Navan Race 6 - Race And Stay Irish Ebf Beginners Chase
CLASSICAL CREEK (2) First up and thrashed the field when winning by a margin of 8L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Navan. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will give a big sight. FRUIT DE MER (5) First up after 28 weeks and good effort to place 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Cheltenham. Won't be far away during the run. Should go close. KOPECK DE MEE (8) First up from a spell of 28 weeks. Narrowly denied a win last run in a hurdle at Punchestown. Mark P Walsh is in good form for this yard. Each way appeal. ESPRESSO MILAN (3) First up and showed promise when winning by 1 1/2L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Punchestown. William P Mullins yard are on a hot streak. Genuine winning chance.

Jockey: Conor Smithers
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up after a year pulled up at Fairyhouse on October 10 over 4224m. Previously second-up finished fifth of 10 starters at Loughrea P2p on October 12 2025 over 4828m, 30 len behind Catalani carrying 60kg. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 10/10/2026 | 363 | CHSE 4U | $27,570.00 | Fairyhouse | 4224m | Good | C Smithers | 72kg | 5:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | W1 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | B Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/15 | 05/10/2025 | 145 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | B Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 8/13 | 13/05/2025 | 65 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Good | Richard Condon | 71kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 87.8L | $81.00 |
| 16/25 | 09/03/2025 | 456 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3922m | Soft | Kevin Healy | 72kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 62.3L | $251.00 |
| 20/26 | 09/12/2023 | - | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | Benjamin P Kennedy | 70kg | 4:32.60 | - | 0 |
| 60.8L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 10 runners at Naas in the G1 Slaney Novice Hurdle January 9 over 4023m, slow track; 51 len behind I'll Sort That with 74.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 8 len win. This track November 17 over 4023m defeating Fillyoureye with 75.5kg at $1.40. Expect he will be forward enough.
Last Starts 309 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 | 09/01/2026 | 53 | G1 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 51.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/22 | 17/11/2025 | 337 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:24.60 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.44 |
| 3/5 | 15/12/2024 | 43 | LR OPEN 47 | $42,900.00 | Navan | 3218m | YS | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 02/11/2024 | 188 | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/9 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Punchestown in the G1 Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle April 29 over 4828m. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Punchestown December 11 over 3218m in the wet defeating Blue Velvet with 75.5kg at $1.70. Will take beating.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 29/04/2026 | 47 | G1 OPEN 4U | $224,520.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Y | D J Mullins | 74.5kg | 6:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 12/22 | 13/03/2026 | 54 | G1 OPEN 5U | $280,680.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | P W Mullins | 73kg | 5:59.64 | - | 0 |
| 64.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 38 | NHDLE 5U | $25,530.00 | Thurles | 4425m | Y | P Townend | 72kg | 5:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 223 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |
| 7/22 | 02/05/2025 | 73 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Finian Maguire | 76kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2025 | 75 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 4:14.37 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 71kg | 4:28.00 | 7-6-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months. Finished off last preparation 7 of 24 starters at Cheltenham March 11 over 4224m, 14 len behind Jingko Blue with 68.5kg at $21. First up last campaign 7 of 11 runners at Leopardstown December 29 over 4123m, 23 len behind Frankie John carrying 75.5kg at $4. Well-placed, will be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24 | 11/03/2026 | 52 | HDLE HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 68.5kg | 5:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Thurles | 4023m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 72.5kg | 5:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.44 |
| 7/11 | 29/12/2025 | 292 | MHDLE 5U | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 4123m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/03/2025 | 53 | G1 OPEN 4U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 73kg | 5:11.07 | 8-6-4 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/01/2025 | 39 | MHDLE 5U | $20,150.00 | Navan | 4023m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/19 | 10/12/2024 | 24 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:44.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 16/11/2024 | 226 | MHDLE 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 4023m | GY | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2024 | 60 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | A Jones | 72kg | 4:09.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Y | H C Swan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 4 of 14 starters at Punchestown in the G1 Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle April 29 over 4828m, 19 len behind Le Frimeur carrying 74.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign 2 of 22 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Spa Novices Hurdle March 13 over 4828m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Johnny's Jury carrying 73kg at $29. Look for a bold run while fresh.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 29/04/2026 | 47 | G1 OPEN 4U | $224,520.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 6:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/22 | 13/03/2026 | 63 | G1 OPEN 5U | $280,680.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 73kg | 5:59.64 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/01/2026 | 61 | G1 OPEN 5U | $189,140.00 | Naas | 4023m | Soft | D J O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 5:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/11/2025 | 241 | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 5:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/03/2025 | 334 | FLAT SELL 4U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Y | Raymond William Barron | 73kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Heavy | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Sean O'Keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after eight months. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Fairyhouse in the LR Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final April 4 over 4828m. First up last campaign 15 of 18 starters at Punchestown December 11 over 3822m, on heavy track; 171 len behind Zanoosh with 75.5kg at $8. Needs to have made sharp improvement to feature.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/20 | 04/04/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 5U | $89,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 4828m | YS | Sean O'keeffe | 75kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $21,840.00 | Navan | 4425m | Heavy | P Townend | 75.5kg | 6:15.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.75 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 15/18 | 11/12/2025 | 619 | MHDLE 5U | $22,790.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 171.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/04/2024 | 58 | FLAT 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | C Mullins | 71.5kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/02/2024 | 38 | G2 FLAT 47 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | C Mullins | 75kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2023 | 290 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | J Townend | 76kg | 5:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2023 | 22 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/17 | 18/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Soft | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign 7 of 14 runners at Punchestown in the G1 Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle April 29 over 4828m, 32 len behind Le Frimeur with 74.5kg at $41. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Down Royal October 31 2025 over 4526m. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 29/04/2026 | 47 | G1 OPEN 4U | $224,520.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 6:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $41.00 |
| 0/22 | 13/03/2026 | 39 | G1 OPEN 5U | $280,680.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 5:59.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | 38 | G1 OPEN 5U | $275,930.00 | Leopardstown | 4425m | Heavy | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 5:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | 19 | G2 OPEN 4U | $70,460.00 | Limerick | 4626m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 6:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/19 | 07/12/2025 | 37 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 3419m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 0/7 | 31/10/2025 | 208 | MHDLE 4U | $28,780.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | GY | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:50.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/03/2025 | 322 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | D Doyle | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Stowlin P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.7L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 2 of 17 starters at Punchestown in the LR Setanta Handicap Hurdle May 2 over 4123m, behind Hello Neighbour carrying 71kg at $19. Previously first up; 10 of 24 starters at Cheltenham March 11 over 4224m, 16 len behind Jingko Blue carrying 71.5kg at $11. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 02/05/2026 | 52 | LR OPEN 4U | $172,320.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Aidan Kelly | 71kg | 5:10.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/24 | 11/03/2026 | 95 | HDLE HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 5:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/16 | 06/12/2025 | 246 | CHSE 4U | $24,690.00 | Navan | 4123m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 5:52.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/20 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:53.33 | 12-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 20/24 | 14/03/2025 | 310 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Aidan Kelly | 71kg | 4:59.42 | 4-18-20 | 0 |
| 52.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2024 | 32 | LR HDLE CF 4 | $144,030.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | Soft | Adrien Pageot | 66kg | 4:20.20 | 1-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.20 |
| 1/7 | 06/04/2024 | 14 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $49,670.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Heavy | Adrien Pageot | 68kg | 4:33.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/14 | 23/03/2024 | 168 | MHDLE CG 4 | $38,270.00 | Senonnes | 3600m | SH | Adrien Pageot | 66kg | 4:45.82 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/10/2023 | 94 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $42,620.00 | Cholet | 3400m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 4:01.14 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2023 | 13 | HDLE UNR CF 3 | $42,690.00 | Senonnes | 3600m | Soft | Adrien Pageot | 67kg | 4:37.56 | 6-6-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 22/06/2023 | 39 | MDN CG 3 | $18,060.00 | Senonnes | 2300m | Good Soft | Alexandre Roussel | 58kg | 2:28.83 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run ran last in a small field at Galway on October 25 over 4526m, 57 len behind Chart Topper with 72kg at $67. The start before that; finished fifth of 15 starters at this track on September 19 over 4224m, 11 len behind Emerald Enigma with 75.5kg at $17. Others look better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/10/2026 | 36 | CHSE 4U | $29,420.00 | Galway | 4526m | SH | T Joseph Kelly | 72kg | 6:08.00 | - | 0 |
| 57.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/09/2026 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 4224m | Good | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 4123m | Good | John Shinnick | 71.5kg | 5:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/15 | 24/07/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | John Shinnick | 71.5kg | 4:34.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/15 | 06/07/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | John Shinnick | 71.5kg | 3:49.10 | - | 0 |
| 46.5L | $41.00 |