Navan Race 3 - Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle
SANTO SOSPIR (2) was well held when raised to G1 company in the Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown during February. Impressive before that and can resume his progress. KALYPSO'CHANCE (1) hasn't been seen since finishing down field attempting a G3 event at Cork in December. Has to concede weight all round but holds ability. TIMESAREACHANGING (4) scored on hurdle debut over course and distance in January before finding a G3 too tough at Gowran Park last month. Looks to have a future. SHABBY HILL (3) improved from his first start under rules to score at Punchestown two months ago. Best watched.

Jockey: Josh Williamson
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Cork in the G3 Cork Stayers Novice Hurdle December 7 over 4928m, 14 len behind Good Girl Kathleen with 72.5kg at $2.10. Previously first up; 2 of 15 starters at Down Royal November 1 over 3419m, 9 len behind Jony R carrying 75.5kg at $1.20. Overall first-up record reads well, with two wins and a placing from four runs.
Last Starts 104 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 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $51,480.00 | Cork | 4928m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | 6:35.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 4U | $66,200.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 5:26.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 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: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 73kgs
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Freshened for 47 days. Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Leopardstown in the G1 Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle on February 2 over 4425m, on a wet track; 27 len behind Doctor Steinberg carrying 74.5kg at $9.50. Before to post a big 9 len win. Clonmel on January 8 over 3419m on heavy track defeating Baby Kate carrying 74kg at $1.80 in a hurdle. Forgive latest and worth another try.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/02/2026 | 25 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/01/2026 | 47 | HDLE 5U | $21,060.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 74kg | 4:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/24 | 22/11/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 5:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 4/14 | 27/10/2025 | 245 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 4:45.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Philip Byrnes
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.8 len Punchestown January 12 over 3922m defeating Lyreen Og with 75.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign 5 of 18 runners at Punchestown December 11 over 3822m, on heavy track; 28 len behind Zanoosh carrying 75.5kg at $41. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 68 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 | 12/01/2026 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | SH | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/18 | 11/12/2025 | 641 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | P Byrnes | 75.5kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | C Abernethy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 35 days. Last run finished third in a small field at Gowran Park in the G3 Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle on February 14 over 4626m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Lord Rouge carrying 70kg at $6. The run before won by 1.75 len this track on January 17 over 4425m defeating Court Compliance with 74kg at $26 in a hurdle. Has been racing well. Key chance and likely to feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 5U | $63,700.00 | Gowran Park | 4626m | Heavy | Philip Donovan | 70kg | 6:43.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Philip Donovan | 74kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 707 | FLAT 4U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 3621m | SH | A P Ryan | 74kg | 5:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/01/2024 | 274 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Carrigarostig P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Finn | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 99/13 | 22/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Alex Harvey
Weight: 70kgs
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Racing second-up today. Last run ran last at Naas on March 4 over 3218m, 36 len behind Bokamsin with 69.5kg at $151. At only start last preparation finished 14th of 18 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 4023m, 59 len behind Sept Etoiles with 68.5kg at $51. Form below par and needs to bounce back.
Last Starts 17 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 | 04/03/2026 | 68 | NHDLE 4U | $34,460.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Alex Harvey | 69.5kg | 4:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 14/18 | 26/12/2025 | 238 | MHDLE 4U | $28,490.00 | Down Royal | 4023m | Y | R Guiney | 68.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 59.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/22 | 02/05/2025 | 15 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | B Dunleavy | 73kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/15 | 17/04/2025 | 54 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | GY | R Guiney | 73kg | 4:49.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2025 | 76 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Oran Mcgill | 73kg | 4:05.80 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $1.00 |