Navan Race 1 - Navan Ford & Opel Maiden Hurdle
An open maiden hurdle by Navan standards where a tentative chance is taken on WHINNEY HILL (8) who comes out clear in the ratings and is a previous course winner. Disappointed when pulled up at Down Royal in latest however first time blinkers might bring about improvement. COYOTE SPIRIT (4) is the second of six runners for Gordon Elliott and the choice of Jack Kennedy. Fair form to date and must be respected. BLUE DU NEUF (1) wasn't disgraced on debut. Performed poorly at Ayr ten days ago. Making hurdle debut will warrant a market check. LENKO (10) is a newcomer for Gordon Elliott and closely related to the smart Chianti Classico. One to watch.

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the third time today. At debut, finished fifth of 15 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 20 len behind Boycetown with 73kg at $9. Last start ran last at Ayr on January 29 over 3218m, on slow going 25 len behind The Skecher with 71kg at $17. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 71kg | 3:59.10 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Stephen Connor | 73kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Having third race start. First race start finished sixth of 9 starters at Quakerstown P2p on November 8 over 4828m, slow track; 39 len behind Ka Mate Du Brivet with 60kg. Returned from break finished seventh of 12 runners at Tyrella P2p on January 24 over 4828m, 14 len behind Largy Silver with 61kg. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/01/2026 | 77 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Good | Eoin Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.6L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | Eoin Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after four months finished eighth of 20 starters at Down Royal on January 20 over 3419m, 44 len behind Green Hope carrying 75.5kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len Nottingham on April 29 over 2816m defeating Maritime Lady carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Definite chance. Gets chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20 | 20/01/2026 | 115 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 44.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 3218m | Good | Luke Morris | 63.5kg | 3:35.28 | 9-8-9 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3216m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 64.5kg | 3:31.27 | 9-8-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 3:39.02 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 37.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60kg | 3:06.43 | 7-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/07/2025 | 18 | HCP APP 4U | $41,160.00 | Chelmsford City | 3218m | NS | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 3:23.25 | 10-7-10 | 9 |
| 41.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | 3:01.99 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2916m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 3:22.06 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $19,370.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 3:04.87 | 6-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 6/14 | 18/04/2025 | 176 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 2:58.71 | 10-9-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/10/2024 | 50 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 59kg | 2:37.23 | 9-7-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Fairyhouse on January 15 over 4023m, slow track; 8 len behind Welluknow with 75kg at $3.80. The start before that; finished third of 9 runners at Leopardstown on December 29 over 4123m, 4 len behind Walks In June carrying 68kg at $8.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | NHDLE 5U | $27,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 5:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 29/12/2025 | 23 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $47,480.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | Michael Kenneally | 68kg | 5:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/26 | 06/12/2025 | 19 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/22 | 17/11/2025 | 196 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/17 | 05/05/2025 | 23 | HDLE MDN 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2025 | 62 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:13.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.67 |
| 3/11 | 09/02/2025 | 64 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3118m | SH | J H Williamson | 73kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2024 | 218 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | Soft | J R Martin | 73kg | 4:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/19 | 03/05/2024 | - | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Soft | J R Martin | 73kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 18 runners at Fairyhouse on January 1 over 4023m, 31 len behind Spinningayarn with 75.5kg at $8.50. Last start finished fifth of 8 starters at this track on January 17 over 3218m, 25 len behind Zeus Power with 71.5kg at $67. Forward showing expected. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | NHDLE 4U | $30,260.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Eoin Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:13.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/18 | 01/01/2026 | 256 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Eoin Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/22 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | E Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:11.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/16 | 06/04/2025 | 64 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | E Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/02/2025 | 31 | G2 OPEN 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | E Finegan | 74.5kg | 4:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2025 | 347 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | E Finegan | 73kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2024 | 19 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | E Finegan | 73kg | 4:35.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2024 | - | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Raymond William Barron | 74kg | 4:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Sexton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, finished 12th of 15 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 49 len behind Boycetown carrying 76kg at $11. Can only be improved on that run but this looks tough and prefer to see again.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | B D O'neill | 76kg | 4:16.80 | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
This Nirvana Du Berlais bred gelding is now five-year-old and his having his first race start. Keep very safe.

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Returned from a spell and was pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Down Royal. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 16 starters at Fairyhouse on November 4 over 3218m, 4.5 len behind Sticwiththeprocess carrying 75.5kg at $3.30. Forgive first-up failure. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/20 | 20/01/2026 | 77 | MHDLE 5U | $18,910.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | YS | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/16 | 04/11/2025 | 189 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 99/6 | 29/04/2025 | 86 | G1 OPEN 5U | $214,480.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 3:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 76.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/23 | 26/12/2024 | 40 | MHDLE 4 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 3:52.08 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2024 | 31 | FLAT 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2024 | 235 | FLAT 4 | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Harry Swan | 70kg | 3:48.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/4 | 24/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Farmacaffley P2p | 4023m | Soft | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, finished 16th of 22 starters at this track on November 16 over 3218m, on heavy track; 35 len behind Flashaway carrying 73kg at $101. Last start pulled up at Fairyhouse on December 13 over 3218m. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/17 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | FLAT F 4 | $20,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | J H Williamson | 70kg | 4:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 16/22 | 16/11/2025 | - | MHDLE M 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Jake Coen | 73kg | 4:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Carl Millar
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
This Sumbal bred gelding is now four-year-old and his having his first race start. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Keep very safe.

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after five months finished eighth of 12 runners at Naas on January 25 over 3218m, on heavy track; 39 len behind Kai Lung with 73kg at $51. Previously second-up finished seventh of 10 runners at Southwell All Weather on April 27 over 1622m, 6 len behind Dixieland Blues carrying 59kg at $4.50. Definite chance. More needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/01/2026 | 136 | HDLE NSY MDN 4 | $22,700.00 | Naas | 3218m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 73kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 39.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 11/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 2:35.15 | 4-6-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 2:22.18 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 2:09.40 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/07/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:15.06 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $1.44 |
| 2/10 | 09/06/2025 | 43 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:44.18 | 2-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/04/2025 | 11 | NOV 3 | $55,350.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:41.99 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/15 | 16/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $40,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:41.03 | 4-6-7 | 15 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |