Navan Race 2 - Vintage Crop Raceday April 25Th (C & G) Maiden
Night Of Thunder colt TASHAKOUR (14) reappears from an eight-month break after two unplaced efforts over 1410m at the Curragh. Open to plenty of improvement tackling the longer trip. Major player first-up. SHAFTESBURY AVENUE (12) shaped with promise when a solid third on Curragh debut earlier this month. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Main danger. MONMOUTH (9) finished seventh of sixteen on racecourse debut at the Curragh. Progress expected stepping up in distance. Shortlist. The hooded ZELANI (15) is a three-year-old gelding by New Bay out of Zenya providing first career outing for Dermot Weld. Market can guide.
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 8th of 11 at Ballinrobe on May 9 over 1911m, 13 len behind Elana Osario with 61kg at $51. Went for a spell before returning 8th of 23 at Curragh on March 15 over 1609m, on heavy track; 19 len behind Victory Tip carrying 66.5kg at $51. Hard to see him figuring.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23 | 15/03/2026 | 310 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Daniel King | 66.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 20 |
| 19.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:07.90 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Rory Mulligan
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Leopardstown October 19 over 1810m, on heavy track; 17 len behind Playin Cool with 61kg at $301. On debut ran last of 14 at Punchestown September 16 over 1911m, 54 len behind Snapretend carrying 61kg at $26. Prefer others.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 3U | $28,780.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Heavy | Rory Cleary | 61kg | 2:03.89 | - | 10 |
| 17.3L | $301.00 |
| 13/16 | 11/10/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Rory Cleary | 61kg | 1:44.45 | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $67.00 |
| 14/14 | 16/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $31,070.00 | Punchestown | 1911m | GY | Rory Cleary | 61kg | 2:00.00 | - | 2 |
| 54.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 9 at Naas on January 9 over 3218m, slow going 22 len behind Quiryn with 74.5kg at $15. Others preferred.
Last Starts 80 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 | 09/01/2026 | - | FLAT 4 | $18,910.00 | Naas | 3218m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 74.5kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at Leopardstown on June 19 over 1408m, 7 len behind Dial Me In carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 284 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/06/2025 | - | SELL 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:30.59 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Equiano out of She's Good Company. Market the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 16 at Curragh on October 16 over 1609m, 7 len behind Acclamatic carrying 58kg at $41. Likely to improve.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:44.94 | - | 12 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Ardad out of Tempt. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Galiway out of Gokena. Tough to line up. Should kick off on the right note.
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 7th of 16 at Curragh on March 15 over 1207m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Breaking Dawn carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Expected to do far better this time. Shows promise and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:21.72 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes off a 59 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on January 30 over 1609m, 27 len behind Handshake carrying 61kg at $201. The run before that ran last of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on January 23 over 1408m, 17 len behind Flanker Jet with 61kg at $301. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | SELL MDN 3 | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 1:41.16 | - | 8 |
| 27.8L | $201.00 |
| 13/13 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 1:28.15 | - | 11 |
| 17.0L | $301.00 |
| 14/14 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 1:13.24 | - | 7 |
| 46.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Iffraaj out of Newellen. Tough to line up. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 23 at Curragh on March 15 over 1609m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Victory Tip carrying 59.5kg at $8. Makes plenty of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 16 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Night Of Thunder out of Marvada. Stable has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Curragh August 9 over 1408m, 6 len behind Geryon with 60.5kg at $6. On debut sixth of 15 at Curragh July 19 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind New Zealand carrying 59.5kg at $23. Key runner.
Last Starts 233 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:23.64 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/15 | 19/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:27.15 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by New Bay out of Zenya. Profiles well and looks set for a strong run.