of seven turf starts; top rated at 76 and just touched off on first run of the season at the Curragh latest (a couple of these rivals behind); has run well over 5f here before and she's the one to beat.

9/4

2nd

15

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Lunigiana

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Finished in the frame on seven of her eight starts last year but didn't progress; belated start to this term but would be a contender if at her best; the market can help.

13/2

Form: 07905

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge odds and has failed to land a blow in five maidens at 5f-1m; unlikely to be the answer here.
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5th

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Gift

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John C McConnell

Yet to win (0-18) but has finished runner-up in two of her last three starts, beaten approximately 2l by the in-form South Shore over C&D (12-1) in June; 3lb higher, in an added tongue-tie, but must enter the reckoning in suitable company.

11/4

2nd

5

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Gift

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; neck second in a classified event over C&D on her last AW start; winless after 17 races but is one to consider.

10/1

7th

10

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Shes A Gift

8st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: John C McConnell

Winless from 16 but her best effort came on the AW at Wolverhampton last time when beaten a neck (5f); overall record suggests she might struggle to back it up back on turf in a better quality event.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta €63.10
Straight Forecast €41.02
Trifecta €487.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lunigiana

The Irish Sun:

Poweracclaim

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lunigiana

TOPSPEED:

Lunigiana

POSTDATA:

Lunigiana