16:20 Return Of The Jumps At Navan Racecourse September 19th Handicap (Div I)

1st

7 (2)

African Affair

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

14/1 (Won)

Win: £92.20
Place: £11.00

Form: 0-08

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Has shown very little in maidens; a recent winner for the stable offers a ray of hope that he might improve; makes handicap debut on first run since May.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6 (17)	20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 2f 0y	16:10 Curragh African Affair 9st 8lb J: Robbie Colgan T: Ms Sheila Lavery	Showed very little in maidens; 40-1 Navan winner early last month on handicap debut after a summer break; Robbie Colgan sticks with him, leaving the ride on stablemate Anvika (whom he partnered to victory last week) to a top apprentice; has to cope with an 11lb rise.	7/1
1st 7 (2)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan African Affair 9st 7lb J: Robbie Colgan T: Ms Sheila Lavery	Has shown very little in maidens; a recent winner for the stable offers a ray of hope that he might improve; makes handicap debut on first run since May.	14/1
8th 4 (16)	18th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 63y	18:20 Roscommon African Affair 9st 7lb J: Robbie Colgan T: Ms Sheila Lavery	No apparent chance judged on his first two starts; well held by Huff'n'puff on Naas run.	66/1

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6

(17)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

9st 8lb

Showed very little in maidens; 40-1 Navan winner early last month on handicap debut after a summer break; Robbie Colgan sticks with him, leaving the ride on stablemate Anvika (whom he partnered to victory last week) to a top apprentice; has to cope with an 11lb rise.

7/1

1st

7

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

9st 7lb

Has shown very little in maidens; a recent winner for the stable offers a ray of hope that he might improve; makes handicap debut on first run since May.

14/1

8th

4

(16)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

9st 7lb

No apparent chance judged on his first two starts; well held by Huff'n'puff on Naas run.

66/1

3rd

11 (19)

Nephin Mountain

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

8/1

Place: £2.00

Form: 051651 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Beat Alto Sax snugly from 2lb out of the handicap over 1m here nine days ago; that was his second win since July and he is an improving sort who can remain competitive off just 2lb higher.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11 (1)	19th Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y	14:10 Gowran Park Nephin Mountain 9st 3lb J: Wesley Joyce T: Michael Mulvany	Represents last year's winning yard; two victories this season, both on good ground; well held the last twice, however, and remains 2lb above his latest success; could do with the track drying out.	14/1
6th 1 (8)	1st Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 195y	14:10 Bellewstown Nephin Mountain 10st 0lb J: Gary Carroll T: Michael Mulvany	Had early-season form on soft and has won over 1m/9.5f since; keeping his form well and can race prominently; Carroll 1-8 for the yard this year, and has had plenty of success with Mulvany in previous campaigns.	9/4

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11

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

9st 3lb

Represents last year's winning yard; two victories this season, both on good ground; well held the last twice, however, and remains 2lb above his latest success; could do with the track drying out.

14/1

6th

1

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 195y

10st 0lb

Had early-season form on soft and has won over 1m/9.5f since; keeping his form well and can race prominently; Carroll 1-8 for the yard this year, and has had plenty of success with Mulvany in previous campaigns.

9/4

5th

22 (12)

Bang Po

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Liam McAteer

Form: 900600

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict

Sole win was on heavy ground in 2023 in a 1m handicap at Killarney; has struggled in recent seasons; one of his better displays when sixth of 16 in a 1m5f handicap here in June; down the field twice since then; first reserve.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
19 (10)	20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y	16:45 Curragh Bang Po 9st 2lb J: Terry Casey T: Liam McAteer	Won for the second time when scoring by a wide margin at Galway over 7f last time when 9lb out of the handicap; a 9lb hike demands more but has won off a higher mark before so has to be taken seriously.	9/1
1st 10 (8)	8th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y	18:00 Galway Bang Po 8st 7lb J: Rory Mulligan T: Liam McAteer	Some fair efforts in defeat this year but has plenty to find from 9lb out of the handicap.	33/1
5th 22 (12)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Bang Po 8st 10lb J: Rory Mulligan T: Liam McAteer	Sole win was on heavy ground in 2023 in a 1m handicap at Killarney; has struggled in recent seasons; one of his better displays when sixth of 16 in a 1m5f handicap here in June; down the field twice since then; first reserve.

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19

(10)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

9st 2lb

Won for the second time when scoring by a wide margin at Galway over 7f last time when 9lb out of the handicap; a 9lb hike demands more but has won off a higher mark before so has to be taken seriously.

9/1

1st

10

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

8st 7lb

Some fair efforts in defeat this year but has plenty to find from 9lb out of the handicap.

33/1

5th

22

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

8st 10lb

Sole win was on heavy ground in 2023 in a 1m handicap at Killarney; has struggled in recent seasons; one of his better displays when sixth of 16 in a 1m5f handicap here in June; down the field twice since then; first reserve.

6th

8 (10)

Alto Sax

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

6/1

Form: 192592 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June (good); good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, no luck in running back at 1m at the Curragh; has to enter calculations now in this rematch with Nephin Mountain who beat him by 1/2l over 1m here nine days ago; longer trip a plus.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 16 (12)	18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	20:00 Dundalk (AW) Alto Sax 9st 7lb T: Peter Fahey	Winner this year over 1m here and 1m2f at Fairyhouse; good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, and when beaten half a length over 1m at Navan; poor effort at Clonmel on Wednesday; second reserve.
11th 7 (5)	16th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 168y	18:10 Clonmel Alto Sax 9st 7lb J: Reese Holohan T: Peter Fahey	Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); beaten a neck in 22-runner contest at Leopardstown (1m1f) in July; no luck in running at the Curragh next time; second of 13 at Navan (1m, good) last month before sixth of 21 at Navan (1m2f) 11 days ago; leading contender.	4/1
6th 8 (10)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Alto Sax 9st 7lb J: Reese Holohan T: Peter Fahey	Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June (good); good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, no luck in running back at 1m at the Curragh; has to enter calculations now in this rematch with Nephin Mountain who beat him by 1/2l over 1m here nine days ago; longer trip a plus.	6/1

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10th

16

(12)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alto Sax

9st 7lb

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over 1m here and 1m2f at Fairyhouse; good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, and when beaten half a length over 1m at Navan; poor effort at Clonmel on Wednesday; second reserve.

11th

7

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

9st 7lb

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); beaten a neck in 22-runner contest at Leopardstown (1m1f) in July; no luck in running at the Curragh next time; second of 13 at Navan (1m, good) last month before sixth of 21 at Navan (1m2f) 11 days ago; leading contender.

4/1

6th

8

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

9st 7lb

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June (good); good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, no luck in running back at 1m at the Curragh; has to enter calculations now in this rematch with Nephin Mountain who beat him by 1/2l over 1m here nine days ago; longer trip a plus.

6/1

7th

24 (15)

Giselles Defence

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Form: 059050 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Four wins in Britain for Ian Williams at 1m2f; never better than fifth in nine Irish appearances; down the field over 1m here on Wednesday; third reserve.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 24 (15)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Giselles Defence 9st 8lb J: Paddy Harnett T: Sean Davis	Four wins in Britain for Ian Williams at 1m2f; never better than fifth in nine Irish appearances; down the field over 1m here on Wednesday; third reserve.
10th 8 (17)	2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y	18:10 Navan Giselles Defence 9st 9lb J: Paddy Harnett T: Sean Davis	Four wins in Britain for Ian Williams at 1m2f but yet to reproduce that level of form for current connections, from 7f to 1m5f.	33/1

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7th

24

(15)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

9st 8lb

Four wins in Britain for Ian Williams at 1m2f; never better than fifth in nine Irish appearances; down the field over 1m here on Wednesday; third reserve.

10th

8

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

9st 9lb

Four wins in Britain for Ian Williams at 1m2f but yet to reproduce that level of form for current connections, from 7f to 1m5f.

33/1

8th

20 (16)

Miss Ivor

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: P O’Rourke

25/1

Form: 0-0900

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict

Very modest form in maidens and handicaps so far; well behind Cause I Like You at Cork last Sunday, though made some late progress from an unpromising position.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 16 (9)	21st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y	14:23 Listowel Miss Ivor 9st 3lb J: Jimmy Dalton T: P O’Rourke	Very modest form in maidens and handicaps so far; not disgraced off her low rating at Navan; can be left out of calculations.	100/1
8th 20 (16)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Miss Ivor 8st 10lb J: Jimmy Dalton T: P O’Rourke	Very modest form in maidens and handicaps so far; well behind Cause I Like You at Cork last Sunday, though made some late progress from an unpromising position.	25/1
11th 10 (7)	30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y	14:25 Cork Miss Ivor 9st 7lb J: Orla Tynan T: P O’Rourke	Very modest form in maidens and handicaps so far, well held behind Beau Army at Gowran latest.	25/1

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6th

16

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 3lb

Very modest form in maidens and handicaps so far; not disgraced off her low rating at Navan; can be left out of calculations.

100/1

8th

20

(16)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

8st 10lb

Very modest form in maidens and handicaps so far; well behind Cause I Like You at Cork last Sunday, though made some late progress from an unpromising position.

25/1

11th

10

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

9st 7lb

Very modest form in maidens and handicaps so far, well held behind Beau Army at Gowran latest.

25/1

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10th

3 (4)

Pallatine Hills

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

12/1

Form: 50-605

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Placed only once from 14 starts; prominent for a long way when fifth over 1m at the Curragh last time.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
17 (19)	20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y	16:45 Curragh Pallatine Hills 9st 4lb J: Shane Foley T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	Maiden posted his best run of the year when a close fifth over C&D in August; might not have stayed 1m2f at Navan then well-held over hurdles since; needs to do more; tough draw.	22/1
7th 6	28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 7f 135y	13:35 Roscommon Pallatine Hills 11st 7lb J: Kieren Buckley T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	Rated 75 at his best on the Flat; beaten a length in a Curragh handicap this year his best effort when the stable were out of form; interesting on his hurdles bow.	12/1
10th 3 (4)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Pallatine Hills 10st 2lb J: Jamie Powell T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	Placed only once from 14 starts; prominent for a long way when fifth over 1m at the Curragh last time.	12/1

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17

(19)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pallatine Hills

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Maiden posted his best run of the year when a close fifth over C&D in August; might not have stayed 1m2f at Navan then well-held over hurdles since; needs to do more; tough draw.

22/1

7th

6

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

13:35 Roscommon

Pallatine Hills

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Rated 75 at his best on the Flat; beaten a length in a Curragh handicap this year his best effort when the stable were out of form; interesting on his hurdles bow.

12/1

10th

3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Pallatine Hills

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed only once from 14 starts; prominent for a long way when fifth over 1m at the Curragh last time.

12/1

11th

13 (18)

Calamint

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Adrian Murray

12/1

Form: 76-283

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps this term, second over C&D in April and third in 1m1f Ballinrobe contest in May; unplaced on hurdling debut last month.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 2	24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y	13:57 Listowel Calamint 11st 7lb J: Kevin Healy T: Adrian Murray	Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps this term, reportedly hung left when below best at Navan on latest; previously didn't land a blow on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan.	25/1
11th 13 (18)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Calamint 9st 6lb J: Donagh O’Connor T: Adrian Murray	Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps this term, second over C&D in April and third in 1m1f Ballinrobe contest in May; unplaced on hurdling debut last month.	12/1
5th 2	8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y	17:18 Kilbeggan Calamint 11st 5lb J: Joshua Halford T: Adrian Murray	Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps of late, including when third in a 1m1f Ballinrobe contest in May; hurdling debut here.	20/1

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9th

2

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

11st 7lb

Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps this term, reportedly hung left when below best at Navan on latest; previously didn't land a blow on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan.

25/1

11th

13

(18)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

9st 6lb

Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps this term, second over C&D in April and third in 1m1f Ballinrobe contest in May; unplaced on hurdling debut last month.

12/1

5th

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

11st 5lb

Won a 1m Naas handicap on yielding two years ago; a couple of solid runs in Flat handicaps of late, including when third in a 1m1f Ballinrobe contest in May; hurdling debut here.

20/1

14th

9 (3)

Jazz Forever

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

20/1

Form: 483000

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

AW winner is 0-15 on turf; fine run over 1m5f (good) here in June but has struggled in three outings since then, two of them at this venue; new headgear combination tried.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 9 (11)	18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	20:00 Dundalk (AW) Jazz Forever 9st 4lb J: Luke McAteer T: Paul W Flynn	C&D winner in April 2024; close third over 1m5f at Navan in June; has struggled in four outings since then.	25/1
14th 9 (3)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Jazz Forever 9st 7lb J: Luke McAteer T: Paul W Flynn	AW winner is 0-15 on turf; fine run over 1m5f (good) here in June but has struggled in three outings since then, two of them at this venue; new headgear combination tried.	20/1

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2nd

9

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

9st 4lb

C&D winner in April 2024; close third over 1m5f at Navan in June; has struggled in four outings since then.

25/1

14th

9

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

9st 7lb

AW winner is 0-15 on turf; fine run over 1m5f (good) here in June but has struggled in three outings since then, two of them at this venue; new headgear combination tried.

20/1

18th

4 (17)

God Knows

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

25/1

Form: -09070 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Has won two races; ended last season on a good note with two second placings at Down Royal and the Curragh; not at that level this term in races from 7f to 1m3f.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
22 (5)	20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y	16:45 Curragh God Knows 8st 10lb J: Patrick McGettigan T: P Sweeney	Record of 2-26; has been falling down the handicap this year but for good reason and needs to do more.	28/1

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22

(5)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

God Knows

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Record of 2-26; has been falling down the handicap this year but for good reason and needs to do more.

28/1

19th

2 (1)

Katherine

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

25/1

Form: 7/60-8

Last run: 150 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Three-time winner over hurdles; not at her best over jumps in recent months; modest Flat form in only five attempts; apprentice looking for his first winner.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
19th 2 (1)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Katherine 10st 2lb J: Conor Lamon T: Adrian Sexton	Three-time winner over hurdles; not at her best over jumps in recent months; modest Flat form in only five attempts; apprentice looking for his first winner.	25/1
11th 5	26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y	17:00 Bellewstown Katherine 11st 8lb J: Harry Sexton T: Adrian Sexton	Her three hurdle wins were all over 2m; not a bad chase run last time but has been mostly below form over hurdles this year so has to return to best.	11/1
4th 4	16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 140y	16:35 Tramore Katherine 11st 1lb J: Harry Sexton T: Adrian Sexton	Three-time winner over hurdles, latest in October 2024; last two hurdle runs have been poor and was well-held 2lb higher in handicap chase at Roscommon in June; needs plenty more in first-time hood.	14/1

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19th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

10st 2lb

Three-time winner over hurdles; not at her best over jumps in recent months; modest Flat form in only five attempts; apprentice looking for his first winner.

25/1

11th

5

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

11st 8lb

Her three hurdle wins were all over 2m; not a bad chase run last time but has been mostly below form over hurdles this year so has to return to best.

11/1

4th

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 140y

11st 1lb

Three-time winner over hurdles, latest in October 2024; last two hurdle runs have been poor and was well-held 2lb higher in handicap chase at Roscommon in June; needs plenty more in first-time hood.

14/1

19th

17 (20)

Churchill Gale

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

16/1

Form: 79468-

Last run: 304 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict

Yet to reach the first three but perhaps not a lost cause judged on form for Tom McCourt last autumn; not beaten far in races at Punchestown and Down Royal; met trouble in running on the second occasion; returns from 10 months off.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 11 (8)	15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 30y	16:40 Punchestown Churchill Gale 8st 12lb J: James Ryan T: Dermot A McLoughlin	Maiden produced one of her better efforts for Tom McCourt when a 4.25l fourth in a division of this last year off 10lb higher; well held on debut for this yard on latest but may have needed that; could outrun likely odds.	33/1
19th 17 (20)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Churchill Gale 9st 0lb J: James Ryan T: Dermot A McLoughlin	Yet to reach the first three but perhaps not a lost cause judged on form for Tom McCourt last autumn; not beaten far in races at Punchestown and Down Royal; met trouble in running on the second occasion; returns from 10 months off.	16/1
12 (8)	29th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 10y	16:55 Down Royal Churchill Gale 9st 1lb J: Sadhbh Tormey T: T G McCourt	0-10 but posted one of her better efforts on latest when a 4.25l fourth of 14 at Punchestown (9.5f, good); shaped like further would suit and 1lb lower now; place claims at least if backing that last run up.	8/1

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14th

11

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Churchill Gale

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden produced one of her better efforts for Tom McCourt when a 4.25l fourth in a division of this last year off 10lb higher; well held on debut for this yard on latest but may have needed that; could outrun likely odds.

33/1

19th

17

(20)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Churchill Gale

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Yet to reach the first three but perhaps not a lost cause judged on form for Tom McCourt last autumn; not beaten far in races at Punchestown and Down Royal; met trouble in running on the second occasion; returns from 10 months off.

16/1

12

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

9st 1lb

0-10 but posted one of her better efforts on latest when a 4.25l fourth of 14 at Punchestown (9.5f, good); shaped like further would suit and 1lb lower now; place claims at least if backing that last run up.

8/1

21th

23 (8)

Haeret In Pectore

T: A J Martin

Form: 05-506

Last run: 125 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict

Won over 7f when trained in Poland; showed a little at Dundalk last winter; needs to step up the form he showed when sixth of nine at Sligo in May; in good hands, premature to write off; second reserve.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 6 (8)	16th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	17:00 Dundalk (AW) Haeret In Pectore 9st 1lb J: Patrick McGettigan T: A J Martin	Won when trained in Poland but Irish form has been underwhelming; tailed off on turf the last twice and up against it on the figures here; blinkers added to usual tongue tie.	50/1
13th 12 (9)	28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 3f 10y	16:50 Down Royal Haeret In Pectore 9st 0lb J: Robbie Colgan T: A J Martin	7f winner in Poland; just the occasional glimmer of promise for current yard but mark has bottomed out.	16/1
21th 23 (8)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:20 Navan Haeret In Pectore 8st 10lb T: A J Martin	Won over 7f when trained in Poland; showed a little at Dundalk last winter; needs to step up the form he showed when sixth of nine at Sligo in May; in good hands, premature to write off; second reserve.

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

6

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Haeret In Pectore

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: A J Martin

Won when trained in Poland but Irish form has been underwhelming; tailed off on turf the last twice and up against it on the figures here; blinkers added to usual tongue tie.

50/1

13th

12

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

9st 0lb

7f winner in Poland; just the occasional glimmer of promise for current yard but mark has bottomed out.

16/1

21th

23

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Haeret In Pectore

8st 10lb

T: A J Martin

Won over 7f when trained in Poland; showed a little at Dundalk last winter; needs to step up the form he showed when sixth of nine at Sligo in May; in good hands, premature to write off; second reserve.

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