Navan Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd April 2023

There were 58 Races on Saturday 22nd April 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Brighton, 6 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 22nd April 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:20 Navan Maiden 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) River Tiber (0.83/1 +0%)
River Tiber

0.83/1(+0%)
(2) River Tiber 0.83/1, 480,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winning sprinter Mister Manannan out of 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Cover Girl, later useful winner up to 9f in Scandinavia. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for Aidan O'Brien.
2
2nd (8) Zona Verde (3.5/1 +68%)
Zona Verde

3.5/1(+68%)
(8) Zona Verde 3.5/1, Foaled March 23. Calyx filly. Dam French winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) out of useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Mambia. Not discounted.
3
3rd (5) St Laurence's Gate (25/1 +50%)
St Laurence's Gate

25/1(+50%)
(5) St Laurence's Gate 25/1, Foaled April 7. Holy Roman Emperor colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Maid of Dragon. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Hors de Combat.
4
4th (4) Smash Factor (8.5/1 +15%)
Smash Factor

8.5/1(+15%)
(4) Smash Factor 8.5/1, €80,000Y. Half-brother to 5f-6f winner Morty (by Kingman) and 2-y-o 7f winner Tiverton (by Expert Eye): dam smart but ungenuine 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 1m. Market can guide.
5th
5th (3) Sanshiro (20/1 +60%)
Sanshiro

20/1(+60%)
(3) Sanshiro 20/1, Foaled March 11. €25,000 foal, €6,500 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 8.3f (stayed 11.5f) Canary Row.
6th
6th (6) The Bear Trap (6/1 -20%)
The Bear Trap

6/1(-20%)
(6) The Bear Trap 6/1, Foaled March 30. 60,000 gns foal, 60,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Brother to winner up to 1m The Kodi Kid. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Aldaary. No forlorn hope.
7th
7th (1) Glengarriff (16/1 +60%)
Glengarriff

16/1(+60%)
(1) Glengarriff 16/1, Foaled February 11. Profitable colt. Dam, useful 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 7f-8.6f winner Keystroke.
LTO Selection:

14:20 Navan Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this information alone, but some of the more interesting newcomers could be 0.83/1 (2) RIVER TIBER, 4/1 (7) UNQUESTIONABLE, and 4/1 (6) THE BEAR TRAP. 0.83/1 (2) RIVER TIBER has a high price tag and comes from a family with some successful sprinters, while 4/1 (7) UNQUESTIONABLE also comes from a strong family and is trained by a top yard. 4/1 (6) THE BEAR TRAP has a decent pedigree and comes from a family with some winners up to 1m. However, the market can also guide with horses like 12/1 (4) SMASH FACTOR and 12/1 (8) ZONA VERDE, so it's important to see how they perform closer to the race.

Aidan O'Brien introduces a pair of expensively-purchased Wootton Bassett colts and Ryan Moore is on board RIVER TIBER. Bought in Newmarket for 480,000 guineas as a yearling, he's from the family of Group 1-winning juvenile Sudirman. The other O'Brien runner, Unquestionable, cost 340,000 Euros as a yearling at Arqana and is from the family of Cityscape and Bated Breath. Fozzy Stack has his team good and forward and Smash Factor, a half-brother to last season's 7f two-year-old winner Tiverton, is one to note. Jessica Harrington is another trainer who has really hit form and she unleashes The Bear Trap, a brother to The Kodi Kid who won over a mile at two for Andrew Balding.

Aidan O'Brien saddles two well-related Wooton Bassett newcomers and RIVER TIBER is taken to edge out stablemate Unquestionable in a race where the market should prove highly revealing. Smash Factor and The Bear Trap also appeal on paper and can fight it out for minor honours.

Scratched last weekend because of heavy ground, conditions will be more suitable for RIVER TIBER here and Ryan Moore's pick is chosen


14:55 Navan Handicap 6f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Tawaazon (4.5/1 -13%)
Tawaazon

4.5/1(-13%)
(4) Tawaazon 4.5/1, Bagged third win of year at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) earlier this month. Bit below that form when sixth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago but must enter calculations.
2
2nd (10) Queen's Pardon (7/1 -75%)
Queen's Pardon

7/1(-75%)
(10) Queen's Pardon 7/1, Career best when winning 17-runner handicap (7/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) on return 4 weeks ago. 7 lb higher now but is one for the shortlist.
3
3rd (20) Sin E Shekells (50/1 +24%)
Sin E Shekells

50/1(+24%)
(20) Sin E Shekells 50/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley.
4
4th (9) Mogwli (14/1 -17%)
Mogwli

14/1(-17%)
(9) Mogwli 14/1, C&D winner. 11/2, below form fifth of 18 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 24 days ago. Not out of things.
5th
5th (1) Aljady (7/1 +22%)
Aljady

7/1(+22%)
(1) Aljady 7/1, Posted best effort for some time, in first-time blinkers, when fourth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Claims if building on that.
6th
6th (15) Stanhope (16/1 -60%)
Stanhope

16/1(-60%)
(15) Stanhope 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 40/1, creditable fourth of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy). Off 178 days. Each-way claims.
7th
7th (5) Gobi Star (12/1 -33%)
Gobi Star

12/1(-33%)
(5) Gobi Star 12/1, Latest win at Dundalk in November. 9/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
8th
8th (18) One For Mum (33/1 -65%)
One For Mum

33/1(-65%)
(18) One For Mum 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 10 in maiden (100/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 20 days ago. Back down in trip. Hood on 1st time. Work to do on handicap debut.
9th
9th (19) Catherine Chroi (28/1 +30%)
Catherine Chroi

28/1(+30%)
(19) Catherine Chroi 28/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 20/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 8 days ago. Can make presence felt.
10th
10th (13) It'll Do My Day (12/1 -50%)
It'll Do My Day

12/1(-50%)
(13) It'll Do My Day 12/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 17/2, bit below form ninth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Merits consideration.
11th
11th (11) Pretty Boy Floyd (33/1 +59%)
Pretty Boy Floyd

33/1(+59%)
(11) Pretty Boy Floyd 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 3 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others have achieved more.
12th
12th (14) Ballysax Lil' Mick (7/1 +72%)
Ballysax Lil' Mick

7/1(+72%)
(14) Ballysax Lil' Mick 7/1, 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving J. G. Coogan when creditable tenth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Makes limited appeal.
13th
13th (16) Empress Of Bough (18/1 +18%)
Empress Of Bough

18/1(+18%)
(16) Empress Of Bough 18/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Dundalk (6f) 85 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Claims on best form.
14th
14th (8) Soi Dao (22/1 +73%)
Soi Dao

22/1(+73%)
(8) Soi Dao 22/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/2), unsuited by way race developed. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Rod Millman. Others more persuasive.
15th
15th (17) Tammany Hall (12/1 -9%)
Tammany Hall

12/1(-9%)
(17) Tammany Hall 12/1, Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. 13/2, 13¼ lengths thirteenth of 17 to Queen's Pardon in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 28 days ago. Others preferred.
16th
16th (12) Sunset Nova (16/1 +27%)
Sunset Nova

16/1(+27%)
(12) Sunset Nova 16/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. 8/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 8 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
17th
17th (7) Pretty Smart (28/1 +15%)
Pretty Smart

28/1(+15%)
(7) Pretty Smart 28/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. 5¾ lengths ninth of 14 to Tawaazon in handicap (66/1) at Dundalk (6f) 43 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
18th
18th (2) Majestic Colt (16/1 -14%)
Majestic Colt

16/1(-14%)
(2) Majestic Colt 16/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 28/1) 6 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form.
19th
19th (3) Sunday Sovereign (28/1 +44%)
Sunday Sovereign

28/1(+44%)
(3) Sunday Sovereign 28/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Dundalk (5f). Off 108 days. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form.
20th
20th (6) Livingston Range (16/1 -33%)
Livingston Range

16/1(-33%)
(6) Livingston Range 16/1, Won 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Dundalk (6f), keeping on well. Off 136 days. Claims if ready to roll on return to action.
LTO Selection:

14:55 Navan Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Based on the summary, 4/1 (10) QUEEN'S PARDON and 4.5/1 (4) TAWAAZON seem to be the strongest contenders, with 4/1 (10) QUEEN'S PARDON having won a 17-runner handicap in heavy conditions just four weeks ago and 4.5/1 (4) TAWAAZON having recently bagged their third win of the year. 10/1 (1) ALJADY and 16/1 (6) LIVINGSTON RANGE also have potential, with 10/1 (1) ALJADY posting their best effort in some time with first-time blinkers and 16/1 (6) LIVINGSTON RANGE having won a 12-runner handicap in their last outing. However, it is difficult to make a definitive prediction as there are many factors at play, such as the weather and track conditions, as well as the form and performance of the horses on race day.

Eddie and Patrick Harty have snared a couple of Curragh handicaps already this season and QUEEN'S PARDON had several of these rivals behind when winning over 6f last month. She has gone up 7lb to a perch of 68 after that success but went close off an even higher mark last season so may be able to follow up. Tawaazon has won three of his five starts since joining James MacAuley and was successful over the bare 5f here last month. He couldn't land a blow at the Curragh last weekend but that was in a much better race and his chance has to be respected in this grade. Stanhope's three victories for his current trainer have all come at Navan, including this race, off this mark, first time out last year. The nine-year-old isn't the most consistent but his track record means he has to enter calculations.

QUEEN'S PARDON made a winning return at the Curragh last month and remains relatively unexposed over sprint trips. She can follow up. Tawaazon and Aljady should also go well.

John McConnell had STANHOPE well primed to win this event on his seasonal debut 12 months ago and he is on the same mark now.


15:30 Navan Listed 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Ocean Quest (10/1 -33%)
Ocean Quest

10/1(-33%)
(5) Ocean Quest 10/1, Thrice-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 5/1, short-head second of 10 to Treasure Trove in Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good). Off 7 months but can't be dismissed.
2
2nd (1) Aesop's Fables (3.5/1 -5%)
Aesop's Fables

3.5/1(-5%)
(1) Aesop's Fables 3.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Respectable 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Legend of Xanadu in listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy, 6/4). Off 6 months. Yard having good spell. In the mix.
3
3rd (3) The Antarctic (0.8/1 +36%)
The Antarctic

0.8/1(+36%)
(3) The Antarctic 0.8/1, Smart colt. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Very good 2 lengths second of 8 to Blackbeard in Middle Park Stakes (16/1) at Newmarket (6f, good). Off 7 months. Trainer going well. Big shout.
4
4th (2) Shartash (3.33/1 -21%)
Shartash

3.33/1(-21%)
(2) Shartash 3.33/1, Useful colt. Two wins from 5 runs last year. 2½ lengths fourth of 7 to Belbek in Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp (7f, soft, evens). Off 6 months but not ruled out.
5th
5th (4) Cosmic Invasion (33/1 +0%)
Cosmic Invasion

33/1(+0%)
(4) Cosmic Invasion 33/1, Fairly useful filly. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Jessica Dupont-Fahn with more required.
LTO Selection:

15:30 Navan Listed 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Based on the provided summary, it is likely that the Antarctic Smart colt and the 3.33/1 (1) AESOP'S FABLES lightly-raced winner will perform well in their upcoming races. 1.25/1 (3) THE ANTARCTIC Smart colt has had two wins from five runs and performed well in a Middle Park Stakes race, while the 3.33/1 (1) AESOP'S FABLES winner has also had two wins and a respectable second-place finish in a listed race. The other horses have either been off for a significant amount of time, have had limited wins or have not shown significant promise in their previous races.

THE ANTARCTIC looks the pick at the weights here on his return to action. The Dark Angel colt, a full-brother to brilliant sprinter Battaash, chased home stablemate Blackbeard in the Middle Park Stakes on his final start last season and was a very smart sprinting juvenile. He got the six furlongs well in Group 1 company and this looks a nice starting point ahead of a sprinting campaign this season. Shartash was twice placed at Group 1 level and looks the danger. Johnny Murtagh's charge was third in both the Phoenix Stakes and National Stakes and also beat the aforementioned Blackbeard in the Group 2 Railway Stakes. He has to give the selection a couple of pounds now. Aesop's Fables, stablemate of the selection, is another that has to be on the shortlist. He has a length-and-a-quarter to find with Shartash on their running in the National Stakes.

THE ANTARCTIC holds the edge on form so is fancied to make a winning return at the chief expense of his stablemate Aesop's Fables who is much respected. Shartash and Ocean Quest appeal as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

A small field but a classy contest; the choice of Moore was always going to be instructive and we'll row in with his mount THE ANTARCTIC


16:05 Navan Listed 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Village Voice (7/1 +42%)
Village Voice

7/1(+42%)
(9) Village Voice 7/1, Promising sort. One win from 2 runs last year. 14/1, 2¾ lengths third of 6 to Speirling Beag in Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown (9f, soft). Off 6 months. Should have more to offer.
2
2nd (7) Jackie Oh (1.1/1 +12%)
Jackie Oh

1.1/1(+12%)
(7) Jackie Oh 1.1/1, Highly promising sort. Won 10-runner maiden at Naas (8f, heavy, 4/1) on debut 27 days ago, always holding on. Likely to benefit from this step up in trip and she's clearly a good prospect.
3
3rd (6) Foniska (5.5/1 +15%)
Foniska

5.5/1(+15%)
(6) Foniska 5.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 5/2, won 8-runner maiden at Thurles (8f, soft), kept up to work. Off 6 months and now steps up in class/trip. Open to improvement. Yard also saddles Village Voice.
4
4th (1) Lumiere Rock (7/1 -40%)
Lumiere Rock

7/1(-40%)
(1) Lumiere Rock 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 7-runner Staffordstown Stud Stakes at the Curragh (8f, soft, 11/1) by 1½ lengths from Gozen, keeping on well. Off 6 months. Can make presence felt.
5th
5th (2) Aurifodina (14/1 +50%)
Aurifodina

14/1(+50%)
(2) Aurifodina 14/1, Fairly useful filly. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 20 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6th
6th (5) Emotivo (50/1 +0%)
Emotivo

50/1(+0%)
(5) Emotivo 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 3 lengths third of 10 to Jackie Oh in maiden at Naas (8f, heavy, 8/1) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Very hard to make a case for.
7th
7th (8) Keep In Touch (4.5/1 +10%)
Keep In Touch

4.5/1(+10%)
(8) Keep In Touch 4.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 5/1, good ½-length second of 10 to Caernarfon in listed race at Newmarket (8f, soft). Off 175 days. Up in trip and expected to be bang there.
LTO Selection:

16:05 Navan Listed 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Based on the summary, 1.25/1 (7) JACKIE OH and 5.5/1 (8) KEEP IN TOUCH seem to be the strongest contenders. They both have recently placed well in races and are expected to benefit from the step up in trip. 7/1 (6) FONISKA and 14/1 (9) VILLAGE VOICE also have some potential for improvement, but may face tougher competition in this race. The other horses do not seem to have as strong of a chance of winning.

A few of these have potential for improvement going up in trip now and the beautifully-bred JACKIE OH gets the vote. The daughter of Galileo and disqualified Guineas winner Jacqueline Quest was the stable's second string on her debut at Naas but proved too strong for the better fancied Red Riding Hood. The winner has franked that form since and Jackie Oh looks a filly with plenty of potential. Lumiere Rock sets the standard off a mark of 103 and commands utmost respect. She ended last season with a front-running success in Group 3 company at the Curragh and looks like she should thrive over middle distances this season. Keep In Touch beat Lumiere Rock in a Galway maiden earlier in the campaign and ran well in a couple of stakes races subsequently. She's another for the shortlist.

Several of these have Classic aspirations and JACKIE OH, who made a winning start to her career in a Naas maiden last month, appeals as the most likely of them to develop into a serious contender for major honours this season. She is taken to maintain her 100% record. Keep In Touch and Lumiere Rock both bring Group form to the table and merit respect but so does Village Voice and she is feared most.

Seemingly more forward than anticipated when beating an odds-on stablemate at Naas, JACKIE OH may cope with the rise in class


16:35 Navan Listed 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Emily Dickinson (1.38/1 +0%)
Emily Dickinson

1.38/1(+0%)
(6) Emily Dickinson 1.38/1, Smart filly. 5/2, career best when winning 12-runner Loughbrown Stakes at the Curragh (16f, heavy) by 5½ lengths from Baron Samedi, storming clear. Off 6 months. The one to beat.
2
2nd (4) French Claim (1.25/1 +50%)
French Claim

1.25/1(+50%)
(4) French Claim 1.25/1, Smart colt. Career best when winning 5-runner minor event (4/9) at this C&D (heavy) 24 days ago, kept up to work. Did job well that day and he has to enter calculations.
3
3rd (1) Bolshoi Ballet (7.5/1 -7%)
Bolshoi Ballet

7.5/1(-7%)
(1) Bolshoi Ballet 7.5/1, Smart horse. 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, bit below form 6¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Missed The Cut in listed race at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 161 days. Significantly up in trip. Ryan Moore prefers Emily Dickinson.
4
4th (3) Sunchart (14/1 +13%)
Sunchart

14/1(+13%)
(3) Sunchart 14/1, Useful gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. Creditable 1¾ lengths second of 8 to Visualisation in listed race (9/2) at Naas (10f, heavy) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
5th
5th (7) Powerful Aggie (16/1 +36%)
Powerful Aggie

16/1(+36%)
(7) Powerful Aggie 16/1, Useful mare. Very good third of 20 in handicap at Naas (16.1f, heavy, 12/1). Off 167 days and more needed in this grade.
LTO Selection:

16:35 Navan Listed 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The prediction is that 1.63/1 (6) EMILY DICKINSON will do well based on the summary which states that she is a smart filly, won her last race by 5½ lengths, and is considered the one to beat by Ryan Moore.

EMILY DICKINSON thrived when going up in trip last season and could be a leading contender for 'Cup' races this season. The regally-bred filly, a daughter of Irish Oaks winner Chicquita, was fourth in the same classic as her dam but really came into her own over two miles at the end of the year when running out an impressive winner of the Group 3 Loughbrown Stakes. She is currently disputing favouritism for the Ascot Gold Cup and this was the starting point for brilliant stablemate Kyprios last term. Aidan O'Brien also saddles Bolshoi Ballet, who is top rated in the race with a mark of 110. He was a Grade 1 winner in the US last year but that came over ten furlongs and he's unproven at this kind of trip. French Claim was impressive when winning over course and distance on his return last month. This is a tougher task but he has to be respected.

Aidan O'Brien has landed this race with a number of top stayers over the years and EMILY DICKINSON possesses the potential to make up into one herself. The Dubawi filly was an impressive winner of the Loughbrown Stakes upped to 2m at the Curragh on her final start of last season and she should prove too strong for French Claim, who did the job well over this C&D on his seasonal reappearance last month. Emily Dickinson's stablemate Bolshoi Ballet is best of the rest.

A crucial hint here with Ryan Moore opting for EMILY DICKINSON (nap), who finished last season on a high, over Bolshoi Ballet


17:10 Navan Handicap 13f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Rich Belief (8/1 +20%)
Rich Belief

8/1(+20%)
(3) Rich Belief 8/1, 28/1, below form fourteenth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (16.6f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Karl Thornton. Tongue strap back on.
2
2nd (10) Scott Lang (14/1 +30%)
Scott Lang

14/1(+30%)
(10) Scott Lang 14/1, C&D winner. 40/1, sixteenth of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, good). Off 10 months.
3
3rd (17) Star Official (33/1 +0%)
Star Official

33/1(+0%)
(17) Star Official 33/1, Winner at Killarney in October. Respectable seventh of 25 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 84 days ago.
4
4th (19) Fenomeno (4.5/1 +36%)
Fenomeno

4.5/1(+36%)
(19) Fenomeno 4.5/1, 16/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 22 days ago, slowly away. May have more to offer.
5th
5th (16) Paradise Lost (8/1 +27%)
Paradise Lost

8/1(+27%)
(16) Paradise Lost 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 6/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 24 days ago. Booking of Lordan a plus. DMore needed to defy current mark.
6th
6th (5) Wrecking Ball Paul (33/1 -65%)
Wrecking Ball Paul

33/1(-65%)
(5) Wrecking Ball Paul 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Fair on the Flat. Makes handicap debut.
7th
7th (15) Magnetic North (28/1 +15%)
Magnetic North

28/1(+15%)
(15) Magnetic North 28/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D (heavy) 24 days ago.
8th
8th (18) The Gossiper (2.75/1 -57%)
The Gossiper

2.75/1(-57%)
(18) The Gossiper 2.75/1, Promising sort. Useful winner at 17f in bumpers. 11/4, third of 12 in maiden at Bellewstown (12f, heavy) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut from what could be a lenient mark.
9th
9th (20) Zileo (16/1 +20%)
Zileo

16/1(+20%)
(20) Zileo 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 14/1). Off 127 days. First run for yard after leaving M. Halford. Looks competitive on form.
10th
10th (7) Gonetomillgrove (50/1 -25%)
Gonetomillgrove

50/1(-25%)
(7) Gonetomillgrove 50/1, Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle (15/2) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 42 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time on first Flat run for this yard.
11th
11th (6) True Destiny (80/1 -60%)
True Destiny

80/1(-60%)
(6) True Destiny 80/1, 50/1, fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.3f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Down in trip. Fair on the Flat and well treated if he can revive.
12th
12th (1) Butterfly Garden (14/1 -27%)
Butterfly Garden

14/1(-27%)
(1) Butterfly Garden 14/1, Good eighth of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 17 days ago, having to pick way through. Back up in trip.
13th
13th (2) Group One Power (40/1 +20%)
Group One Power

40/1(+20%)
(2) Group One Power 40/1, First run since leaving Andrew Balding when eleventh of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 40/1) 17 days ago, not clear run. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
14th
14th (13) Belgoprince (12/1 -33%)
Belgoprince

12/1(-33%)
(13) Belgoprince 12/1, Course winner. Very good second of 26 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft). Off 16 months so well-being an unknown.
15th
15th (12) Wajaaha (22/1 +12%)
Wajaaha

22/1(+12%)
(12) Wajaaha 22/1, Latest win at Dundalk in November. 40/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Visor back on.
16th
16th (4) Puntastic (20/1 +39%)
Puntastic

20/1(+39%)
(4) Puntastic 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 9 in juvenile hurdle (7/1) at Punchestown (16f, heavy) 82 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, though lesser effort when last seen in this sphere.
17th
17th (14) Ghumama (66/1 -200%)
Ghumama

66/1(-200%)
(14) Ghumama 66/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. 9/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
18th
18th (8) Rovetta (33/1 +0%)
Rovetta

33/1(+0%)
(8) Rovetta 33/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Limerick (16.2f, soft) 27 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter McCreery and lots to prove back on the level.
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|PU| (11) Boola Boola (7.5/1 +25%)
Boola Boola

7.5/1(+25%)
(11) Boola Boola 7.5/1, 12/1, didn't need to improve to win 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (12f) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly despite 7 lb rise.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Navan Handicap 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Based on the summary provided, the horse that seems most likely to do well is 10/1 (13) BELGOPRINCE, who has a course win and a very good second in a recent handicap hurdle. 12/1 (1) BUTTERFLY GARDEN also has promise, having finished well in a recent handicap and now going back up in trip. 11/1 (11) BOOLA BOOLA cannot be taken lightly despite a recent win and an increase in weight. The other horses either have poor recent form, are lightly raced, or have unknown factors, making their chances uncertain.

THE GOSSIPER looks capable of winning a handicap off this kind of mark. Emmet Mullins' charge ran well on his return in a maiden at Bellewstown 16 days ago when finishing third to Star Kissed. Based on that run a rating of 67 could be lenient. Fenomeno also ran well on his return this year when runner-up at Dundalk late last month. He got a 3lb rise for that effort but could still be a big player in this company. Boola Boola won last time at Dundalk and is another for the shortlist here despite a 7lb rise for that victory.

A big field but it's hard to ignore the claims of THE GOSSIPER given he's been allotted a very low mark when you consider his bumper ability. Fenomeno is another to consider at the foot of the weights, with Boola Boola completing the shortlist.

Three-time bumper winner THE GOSSIPER seems versatile enough to win a Flat handicap of this standard judged on a recent maiden run


17:40 Navan Maiden 13f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Galileo's Compass (5.5/1 -83%)
Galileo's Compass

5.5/1(-83%)
(2) Galileo's Compass 5.5/1, €250,000 yearling, Galileo colt. Brother to smart 10.7f-12.3f winner Changingoftheguard. Market check advised on debut.
1
1st (4) Nurburgring (2/1 +67%)
Nurburgring

2/1(+67%)
(4) Nurburgring 2/1, Once-raced colt. 20/1 and tongue strap on, sixth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, soft) on debut in September. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement.
2
2nd (5) Queenstown (0.62/1 +50%)
Queenstown

0.62/1(+50%)
(5) Queenstown 0.62/1, Galileo colt. Brother to smart winner up to 9f Rain Goddess and closely related to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Dream With Me. Of obvious interest on debut. Stable in good form.
3
3rd (3) Ikigai Star (6.5/1 +13%)
Ikigai Star

6.5/1(+13%)
(3) Ikigai Star 6.5/1, 80,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Vento d'Estate. Dam Italian Group 3 winner at 1m (2-y-o 5f-7f winner). Wears tongue strap.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Navan Maiden 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

It is difficult to predict which horse will do well without more information, as all of the horses have some degree of potential or positive qualities listed. However, the 1.38/1 (5) QUEENSTOWN Galileo colt and 7/1 (1) COLLABORATIVE Fastnet Rock colt are described as having notable siblings and relations with racing success, which could suggest they may also perform well.

Three of these hold entries in the Irish Derby and QUEENSTOWN may prove the pick. The Galileo colt is a full-brother to Group 3 winner, and Irish Oaks runner-up, Rain Goddess and their grand-dam was Guineas winner Virginia Waters. Jessica Harrington has her team in fine form and Galileo's Compass is, not surprisingly, another son of the great sire. He is a full-brother to a smart horse in Changingoftheguard, fifth in last year's Derby and winner of the Group 3 Chester Vase and Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot. Dermot Weld introduces the other Derby entry, Collaborative. This Fastnet Rock colt is a half-brother to Listed winner Red Stars from the family of St Leger winner Simple Verse.

This is likely to be fought out by the newcomers, with QUEENSTOWN appealing most on pedigree. Galileo's Compass may be next best in a race where the market should provide strong clues.

The Harrington stable is starting to get motoring and GALILEO'S CHOICE is a token selection with the market obviously set to be crucial


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