Navan Races & Results Tomform Saturday 27th April 2024

There were 50 Races on Saturday 27th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Leicester, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Ripon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 27th April 2024

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

13:10 Navan Handicap 5f - 23 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
(10) Samrogue (40/1 -100%)
Samrogue

40/1(-100%)
(10) Samrogue 40/1, Latest win at Dundalk in December. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap back at that venue (5f) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Has a much better record on AW (5-20) compared to 1-15 on turf, others preferred.
1
1st (3) Transcendental (11/2 -38%)
Transcendental

11/2(-38%)
(3) Transcendental 11/2, Won at the Curragh last spring and whilst winless since, she signed off last term with a good second of 12 in 5f handicap back there in November. Returns with her yard firmly amongst the winners in recent days and she's one to consider from a workable mark.
Ended last season by going close at the Curragh, definite chance if fit and ready.
2
2nd (13) Loma Larnee (22/1 -144%)
Loma Larnee

22/1(-144%)
(13) Loma Larnee 22/1, Lightly-raced filly who ran well in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) in December. However, she refused to race back at that venue later that month and clearly comes with risks attached now.
One of three runners for Andy Oliver, useful AW form before refusal to start last time.
3
3rd (7) Sevensees (25/1 -56%)
Sevensees

25/1(-56%)
(7) Sevensees 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, below form twelfth of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 7 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others more persuasive.
Fair run over 1m in his first handicap, an unknown quantity over this trip.
4
4th (14) Artful Approach (14/1 +0%)
Artful Approach

14/1(+0%)
(14) Artful Approach 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f). Off 106 days. Significantly down in trip. Makes handicap debut.
Turf form better than AW attempt, sharp drop in trip for handicap debut, hard to assess.
5th
5th (9) Keke (14/1 -75%)
Keke

14/1(-75%)
(9) Keke 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/2, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, soft), running on. Likely he can do better again this term and one to consider provided he's ready to roll back from 6 months off.
Beat Rathbranchurch at Bellewstown last September, failed to uphold form at the Curragh.
6th
6th (20) Step Back In Time (10/1 +0%)
Step Back In Time

10/1(+0%)
(20) Step Back In Time 10/1, C&D winner. 13/2, respectable tenth of 22 in handicap at this course (5.8f, heavy) in October. Return to this stiff 5f trip rates a plus back from 6 months off.
Won over C&D last September and made the frame on two of his three subsequent starts.
7th
7th (2) Rathbranchurch (4/1 +50%)
Rathbranchurch

4/1(+50%)
(2) Rathbranchurch 4/1, Course winner. 25/1, not disgraced after 6 months off when fifth of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 7 days ago. Not out of things with that run under his belt and he's yet to finish out of the frame at this venue.
Big chance with normal improvement from a pleasing comeback at the Curragh last Saturday.
8th
8th (22) Stanhope (22/1 -38%)
Stanhope

22/1(-38%)
(22) Stanhope 22/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Twenty sixth of 27 in handicap (33/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago, losing place 2f out. Return to this venue could well see him in a better light now.
Three-time course winner, ran well here last October, in rear at the Curragh last Sunday.
9th
9th (21) Art Of Unity (25/1 -127%)
Art Of Unity

25/1(-127%)
(21) Art Of Unity 25/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form thirteenth of 22 in handicap (5/2) at this course (5.8f, heavy). Off 6 months. Blinkers back on.
Had been running consistently before he was unplaced favourite here on final 2023 outing.
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|U| (6) Senado Square (20/1 -25%)
Senado Square

20/1(-25%)
(6) Senado Square 20/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. 5/4, bit below form 3¼ lengths eighth of 14 to Samrogue in handicap at Dundalk (5f). Off 129 days. Others more persuasive.
In fine form in sprint handicaps at Dundalk last December, one win over this trip on turf.
10th
10th (1) Mount Ruapehu (10/1 +17%)
Mount Ruapehu

10/1(+17%)
(1) Mount Ruapehu 10/1, Latest win at Dundalk (6f) in January. 9/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Cork (5f, heavy) 28 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and pick of his form gives him good claims if he can dispel latest effort.
6f winner at Dundalk in January, in rear on heavy ground at Cork last time, tongue-tie on.
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11th (4) Miqdaad (33/1 -32%)
Miqdaad

33/1(-32%)
(4) Miqdaad 33/1, Winner at Dundalk in January. 12/1, ninth of 14 in handicap back at that venue (6f) 22 days ago, never better than midfield. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Won 7f maiden at Dundalk in January but well held in handicap company since.
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12th (5) Distillate (50/1 -150%)
Distillate

50/1(-150%)
(5) Distillate 50/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. 80/1, twentieth of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 7 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind if she's to figure here.
Won three times last year during a busy campaign, in rear at the Curragh last Saturday.
13th
13th (15) Fickou (25/1 +0%)
Fickou

25/1(+0%)
(15) Fickou 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, thirteenth of 14 in nursery at Dundalk (7f). Off 129 days/gelded since so interesting if the market speaks in his favour here. Back down in trip.
Shaped well at this venue on debut, three lesser displays at Dundalk, gelded now.
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14th (23) Kuwait Direction (100/1 -52%)
Kuwait Direction

100/1(-52%)
(23) Kuwait Direction 100/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Dundalk (5f) 36 days ago, never going pace and always behind. Others preferred back on turf.
On a losing streak since early last year at Dundalk, out of form at that venue lately.
15th
15th (16) Senor Carrots (25/1 -25%)
Senor Carrots

25/1(-25%)
(16) Senor Carrots 25/1, Below form third of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 9/2) 14 days ago. Sole success to date came on AW and others preferred back on turf.
Has made the frame in two races at Dundalk last month, modest record on turf is concerning.
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16th (19) Avatar Jet (16/1 -45%)
Avatar Jet

16/1(-45%)
(19) Avatar Jet 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, sixth of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft). Off 8 months/gelded ahead of this yard/handicap debut and betting should guide as to expectations.
Potentially interesting on the form he showed in three Curragh runs for Dick Brabazon.
17th
17th (11) Akeela (66/1 -65%)
Akeela

66/1(-65%)
(11) Akeela 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 18 in maiden (150/1) at Cork (5f, heavy) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
Little encouragement from a recent Cork outing though she was entitled to need it.
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18th (12) Spirit Of Eagles (150/1 -275%)
Spirit Of Eagles

150/1(-275%)
(12) Spirit Of Eagles 150/1, First run since leaving M. C. Grassick when last of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Dundalk (5f) 15 days ago.
Winner over 5f at Down Royal last summer, last of 13 on AW/stable debut at Dundalk.
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19th (8) Tai Sing Yeh (8/1 +43%)
Tai Sing Yeh

8/1(+43%)
(8) Tai Sing Yeh 8/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 24 runs last year. 28/1, creditable seventh of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 7 days ago.
Durable veteran has been in good form at Dundalk, satisfactory Curragh run last Saturday.
20th
20th (17) Shoebox King (11/1 +21%)
Shoebox King

11/1(+21%)
(17) Shoebox King 11/1, C&D winner. 14/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 15 days ago, weakening 1f out. This should reveal more.
C&D winner last season, should be sharper for a recent outing at Dundalk.
21st
21st (18) Smart Impression (18/1 -64%)
Smart Impression

18/1(-64%)
(18) Smart Impression 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Dundalk (6f) 71 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and keeping on. Handicapper has relinquished his grip a little and she could yet have a little more to offer back on turf. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Started slowly and failed to make her presence felt over 6f at Dundalk last time.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:10 Navan Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Given the form of Gavin Cromwell's stable, TRANSCENDENTAL could return from a break with a victory. She was just beaten by a neck in a much-higher grade when last seen in November and, crucially, she has winning form on good ground. This ground is drying out all the time. Rathbranchurch has form figures of '3212' in sprints at Navan and has the benefit of a seasonal reappearance fifth in a big field at the Curragh to call upon. This ground certainly won't inconvenience him. Eddie Lynam has secured the services of James Ryan for Keke who has the form to get involved while Avatar Jet could show up well on his handicap debut for his new trainer Mark Fahey. There was definite improvement on his third run when sixth at the Curragh last summer.

RATHBRANCHURCH has only the one win to his name but it came here and he's yet to finish out of the frame at this venue so, with a respectable reappearance run under his belt, he could be the way to go. Transcendental ended last season with a good second at the Curragh and she's feared for the in-form Gavin Cromwell yard. Keke, Mount Ruapehu and Step Back In Time are others fancied to be in the mix.

The locally-trained RATHBRANCHURCH is a C&D winner and should be in peak shape for this following a good run at the Curragh last week.


13:45 Navan Maiden 6f - 11 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) Camille Pissarro (10/11 +24%)
Camille Pissarro

10/11(+24%)
(2) Camille Pissarro 10/11, Foaled February 5. 1,250,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 6f winner Golden Horde and smart winner up to 6.5f Line of Departure. Dam 9.7f winner. Of obvious interest on debut.
Cost 1,250,000gns, half-brother to Commonwealth Cup victor Golden Horde, strong contender.
2
2nd (10) New Theory (12/1 +14%)
New Theory

12/1(+14%)
(10) New Theory 12/1, Foaled January 30. €25,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 1m-9f winner (including in US) Originaire out of useful 2-y-o 5f winner Polly Perkins.
Dam a minor 7f winner, sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 Anglesey Stakes winner Final Frontier.
3
3rd (3) Dr Ali (6/1 -20%)
Dr Ali

6/1(-20%)
(3) Dr Ali 6/1, Foaled April 2. 20,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful US 7f/1m winner Miner's Cat and 2-y-o 1m winner King's Gambit. Dam placed in US at 6.5f/7f at 2 yrs. Yard going well.
Half-brother to six winners, dam a sister to Group 1 winner Sophisticat, stable selected.
4
4th (8) Billie Be Quick (12/1 -33%)
Billie Be Quick

12/1(-33%)
(8) Billie Be Quick 12/1, Foaled March 5. Belardo filly. Dam 7f winner out of useful 1m winner (stayed 1½m) Be My Queen. Warrants respect on debut.
Sixth foal, dam 7f winner, half-sister to useful Flat and hurdle winner Batts Rock.
5th
5th (5) Refreshment (150/1 -127%)
Refreshment

150/1(-127%)
(5) Refreshment 150/1, Once-raced colt. Tenth of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 100/1) on debut 6 days ago.
Slowly away and never involved at the Curragh last Sunday, 100-1 then, does not appeal.
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6th (6) Weegeebear (10/1 -25%)
Weegeebear

10/1(-25%)
(6) Weegeebear 10/1, Foaled February 11. €42,000 foal, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Beau Warrior and 2-y-o 5f winner Chattanooga Boy. Stable’s first-timers often supported.
Half-brother to Beau Warrior (five wins) and a 5f scorer, Colin Keane on Dr Ali..
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7th (11) Sorella Carina (10/3 +17%)
Sorella Carina

10/3(+17%)
(11) Sorella Carina 10/3, Foaled January 20. 400,000 gns yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Porta Fortuna. Dam, 10.7f-1½m winner, sister to smart 7f/1m winner Numerian. Interesting newcomer.
Cost 400,000gns, half-sister to yard's Albany Stakes & Cheveley Park winner Porta Fortuna.
8th
8th (9) Clever And Classy (25/1 -79%)
Clever And Classy

25/1(-79%)
(9) Clever And Classy 25/1, Foaled April 1. Profitable filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 7.5f Clever And Cool and 6f winner Focus On Heaven. Market check advised on debut.
Half-sister to winners including Group 3 scorer Clever And Cool; dam 7f-1m2f winner..
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9th (4) Legendsoftheland (150/1 -127%)
Legendsoftheland

150/1(-127%)
(4) Legendsoftheland 150/1, Once-raced colt. 66/1, last of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) on debut 15 days ago.
Big price when ran green first time out at Dundalk, can be left out of calculations..
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10th (7) Your Call (66/1 -230%)
Your Call

66/1(-230%)
(7) Your Call 66/1, Foaled March 5. €22,000 foal, €25,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 9f Pleasant Day and winner up to 9f Another Day of Sun. Dam ran twice
Half-brother to six winners including Pleasant Day and useful jumper Newberry New.
11th
11th (1) Alcedo Atthis (66/1 -164%)
Alcedo Atthis

66/1(-164%)
(1) Alcedo Atthis 66/1, Foaled March 20. €16,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Half-brother to useful 7f/1m winner Khatwah. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner.
Dam was a Listed 5f winner at two for Chris Wall, stable can have one ready first time.
LTO Selection:

13:45 Navan Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien knows what it is required to win this race and his CAMILLE PISSARRO ought to have pace in his locker. He is a half-brother to a Commonwealth Cup winner and makes plenty of appeal on paper. Donnacha O'Brien takes the wraps off Sorella Carina, a half-sister to the stable's star filly Porta Fortuna who landed the Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket last September. It would be significant if she is strong in the market. Colin Keane is on Dr Ali of Ger Lyons' pair, while New Theory and Clever And Classy are others that could get in the mix for Fozzy Stack and Jim Bolger respectively.

The market will be key here but SORELLA CARINA makes plenty of appeal on paper and gets the nod. Camille Pissarro and Dr Ali also make appeal.

Aidan O'Brien's CAMILLE PISSARRO, a half-brother to Commonwealth Cup winner Golden Horde, may prove too strong for Sorella Carina


14:17 Navan Listed 6f - 13 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 (1) Givemethebeatboys (13/8 +41%)
Givemethebeatboys

13/8(+41%)
(1) Givemethebeatboys 13/8, Smart juvenile last year, including Curragh Group 3 success. 20/1, good 3½ lengths fourth of 9 to Vandeek in Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) final start. Off 7 months. Expected to be bang there.
Group 3 winner, Group 1-placed, best of these as a juvenile, good chance despite penalty.
2
2nd (3) Betsen (16/1 +20%)
Betsen

16/1(+20%)
(3) Betsen 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, fourth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
Second to Shandy over 5f at Cork, fourth at the Curragh last Sunday, this is demanding.
3
3rd (7) My Mate Alfie (8/1 +20%)
My Mate Alfie

8/1(+20%)
(7) My Mate Alfie 8/1, Useful gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable 5½ lengths third of 8 to Battle Cry in Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial (20/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 20 days ago. Stable having good spell.
Dependable sort in his six runs last year, needs to raise his game on recent evidence.
4
4th (6) Military (11/2 -10%)
Military

11/2(-10%)
(6) Military 11/2, Lightly-raced winner. 8/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 34 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Failed to progress last season, tongue-tie may help but Ryan Moore rides His Majesty..
5th
5th (12) Navassa Island (9/2 +25%)
Navassa Island

9/2(+25%)
(12) Navassa Island 9/2, Useful filly. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable 4 lengths third of 14 to Romantic Style in listed race (4/1) at Newmarket (6f, soft). Off 176 days. Enters calculations on return.
Appears to have a decent chance of Pattern success at three if improving just a little.
6th
6th (13) Shandy (11/1 -38%)
Shandy

11/1(-38%)
(13) Shandy 11/1, Twice-raced winner. Won 18-runner maiden (9/4) at Cork (5f, heavy) 28 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Betsen, keeping on well. This a jump in grade but she likely has more to offer.
Despite hanging left proved too strong for Betsen in a 5f Cork maiden, progressive filly.
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7th (2) Alabama (14/1 -75%)
Alabama

14/1(-75%)
(2) Alabama 14/1, Useful colt. 9/4, creditable 3½ lengths sixth of 12 to Dun Na Sead in Mercury Stakes at Dundalk (5f). Off 6 months.
Sole win from ten starts at two came in an ordinary Dundalk race, better form in defeat.
8th
8th (8) Power Mode (40/1 -186%)
Power Mode

40/1(-186%)
(8) Power Mode 40/1, Fairly useful colt. 50/1, 15¼ lengths last of 5 to Iberian in Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good to soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Stiff task.
Down the field in the Gimcrack and last of five in the Champagne Stakes, hard to fancy.
9th
9th (14) Vassula Ryden (25/1 +38%)
Vassula Ryden

25/1(+38%)
(14) Vassula Ryden 25/1, Thrice-raced winner. C&D winner. One win from 2 runs last year. Winner here in October. Visored for 1st time, fourth of 5 in minor event at Gowran (7f, heavy, 5/2) 4 days ago.
C&D maiden winner, vulnerable at this level following Gowran defeat on Tuesday.
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10th (4) Bid For Chester (18/1 +28%)
Bid For Chester

18/1(+28%)
(4) Bid For Chester 18/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. Career best when winning 9-runner minor event at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 4/1) 7 days ago, driven out. Difficult ask.
Second in Madrid Handicap, maintained progression with 5f rated race win at the Curragh.
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11th (10) Lia Fail (80/1 -21%)
Lia Fail

80/1(-21%)
(10) Lia Fail 80/1, Fairly useful C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 6 lengths seventh of 9 to Bid For Chester in minor event at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 50/1) 7 days ago.
Enjoyed a productive juvenile campaign with three wins, up against it in this grade.
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12th (9) Tarsus (50/1 -52%)
Tarsus

50/1(-52%)
(9) Tarsus 50/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Dundalk in February. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 28/1) 29 days ago. Has something to find.
Progressive before unplaced in a Newcastle handicap last month, stiff task at the weights.
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13th (11) Money Dancer (80/1 -220%)
Money Dancer

80/1(-220%)
(11) Money Dancer 80/1, Twice-raced winner. Winner at the Curragh in March. 28/1, 8 lengths ninth of 11 to A Lilac Rolla in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 20 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
Debut winner at Curragh, found things too demanding when raised in class at Leopardstown.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:17 Navan Listed 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS carries a lofty rating of 109, but his juvenile form looks rock solid. Since winning his maiden over a similar trip at this venue, he won the Group 3 Marble Hill at the Curragh and was fourth in the Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot. He then acquitted himself well in Group 1 company when third in the Phoenix and fourth in the Middle Park. His Majesty is next best on ratings on 104 and was a very close third in the Marble Hill. He has also been performing more than creditably in Group races since then, but was a fair way behind Givemethebeatboys in sixth in the Phoenix. Navassa Island signed off last season with placed efforts in both a Group 3 and in a Listed race and should have a role to play here, while Shandy looks a very promising filly and could outrun her odds.

GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS had some smart form at 2 and is taken to make light of a Group 3 penalty and provide Jessica Harrington with a second successive win in this race. His Majesty is the mount of Ryan Moore from the Ballydoyle trio and can fill the forecast spot ahead of Navassa Island, who held her won at listed/Group 3 level last autumn.

Bearing in mind an excellent first run last season, NAVASSA ISLAND may prove good enough to make a winning reappearance


14:52 Navan Group 3 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 (4) Ezeliya (9/1 -13%)
Ezeliya

9/1(-13%)
(4) Ezeliya 9/1, 11/10, won 8-runner maiden at Cork (8f, soft), staying on well. Off 7 months but has more to offer stepped up in trip. Possibilities.
Backed up promising debut with Cork maiden win last autumn, second has won this season.
2
2nd (5) Purple Lily (10/11 +9%)
Purple Lily

10/11(+9%)
(5) Purple Lily 10/11, Promising Calyx filly who impressed when making it 2-2 in 5-runner minor event (10/11) at Naas (8f, heavy) 34 days ago, forging clear. Up in trip. The one to beat.
Beat a 108-rated Group 1-placed colt at Naas, good prospects of preserving unbeaten record.
3
3rd (3) Everlasting (6/1 -9%)
Everlasting

6/1(-9%)
(3) Everlasting 6/1, Winner at Galway in October. 5½ lengths fourth of 10 to Brilliant in Park Express Stakes (13/2) at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 40 days ago. Up in trip with more required.
Fourth behind stablemate Brilliant in a 1m Group 3 event at the Curragh, Ryan Moore's pick.
4
4th (1) Caught U Looking (13/2 +19%)
Caught U Looking

13/2(+19%)
(1) Caught U Looking 13/2, Two wins from 4 runs last year but only 8¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Ylang Ylang in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 4/1). Off 6 months. Up in trip. Can bounce back.
Curragh Group 3 winner over 7f on soft, disappointed when well fancied for Fillies' Mile.
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5th (2) Bellezza (15/2 -50%)
Bellezza

15/2(-50%)
(2) Bellezza 15/2, Highly promising Siyouni filly. 5/2, won 10-runner maiden at Leopardstown (7.3f, good) on debut, well on top finish. Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip and should do much better. Interesting.
Won a strong maiden at Leopardstown on only start at two, should not be out of place here.
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6th (7) Wingspan (9/1 -38%)
Wingspan

9/1(-38%)
(7) Wingspan 9/1, Very well-related Dubawi filly who made a winning debut in 12-runner maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 20 days ago. In top hands and has lots more to offer stepping up in trip.
Superb pedigree, debut winner over 1m, Ryan Moore has opted for 93-rated Everlasting.
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7th (6) Riviera Queen (33/1 +34%)
Riviera Queen

33/1(+34%)
(6) Riviera Queen 33/1, Camelot filly who shaped well when 4¼ lengths third of 12 to Wingspan in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 11/2) 20 days ago, needing stiffer test. Up in trip. No forlorn hope for yard with a good record in this.
Third to Wingspan at Leopardstown, a likely future winner but faces a tough task here.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:52 Navan Group 3 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PURPLE LILY took the scalp of a 108-rated colt at Naas and looks ready for this step up in trip and class. Paddy Twomey raised the prospect of the Irish 1,000 Guineas after that Naas success and she holds a plethora of Group 1 entries at up to 1m4f. Aidan O'Brien's Everlasting is also well entered up and gets decent ground for the first time. She ought to come on from a fourth place in a Group 3 last month. Bellezza hasn't been seen since winning a maiden at Leopardstown last summer after which Ger Lyons spoke highly about her. The form of that race has worked out well and she is an intriguing runner here. O'Brien's Wingspan found plenty off the bridle to win her maiden over 1m at Leopardstown and should be suited by an extra couple of furlongs. Group 3 winner Caught U Looking is another to consider, while Ezeliya is well thought of and adds more spice to the mix.

PURPLE LILY has looked an exciting prospect thus far and can go 3-3 now she steps up in distance. Both Wingspan and Bellezza created favourable impressions when going in on their respective debuts at Leopardstown though and can ensure Paddy Twomey's Calyx filly doesn't have things all her own way in this fascinating Group 3.

Paddy Twomey's PURPLE LILY is potentially top-class and can extend her unbeaten sequence to three by beating Caught U Looking


15:27 Navan Maiden 10f - 12 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) Unavoidable (13/2 -136%)
Unavoidable

13/2(-136%)
(9) Unavoidable 13/2, 140,000 gns yearling, Gleneagles gelding. Dam once-raced sister to useful Scandinavian winner up to 9.5f Mill Marin and half-sister to useful 1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Monotype. One to monitor closely in the betting.
Cost 140,000Gns as a yearling; stable started the season well and could easily contend.
2
2nd (7) Rock Of Ireland (11/1 +8%)
Rock Of Ireland

11/1(+8%)
(7) Rock Of Ireland 11/1, Once-raced gelding. 40/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut. Off 155 days. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Cheekpieces added here and probably open to plenty of improvement from promising debut.
3
3rd (3) Cruden (15/2 -50%)
Cruden

15/2(-50%)
(3) Cruden 15/2, 30,000 gns foal, 52,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt. Closely related to German 2-y-o 6.5f/7.5f winner A Kind Magic. Dam French 1½m winner. Wears tongue strap. Likely type.
Nice mixture of speed and stamina in his pedigree; tongue-tied for his debut.
4
4th (6) Jack Spriggins (6/5 +76%)
Jack Spriggins

6/5(+76%)
(6) Jack Spriggins 6/5, Once-raced colt. 50/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) on debut. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Should improve.
Good Curragh run; trip should suit and no real surprise should he get into the shake-up.
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5th (10) Young Churchill (22/1 -57%)
Young Churchill

22/1(-57%)
(10) Young Churchill 22/1, 16,000 gns yearling, €32,000 2-y-o, Churchill gelding. Dam, 6.3f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 9f winner Sissoko. Entitled to come on for the run.
Well-bred newcomer; stable well capable of readying one first time; respected.
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6th (2) Castleheath (100/1 -300%)
Castleheath

100/1(-300%)
(2) Castleheath 100/1, €8,000 foal, €19,000 yearling, Elzaam colt. Brother to smart winner up to 10.2f Coolagh Forest and half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 8.6f Nirodha and Italian 1m-11f winner Eshwar.
Inexpensively bought debutant; likely to improve for whatever he does here.
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7th (12) Breathe Again (66/1 -230%)
Breathe Again

66/1(-230%)
(12) Breathe Again 66/1, Once-raced filly. 14/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 64 days ago, lost all chance at start. Up in trip.
Not disgraced after a slow start in a Dundalk maiden; more needed but likely to improve.
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8th (5) Hobart (33/1 -65%)
Hobart

33/1(-65%)
(5) Hobart 33/1, €38,000 yearling, Vadamos gelding. Brother to 11f winner Pas de Faux and half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 1m winner Starbright and useful 1m winner Tiritomba.
Related to winners from 1m to 1m4f; attractive rider booking and worth a market check.
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9th (8) School Of Law (13/2 -63%)
School Of Law

13/2(-63%)
(8) School Of Law 13/2, Lightly-raced colt. Below form seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 11/2) 22 days ago. Leading claims based on 2-y-o form and this stiffer test should be in his favour.
Consistent form at 2 although disappointing that he failed to win; sets the standard.
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10th (1) Apache Eagle (9/2 -100%)
Apache Eagle

9/2(-100%)
(1) Apache Eagle 9/2, 65,000 gns foal, 85,000 gns yearling, New Approach colt. Half-brother to useful 1m winner Estijlaa and winner up to 1m Loolwah. Dam 11f winner. Plenty of appeal on paper and it will look significant if the market speaks in his favour.
Quite stoutly-bred newcomer and respected in a winnable maiden.
11th
11th (11) A Daughtersdelight (150/1 -50%)
A Daughtersdelight

150/1(-50%)
(11) A Daughtersdelight 150/1, Lightly-raced filly. Last of 7 in minor event at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 250/1). Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip.
Soundly beaten in four starts at 2 and makes no appeal here.
12th
12th (4) Dream Big Eireann (200/1 -203%)
Dream Big Eireann

200/1(-203%)
(4) Dream Big Eireann 200/1, Once-raced gelding. 33/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 70 days ago.
Beat one home in a Wolverhampton maiden in February on debut over 1m; much more needed.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:27 Navan Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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The 80-rated School Of Law steps up in trip after twice finishing second over 7f, while Jack Spriggins ran a promising race in a Curragh maiden on his sole start at two, but this looks likely to go to a newcomer. APACHE EAGLE cost 85,000gns as a yearling and the half-brother to two Flat winners is from the family of Group 2 winner Moon Queen. His trainer Joseph O'Brien has a lot of strength in depth in the three-year-old maiden category and market strength would boost confidence in the chances of the New Approach colt. Other debutants who merit respect are Cruden, a 52,000gns yearling who is fitted with a tongue-tie, and Unavoidable, who made 140,000gns as a yearling and has been gelded already. Young Churchill is out of a half-sister to Dunboyne Express, who was a winner at Group 1 level in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien both saddle likely-looking newcomers here in APACHE EAGLE and Unavoidable. The betting will be informative where both are concerned but, as things stand, marginal preference is for Apache Eagle. School of Law is the clear pick of those with experience and will be a threat if, as expected, this step up in trip works in his favour. Jack Spriggins can be expected to leave the form of his sole run at 2 yrs well behind in time.

it might just pay to side with the quite expensively-bought yearling UNAVOIDABLE with the stable having started the season quite well


16:00 Navan Listed 14f - 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 (3) Kyprios (2/13 +70%)
Kyprios

2/13(+70%)
(3) Kyprios 2/13, High-class horse. C&D winner. Bit below form neck second of 8 to Trawlerman in Long Distance Cup (11/10) at Ascot (15.6f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Very much the one to beat.
Good to see him out this early in a race he won two years ago and impossible to oppose.
2
2nd (7) Queenstown (22/1 +0%)
Queenstown

22/1(+0%)
(7) Queenstown 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. Excellent 7¾ lengths third of 7 to Sunchart in listed race at Naas (10.4f, heavy, 9/1) 34 days ago, slowly away. Stiff task.
Third in a 1m2f Listed at Naas last month; should come on for that and get into the money.
3
3rd (1) Yashin (16/1 +0%)
Yashin

16/1(+0%)
(1) Yashin 16/1, Smart gelding. Course winner. 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 11¼ lengths last of 4 to Eldar Eldarov in Irish St Leger at the Curragh (14f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Others are more appealing.
Not seen since last of four in the Irish St Leger; very tough task at the weights.
4
4th (5) Postileo (25/1 -25%)
Postileo

25/1(-25%)
(5) Postileo 25/1, Smart gelding. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy, 7/2) 28 days ago, finding little. Reliable on the Flat and shouldn't be dismissed.
Bidn't take to hurdling in two starts last month and best watched on return to the Flat.
5th
5th (6) Run For Oscar (66/1 -1220%)
Run For Oscar

66/1(-1220%)
(6) Run For Oscar 66/1, Smart gelding. Evens, second of 3 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (18f, good). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Smart on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Considered.
No headgear here for his seasonal debut and should come on for whatever he does here.
6th
6th (4) Lord Erskine (150/1 -50%)
Lord Erskine

150/1(-50%)
(4) Lord Erskine 150/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. Career best when winning 21-runner handicap hurdle (40/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 83 days ago, suited by way race developed. Looks out of his depth in this.
Winner over hurdles at Leopardstown; has a mountain to climb in this class of race though.
7th
7th (2) Dawn Rising (7/1 -40%)
Dawn Rising

7/1(-40%)
(2) Dawn Rising 7/1, Smart gelding. Creditable third of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy, 7/1). Off 7 months. May not have reached his limit on the Flat and can play a part if tuned up for this return.
Enjoyed a fine season last year, winning the Queen Alexandra Stakes; likeliest alternative.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:00 Navan Listed 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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KYPRIOS sets out on the road back to the Ascot Gold Cup and even though Aidan O'Brien is sure to have left plenty to work on, he has enough in hand of these rivals to get back to winning ways. Unbeaten in six starts in 2022, including a four-timer at Group 1 level, the Galileo entire missed most of last season having picked up a serious joint infection. He wasn't quite at his best when second in the Irish St Leger and Long Distance Cup at Ascot in the autumn, but still ran to a high level of form. Yashin, who carries a 3lb penalty for his win in the Saval Beg at Leopardstown last May where Dawn Rising was back in third, was well behind the selection in the Irish St Leger when last seen. Queen Alexandra winner Dawn Rising finished a place ahead of Yashin in the final Irish Classic of 2023, but is held by Kyprios on that form. 2022 Cesarewitch winner Run For Oscar was third to Dawn Rising at Royal Ascot before running creditably in France a couple of times. He would prefer a longer trip.

Although he drew a blank last season, 2022 winner KYPRIOS is still a class above these rivals and he should make a successful return at the possible expense of Dawn Rising, who ran a cracker in the Irish Cesarewitch 7 months ago. Run For Oscar is another one to consider.

After last year was almost written off, it is encouraging to see top stayer KYPRIOS out so early and he is unnopposable


16:35 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 (4) Nostra Casa (8/1 +43%)
Nostra Casa

8/1(+43%)
(4) Nostra Casa 8/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Sixteenth of 20 in handicap (17/2) at the Curragh (14f, heavy). Off 179 days. Others more persuasive.
Dual winner last year; runs well fresh and well capable of putting up a bold showing here.
2
2nd (3) Bay Of Sanibel (7/2 +56%)
Bay Of Sanibel

7/2(+56%)
(3) Bay Of Sanibel 7/2, Twice-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. 12/1, won 15-runner maiden at this course (14f, heavy), digging deep. Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut.
Maiden winner totally unexposed and could be very well-handicapped; very much a contender.
3
3rd (6) St Faz (11/1 +8%)
St Faz

11/1(+8%)
(6) St Faz 11/1, Hooded for 1st time, very good third of 22 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 112 days ago. Off 112 days. Hood on 1st time on the Flat.
Hooded here and the stable have had a good start to the Flat season; should go well.
4
4th (19) Rain (11/1 +8%)
Rain

11/1(+8%)
(19) Rain 11/1, Creditable sixth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, heavy, 11/1), left poorly placed. Off 179 days.
Third in a soft ground handicap here in October; claims on that form.
5th
5th (11) Whimsy (16/1 -14%)
Whimsy

16/1(-14%)
(11) Whimsy 16/1, Second of 4 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.2f, heavy, 6/5) 34 days ago. Poor on last Flat outing.
Campaigned over hurdles for her current trainer, finishing second four times; in good form.
6th
6th (15) Make Good (18/1 -80%)
Make Good

18/1(-80%)
(15) Make Good 18/1, Course winner. 22/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, heavy) 98 days ago. Off 98 days. Cheekpieces back on. Fair on the Flat, 2/20 on last Flat outing.
Off the track for two years but went close in a couple of Curragh handicaps last year.
7th
7th (20) Folly Beach (8/1 +11%)
Folly Beach

8/1(+11%)
(20) Folly Beach 8/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 2/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f). Off 99 days. Merits consideration.
Unlucky not to have added to her tally at Dundalk over the winter; solid claims here.
8th
8th (2) Rich Belief (40/1 -60%)
Rich Belief

40/1(-60%)
(2) Rich Belief 40/1, C&D winner. 14/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (18f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Down in trip.
Won this last year off a mark of 74; back down to a competitive mark again and respected.
9th
9th (21) Hangry (66/1 -230%)
Hangry

66/1(-230%)
(21) Hangry 66/1, 18/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 57 days ago. RESERVE.
First reserve; hard to fancy based on his Irish handicap form.
10th
10th (9) San Martino (40/1 -150%)
San Martino

40/1(-150%)
(9) San Martino 40/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Down Royal (22f, soft) 13 days ago. Fair on the Flat, 4/14 on last Flat outing.
Comes here after two good runs over hurdles; could outrun his likely odds.
11th
11th (14) Dubeyeracingcraic (7/2 +56%)
Dubeyeracingcraic

7/2(+56%)
(14) Dubeyeracingcraic 7/2, Promising sort. Fair winner at 18f over hurdles. Won 9-runner novice hurdle (2/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good), always holding on. Off 8 months. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Very interesting runner.
The best of him could yet to be seen but he could well come on for whatever he does here.
12th
12th (10) No Big Deal (33/1 -65%)
No Big Deal

33/1(-65%)
(10) No Big Deal 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 40/1) 23 days ago. Up in trip.
Some encouragement from his latest start over hurdles at Naas but much more needed.
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13th (13) Secret Rock (8/1 -14%)
Secret Rock

8/1(-14%)
(13) Secret Rock 8/1, Latest win at Dundalk in January. 5/4, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 73 days ago. Shortlist material.
Convincing winner of a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in January; should go well.
14th
14th (1) Byker (18/1 -80%)
Byker

18/1(-80%)
(1) Byker 18/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Fifth of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (17.3f, soft, 40/1) 105 days ago. Off 105 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time on the Flat.
Disappointing this season including over fences; interesting to see him back on the Flat.
15th
15th (12) Dabana (66/1 -313%)
Dabana

66/1(-313%)
(12) Dabana 66/1, 33/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at Dundalk (8f). Off 127 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Mark Fahey. Tongue strap back on.
Debuts for John McConnell here and probably best watched after four months off.
16th
16th (8) Newport (13/2 +35%)
Newport

13/2(+35%)
(8) Newport 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 22 days ago. Up in trip.
Did some reasonable late work after 18 months off at Dundalk; should be thereabouts.
17th
17th (18) Construct (100/1 -100%)
Construct

100/1(-100%)
(18) Construct 100/1, 150/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft) 11 days ago, possibly amiss when. Up in trip. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing.
Form fell away after finishing second in a Kilbeggan beginners chase last summer.
18th
18th (17) Navajo River (50/1 +24%)
Navajo River

50/1(+24%)
(17) Navajo River 50/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 12/1). Off 99 days.
200-1 winner of a Roscommon maiden last season but underwhelming since; others preferred.
19th
19th (16) Zazir (50/1 -150%)
Zazir

50/1(-150%)
(16) Zazir 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 40/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. Makes handicap debut.
Showed some ability in Dundalk maidens but more needed in a very competitive handicap.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:35 Navan Handicap 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

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RAIN, who began her career under the care of Andre Fabre, caught the eye a couple of times last year and has come down a stone in the ratings since first given a mark in Ireland. A winner on soft ground in France, she was third over a furlong further at this course in October and it will be a surprise if she doesn't hit the target this season for her very capable trainer. Narlita finished last season with a flourish, following up a breakthrough win at Bellewstown with silver-medal finishes at the Curragh and Galway. Like the selection, she's returning from a six-month absence. Secret Rock has been in action on the all-weather more recently and had both Narlita and Rain behind when winning at Roscommon in August. Two miles seemed to stretch his stamina when a beaten favourite at Dundalk last time. Course maiden winner Bay Of Sanibel and Whimsy, fit from hurdling, are others to consider.

DUBEYERACINGCRAIC's opening mark looks a handy one, especially as she won over hurdles when last seen in the summer, so she gets the vote. Secret Rock and Narlita head the dangers.

A chance is taken that NEWPORT can be up to winning a handicap of this class after a decent effort at Dundalk


17:10 Navan Handicap 13f - 16 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 (13) Boher Road (7/1 +42%)
Boher Road

7/1(+42%)
(13) Boher Road 7/1, Course winner last year. Still 10-12 lengths clear and apparently going well when inexplicably ran out in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last outing last July.
Dangerous to give too much leeway to but might not get an easy lead here.
2
2nd (3) Eastern Legend (11/1 -57%)
Eastern Legend

11/1(-57%)
(3) Eastern Legend 11/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when well held in Percy Maynard Juvenile at Fairyhouse on hurdling debut after 5 months off earlier this month. Won on final start in 2023 so warrants considerable respect back in this sphere.
Resumes on the Flat off a 10lb higher mark than Leopardstown; needs a career best.
3
3rd (5) Zoffman (15/2 +6%)
Zoffman

15/2(+6%)
(5) Zoffman 15/2, 6/1, bit below form tenth of 17 in handicap at Galway (12f, good), unable to sustain effort. His return effort last year was a career best, so he's in the mix back at the same mark returning from 8 months off the track.
Off since August but Keane booked and running off the same mark; chance if forward enough.
4
4th (12) Astar (12/1 -50%)
Astar

12/1(-50%)
(12) Astar 12/1, Found out in better company when tailed-off thirteenth of 15 to Dancing Tango in listed race at Naas (11.9f, heavy, 28/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Hood back on.
Runner-up in her sole handicap at the Galway festival; capable of a bold showing.
5th
5th (6) Almuhit (12/1 -20%)
Almuhit

12/1(-20%)
(6) Almuhit 12/1, 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 3 months ago. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat. Enters calculations.
Narrow winner at Killarney last year; fit from hurdling and respected on his best form.
6th
6th (17) En Or (14/1 +0%)
En Or

14/1(+0%)
(17) En Or 14/1, Below form seventh of 20 in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 10/1) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last outing in October. Has fitness on his side so could feature.
Ran okay in a couple of maiden hurdles and interesting if the market speaks positively.
7th
7th (7) Last Ammo (25/1 -25%)
Last Ammo

25/1(-25%)
(7) Last Ammo 25/1, 16/1, ran poorly when eighth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (18f, good) when last seen 7 months ago. Back down in trip. May need this outing on return.
Yet to prove how effective he can be off this mark and others preferred.
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8th (4) Vera Verto (5/1 +38%)
Vera Verto

5/1(+38%)
(4) Vera Verto 5/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. 16/1, below form 9 lengths eighth of 13 to Mukaddamah in listed race at Newcastle (10.2f) when last seen 5 months ago. Back up in trip. Each-way claims provided she's ready to roll.
Off since November but the stable are flying and every chance she can make an impact here.
9th
9th (10) Reverend Hubert (25/1 -317%)
Reverend Hubert

25/1(-317%)
(10) Reverend Hubert 25/1, 7/2, creditable third of 6 in novice hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft) 6 months ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last run back in August 2022.
Decent Flat stayer for Richard Hannon with three wins; cheekpieces tried; market may guide.
10th
10th (14) Charming Star (16/1 +0%)
Charming Star

16/1(+0%)
(14) Charming Star 16/1, Won second time up at Listowel last year. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 11/2 and visored for 1st time, proved a let-down when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Visor left off after a poor run at Leopardstown two weeks ago and should fare better here.
11th
11th (1) Teed Up (28/1 -211%)
Teed Up

28/1(-211%)
(1) Teed Up 28/1, Again ran below the form he was showing at Galway in the summer when eleventh of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Naas (16.1f, heavy) 6 months ago. Has gone well fresh previously, so every chance he can make his presence felt.
Off since beaten in the Naas November Handicap and might well come on for the run here.
12th
12th (8) Edge Of Darkness (40/1 -150%)
Edge Of Darkness

40/1(-150%)
(8) Edge Of Darkness 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, given a considerate reappearance after 5 months off on first run since leaving Charlie Johnston when seventh of 14 in claimer at Dundalk (10.7f, 13/2) 43 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip.
Mid-division in a Dundalk claimer on his stable debut last month; more needed.
13th
13th (15) Squire Danagher (5/2 +44%)
Squire Danagher

5/2(+44%)
(15) Squire Danagher 5/2, Off the mark at Dundalk in January and followed up making handicap debut in 11-runner event there (12f, 3/1) just over 5 weeks ago. Still low mileage for his age and remains of interest in this hat-trick bid up 4 lb.
Handles soft ground and a 4lb penalty for his last Dundalk win not excessive; big chance.
14th
14th (9) Morph Speed (66/1 -230%)
Morph Speed

66/1(-230%)
(9) Morph Speed 66/1, Fell heavily 2 out in maiden hurdle (8/1) at Punchestown (20f, good) 6 months ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last run at Dundalk in September.
Off since October and looks best watched on debut for a new trainer.
15th
15th (11) Whiskey Sour (100/1 -203%)
Whiskey Sour

100/1(-203%)
(11) Whiskey Sour 100/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2017. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap (9/1) at Naas (16.1f, heavy) 6 months ago. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins.
Debuts for a new stable here and probably best watched after six months off.
16th
16th (16) Feud (11/1 +21%)
Feud

11/1(+21%)
(16) Feud 11/1, Run best excused when third of 5 in handicap (7/4) at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 7 months ago, stumbling leaving the stalls. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett.
Middle distance winner for Ralph Beckett; acts on good and yet to be tested on much softer.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:10 Navan Handicap 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

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CHARMING STAR was never going over 1m2f at Leopardstown last time, but is given a chance to redeem himself over a more suitable distance. Successful over 1m4f at Listowel last year, he landed a maiden hurdle here in March and has a nice racing weight under a good apprentice. A visor clearly didn't work on his last outing, but he has sported cheekpieces for both career wins and they are reapplied. Squire Danagher is on a hat-trick after two wins at Dundalk and he has placed form on turf, including on soft ground at this venue. Vera Verto was progressive in the autumn with wins on contrasting ground at Listowel and Newmarket, and her yard is in fine form. Zoffman, disappointing at the Galway Festival and out of action since, ran a cracker on last year's reappearance when second in a premier handicap at Cork.

An ultra-competitive finale with the vote going to ZOFFMAN, who put up a career-best effort when finishing runner-up on his 2023 return and Noel Meade's charge can go one better from the same mark. Second choice is Teed Up, who has gone well fresh in the past, with Squire Danagher, Feud, and Almuhit a handful of others worth considering, too.

Preference is for the hat-trick seeking SQUIRE DANAGHER(nap), not ill-treated for a good performance at Dundalk with maybe more to come


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