Navan Race 4 - Bar 1 Betting 'Download Our App' For Auction Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
THINKITDONTJINXIT (8) created a fine impression landing a 3300m maiden hurdle at Galway nineteen days ago by 11L. Represents leading connections and set for brighter things in this discipline. CITY OF CORK (1) similarly broke through for a first success by 4L at Clonmel (3400m) three weeks back. First-time hood worn there is retained and sure to have plenty of supporters. IT'S ONLY A GAME (4) came unstuck at Graded level in the spring after landing a Punchestown flat race last November. Clearly highly regarded and warrants thought on this hurdling debut. FIVEANDAHALF (2) was victorious by 1.75L making seasonal reappearance at the last-named track a month ago (3300m). Expected to play a significant role.

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after eight months won by 4 len Clonmel on October 22 over 3419m defeating World As One carrying 75.5kg at $6 in a hurdle. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; finished fourth of 8 runners at Thurles on March 5 over 3319m, 43 len behind Bon Bon Fizz with 76kg at $8.50. Can continue the bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/10/2026 | 231 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:09.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 25 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | J L Gleeson | 76kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 64 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 76kg | 4:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/25 | 06/12/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $22,790.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:23.30 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.75 len Punchestown on October 14 over 3218m defeating Quest For Answers with 75kg at $2.20 in a hurdle. Previously second-up favourite; won by a nose Ballinrobe on May 26 over 3218m defeating Power Steering carrying 73.5kg at $3.80 in a flat. Inform, but this a much tougher race than last outing. Couldn't rule out representing a leading stable.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 14/10/2026 | 141 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75kg | 4:09.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | 56 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | D G Lavery | 73.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Last run finished 13th of 15 runners at Leopardstown on October 18 over 2313m, 9 len behind Truth Be Told carrying 55.5kg at $15. Before that won by 2.25 len Listowel in a LR Lartigue Hurdle on September 24 over 3218m defeating Ben Hur carrying 66kg at $11 in a jumps. Gets a chance to win. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 18/10/2026 | 24 | HCP 3U | $88,950.00 | Leopardstown | 2313m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 55.5kg | 2:35.46 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/09/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4 | $105,140.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Sam Ewing | 66kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4 | $24,990.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | Paddy Cody | 67.5kg | 4:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.36 |
| 3/13 | 23/07/2026 | 17 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 70kg | 4:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/15 | 06/07/2026 | 39 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 70kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/18 | 28/05/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/15 | 12/05/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Paddy Cody | 67kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/17 | 09/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:09.55 | - | 11 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/03/2026 | 197 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:34.20 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/18 | 06/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:07.45 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 15/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 56kg | 2:12.37 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Resuming after nine months. Finished off last campaign 15 of 21 starters at Cheltenham Champion Bumper March 11 over 3319m, 20 len behind The Mourne Rambler with 73kg at $19. Previously first up; 4 of 7 starters at Leopardstown in the G2 Future Stars (C&G) Inh Flat Race February 2 over 3218m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Broadway Ted with 74.5kg at $3.80. Should make his mark over obstacles.
Last Starts 248 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/21 | 11/03/2026 | 37 | FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | J L Gleeson | 73kg | 3:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | 71 | G2 OPEN 46 | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | J L Gleeson | 74.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | 204 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | SH | J L Gleeson | 76kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/20 | 03/05/2025 | - | FLAT 47 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Derek O'connor | 73.5kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Last run finished second of 19 starters at Curragh on November 1 over 2414m, 2.75 len behind Loosen And Limber carrying 61kg at $7. Race before finished second of 7 runners at Killarney on October 5 over 2212m, slow track; 3 len behind Ballybawn Belter carrying 61kg at $4.50. Tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19 | 01/11/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $35,580.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Sam Coen | 61kg | 2:43.85 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2026 | 25 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Killarney | 2212m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 2:31.30 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Laytown | 1408m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 65kg | 1:23.16 | - | 1 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
| 10/13 | 01/09/2026 | 73 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Y | Colin Keane | 61kg | 3:07.21 | - | 15 |
| 14.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 2:55.88 | - | 8 |
| 14.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/15 | 26/05/2026 | 45 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | Sam Ewing | 69kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/15 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Bellewstown | 2313m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 2:52.94 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/23 | 15/03/2026 | 323 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Adam Caffrey | 66.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 19 |
| 1.3L | $67.00 |
| 14/20 | 26/04/2025 | 24 | SELL MDN 3 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:12.85 | - | 5 |
| 25.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/04/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:05.19 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Cian Quirke
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 16 starters at this track on September 19 over 3218m, 2.25 len behind Dallas Star with 75.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 4.5 len Fairyhouse on October 5 over 3218m defeating Midtown Manhattan carrying 75.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Continues to make headway. In the mix on current form.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 05/10/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | 3:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.36 |
| 3/16 | 19/09/2026 | 166 | MHDLE APP 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Good | Cian Quirke | 75.5kg | 3:41.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | FLAT 4U | $35,920.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | P A King | 73.5kg | 3:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | 139 | FLAT 4U | $22,070.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 72.5kg | 4:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | 15 | FLAT SELL 4U | $25,740.00 | Tipperary | 3319m | GY | A P Ryan | 73kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | FLAT 5U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | YS | A P Ryan | 74kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Last start favourite; won by a nose Gowran Park on October 2 over 3218m defeating Lirakali carrying 75.5kg at $1.90 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished third of 16 runners at Punchestown on May 2 over 3218m, 13 len behind Crystasia with 73kg at $6.50. Can continue the upward trajectory.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20 | 02/10/2026 | 153 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
| 3/16 | 02/05/2026 | 76 | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Robert James | 73kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2026 | 105 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 70.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Fresh up after six to post a big 11 len win. Galway on October 26 over 3218m defeating Touch The Clouds with 75.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished second of 12 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3218m, on slow going 1.5 len behind Leonard Vallis with 76kg at $4. Fitter and sure to go well again on the back of that impressive success.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20 | 26/10/2026 | 178 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Galway | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/21 | 01/05/2026 | 57 | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Josh Halford | 73kg | 4:39.10 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Thurles | 3319m | SH | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 60 | FLAT 4U | $19,320.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | Josh Halford | 76kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Cotter | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |