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Book Your Hospitality Now For Navan Racing Festival Handicap

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Book Your Hospitality Now For Navan Racing Festival Handicap

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: -04871

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

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1st

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner is 0-5 on turf for current trainer this year, not beaten too far on penultimate; handicapper giving him every chance and new headgear combination tried.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Sommelier

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; dangerously well-handicapped on best form for Marco Botti; signs of revival last two starts; ran better than the bare result on latest when drawn on the wrong side at Naas; eased another 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus; go well.

12/1

Form: 855881

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

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1st

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Thurso

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him.

12/1

Form: 709-67 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

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7th

5

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Hill

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Better known for his turf exploits and he's 1-8 on the AW; others preferred after finishing down the field at Navan after a break.

20/1

6th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Harrys Hill

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Martin Hassett

Eight-time winner on turf including once over C&D; sole success last season in Tipperary rated race (5f, good) when he had Eclairage 1.25l behind in third and weighted to uphold that form; runner up in this last year on seasonal return off 3lb higher; can't discount.

14/1

Form: /30-20 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

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10th

9

(3)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Lethimfly

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

5f maiden winner at two and confined to only two runs last season; however, plenty to like about his close second behind Buddy Batt here in March and he's better drawn this time should they again wish to front run.

5/1

Form: 8-7848 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

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8th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mint Man

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f back there latest; blinkers added and he's back on a winnable mark.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Mint Man

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Course form figures of 1-2 over 6f, the win coming off 1lb higher last August; has won over 5f on AW; below best in two outings this season but could revive back at this venue.

8/1

Form: 0354-0

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

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21th

3

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Astute Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Ordinary form other than a close third of nine in a 5f maiden at Navan in October (soft) with an RPR of 77; hasn't matched that level in two runs since, but claims if he does on handicap bow.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:57 Navan

Astute Power

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Beaten a long way in both Curragh maiden outings; hood now added to tongue-strap worn last time.

25/1

Form: -33203 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

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3rd

15

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mickey The Steel

8st 13lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

First reserve; five-time winner loves the mud and solid placed form over 6f/7f early in the season; has had a break since unplaced run at the Curragh.

13th

16

(1)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful sprinter who is suited by soft conditions; third in opening two 6f runs this season here (heavy) and at Naas (soft); upped in trip when runner-up over C&D last time; was 4.75l behind winner Red Charlie that day but now 14lb swing at the weights, although he had race-fitness on his side that day.

8/1

Form: 050-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

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6th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Three Sixteen

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Alan McIntyre

Given a mark of 67 after three maiden runs in second half of last season over different trips; hooded on return for new yard.

10/1

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Three Sixteen

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: M G Quinn

Not a likely contender on the evidence of his two runs over shorter distances.

66/1

9 (10)
Asdana

Form: 02-040 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

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10th

4

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Asdana

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Won over this trip at Cork last August and some fine efforts in defeat since including a fourth at Bellewstown last time; back to her winning mark so considered; can be slowly away.

5/1

4th

8

(12)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Asdana

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Gained first win at Cork last August (5f, good); ended last season with fine second at the Curragh (5f, heavy), overcoming slow start and headed late on; typically needs reappearance run and much better expected now after Curragh effort eight days ago.

14/1

Form: /6666-

Last run: 352 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

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No Results Found

Form: 503-47

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

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7th

3

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:17 Fairyhouse

Jackie Jump Up

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Handicap debutante yet to encounter good ground; 2l to find with Baiana on Sligo running latest; hood (ran well in one before) and tongue tie added; in the mix if handles quicker conditions.

13/2

4th

6

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

13:35 Sligo

Jackie Jump Up

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Much the better of three late-season 2yo outings on final occasion when strong-finishing third (neck off runner-up Baiana) in Navan auction maiden in first-time hood, prompting running and riding enquiry; yard have begun the season in fine form, should go well.

3/1

Form: 44-303

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

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3rd

10

(6)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Hugos Girl

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

14-race maiden has run some solid races in defeat, including third of 15 in a 7f fillies' handicap at this venue a year ago; third over 1m at Dundalk in March was encouraging; below her best with a hood fitted (discarded now) at Leopardstown last month.

14/1

Form: 25-221 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

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1st

1

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fine run on seasonal return at Dundalk and again when a 1l second of 15 at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; in the mix again off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

AW winner ran a fine race from a wide draw on seasonal return at Dundalk (5f) 10 days ago (Jazzit 0.75l behind); handles an ease and should go well again off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 23370-

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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7

(17)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Viamonte

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Placed in five maidens this year and also finished third in a C&D handicap in July; unplaced at the Curragh last time but has fair prospects of reaching the money.

12/1

4

(10)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Viamonte

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Beaten nearly 7l when third in a 5f maiden last time but was competitive in his two previous handicaps (both over 5f) and there's a race in him off this mark; regularly partnered by Adam Browne-Souza.

5/1

Form: 339-00

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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No Results Found

Form: 88-113 C BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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3rd

14

(18)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Alnofoor

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Returned from over four years off with some moderate runs last year; however has returned to turf this term in the form of his life, winning back-to-back at Navan (6f, heavy) under Colin Keane and Bellewstown (5f, soft) under a 3lb claimer; rating has risen 14lb but he's still lightly raced and soft conditions will suit.

9/2

1st

4

(16)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Alnofoor

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Return to turf saw him shed the maiden tag in decisive fashion at Navan (6f, heavy) last month; 9lb rise partially negated by rider's 3lb claim; should be fine dropped to 5f but draw could have been kinder.

7/2

Form: -42112 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

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2nd

13

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered.

7/1

Form: 0-4350 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

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15th

2

(20)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three years since last win; running well this term but slow starts are killing him; wide draw not bad thing in that respect, because he can run home down the outer.

8/1

5th

1

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Hasn't won for three years and only had two outings last term; fair fourth in race featuring several of these at Navan (6f) in March and kept on well from long way back (missed break) when third over 5f there last weekend; likely to be strong at the finish, but the break will be crucial from gate one.

5/1

Form: -23305

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

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No Results Found

Form: 3617-0 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 55

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12th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Step Back In Time

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

All four of her wins have come at this track between 5f-6f, including last October off a 7lb lower mark; not as good next time and tends to need her first run after an absence.

9/1

Form: -23699

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

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9th

4

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Plushy

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Record is 0-10 but has run well in defeat; placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (good to firm); excuses for Naas flop on latest as fly leapt the stalls; contender eased in grade.

9/1

9th

10

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Plushy

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

3yo is 0-9 overall (0-3 on turf) but has run well in defeat; placed on first two starts in 5f maidens last year at Bellewstown (good) and Cork (gd-fm); 1.5l behind Stone Bear at Dundalk in January and weighted to reverse that; sharper for latest run; interesting.

17/2

Form: 1526-0 D

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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14th

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won at Tipperary in August (5f, good); solid efforts off revised mark at Naas and over C&D when denied by a head (hung left); cut out much of the running when below best over C&D in October.

13/2

Form: -35233

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

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3rd

12

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Happy Henry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.

5/1

3rd

7

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

5/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Sommelier, 12/1 Thurso, 16/1 Harrys Hill, 10/1 Lethimfly, 20/1 Mint Man, 25/1 Astute Power, 12/1 Mickey The Steel, 33/1 Three Sixteen, 14/1 Asdana, 25/1 Caffu Zafeen, 20/1 Jackie Jump Up, 12/1 Hugos Girl, 6/1 Jordan Breeze, 25/1 Viamonte, 20/1 Verified, 8/1 Alnofoor, 10/1 An Laochmor, 14/1 Polar Bear, 14/1 Jazzit, 14/1 Step Back In Time, 14/1 Plushy, 25/1 Ballysax Lil Mick, 10/1 Happy Henry