June 07 / 13.42 Navan

13.42

Good

Navan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 7 runners
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Navan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 90-185 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ground-versatile sort; won for the third time on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (5f, sft-hvy) off 8lb lower; not disgraced in Listed company at Naas; fine effort off revised mark back at the Curragh latest (6f, good) when ahead of The Highway Rat and Erosandpsyche; won his maiden here (6f) and should go well again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

2

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on (good); virtually inseparable from Tango Flare based on Listed third behind course specialist here last time; both could feature.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on latest (good) when scoring off 95; 6f no problem and finished just in front of Big Gossey in Listed race at Naas (5f, good) in April so not written off stepped back up in grade.

4/1

1st

3

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Bodhi Bear

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ground-versatile sort; won for the third time on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (5f, sft-hvy) off 8lb lower; not disgraced in Listed company at Naas; fine effort off revised mark back at the Curragh latest (6f, good) when ahead of The Highway Rat and Erosandpsyche; won his maiden here (6f) and should go well again.

4/1

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7/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 7346-6 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner; both turf wins have come over this C&D on yielding and soft ground; pleasing seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh last month, not far behind Bodhi Bear; eased 1lb, yard in fine form and leading claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(12)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Back on song when just failing to reel in the winner at Navan on latest; four C&D wins to his name, including a Group 3, and is 5lb better off for a 1.75l defeat behind Valiant Force in a rated race here in February; third in this last year and should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

The Highway Rat

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Five-time AW winner; both turf wins have come over this C&D on yielding and soft ground; pleasing seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh last month, not far behind Bodhi Bear; eased 1lb, yard in fine form and leading claims.

7/2

Form: 20-900 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
No win since 2022; hasn't looked like regaining the winning thread in three runs this term; behind The Highway Rat and Bodhi Bear at the Curragh (6f) latest; eased 2lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus, but the forecast rain is a concern.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Last win was in 2022; encouraging signs lately, notably a good effort in a recent Listed race at Cork, not far off Likedbymike then; retains enough ability to be competitive in good company.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Erosandpsyche

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Ran perfectly well off 96 in a Navan handicap last week (5f, good) but he's without a win since 2022 and looks vulnerable on these terms.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

No win since 2022; hasn't looked like regaining the winning thread in three runs this term; behind The Highway Rat and Bodhi Bear at the Curragh (6f) latest; eased 2lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus, but the forecast rain is a concern.

14/1

9/2

Form: 324-31 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gained breakthrough win at the tenth attempt in a C&D maiden (yielding) on latest in first time cheekpieces; now sports blinkers for first run in handicap company and talented claimer takes off a handy 5lb; can't discount.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Namiid

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Failed to win at two; put that right when making all in a Navan maiden (5f, yielding) in first-time cheekpieces; not beaten far on handicap debut at the same venue in blinkers (5f, good); another good run in cheekpieces (retained) at Bellewstown; big burden, rider's claim will help.

14/1

2nd

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Namiid

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Failed to win as a 2yo but put that right when making all in a Navan maiden (5f, yielding) on his penultimate start in first-time cheekpieces; not beaten far on handicap debut back there in blinkers on latest (5f, good) and 1lb lower now; in the mix with cheekpieces back on.

6/4

4th

7

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Namiid

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Gained breakthrough win at the tenth attempt in a C&D maiden (yielding) on latest in first time cheekpieces; now sports blinkers for first run in handicap company and talented claimer takes off a handy 5lb; can't discount.

9/2

5th
5 (3)
Stag Night

11/4

Form: 15-321 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Six-time winner; boasts a good record at this venue and is generally dependable; beat Likedbymike narrowly here on penultimate start; out of the money at Navan three weeks ago when Erosandpsyche was third.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Stag Night

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.

11/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

12/1

Form: 5-2968 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; hasn't won since and last three runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; tongue tie tried now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

11th

7

(17)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; has failed to win since; last four runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; cheekpieces used for first time in Ireland.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Kerdos

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; hasn't won since and last three runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; tongue tie tried now.

12/1

Form: 352051 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways off 4lb lower at Dundalk on latest, making all to score by 0.5l; may find things tougher upped in grade off his revised rating (never won off a mark this high).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

13

(14)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Cuban Grey

8st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Admirable sort with seven wins and 17 places to his name; faces a tough task in this grade; has struggled in two turf starts this month following a Dundalk win.

20/1

9th

1

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Cuban Grey

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Brought up the rear last week at Navan but that was a tougher race than this and he had previously posted a seventh career win over 5f at Dundalk (3lb lower); no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta €21.00
Straight Forecast €19.14
Trifecta €114.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Namiid

SPOTLIGHT:

The Highway Rat

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kerdos

POSTDATA:

Namiid

The Irish Sun:

The Highway Rat