Navan Race 3 - William Hill Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2)
HIDDENVALLEY LAKE (1) won this two years ago before improving to take out the G1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree during the spring. Disappointed at Punchestown. Keeping fresh for a spring campaign this year and likely to improve for the outing but still very talented. IRANCY (2) produced a fine novice campaign rounding off with a win at Punchestown. Struggled this season and hopes hang on the step up in trip leading to more improvement. BETTER DAYS AHEAD (5) enjoyed novice chases last year concluding with a sixth place finish in the Irish National. One to consider. STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT (6) is the choice of Jack Kennedy and needs respect.

Jockey: Darragh O'keeffe
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 10 months. Finished off last preparation 9 of 11 starters at Punchestown in the G1 Champion Stayers Hurdle May 1 over 4727m, 38 len behind Teahupoo carrying 74.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Aintree G1 Liverpool Hurdle April 5 over 4928m defeating Strong Leader carrying 74.5kg at $13. Looks a leading contender and bold showing expected.
Last Starts 283 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 01/05/2025 | 26 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 5:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/04/2025 | 72 | G1 HDLE 4U | $501,190.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Darragh O'keeffe | 74.5kg | 6:04.74 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2025 | 33 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 73.5kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2024 | 252 | G1 OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | Darragh O'keeffe | 73kg | 6:06.84 | 6-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/04/2024 | 62 | G1 HDLE 4U | $448,600.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 74.5kg | 6:15.71 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2024 | 64 | G2 HDLE 5U | $63,300.00 | Navan | 4224m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 72.5kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 99/7 | 09/12/2023 | 267 | BCHSE 4U | $22,310.00 | Navan | 4123m | Heavy | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 5:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.20 |
| 9/20 | 17/03/2023 | 29 | G1 NHDLE 5U | $241,500.00 | Cheltenham | 4822m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 73kg | 5:59.49 | - | 0 |
| 45.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/02/2023 | 67 | G3 NHDLE 5U | $53,930.00 | Clonmel | 4828m | Soft | Rachael Blackmore | 72.5kg | 7:03.06 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2022 | 29 | G3 NHDLE 4U | $46,220.00 | Cork | 4828m | SY | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | 6:03.06 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/23 | 12/11/2022 | - | MHDLE 4U | $23,260.00 | Naas | 3822m | SY | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | 5:04.03 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at Punchestown in the G1 Morgiana Hurdle on November 22 over 3319m, 34 len behind Lossiemouth with 75.5kg at $6. Second-up finished sixth of 8 runners at Leopardstown in the G1 December Hurdle on December 29 over 3218m, 25 len behind Lossiemouth carrying 75.5kg at $29. Needs a revival.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $284,850.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 3:53.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $29.00 |
| 4/4 | 22/11/2025 | 207 | G1 OPEN 4U | $274,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 34.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2025 | 23 | G1 OPEN 5U | $214,480.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 75.5kg | 4:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 4U | $69,370.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 3:54.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2025 | 116 | G1 OPEN 4U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 3:52.04 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/18 | 15/11/2024 | 349 | MHDLE 4U | $23,240.00 | Punchestown | 3118m | Good | Mark P Walsh | 75.5kg | 3:48.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.91 |
| 3/24 | 02/12/2023 | 762 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | 4:13.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 31/10/2021 | 26 | 3 | $16,880.00 | Durtal | 2900m | Soft | Alexandre Roussel | 64kg | 3:29.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 05/10/2021 | - | 3 | $24,120.00 | Nantes | 2400m | SH | Alexandre Roussel | 64kg | 2:39.19 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: John Shinnick
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 50 days. Last start came from midfield; finished eighth of 11 runners at Ascot in the G1 Long Walk Hurdle on December 20 over 4928m, 49 len behind Impose Toi carrying 73kg at $21. Start before won by 2.75 len this track in a G2 Lismullen Hurdle on November 17 over 4023m defeating The Yellow Clay with 71kg at $13 in a jumps. Fought on last time. Looks an each way chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/12/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | John Shinnick | 73kg | 5:58.59 | 5-7-8 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/11/2025 | 24 | G2 OPEN 4U | $94,570.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | John Shinnick | 71kg | 5:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/10/2025 | 176 | HDLE 4U | $20,990.00 | Sligo | 3520m | GY | John Shinnick | 74kg | 4:12.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2025 | 10 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 5:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | J J Slevin | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/26 | 12/03/2025 | 92 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Tiernan Power Roche | 73kg | 5:11.98 | 9-4-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2024 | 17 | HDLE 4U | $24,280.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/11/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:48.01 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/10/2024 | 175 | HDLE 4U | $19,260.00 | Sligo | 3621m | Y | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/4 | 03/05/2024 | 52 | G1 HDLE 4U | $521,990.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2024 | 24 | G1 HDLE 4U | $884,940.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 74.5kg | 4:13.88 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two months. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Fairyhouse in the G1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle November 30 over 4023m, 40 len behind Teahupoo carrying 74.5kg at $29. First up last campaign 4 in a small field at this track in the G2 Lismullen Hurdle November 17 over 4023m, 21 len behind Colonel Mustard with 73.5kg at $9. Rates a strong each way chance.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | 13 | G1 OPEN 4U | $210,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 40.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | 210 | G2 OPEN 4U | $94,570.00 | Navan | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 5:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 99/26 | 12/03/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Carl Millar | 76kg | 5:11.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2025 | 17 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Navan | 4425m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 5:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2025 | 25 | G2 OPEN 5U | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 4928m | SH | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/20 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $183,590.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Carl Millar | 73kg | 4:51.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | G1 OPEN 4U | $201,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Jordan Gainford | 74.5kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/11/2024 | 166 | G2 OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Navan | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 71kg | 5:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 60.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 03/06/2024 | 32 | CHSE 5U | $30,220.00 | Listowel | 3822m | Good | Carl Millar | 69.5kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/25 | 02/05/2024 | 31 | LR HDLE HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Carl Millar | 71.5kg | 6:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 6 of 30 runners at Fairyhouse in the G3 April 21 over 5833m, 27 len behind Haiti Couleurs carrying 72kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 4 len win. This track November 17 2024 over 4123m defeating Slade Steel with 75.5kg at $3. Great chance on best form.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/30 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G3 OPEN 5U | $821,030.00 | Fairyhouse | 5833m | SH | Robert James | 72kg | 8:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2025 | 31 | G1 OPEN 5U | $369,000.00 | Cheltenham | 4929m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 6:28.96 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2025 | 45 | G2 OPEN 5U | $62,960.00 | Navan | 4828m | SH | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 6:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/4 | 26/12/2024 | 39 | G1 OPEN 4U | $167,900.00 | Leopardstown | 4928m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 6:14.04 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 1/4 | 17/11/2024 | 200 | CHSE 4U | $24,880.00 | Navan | 4123m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:25.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2024 | 47 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | GY | D J Gilligan | 74.5kg | 6:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/21 | 15/03/2024 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Heavy | D J Gilligan | 73kg | 5:21.43 | 9-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2024 | 42 | NHDLE 4U | $28,310.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2023 | 15 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $62,630.00 | Navan | 4023m | Heavy | J C Gainford | 71kg | 5:40.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2023 | 14 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 4727m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 6:34.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.22 |
| 99/15 | 10/11/2023 | 240 | MHDLE 4U | $22,550.00 | Down Royal | 4526m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:49.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.53 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished second in a small field at Gowran Park in the G2 Galmoy Hurdle on January 22 over 4727m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Home By The Lee with 71kg at $3.30. Run before favourite; won by 10 len Clonmel on December 2 over 4425m in the wet defeating French Dynamite with 67.5kg at $1.60 in a hurdle. Key chance expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/01/2026 | 51 | G2 OPEN 5U | $85,110.00 | Gowran Park | 4727m | Heavy | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 6:52.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 02/12/2025 | 9 | HDLE 4U | $30,060.00 | Clonmel | 4425m | Heavy | Carl Millar | 67.5kg | 5:59.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.62 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $38,150.00 | Punchestown | 4828m | SH | Carl Millar | 73kg | 6:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 09/11/2025 | 202 | LR OPEN 4U | $85,110.00 | Naas | 4023m | SH | Carl Millar | 73kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/04/2025 | 40 | G2 OPEN 5U | $104,060.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Sam Ewing | 71kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/26 | 12/03/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 5:11.98 | 16-13-9 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 5U | $46,130.00 | Huntingdon | 5038m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 76kg | 6:25.70 | 6-10-10 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/20 | 28/12/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | Carl Millar | 71.5kg | 5:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | CHSE 4U | $22,550.00 | Naas | 4023m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:24.20 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 30/11/2024 | 211 | CHSE 4U | $24,100.00 | Fairyhouse | 4325m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 5:29.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 99/6 | 03/05/2024 | 20 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $222,280.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:17.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |