Navan Race 3 - Boyle Sports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle
SHOWURAPPRECIATION (3) managed to build on a good third over 4828m here two starts back to open his account with a dominant 5.5L success at Punchestown. Further progress expected. Bold bid looms. Two-time hurdling winner JERRARI (2) steps up in trip on reappearance from a six-month hiatus. Wears a first-time hood. Main danger first-up. ST DENIS'S WELL (4) made it three from five at the course when a 4.25L winner attempting the shorter journey in November. Struggled on two subsequent outings but cannot be dismissed among this company. Course and distance winner QUEST WITH SPEED (1) also merits consideration. Watch betting moves.

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 13th of 14 starters at Gowran Park on February 14 over 4023m, on a wet track; 70 len behind Grimaud with 73.5kg at $12. The start before that; finished seventh of 16 starters at Limerick on December 28 over 4828m, 12 len behind Joyau De Thaix carrying 70.5kg at $19. In the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 14/02/2026 | 48 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,590.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Heavy | Jordan Gainford | 73.5kg | 5:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 70.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/16 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SH | Paddy Hanlon | 70.5kg | 6:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/19 | 14/12/2025 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Gavin Brouder | 70.5kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/13 | 02/11/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Cork | 5632m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | 7:23.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/17 | 14/10/2025 | 156 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4626m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 71kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 99/14 | 11/05/2025 | 6 | CHSE HCP 5U | $86,720.00 | Killarney | 5230m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 62kg | 7:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2025 | 25 | CHSE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 5230m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 70.5kg | 6:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Limerick | 4325m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 69kg | 5:31.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/20 | 20/03/2025 | 195 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Cork | 4023m | Good | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/14 | 06/09/2024 | 30 | CHSE 4U | $19,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Paddy Hanlon | 72kg | 5:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 07/08/2024 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Wexford | 3922m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 73.5kg | 4:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 11 starters at Kilbeggan September 5 over 3218m, 18 len behind Zillow with 71.5kg at $9. First up last campaign 11 of 18 runners at Naas April 3 over 3218m, 23 len behind Party President with 72kg at $5.50. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/09/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Kevin Sexton | 71.5kg | 3:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/20 | 28/07/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,350.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 3:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/15 | 07/07/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,670.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 75kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 74.5kg | 3:56.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 74.5kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
| 11/18 | 03/04/2025 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | C Smithers | 72kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 21/01/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | 4:09.07 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/18 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3922m | GY | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 4:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/14 | 23/11/2024 | 35 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Soft | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 5:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 48 days. Last run won by 5.5 len Punchestown on January 11 over 4526m defeating Ney carrying 73kg at $6 in a steeplechase. Before that finished third of 12 runners at this track on December 14 over 4828m, 9 len behind The Lovely Man carrying 73.5kg at $9. Has been racing well. Leading hope again.
Last Starts 48 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 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 4526m | SH | Derek O'connor | 73kg | 6:35.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 73.5kg | 7:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/15 | 23/11/2025 | 207 | CHSE 4U | $29,320.00 | Cork | 4224m | Y | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | 5:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/25 | 30/04/2025 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Cian Cullinan | 70kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/15 | 09/03/2025 | 677 | CHSE 5U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 5:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/15 | 02/05/2023 | 52 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 4224m | GY | Jody Mcgarvey | 71.5kg | 5:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/18 | 11/03/2023 | 41 | MHDLE 45 | $18,900.00 | Gowran Park | 3219m | SH | S D Torrens | 75.5kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/18 | 29/01/2023 | 70 | MHDLE 5U | $23,580.00 | Naas | 3822m | Soft | L P Dempsey | 75.5kg | 4:54.90 | - | 0 |
| 43.9L | $67.00 |
| 6/23 | 20/11/2022 | - | MHDLE 4 | $18,600.00 | Cork | 3219m | Soft | L P Dempsey | 73kg | 4:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: James Smith
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Freshened for 61 days. Last start pulled up at Leopardstown on December 29 over 4928m. The start before that; finished sixth of 15 runners at Fairyhouse in the LR on November 30 over 6035m, 17 len behind Better Times Ahead carrying 65.5kg at $21. Forgive that run and is a definite winning chance.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/13 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | Y | Jefferson Smith | 70.5kg | 6:28.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/15 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $85,110.00 | Fairyhouse | 6035m | YS | Conor Stone-Walsh | 65.5kg | 8:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/24 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Jefferson Smith | 74kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/10/2025 | 174 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | 3:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/20 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 73.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,150.00 | Navan | 3419m | Soft | Jefferson Smith | 74kg | 4:31.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 99/17 | 20/02/2025 | 53 | LR OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 5431m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 64.5kg | 7:32.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/17 | 29/12/2024 | 3 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,720.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | GY | Oakley Brown | 71kg | 6:20.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/15 | 26/12/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $21,680.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Jefferson Smith | 71kg | 4:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2024 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | Y | Caragh Monaghan | 70.5kg | 5:27.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 11th of 16 runners at Punchestown on February 18 over 3319m, on slow going 41 len behind Straight John with 69.5kg at $81. Before that finished ninth of 14 runners at Fairyhouse on February 3 over 4023m, on heavy track; 68 len behind Don Jefe carrying 73kg at $17. Looking to others this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | J H Williamson | 69.5kg | 4:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/14 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $22,070.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 73kg | 5:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 68.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | FLAT 4U | $18,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | J Dunne | 73kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/22 | 26/12/2025 | 62 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J Dunne | 72kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 188 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | S W Kehoe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/03/2025 | 105 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | S W Kehoe | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tinahely P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2024 | 154 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Y | T P Roche | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Eoghan Finegan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished 11th of 19 starters at this track on December 14 over 4023m, 15 len behind Quest With Speed carrying 64kg at $101. Last start finished seventh of 24 runners at Fairyhouse on January 1 over 4023m, 18 len behind Midleton Rare carrying 67.5kg at $67. Racing well below her best and is hard to recommend.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Eoghan Finegan | 67.5kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $67.00 |
| 11/19 | 14/12/2025 | 238 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Eoghan Finegan | 64kg | 5:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 12/20 | 20/04/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | E Finegan | 71.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 107.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2025 | 45 | HDLE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Cork | 4928m | Good | E Finegan | 67kg | 6:29.10 | - | 0 |
| 74.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/02/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $25,150.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Heavy | E Finegan | 72kg | 6:38.04 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/12/2024 | 239 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 4023m | YS | E Finegan | 72kg | 5:23.00 | - | 0 |
| 110.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/14 | 01/05/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | E Finegan | 69kg | 4:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/15 | 14/04/2024 | 76 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | E Finegan | 70kg | 5:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 29/01/2024 | 29 | MHDLE APP M 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Heavy | E Finegan | 70kg | 5:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/18 | 31/12/2023 | 14 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3721m | Heavy | E Finegan | 71.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/16 | 17/12/2023 | 35 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Y | E Finegan | 71.5kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 12 starters at Naas on February 7 over 3118m, 25 len behind Hesgonethatway with 65.5kg at $21. Start before finished ninth of 11 starters at Limerick on December 27 over 4023m, in the wet; 30 len behind Torps with 69.5kg at $26. Hard to fault on his best jumps 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,510.00 | Naas | 3118m | SH | Sarah Kavanagh | 65.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,790.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Heavy | Sarah Kavanagh | 69.5kg | 5:39.70 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/11/2025 | 223 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | YS | Sarah Kavanagh | 63kg | 5:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/04/2025 | 51 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | P Byrnes | 66.5kg | 4:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/15 | 01/03/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 66.5kg | 5:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/02/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 71kg | 5:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 15/16 | 12/01/2025 | 287 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Soft | Sean O'keeffe | 65.5kg | 5:36.40 | - | 0 |
| 51.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/16 | 31/03/2024 | 21 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Heavy | Michael O'sullivan | 64kg | 5:28.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/03/2024 | 8 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $26,560.00 | Limerick | 3520m | SH | J C Gainford | 68kg | 5:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/03/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | S F O'keeffe | 66kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/14 | 20/01/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,080.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | S F O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 5:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |