16:55 Navan

Wednesday 8 October 2025

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Racing Again 22nd October Handicap (0-60) (Div 1)

Off time: 16:55 | Winning time: 2m 13.63s

(10)

Among The Pines^t²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: Billy Lee| T: M C Grassick| OR: 59

33/1

Shown little in three maiden starts, including when 11th of 12 in 9.6f maiden at Clonmel (66/1) 27 days ago. Hood removed for handicap debut.

Form: 880

(7)

Marzanda⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Robert Whearty| T: T G McCourt| OR: 60

40/1

Yet to win in seven starts, ran poorly when 7th of 10 in handicap at Bellewstown (12/1) 6 days ago, dwelling at start and never landing a blow. Cheekpieces removed for return to this course.

Form: 867507

(3)

Purring Along^b⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: J Cleary⁽⁵⁾| T: P G Fahey| OR: 54

9/1

Consistent performer in handicaps with three fourth-place finishes in last five starts. Finished fourth of 13 in handicap at Cork (11/2) 8 days ago, ran respectably but still above winning marks. Return to blinkers and step up in trip could spark improvement.

Form: 674744

(1)

Forlio^t¹⁰⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Colin Keane| T: P W Flynn| OR: 53| BF

9/2

Without a win in 14 starts, finished fifth of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (9/4) 100 days ago, hanging left under pressure after making headway. Cheekpieces removed with significant improvement needed.

Form: 600605

(15)

Galaxy Wonder^v⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Nicola Burns⁽⁷⁾| T: A McNamara| OR: 56| D

8/1

Won a 10f handicap in July and finished fifth of 14 in 11f handicap at Down Royal (16/1) 9 days ago, making headway 3f out before flattening out. Effective at this trip with the right tactics.

Form: 093195

(11)

Takeachancejimmy⁷

Age: 11| Weight: 9-6| J: Robbie Colgan| T: N Slevin| OR: 50| C

18/1

Without a win since July 2022 (a streak of 17 races), finished seventh of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (8f) at 14/1 a week ago, not pushed once chance was gone. Back up in trip may help improve recent below-par performances.

Form: 259857

(13)

Desert Of The Sea⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: James Ryan| T: T G McCourt| OR: 49

40/1

Remains winless after 9 starts and finished 10th of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (100/1) 7 days ago, making late headway after slow start but never threatened.

Form: 304000

(8)

Harseva^t¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: J M Sheridan| T: P Magee| OR: 49| CD

7/1

Had below-par form in summer handicaps, won C&D 32 days ago, then finished 12th of 14 in handicap at Dundalk over 10.7f (14/1) 19 days ago getting stewed up beforehand. Returns to scene of sole victory.

Form: 076010

(6)

If Dora Could⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rory Cleary| T: Dermot Kilmartin| OR: 53

40/1

Modest performer finished seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (20/1) 54 days ago, racing off pace and outpaced before plugging on. Shows little to suggest improvement at this trip.

Form: 90-97

(16)

Patrick Street^p,t²²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Rory Mulligan⁽⁷⁾| T: A Kinirons| OR: 49| CD

4/1

Most recently finishing third of 13 in flat handicap at Punchestown (10/1) 22 days ago, making good headway in the final furlong. Without a win in 17 races, may benefit from returning to this course.

Form: 387-003

(5)

Duchess Anne³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Ronan Whelan| T: Mrs D Foster| OR: 47

18/1

Shown modest form in maidens, including fifth at Ballinrobe (10f) and sixth at Roscommon (12f). Finished 11th of 19 in handicap at this course and distance (25/1) 32 days ago, dwelt at start and failed to quicken.

Form: 5680

(14)

Fleetfootsoldier^t⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Wayne Lordan| T: N Lupini| OR: 47| BF

4/1

Two recent fifth-place finishes in handicaps. Ran fifth of 15 at Bellewstown over 8f last week, performing better than result suggests. Tongue strap returns for this longer trip after being well-backed in recent shorter-distance races.

Form: 9-05055

(17)

Master Garvey^p,t⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Wesley Joyce⁽³⁾| T: Joseph Murray| OR: 45

20/1

Showed ability with two third places in July handicaps before finishing ninth of 15 at Bellewstown (11/1) 7 days ago when hampered after showing in first-time cheekpieces. Step back up in trip might help.

Form: 633699

(12)

Bella Boyne²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Emily Grifferty⁽¹⁰⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 45

80/1

Yet to show ability in 4 runs, finishing 11th of 13 in handicap at Clonmel (40/1) 27 days ago.

Form: 090-0

(9)

Portmagee^b1⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Chris Hayes| T: J C McConnell| OR: 40

50/1

Poor form; 11th of 13 in handicap (50/1) 6 days ago showing little, first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Winless in last 15 races.

Form: 0/788-00

(4)

Prom Queen¹²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁷⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 40

80/1

Shown little form in five starts, finishing 17th of 18 in 10f handicap at Fairyhouse (33/1) 124 days ago after meeting trouble at the start. Hard to make a case on known form.

Form: 8/0400

(2)

Miss Americana²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Declan McDonogh| T: C O'Brien| OR: 43

11/2

Ran well for 4th in 10f handicap at Naas. Best effort when 2nd at Clonmel without tongue strap. Led late before weakening to 4th at Punchestown recently. Has shown ability at this distance and could compete well.

Form: 004924

Forecasts

Fleetfootsoldier (4/1), Patrick Street (4/1), Forlio (9/2), Miss Americana (11/2), Harseva (7/1), Galaxy Wonder (8/1), Purring Along (9/1), Takeachancejimmy (18/1), Duchess Anne (18/1), Master Garvey (20/1), Among The Pines (33/1), Marzanda (40/1), Desert Of The Sea (40/1), If Dora Could (40/1), Portmagee (50/1), Prom Queen (80/1), Bella Boyne (80/1)

FLEETFOOTSOLDIER has been consistent in handicaps, shaping better than results suggest at Bellewstown, and the return of the tongue strap for this longer trip could be key. Miss Americana has shown ability with a good 2nd at Clonmel and could be competitive at this distance, while Purring Along continues to hold her form well.