Navan Race 4 - John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)
WITH NOLIMIT (5) Pulled away to win by 3 3/4L last start in a hurdle at Down Royal and will benefit with the weight drop. Should race on the speed. Respect against this field. BARNAHASH MASON (1) Resuming after a spell of 38 weeks. Won with a leg in the air by 11L last run in a hurdle at Thurles and putting a tidy record together. Looks to be value. REACHING HIGH (3) Won with a leg in the air by over 9L last run in a hurdle at Listowel and will appreciate the drop in weight. Jockey Paul Townend adds value. Can measure up to this company. GILLANE (2) Blitzed its rivals when winning by close to 5 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Gowran Park and gets some weight relief. Include in chances.

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since winning by 11 len Thurles February 19 over 4626m defeating Rusty Harkness with 74kg at $4. First ever start ran 5 of 11 runners at Thurles October 30 2025 over 4526m, 12 len behind Found A Diamond with 70.5kg at $29. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 268 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 54 | MHDLE 5U | $27,590.00 | Thurles | 4626m | SH | Philip Donovan | 74kg | 6:32.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 58 | FLAT 4U | $22,790.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Thurles | 4526m | GY | Philip Donovan | 70.5kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 70kgs
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Second-up today. Not raced for 44 days. Fresh up after six months won by 6 len Gowran Park on October 2 over 4023m defeating Hurricane Leaf with 75.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished second of 8 starters at Wexford on March 17 over 3218m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Minella Machine carrying 73kg at $7. Inform, but this a much tougher race than last outing. Prefer to see.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 02/10/2026 | 167 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 5:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/15 | 18/04/2026 | 32 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,940.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Y | Eoghan Finegan | 71kg | 4:11.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/03/2026 | 35 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3218m | Soft | Eoghan Finegan | 73kg | 4:07.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | 66 | FLAT SELL 4U | $27,590.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | Eoghan Finegan | 71kg | 4:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 45.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | P W Mullins | 76kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/20 | 08/11/2025 | 289 | MHDLE 5U | $28,370.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Ben Harvey | 75.5kg | 4:21.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2025 | 26 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | Michael O'sullivan | 71.5kg | 4:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/12/2024 | 237 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 3621m | YS | P A O'donnell | 73kg | 4:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/05/2024 | 8 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | Troy Walsh | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 70kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished second of 16 runners at Killarney on August 22 over 3319m, 0.5 len behind Minella Hollow carrying 75.5kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell to post a big 10 len win. Listowel on September 25 over 3721m defeating Zambezi Moon with 75.5kg at $1.30 in a hurdle. Fitter now and making headway every start. Take beating.
Last Starts 50 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 | 25/09/2026 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Listowel | 3721m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:51.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.25 |
| 2/16 | 22/08/2026 | 67 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3319m | Good | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 20/20 | 16/06/2026 | 364 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 60kg | 4:20.94 | 4-16-20 | 8 |
| 59.3L | $2.63 |
| 9/20 | 17/06/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 4023m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 4:24.63 | 11-14-9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/14 | 16/05/2025 | 265 | HCP 4U | $49,060.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | J Townend | 67.5kg | 2:37.41 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 15/16 | 24/08/2024 | 23 | HCP 3 | $308,540.00 | York | 2816m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 2:57.85 | 3-15-15 | 16 |
| 70.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/08/2024 | 38 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | 3:01.57 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 61.5kg | 2:25.16 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2024 | 26 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good Soft | Richard Kingscote | 57kg | 2:36.00 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2024 | 24 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Pat Dobbs | 59.5kg | 2:05.44 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/13 | 15/04/2024 | 208 | NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 59kg | 2:09.23 | 11-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 70kgs
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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 carrying 75.5kg at $4 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished second of 12 starters at Thurles on February 5 over 3218m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Leonard Vallis carrying 76kg at $4. Definite chance. Worth consideration.
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 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 70kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after six months favourite; won by 4 len Down Royal on October 30 over 4526m defeating Water Mill with 75.5kg at $1.20 in a hurdle. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len Fairyhouse on January 1 over 3218m defeating Some See Stars with 76kg at $4 in a flat. Top chance, with upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/10/2026 | 184 | MHDLE 4U | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.17 |
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 49 | G1 OPEN 46 | $179,620.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Josh Halford | 76kg | 4:07.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/21 | 11/03/2026 | 37 | FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | H C Swan | 73kg | 3:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | 32 | G2 OPEN 46 | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | 4:12.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | FLAT 4U | $18,710.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Harry Swan | 76kg | 4:16.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 251 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J H Williamson | 74kg | 4:20.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Liscarroll P2p | 4828m | Y | R Sugrue | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 68kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 16th of 18 runners at Listowel on September 20 over 3721m, 43 len behind Fraher Field with 72.5kg at $15. Second-up won by 6 len Limerick in a LR Fergus O'toole Memorial Novice Hurdle on October 17 over 4325m defeating Dallas Star carrying 66.5kg at $11 in a jumps. Good win last start but looks tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/10/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $44,480.00 | Limerick | 4325m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 66.5kg | 5:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 16/18 | 20/09/2026 | 168 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $30,160.00 | Listowel | 3721m | Good | Aidan Kelly | 72.5kg | 4:29.30 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/04/2026 | 17 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | Philip Donovan | 71.5kg | 4:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/21 | 19/03/2026 | 66 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | Philip Donovan | 71kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | A P Ryan | 72.5kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 136.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/16 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | A P Ryan | 72.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | FLAT 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | A P Ryan | 67.5kg | 4:17.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | FLAT F 4 | $18,210.00 | Galway | 3218m | GY | J C Barry | 72kg | 3:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Mike O'Connor
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Comments
Freshened for 33 days. Last start won by 4.5 len Punchestown on October 13 over 4023m defeating Ealu Tapa carrying 72kg at $2.80 in a hurdle. Race before won by 12 len Kilbeggan on September 3 over 3822m defeating Bambi Fever with 75kg at $3.10 in a flat. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 32 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 | 13/10/2026 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $25,850.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 5:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | J L Gleeson | 75kg | 4:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.13 |
| 4/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Good | J Dunne | 71.5kg | 3:56.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |