October 08 / 16.55 Navan

16.55

Yielding

Racing Again 22nd October Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 2f 30y
  • 17 runners
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Racing Again 22nd October Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 880

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden hasn't been sighted in three maidens, twice when slowly away; hood tried last time now discarded; hard to fancy on handicap debut on limited evidence so far but potential improver.
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2nd

8

(3)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Among The Pines

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kieran Callaghan

Hadn't shown a whole pile until beaten less than 5l at Clonmel, keeping on over 1m2f; tongue-tie discarded.

12/1

6th

5

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Among The Pines

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kieran Callaghan

Five-race maiden; struggled on stable debut in 2m handicap at Down Royal in May; hard to fancy.

33/1

Form: 867507

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Tried over various trips but yet to trouble the judge, latest two on soft ground; cheekpieces tried on latest now ditched.
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21

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Marzanda

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Reached the money for the first time when third of 17 at Navan 13 days ago; potentially on the upgrade.

16/1

2

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Marzanda

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Tried over various trips but yet to trouble the judge, latest two on soft ground; cheekpieces tried on latest now ditched.

12/1

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Marzanda

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Poor form in maidens and hasn't really kicked on in two handicap outings; now tried with first-time cheekpieces and back down markedly in trip; enough to prove.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 674744

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four wins all at 7f, including at Down Royal in June off this mark; okay efforts of late, takes a marked step up in trip here.
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17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

10/1

Form: 600605 BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m3f at Limerick last year in testing conditions; regressive this year, most recently didn't appear to stay 1m4f when disappointing favourite at Ffos Las in June; Keane booked for return but may want it softer.
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15th

11

(13)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Forlio

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Has lost his way since winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July and tailed off behind Lauderdale King last month.

25/1

16th

2

(18)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Forlio

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Won at Tramore last month off 10lb lower; not in the same form since and was well held in a Roscommon claimer 12 days ago; may be in handicapper's grip for now.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Forlio

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time Flat winner, went up 11lb for a convincing success in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore last month; subsequent runs in a Flat handicap at Galway and a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan raise significant doubts; well enough treated by the race conditions if recapturing form.

6/1

Form: 093195

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made all (first-time visor) for breakthrough win over just short of this trip at Ballinrobe in July, just fair efforts twice since; bit to find.
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3rd

1

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Galaxy Wonder

11st 5lb

J: Mr Charlie Carroll

T: Tony Carroll

Has form figures of 14323112253 since Boxing Day and that latest third was a good effort from a wide draw at Wolverhampton; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf; yard also runs Palazzo Persico.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galaxy Wonder

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Both AW wins have been at this track, one over today's distance; has shot up the weights since as a result of further success on turf; in good order at present, however, and shouldn't be far away.

4/1

5th

5

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Galaxy Wonder

9st 1lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Gained his second success for this yard when winning at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in March and followed up at Bath (1m, good to soft) next time; runner-up in both starts since (1m2f) but this consistent sort still needs to prove he stays this far.

7/2

Form: 259857 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner here over shorter but on a long losing run and hasn't convinced over this trip in the past.
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6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Twice a winner here over shorter but on a long losing run and hasn't convinced over this trip in the past.

20/1

8

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Takeachancejimmy

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Went close over C&D in April off 6lb higher but not a lot to shout about in the meantime.

20/1

4

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Veteran; six-time turf winner went close in a 1m handicap at Bellewstown in April off 59; three moderate efforts since and now drops into claiming company but has C&D form figures of 211 so return to this venue could revive; interesting.

6/1

Form: 304000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Cheap purchase out of Ed Bethell's yard in July and nothing as yet for current yard.
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6th

11

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Desert Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Longstanding maiden was placed three times here earlier this year over 7f-1m; however, was disappointing over 1m here on latest and others arrive in better form.

25/1

11th

10

(16)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Desert Of The Sea

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden had placed form in 7f/1m handicaps here in early spring; ran well in Laytown maiden last week.

14/1

5th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Desert Of The Sea

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Useful form at a modest level on AW last winter, but is of no appeal taking on much superior rivals here.

66/1

Form: 076010 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt over C&D last month off 7lb lower; didn't count back on AW 13 days later but don't rule out.
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8

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Harseva

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Off the mark at the 14th attempt over C&D last month off 7lb lower; didn't count back on AW 13 days later but don't rule out.

9/1

11

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Harseva

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Off the mark at the 14th attempt with a 1m2f success at Navan earlier this month; needs to prove she's at least as effective on AW now operating from 7lb higher.

7/2

24

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Harseva

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Nothing of much note in her form since third over C&D 12 months ago; that run suggests she should not be completely ruled out; first reserve.

Form: 90-97

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not too much to take from three maiden runs on turf before staying on into midfield in Dundalk AW handicap in August; potential improver but others hold more solid claims.
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6th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

If Dora Could

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Fair effort on just third handicap start when fifth over 10.5f on AW; tongue-tie tried then stays on; was keen the last day, so trip could be an issue, but is a half-sister to 1m4f winner.

12/1

5th

8

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

If Dora Could

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Not too much to take from three maiden runs on turf last year before staying on into midfield in C&D handicap in August; ran no race at Navan in October; tongue-tied ahead of return; others hold more solid claims.

16/1

Form: 87-003 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Two wins include this race in 2023 (yielding) and eyecatching Punchestown effort last month under today's rider puts him right in the mix.
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No Results Found

Form: 5680

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D handicap debut last month behind Harseva leaves her with plenty to find.
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2nd

13

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Duchess Anne

8st 11lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Nine-race maiden not beaten far in her first two runs this season at Naas (1m, good) and Gowran (9.5f, gd-fm); below best on latest at Navan (1m, good); eased 2lb but needs to bounce back.

10/1

8th

15

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Duchess Anne

8st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Mrs Denise Foster

5yo who only made her debut in June of last year; has found her level with prominent shows in 1m good-ground handicaps at Naas and Gowran; slower ground would ask questions but respected otherwise.

10/1

Form: -05055 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 1m probably would have finished closer but for traffic problems at Bellewstown a week ago; on a nice mark and has to be respected but hasn't convinced over C&D in the past.
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14th

5

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Four wins here, three of them over this trip, and may step up on recent turf efforts which were probably with a view to getting him fit for AW action.

20/1

13th

12

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Record of 1-13 on turf (4-18 on AW); looked in need of the run on stable debut at Listowel 18 days ago; others preferred.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

Form: 633699

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't enjoyed too much luck in running of late over 1m; stamina concerns over this stiff 1m2f.
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12th

16

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat, including here over 9.5f in July (good); needs to improve on more recent form.

14/1

7th

13

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat; is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in March 2025 but he's becoming difficult to predict; only midfield at Leopardstown on latest; others look more solid.

12/1

Form: 090-0

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in maidens and handicap debut effort over this trip at Clonmel last month leaves her with lots to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bella Boyne

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Opening two handicap efforts on turf have been poor; of limited appeal back on AW.

16/1

14

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Bella Boyne

8st 11lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: John C McConnell

Poor form in maidens and handicap debut effort over this trip at Clonmel last month leaves her with lots to find.

33/1

Form: 788-00

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and hard to fancy; blinkers replace cheekpieces; 1lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Portmagee

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and hard to fancy; blinkers replace cheekpieces; 1lb wrong.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Portmagee

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and only beat one home on last month's return/yard debut.

33/1

Form: 8/0400

Last run: 124 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo filly didn't run too badly when midfield on handicap debut at Naas but poor effort at Fairyhouse; back from a break with limited appeal.
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No Results Found

Form: 004924

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has shaped well on a couple of occasions off lowly mark, notably latest two over just short of this trip when second at Clonmel and fourth at Punchestown (keen): one to consider, especially if settling better.
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5th

13

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:10 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Charles O’Brien

Plenty of good runs in defeat (0-16), including three seconds; on a competitive mark and latest fifth at Punchestown was another fair effort.

7/1

5th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Miss Americana

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden has run very well in defeat more than once this season; runner up at Gowran (1m, soft) in April and Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) in June; close third back at Gowran (1m, yielding) after a break on latest; thereabouts again off 1lb lower.

9/2

3rd

14

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went closest when touched off over C&D in April on soft; also went close over 1m2f at Fairyhouse but bit to find with a couple of these on C&D run in June when last seen.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €376.17
Tricast €12588.26

Selections

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POSTDATA:

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The Irish Sun:

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