Navan Race 4 - John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
ECLIPSE CHASER (2) improved on his 1.75L second on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan to get off the mark with a comfortable 6.5L course victory in September. Paul Townend retains the ride. Major player. KALYPSO'CHANCE (4) won a listed bumper here around this time last year. Second of fifteen on hurdles bow at Down Royal earlier in the month. Bold bid anticipated second-up. Limerick maiden hurdle winner WALKS IN JUNE (9) is feared stepped up in trip for an in-form trainer and jockey combination while FRANKIE JOHN (3) cannot be confidently ruled out after recording back-to-back seconds at Listowel and Galway.

Jockey: Mr D L Queally
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up to post a big 13 len win. Listowel on September 24 over 3218m defeating Wholelotofbusiness with 75.5kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len Galway on October 26 over 4123m defeating Ma Jacks Hill carrying 74.5kg at $1.40 in a novice hurdle. Will be tested. Looks held this grade.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 32 | NHDLE 4U | $24,020.00 | Galway | 4123m | GY | D Queally | 74.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/18 | 24/09/2025 | 156 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | D Queally | 75.5kg | 3:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 21/04/2025 | 57 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | D Queally | 76kg | 3:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/02/2025 | 29 | FLAT 4U | $20,150.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | D L Queally | 75kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2025 | 43 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | D L Queally | 76kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/19 | 13/12/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Y | S Fitzgerald | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished second of 10 starters at Kilbeggan on August 9 over 3822m, 1.75 len behind Killian's Garden with 71.5kg at $1.50. Last start favourite; won by 6 len this track on September 20 over 4224m defeating Jacovec Cavern with 75.5kg at $2 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Take beating.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 20/09/2025 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $23,310.00 | Navan | 4224m | Y | P Townend | 75.5kg | 5:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2025 | 99 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | P Townend | 71.5kg | 4:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 13/22 | 02/05/2025 | 126 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Charlie Mullins | 73kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 68.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2024 | 299 | FLAT 4U | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | P W Mullins | 76kg | 5:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 99/8 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S E O'Rourke | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: D G Hogan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last start finished second of 8 runners at Galway on October 26 over 4325m, 5.5 len behind Doctor Steinberg carrying 75.5kg at $3. Start before finished second of 11 starters at Listowel on September 26 over 3621m, 5.5 len behind Nadia's Boy with 75.5kg at $1.70. Capable of a bold showing here.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 30 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 4325m | GY | Daniel King | 75.5kg | 5:36.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/09/2025 | 57 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3621m | GY | Harry Swan | 75.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/16 | 31/07/2025 | 147 | FLAT 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3621m | Good | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/18 | 06/03/2025 | 25 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Thurles | 3118m | Good | B D O'Neill | 76kg | 3:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/02/2025 | 78 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | D Doyle | 73kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/11/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months finished second of 15 starters at Down Royal on November 1 over 3419m, 9 len behind Jony R with 75.5kg at $1.20. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Punchestown in the G1 Champion INH Flat Race on April 30 over 3319m, 38 len behind Bambino Fever carrying 76kg at $9.50. Strong chance and expected to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 01/11/2025 | 185 | MHDLE 4U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:18.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 6/6 | 30/04/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 38.8L | $9.50 |
| 11/17 | 12/03/2025 | 87 | G1 OPEN 46 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 3:59.54 | 3-4-11 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 47 | $42,900.00 | Navan | 3218m | YS | P W Mullins | 74.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 24/11/2024 | 218 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Corbridge P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | J Teal | 70kg | 4:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.8 len Gowran Park on October 3 over 3319m slow track defeating Los Blanco with 75.5kg at $3.80 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at Galway on October 26 over 4123m, 3 len behind I'll Sort That carrying 74.5kg at $3.80. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | NHDLE 4U | $24,020.00 | Galway | 4123m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:24.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2025 | 154 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3319m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:26.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 11/22 | 02/05/2025 | 41 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | J H Williamson | 73kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2025 | 86 | FLAT 45 | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | J M Halford | 73kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2024 | 216 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 75kg | 3:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 28/04/2024 | 28 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'Sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 31/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | A O'Sullivan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr P J O'neill
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third in a small field at Galway on October 7 over 3319m, 21 len behind Welonlyhavedone with 72kg at $26. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at Sligo on October 24 over 5129m, 23 len behind Additional Time with 69kg at $9. Hard to make a case for on 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 24/10/2025 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $24,080.00 | Sligo | 5129m | GY | P J O'Neill | 69kg | 6:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | 152 | MHDLE 5U | $21,450.00 | Galway | 3319m | Y | P J O'Neill | 72kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/05/2025 | 17 | FLAT 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GY | P J O'Neill | 73kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 12/14 | 21/04/2025 | 92 | FLAT 46 | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | K O'Neill | 73kg | 4:34.90 | - | 0 |
| 42.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2025 | 49 | P2P MDN H 6U | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Staples | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/15 | 01/12/2024 | 238 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Staples | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 07/04/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Staples | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/03/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Staples | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/15 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Y | S Staples | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start won by 2 len Wexford on October 26 over 3319m defeating Parnell Street carrying 71.5kg at $6.50 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished second of 10 runners at Tattersalls P2p on October 27 2024 over 4828m, 1.5 len behind Etna Bianco carrying 60kg. Ready for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 26/10/2025 | 364 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | GY | Sean O'Keeffe | 71.5kg | 4:13.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/10/2024 | 266 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Y | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after eight months didn't finish the race at Down Royal on October 31 over 4526m. Previously second-up finished second of 7 runners at Fairyhouse on January 25 over 3218m, slow track; a neck behind I'll Sort That carrying 76kg at $2.20. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 31/10/2025 | 228 | MHDLE 4U | $28,780.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:50.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.33 |
| 1/11 | 17/03/2025 | 51 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 76kg | 3:54.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 26/12/2024 | 243 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | B D O'Neill | 76kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after nine months favourite; won by 2.75 len Limerick on October 19 over 3319m defeating Torps with 75.5kg at $1.80 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished fifth of 7 runners at Fairyhouse on January 25 over 3218m, on slow going 26 len behind I'll Sort That carrying 75kg at $6.50. Strong chance and expected to feature.
Last Starts 26 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 | 19/10/2025 | 267 | MHDLE 5U | $23,020.00 | Limerick | 3319m | YS | D J O'Keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | J L Gleeson | 75kg | 4:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2024 | 234 | FLAT 4 | $20,810.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J L Gleeson | 73kg | 3:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'Neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth of 9 runners at Down Royal in the G3 on October 31 over 3419m, 19 len behind Full Of Life carrying 67.5kg at $6. The start before that; won by 8 len Listowel on September 27 over 3218m defeating Louiescall carrying 70kg at $4 in a hurdle. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $56,370.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 67.5kg | 4:07.03 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/17 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 4 | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Soft | J H Williamson | 68kg | 4:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/08/2025 | 16 | FLAT F 4 | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Harry Swan | 72kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Harry Swan | 71.5kg | 3:41.08 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |