Navan Race 7 - Royal County Handicap
MADBADANDDANGEROUS (2) is racing consistently. Yet to finish outside top-three including losing by 0.5L placing second making handicap debut at Leopardstown a month ago. Could go one better. MANTON BAY (3) narrowly came out on top of a Dundalk AW maiden by a head before following up making seasonal reappearance placing third contesting a handicap at Naas. Warrants thought as expected to challenge. JOHNNY SODA (6) delivered two placed efforts and a 0.5L win at Cork from the last four outings. May gain a double. Yet to shed the maiden tag NOW MAYBE (1) bids to turn two placed efforts into a first triumph.
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 18 at this track on April 25 over 2011m, 3 len behind Latin America with 61kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on November 12 over 1408m, nose behind Alissam carrying 61kg at $3.10. Fitter and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 25/04/2026 | 164 | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/11/2025 | 51 | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:27.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.13 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:46.86 | - | 4 |
| 17.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 2nd of 8 at Leopardstown on April 12 over 2011m, 0.5 len behind Cape Cod carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Naas September 18 over 1408m defeating Duke Of Cumberland carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 33 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 | 12/04/2026 | 182 | HCP 3 | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 2:14.95 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2025 | 24 | SELL 2 | $230,200.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:29.37 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/16 | 18/09/2025 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 15 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at Naas on April 27 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Bobby Mcgee carrying 55kg at $15. Previously second-up won by a head at Dundalk All Weather November 7 over 1609m defeating Grand Premiere carrying 59.5kg at $13. Has a solid strike rate and is expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/04/2026 | 171 | HCP 3 | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 55kg | 1:39.95 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 07/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | 1:15.88 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Dundalk All Weather November 21 over 1609m, a nose behind Evening Blues with 59.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign third of 13 at Dundalk All Weather November 7 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Manton Bay carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:38.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 07/11/2025 | 68 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 31/08/2025 | 45 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 12/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:32.92 | - | 15 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59kgs
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Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 18 at this track on April 25 over 2011m, 7 len behind Latin America with 61kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on November 7 over 1609m, 7 len behind Manton Bay with 59.5kg at $4. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 25/04/2026 | 169 | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | R P Whelan | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:39.84 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:44.94 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Cork May 3 over 1609m in soft going defeating Harmani carrying 61kg at $4. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Curragh on April 19 over 1609m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Arctic Assassin with 59.5kg at $10. Shapes as a leading chance again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | APP HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Cork | 1609m | Soft | Sam Coen | 61kg | 1:46.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $37,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 1:48.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | 149 | HCP 3 | $88,450.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:34.36 | - | 3 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:40.63 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Cork on April 24 over 1609m, 14 len behind Tashakour with 61kg at $29. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on December 5 over 1609m, 4 len behind Senator Of State with 57.5kg at $23. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 140 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Cork | 1609m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 1:43.20 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/14 | 05/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Sam Coen | 57.5kg | 1:39.11 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 1:40.63 | - | 16 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |