October 08 / 14.22 Navan

14.22

Yielding

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  • 0m 5f 180y
  • 12 runners
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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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9th

4

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won 6f Navan maiden on final start for Noel Meade last October; pleasing start for this yard when fifth at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) last month; dropped 1lb but this trip might stretch him.

17/2

5th

3

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Chester Nimitz

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his final start for Noel Meade in a Navan maiden in October (6f, yielding) under a front-running ride; makes stable debut now and not discounted.

17/2

3

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Chester Nimitz

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

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.

10/1

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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7th

6

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Edmond Halley

9st 7lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Best efforts came in 5f-6f maidens at this track last October on yld/sft ground; well below that level in three handicaps including on the AW last time; this track does suit; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

11th

12

(7)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Edmond Halley

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Ordinary form in maidens and two handicaps on turf (soft/heavy) have been underwhelming; headgear left off and hard to fancy on AW debut.

20/1

10th

9

(12)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Edmond Halley

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

Ordinary form in maidens; big price when in rear at the Curragh on his only previous handicap attempt; cheekpieces tried now; best watched.

20/1

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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9th

9

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Formerly with Andrew Slattery, finishing a close fourth to this year's Irish Lincolnshire winner Ribee at Gowran Park (7f, heavy) last October; joined Ruth Carr soon after for 12,000gns; weakened quickly, ninth of 12 to Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago; now 2lb lower.

14/1

9th

11

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Men Of Honour

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maiden who was picked up for 12,000gns after a fair effort in a heavy-ground Irish handicap (7f) last autumn; no surprise were he to need this after seven months off and would want to see some market interest before adding him into the mix.

16/1

2

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Men Of Honour

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Yet to win but has run well at times in maidens including over C&D; one to consider on handicap debut.

12/1

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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6

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Poweracclaim

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden showed promise in C&D maiden last year; handicap debut run in April was okay (staying on late after slow start) but didn't improve at Naas last month (both over 5f); return to 6f should suit and remains a potential improver.

16/1

13th

1

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Poweracclaim

10st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

0-7 but capable of winning a race and made a pleasing return to action at Navan last month, running on for fourth after losing ground at the start (upset in stalls); thereabouts if gets away better here.

5/1

4th

1

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Poweracclaim

10st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Has posted some fine runs in defeat in maidens over 6f-7f including here last time; has early speed so could cope with the drop in trip with the hood worn last time retained; considered.

10/1

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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20

(16)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Dandy Land

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Couple of hard-luck stories from three maiden runs last October; potential improver entering handicaps, but may need this.

25/1

9th

7

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dandy Land

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Beaten in the region of 8l in 6f maidens at Navan and here; one for handicaps.

50/1

9th

7

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dandy Land

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Beaten in the region of 8l in 6f maidens at Navan and here; one for handicaps.

50/1

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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9th

10

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Glory To Be

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Navan maiden winner over 5f on soft in October; returned this term in fine form, runner-up at the Curragh over 6f before going one better at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding to soft); struggled off revised mark at Gowran last time; needs to resume progress.

12/1

7th

7

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Glory To Be

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Navan maiden winner over 5f on soft in October; returned this term in fine form, runner-up at the Curragh over 6f before going one better at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) seven days ago; unexposed over this trip and definite player off 6lb higher.

9/2

1st

9

(16)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Navan maiden winner in October (5f, soft); good return to action at the Curragh last time when beaten a neck into second (keeping on well) over 6f on soft to heavy; up 3lb but can go well; high draw.

4/1

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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2nd

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Gift

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Poor Irish maiden who's still to finish placed after 15 starts; trainer's record here down the years (11-41) entitles her to some respect on her Tapeta debut at this lower level though; interesting to see how she goes in the market.

10/1

14th

14

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Shes A Gift

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

0-14 and yet to finish in the first three; best effort a 2l fourth of 14 at Dundalk (5f) in January off 40; hiked up 10lb for 6l seventh in Dundalk maiden latest; hard to fancy.

33/1

7th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Shes A Gift

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

13-race maiden, six of those coming at this track; best effort when fourth over C&D in handicap off a basement mark in January; little chance of winning a maiden.

50/1

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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