March 30 / 17.18 Navan

17.18

Heavy

Bective Restaurant Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Bective Restaurant Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 00048-

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Low-key form in three runs in maidens; fair fourth of eight in a 7f Curragh nursery; mid-field over 1m at Naas; this longer trip may help.
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6th

5

(9)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Leopardstown

Servare

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Off the mark on seasonal return at Navan in March (1m2f, heavy); upset in stalls when beaten 3.75l by Darius Dark off 12lb higher mark at Cork (gd-yld); can give a good account if the cheekpieces have a positive effect.

15/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 25y

20:15 Cork

Servare

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Much-improved on last month's seasonal return when running away with 1m2f Navan handicap off 59 (second has run well since); up 12lb for that and goes further up in trip here in a better race.

5/2

1st

9

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Servare

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Low-key form in three runs in maidens; fair fourth of eight in a 7f Curragh nursery; mid-field over 1m at Naas; this longer trip may help.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 89-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unfancied in two 1m runs at two, eighth of nine at Gowran (heavy) and ninth of 13 at Navan (yielding); took a step in the right direction when staying on for fourth in a 6f Curragh maiden on reappearance; by Teofilo out of a Dawn Approach mare, fair chance she will stay this far.
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7th

9

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Leopardstown

Dreoilin

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Found just Servare too good when a 7l second on handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy); went even closer when a 0.75l second at the Curragh last time (1m, soft, two of these behind); raised 3lb; good ground and this longer trip are unknowns.

6/1

2nd

14

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Dreoilin

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J S Bolger

Weak form in two 1m runs at two; took a step in the right direction when staying on for fourth in a 6f maiden here on seasonal debut; raced a little too keenly over 1m2f last time and beaten 7l in fourth; this trip may suit better.

8/1

2nd

5

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Dreoilin

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Unfancied in two 1m runs at two, eighth of nine at Gowran (heavy) and ninth of 13 at Navan (yielding); took a step in the right direction when staying on for fourth in a 6f Curragh maiden on reappearance; by Teofilo out of a Dawn Approach mare, fair chance she will stay this far.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 77-6

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ordinary maiden form on turf in September/October last year; may step up from a Dundalk run with his fitness advanced and cheekpieces on; trainer has a senior rider on Celestially.
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5th

2

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Elm Creek

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

First run of much note when third of 13 on handicap debut at Navan 11 days ago (1m2f, heavy; first-time cheekpieces); he was beaten over 7l but appears to have found his level.

11/4

3rd

4

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Elm Creek

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Ordinary maiden form on turf in September/October last year; may step up from a Dundalk run with his fitness advanced and cheekpieces on; trainer has a senior rider on Celestially.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elm Creek

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

One of three for trainer; middling maiden runs on turf in September/October last year; makes AW debut but others bring more pressing claims.

10/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Weak form on turf at two; no better on AW last month; premature to write off all the same; Gavin Ryan aboard with an apprentice on the stable's other runner.
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10th

9

(11)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 50y

19:10 Killarney

Celestially

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Navan fourth on handicap debut was a step in the right direction, though beaten 9l; more needed; one of four for the stable.

7/1

4th

6

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Celestially

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Weak form on turf at two; no better on AW last month; premature to write off all the same; Gavin Ryan aboard with an apprentice on the stable's other runner.

6/1

11th

3

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Celestially

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Didn't count on Cork debut and tailed off at Leopardstown when last seen; makes AW debut now; Astronomically seems more likely candidate of trainer's three.

33/1

5th
2 (4)
Pliny

5/1

Form: 507-28

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Last two runs as a juvenile were over 6f; had better form over 7f last August/September; a big market drifter on his reappearance in a 7f claimer at Dundalk when second to a well-fancied rival; disappointing over 1m at the same venue on handicap debut; fair chance on overall form if he stays.
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1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Pliny

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Has dropped a long way in the ratings; well exposed but has a decent chance in a race of this standard, especially since he finished in front of Accelereight (improved last time) at Navan in March.

11/4

3rd

5

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

17:07 Sligo

Pliny

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Noel Meade

Placed twice over 7f, including when second in AW claimer in March, but most exposed of these and not sure what trip he wants; well held over this distance and 1m4f last twice; down 16lb from initial rating.

10/1

8th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 25y

20:15 Cork

Pliny

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Lots to find with Servare on recent Navan run and one of the more exposed of these, albeit is down to a decent mark.

10/1

Form: 608-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Struggled at two; finished last twice; gelded now; cheekpieces fitted; hard to fancy.
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5th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Accelereight

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Modest form in maidens; similar story on seasonal return and handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) in March; promising second at Ballinrobe, seemingly appreciating better ground; closely matched with Pliny on Navan run; holds an obvious chance, with the form of the Ballinrobe race working out well

9/4

2nd

6

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Accelereight

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Modest form in maidens; similar story on seasonal return and handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) in March; cheekpieces worn that day discarded; could improve on this better ground and yard in form.

7/1

6th

10

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Accelereight

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Struggled at two; finished last twice; gelded now; cheekpieces fitted; hard to fancy.

14/1

Form: 828-

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Long-priced second on AW at Southwell on second run for Jack Channon; Irish debut was inconclusive; gelded now; trainer also supplies the top weight.
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3rd

8

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 50y

19:10 Killarney

Delusional

9st 4lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Has failed to make much impact on his first two handicap attempts; needs to raise his game; first-time visor.

12/1

7th

6

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 25y

20:15 Cork

Delusional

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Runner-up on AW at Southwell on second run for Jack Channon; two runs for current yard have been ordinary, beaten 12l by Servare on last month's turf debut, having raced keenly; others preferred.

16/1

7th

3

(13)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Delusional

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Long-priced second on AW at Southwell on second run for Jack Channon; Irish debut was inconclusive; gelded now; trainer also supplies the top weight.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 756-

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran three times at Dundalk at two; possibly found 7f inadequate on his third start; previous run over 1m was respectable; has been gelded.
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9th

2

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Gold Find

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Ran three times at Dundalk at two; dwelt at start when down the field on turf/handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) after being gelded 12 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Gold Find

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Ran three times at Dundalk at two; possibly found 7f inadequate on his third start; previous run over 1m was respectable; has been gelded.

7/1

12/1

Form: 44080-

Last run: 122 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed mild promise in maidens and over 7f at Down Royal in her first nursery; regressive later in the season; plenty of improvement needed; wears a tongue-tie for the first time on her tenth start.
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4th

4

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Femme Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

Got a good ride from the front on speed-favouring track when holding on to beat Musashi at Killarney; 3lb worse off and wouldn't fancy her to confirm the form over this extra furlong.

7/1

1st

12

(4)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 50y

19:10 Killarney

Femme Beauty

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

13-race maiden; more exposed than several of these rivals and may remain vulnerable; ridden by a 10lb claimer on her last three starts; Shane Foley booked this time; has a bit to find with Celestially on running at Navan, when Foley partnered her.

13/2

4th

1

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Femme Beauty

9st 12lb

J: Max Popan

T: K J Condon

Maiden hit with 7lb rise for Gowran claimer third on penultimate and no impact back in a handicap at Gowran 3 days ago; same mark here.

10/1

Form: 95666-

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Nursery form ties in with Balance Of Trade; needs to find extra on the evidence of sixth placings at Gowran and Galway; has left Emmet Mullins to join Conor Maxwell who adds a tongue-tie.
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9th

13

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:20 Roscommon

Survivors Code

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over 7f at Gowran last month, held since; kept on over 9.5f at Ballinrobe when tried in blinkers; might stay but others preferred.

16/1

7th

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Survivors Code

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Didn't show much for Emmet Mullins but off the mark on second start for this stable at Gowran (7f, soft); didn't back that up off revised mark latest and blinkers now go on; needs to rebound stepped back up in trip.

11/2

7th

7

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Survivors Code

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Conor David Maxwell

Two 7f nursery outings were respectable; appeared not to stay 1m2f on reappearance/stable debut at Navan; got the better of a battle with Monocle Rocket over C&D a fortnight ago; 5lb higher now, the runner-up may turn the tables.

11/2

Form: 08747-

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran well on the first of two nursery outings, finishing in front of Survivor's Code when fourth of 15 at Gowran; failed to uphold form with that rival at Galway, though not much between them.
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4th

16

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Balance Of Trade

8st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

0-10; best form on soft and heavy ground; ran well in C&D claimer last month (soft) and again in a Bellewstown handicap (1m, soft) on penultimate but poor on quicker ground at Ballinrobe latest; rain would boost chance.

8/1

9th

11

(11)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:22 Ballinrobe

Balance Of Trade

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Good fourth on handicap debut at Gowran last October (7f, heavy); kept on from the back for a 5.75l third of 13 at Bellewstown (1m, soft) latest; previously ran well in 1m Gowran claimer; worth another go at this sort of trip on the evidence of that effort; rain a plus.

100/30

6/1

Form: 0093-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-figure odds and made no impact in good maidens at the Curragh (twice) and Leopardstown; not a bad run in a 1m claimer here on his final start for Jack Davison; could go well on stable/handicap debut
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12th

7

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Palace Tyne

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Padraig Roche

Three-figure odds and made no impact in good maidens at the Curragh (twice) and Leopardstown; not a bad run in a 1m claimer here on his final start for Jack Davison; could go well on stable/handicap debut

6/1

3rd

9

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:00 Navan

Palace Tyne

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Jack W Davison

Triple figure odds, well held in good-class maidens at the Curragh (twice) and Leopardstown; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Leopardstown

Palace Tyne

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Triple figure odds for both starts at the Curragh and never sighted; hard to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in three runs over different trips on turf and AW; his chance is not obvious.
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8th

7

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:54 Gowran Park

Private Larry

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Alan McIntyre

Weak maiden form, last of 13 on heavy ground at Navan on his only handicap start; has been gelded and now hooded for the first time

20/1

13th

8

(7)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Private Larry

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Alan McIntyre

Moderate form in three runs over different trips on turf and AW; his chance is not obvious.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €24.30
Straight Forecast €21.24
Tricast €100.57
Trifecta €103.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dreoilin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pliny

POSTDATA:

Femme Beauty

The Irish Sun:

Dreoilin