Navan Race 5 - Railway Bar Lismullen Hurdle (Grade 2)
The super talented and exciting THE YELLOW CLAY (1) begins his season here looking to kick on now among open company. Enjoys the venue bringing two wins and holds a definite winning chance. JETARA (5) arrives here fit having had a run on the flat at Naas in October. Consistent in this grade and is assisted by Paul Townend. Genuine threat. MAXXUM (2) was a two time winner at G2 level last season including most recent appearance at Fairyhouse during the spring. Will be thereabouts. MOZZIES SISTER (6) recorded a big win twenty days back at Wexford. Up in grade here looking for black type. Needs more.

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 74kgs
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Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Punchestown in the G1 Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle May 2 over 4123m. When resuming last campaign 2 of 11 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Spa Novices Hurdle March 12 over 4224m, 0.8 len behind The New Lion with 73kg at $3.50. Worth another try.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 02/05/2025 | 51 | G1 OPEN 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 12/03/2025 | 66 | G1 OPEN 4U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:11.07 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/01/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 20 | G2 OPEN 4U | $63,300.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2024 | 16 | G3 OPEN 4U | $60,700.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2024 | 184 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/12 | 01/05/2024 | 49 | G1 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | B D O'Neill | 76kg | 4:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/19 | 13/03/2024 | 39 | G1 HUNT FLAT 5U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | J C Gainford | 73kg | 4:07.39 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/02/2024 | 314 | G2 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | B D O'Neill | 76kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2023 | 21 | LR FLAT 4 | $55,120.00 | Limerick | 3264m | Soft | J J Codd | 72.5kg | 4:13.04 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2023 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,110.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Y | J J Codd | 71kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning by 0.8 len Fairyhouse G2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle April 21 over 4023m defeating Gala Marceau carrying 73.5kg at $15. First up last campaign ran last at this track in the G2 November 16 over 4023m, 60 len behind Home By The Lee carrying 71kg at $34. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 0/26 | 12/03/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Carl Millar | 76kg | 5:11.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/20 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,590.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 4:51.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | G1 OPEN 4U | $201,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2024 | 166 | G2 OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 60.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 03/06/2024 | 32 | CHSE 5U | $30,220.00 | Listowel | 3822m | Good | Carl Millar | 69.5kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/25 | 02/05/2024 | 31 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Carl Millar | 71.5kg | 6:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 99/4 | 01/04/2024 | 36 | G2 HDLE 5U | $96,310.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 5:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/14 | 25/02/2024 | 22 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 4526m | Soft | Carl Millar | 72kg | 6:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after six to post a big 3.5 len win. Sligo on October 24 over 3520m defeating Sixandahalf carrying 74kg at $4 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished fourth of 10 starters at Fairyhouse in the G2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle on April 21 over 4023m, 2.75 len behind Maxxum with 71kg at $9. Inform, but this a much tougher race than last outing. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/10/2025 | 176 | HDLE 4U | $20,990.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | John Shinnick | 74kg | 4:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2025 | 10 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 5:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | J J Slevin | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/26 | 12/03/2025 | 92 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Tiernan Power Roche | 73kg | 5:11.98 | 9-4-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $24,280.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/11/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:48.01 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/10/2024 | 175 | HDLE 4U | $19,260.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 03/05/2024 | 52 | G1 HDLE 4U | $521,990.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2024 | 24 | G1 HDLE 4U | $884,940.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 4:13.88 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2024 | 78 | G2 HDLE 4U | $127,050.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Daryl Jacob | 71.5kg | 4:00.45 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/12/2023 | 21 | G2 NCHSE 4U | $89,510.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 71.5kg | 4:58.41 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Ricky Doyle
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign didn't finish the race at Punchestown in the LR on May 3 over 4928m. Won first up last previous preparation. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/12 | 03/05/2025 | 100 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 72kg | 6:23.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/18 | 23/01/2025 | 54 | G3 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Gowran Park | 5029m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 71kg | 6:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 30/11/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Ricky Doyle | 73kg | 6:40.40 | 9-5-8 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/10/2024 | 238 | STPLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Galway | 4526m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 6:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2024 | 310 | LR STPLE HCP 5U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Soft | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/14 | 28/04/2023 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4224m | Y | R A Doyle | 71kg | 5:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/03/2023 | 36 | G3 NCHSE 5U | $44,880.00 | Limerick | 4938m | Soft | R A Doyle | 70kg | 6:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/16 | 18/02/2023 | 21 | BCHSE 5U | $19,260.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | SH | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/3 | 28/01/2023 | 60 | BCHSE 5U | $20,440.00 | Fairyhouse | 4347m | Soft | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 5:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $4.33 |
| 0/9 | 29/11/2022 | 30 | NCHSE 4U | $25,580.00 | Punchestown | 3959m | SY | R A Doyle | 72kg | 5:13.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/10/2022 | 195 | BCHSE 4U | $25,530.00 | Galway | 4527m | SH | R A Doyle | 75.5kg | 6:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Useful mare. Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last run finished tenth of 20 starters at Naas on October 12 over 3218m, 8 len behind Light As Air with 57kg at $9. Start before finished second of 11 runners at Listowel on September 26 over 2816m, a head behind Lark In The Mornin carrying 69.5kg at $4.30. All set to reverse the recent form.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20 | 12/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $191,840.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 57kg | 3:35.64 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/09/2025 | 17 | 4U | $26,880.00 | Listowel | 2816m | GY | Harry Swan | 69.5kg | 3:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 12/15 | 09/09/2025 | 131 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $91,050.00 | Galway | 2414m | Soft | Scott McCullagh | 61kg | 2:40.81 | - | 14 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | James Bowen | 71kg | 5:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/04/2025 | 25 | G1 HDLE 4U | $501,190.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 6:04.74 | 6-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/03/2025 | 45 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $223,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 72kg | 4:53.87 | 2-6-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $110,700.00 | Doncaster | 4905m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:58.30 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2024 | 43 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $73,440.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 71kg | 4:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/11/2024 | 13 | G2 OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Donagh Meyler | 68kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/19 | 03/11/2024 | 15 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:41.39 | - | 15 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2024 | 169 | LR OPEN M 4U | $47,690.00 | Limerick | 4626m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 72kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Comments
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start won by 13 len Wexford on October 26 over 4023m defeating Dream On Baby carrying 70.5kg at $2.80 in a hurdle. Before that finished second in a small field at Ballinrobe on September 12 over 4626m, slow track; 6 len behind Littlebiggie with 70kg at $1.40. Hard to fault on her recent form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 26/10/2025 | 44 | HDLE M 4U | $20,870.00 | Wexford | 4023m | Y | Alex Harvey | 70.5kg | 5:18.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 12/09/2025 | 39 | CHSE M 4U | $18,470.00 | Ballinrobe | 4626m | Soft | Alan O'Sullivan | 70kg | 6:33.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.44 |
| 2/2 | 04/08/2025 | 95 | HDLE 4U | $27,280.00 | Cork | 3721m | Good | Alan O'Sullivan | 67kg | 4:35.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/05/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN M 4U | $69,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Shane Fitzgerald | 71.5kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $52,900.00 | Limerick | 4526m | Y | Kevin Sexton | 67.5kg | 5:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Soft | S Fitzgerald | 71kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2024 | 19 | G2 OPEN 4U | $63,300.00 | Limerick | 4626m | YS | S Fitzgerald | 68kg | 6:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN 4U | $63,300.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | S Fitzgerald | 68kg | 5:34.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/10/2024 | 23 | MHDLE M 5U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3218m | Y | S Fitzgerald | 73kg | 3:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/13 | 04/10/2024 | 35 | LR OPEN M 47 | $52,030.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | D L Queally | 73kg | 3:38.05 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2024 | 121 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Good | Raymond William Barron | 72.5kg | 3:55.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.88 |