Navan Race 7

William Hill Bet 10 Get 5 On Irish Racing (Pro/Am) Flat Race

Prize Money: $19,372

Owners Gigginstown House Stud have the two most likely players in this contest. The Willie Mullins trained IN A SONNET (3) arrives off the back of a good win in a point to point last spring. Trainer has a formidable record in these contests and rates a major chance. SOUL ASYLUM (8) will be representing Gordon Elliott. Narrowly denied a point to point in November and well related is sure to be popular. LUIDGI DU LUY (7) was third on debut. Switched to the shrewd stable of Emmet Mullins and warrants plenty of thought. BEGORRA MAN (1) has not been seen since finishing runner-up at Punchestown in February. One to note
  • Distance: 3218m
  • Track: Heavy
  • Weather: OCAST
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: FLAT
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2Joseph O'brien
  • City Of Cork (4) 7x
  • Trainer: Joseph O'brien(@Owning Hill, Co Kilkenny)
  • Jockey: Mr J L Gleeson
  • Weight: 76kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WESTERNER (GB)

Dam: BEAUTIFUL CITI (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Fame And Glory

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Hurdle
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
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Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 25 at this track on December 6 over 3218m, 30 len behind Saint Baco carrying 73kg at $11. Watch for a much better effort.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 256/12/25Navan3218mMHDLE 4-J J Slevin73kgSH4:23.3044.0 km/h30.8L-$11-$22,790-

1. Saint Baco

2. Lazare De Star

3. Lord Tobin

3Willie Mullins
  • In A Sonnet (3) 1x
  • Trainer: Willie Mullins(@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)
  • Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
  • Weight: 76kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 100% / 100%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: POET'S WORD (IRE)

Dam: AIMIGAYLE (GB)

Dam's Sire: Midnight Legend

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 1-0-0
1st Up
1: 1-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 1-0-0
Turf
1: 1-0-0
Good
1: 1-0-0
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when favourite; won by 2.5 len at Maisemore Park March 30 over 4225m defeating Idaho Fire carrying 71.5kg. Expected to make a bold bid.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 1030/3/25Maisemore Park P2p4225mP2P MDN-Sean O'connor71.5kgGood5:18.6047.7 km/h2.5L-$2.75f-$0-

1. In A Sonnet

2. Idaho Fire

3. Dom Rodrigo

4Ross O'sullivan
  • Let's Go La Fichad (1) 0x
  • Trainer: Ross O'sullivan(@Kilcullen, Co Kildare)
  • Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan (a0)
  • Weight: 76kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: JEU ST ELOI (IRE)

Dam: TILIA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Maresca Sorrento

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 12th of 14 at Fairyhouse on November 30 over 3218m, 53 len behind Young Rebel with 72kg at $5.50. Likely improver who can play a role in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
12th of 1430/11/25Fairyhouse3218mFLAT 4-A P Ryan72kgYS4:01.2048.0 km/h53.5L-$5.50-$18,910-

1. Young Rebel

2. Moonverrin

3. Grangeclare Park

5Henry De Bromhead
  • Liberator (6)
  • Trainer: Henry De Bromhead(@Knockeen, Co Waterford)
  • Jockey: Mr A P Ryan (a0)
  • Weight: 76kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TUNIS (POL)

Dam: RAZIA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Robin Des Champs

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Five-year-old gelding by Tunis out of Razia who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Capable of a cheeky run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
7E Mullins
  • Luidgi Du Luy (5) 3x
  • Trainer: E Mullins(@Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow)
  • Jockey: Mr M J O'neill (a0)
  • Weight: 76kg
  • Prize Money: $12,304
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PASTORIUS (GER)

Dam: ETOILE DU LUY (FR)

Dam's Sire: Muhaymin

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-1
1st Up
1: 0-0-1
Metro
1: 0-0-1
Turf
1: 0-0-1
Soft
1: 0-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-1
Hurdle
1: 0-0-1
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3600m

Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Auteuil on September 13 over 3600m, slow going 22 len behind Illusion Machine carrying 65kg at $50. Don't underestimate.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 1613/9/25Auteuil3600mHDLE UNR H 4-Theo Chevillard65kgSoft4:12.0051.4 km/h22.0L8-9$50-$94,640$12,304

1. Illusion Machine

2. Lotus Sacre

3. Luidgi Du Luy

9Thomas Patrick Mcgettigan
  • Tommy Go Maith (7) 0x
  • Trainer: Thomas Patrick Mcgettigan(@Ramelton, County Donegal)
  • Jockey: Calum Hogan (a0)
  • Weight: 76kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HILLSTAR (GB)

Dam: MOLANS MARE (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Shirocco

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Hurdle
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when didn't finish the race at Clonmel June 6 over 3419m. Resumes today and would rather give him this.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
99th of 186/6/25Clonmel3419mMHDLE 4-P J O'hanlon73kgGY4:07.7049.7 km/h0.0L-$26-$19,710-

1. Tassarolo

2. Bhean Saibhre

3. Synchronize

10Anthony Mccann
  • Lady Hotham (2) 0x90
  • Trainer: Anthony Mccann(@Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan)
  • Jockey: Miss A B O'connor
  • Weight: 73kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

6 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: CRACKSMAN (GB)

Dam: NUNAVIK (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Indian Ridge

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Rating

Stats
Career
3: 0-0-0
Distance
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
3: 0-0-0
Turf
3: 0-0-0
Soft
2: 0-0-0
Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3218m

Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 44 days. First-up 9th of 12 at Naas on November 9 over 3218m, 116 len behind Shadys Lady carrying 75kg at $51. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Limerick on December 26 over 3218m, on a wet track; 79 len behind Never Late with 71.5kg at $201. Others appeal more.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
12th of 1426/12/25Limerick3218mFLAT M 4U-R M Mcparland71.5kgHeavy4:17.8044.9 km/h79.8L-$20147$18,990-

1. Never Late

2. Think It Through

3. Jury Time

47 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 129/11/25Naas3218mFLAT M 4U-Aine O'connor75kgSH4:06.2047.1 km/h116.5L-$51190$20,810-

1. Shadys Lady

2. Torpille Dagrostis

3. An Lachin Beag

190 Day Spell
17th of 203/5/25Punchestown3218mFLAT 47-Aine O'connor73kgY3:53.7049.6 km/h65.0L-$101-$26,010-

1. Vitorio Piel

2. It's Only A Game

3. Ladbroke Grove

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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