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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No / Draw
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11th

4

(2)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Among The Pines

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Kieran Callaghan

Lightly raced maiden wasn't sighted in three maidens last year and last of 17 on handicap debut at Navan in October (upset in stalls), trained then by Michael Grassick; big step up in trip for seasonal/yard debut and best watched.

20/1

1

(10)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Among The Pines

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

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.

12/1

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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1st

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Forlio

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Won off 9lb lower at Navan last year; had been struggling off revised mark but step in right direction when an unlucky fourth at Naas (1m3f, good) 13 days ago; Colin Keane returns (on board for both previous wins); enters calculations.

9/2

4th

9

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won by 5l at Navan last autumn and basically struggled off higher marks since; been hurdling lately and needs more off this mark.

16/1

3rd

4

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Punchestown

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner, rated 62; ran well when beaten 23l into tenth by Gomez Addams on hurdles bow at Listowel seven days ago; jumping needs to improve and he has a future in this discipline, but probably in handicaps.

22/1

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

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

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Galaxy Wonder

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Most consistent since joining this yard (314323112) and was only beaten half a length by Party Island in his hat-trick bid at Bath (1m2f, firm) last month; despite that latest effort a bit of rain wouldn't come amiss; stable also runs Brodie's Boy.

9/2

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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15th

15

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Fourth runner for local yard; still a maiden after 18 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; market can separate stable's runners.

12/1

7th

15

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Still a maiden after 17 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; not without a chance with a capable 7lb claimer abaard.

8/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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5th

10

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Patrick Street

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Andrew Kinirons

Bagged his second win on turf at Limerick in April (1m4f, yielding) off 44; failed to add an elusive win over obstacles in two starts since, although he placed over hurdles at Punchestown; could go well and has won off 1lb higher before.

9/2

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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1

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

16:50 Gowran Park

Duchess Anne

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Mrs Denise Foster

4yo rated 43 after five runs and heavy handicap defeats the last twice; unlikely to be the answer here.

50/1

11

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Duchess Anne

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

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

20/1

12

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Duchess Anne

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Hard to see much merit in her three outings in maidens at up to 1m4f; makes handicap debut.

20/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

25

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Strike rate of 1-32 on turf; sole success came on heavy ground over 7f at Naas in 2024; fair form at a modest level lately, needs to raise his game in new headgear combination; third reserve.

7th

14

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Master Garvey

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Strike rate of 1-32 on turf; sole success came on heavy ground over 7f at Naas in 2024; beaten 7.5l when fifth of 16 at Gowran on latest; well handicapped but others arrive in better form.

15/2

5th

15

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Modest strike rate (2-49), fair AW form during the winter; finished in mid-field over C&D last month and needs to raise his game.

14/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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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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9th

11

(14)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Prom Queen

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Front-runner off the mark over 1m6f at Gowran, off basement Irish Flat rating of 40; fifth won at Leopardstown on Friday; went left up the straight last time and trainer feels she'll be better going that way, so might struggle on the bends here.

4/1

1st

13

(12)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Prom Queen

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Career-best when runner-up in a 1m2f Navan handicap last October, though beaten 5l; made a lot of the running before fading to fourth over a shorter trip here 13 days ago on seasonal debut; should strip fitter now and the longer distance may suit

11/2

4th

14

(11)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

19:15 Gowran Park

Prom Queen

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Lightly-raced mare ran a career-best when runner-up in Navan (1m2f, yielding) handicap in October, but was 5l behind the winner; contender on her return if she's ready to roll.

4/1

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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7th

14

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Charles O’Brien

Beaten favourite at Fairyhouse (1m2f, gd) seven days ago, 1.5l behind Alto Sax; narrowly denied over C&D on soft in April off 2lb lower; drop back in trip no problem and should be winning one of these soon.

7/2

2nd

14

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

Miss Americana

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles O’Brien

Narrowly denied on seasonal return at Gowran (1m, soft) off this mark; below best the last twice at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld) and Gowran (7f, soft); step up in trip a plus (second over 9.5f at Clonmel last season); rain would boost chance.

10/1

9th

11

(12)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles O’Brien

Showed some ability at a modest level last season; went close over 1m here on seasonal debut with Hell Left Loose 1/2l away in third; Leopardstown run only three days later may have come too soon for her.

9/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast €376.17
Tricast €12588.26

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Patrick Street

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Patrick Street

POSTDATA:

Patrick Street

The Irish Sun:

Patrick Street