Navan Race 7 - Royal County Handicap
MADBADANDDANGEROUS (2) brings the strongest recent form, beaten 0.5L when 2nd at Leopardstown over 2011m last start, and looks suited up to this trip. JOHNNY SODA (6) is a last‑start winner at Cork over 1609m and had previously run 3rd at the Curragh over a mile, so he’s fit and progressive. MANTON BAY (3) was 3rd at Naas over 1609m, beaten 0.6L, and profiles as a key chance up in distance. NOW MAYBE (1) was 3rd here over 2048m last time, 3L off the winner, and maps for another honest run from a low draw.
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off a 19-day break after a solid 3rd at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 3L in the Smullen Series with 61kg at $11. Earlier was narrowly beaten 2nd at Dundalk over 1408m on 12 Nov, just 0.05L off the winner at $3.10. Three career runs for two placings, including a track and trip 3rd last start. Carries 62.5kg from barrier 2; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $3.10 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 1609m | HEAVY | Shane Foley | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 17.6L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comes off a 32-day break after a narrow 2nd at Leopardstown over 2011m on 12 Apr, beaten 0.5L in a 3Y HCP with 58.5kg at $2.88 behind Cape Cod. Steps out here with 61.5kg, up 3kg, and draws barrier 6 for Ben Coen for trainer N Meade. Consistent 3YO gelding with 1 win and three placings from four starts, including a Naas maiden win on soft. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | YIELDING | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2025 | - | 2Y | $119,999.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2L | $4.60 |
| 1/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a close 3rd at Naas over 1609m on 27 Apr, beaten 0.6L on good going at $15, behind Bobby McGee and Jamestown. Won two back at Dundalk over 1609m on 7 Nov, defeating Grand Premiere, with Luke McAteer aboard. Rises to 61kg and draws barrier 3, with McAteer reunited for D Marnane. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1609m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.75L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after 174 days and draws better in barrier 4. Closed last prep with a narrow 2nd at Dundalk over 1609m on 21 Nov, beaten 0.1L by Evening Blues at $6.50 with 59.5kg from barrier 12. Also placed 3rd there two starts back over 1609m at $8. Carries 61kg here; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 21/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.95L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | SOFT | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 12/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 61.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 8.9L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59kgs
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Back from a 19-day break after finishing 7th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 7.75L with 61kg at $26 from barrier 14. Prior run was 7th of 13 at Dundalk over 1609m on 7 Nov, beaten 6.95L at $4. Debut campaign best was 5th of 16 at the Curragh over 1609m on 16 Oct, beaten 2.8L on soft. Carries 59kg here and draws barrier 5; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 61kg | - | - | 14 |
| 7.75L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.95L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comes off an 11‑day turnaround after winning at Cork over 1609m on 3 May by 0.46L on soft with 61kg at $4, defeating Harmani. Prior run was a solid 3rd at the Curragh over 1609m on soft, beaten 1.75L at $10. Drops 2.5kg and draws barrier 1 for Adam Caffrey for Adrian McGuinness. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Sam Coen | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.46L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/04/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.45L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.85L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start at Cork over 1609m on 24 Apr, 8th of 8 beaten 14.5L on good ground at $29 with 61kg. Best run to date was 6th of 14 at Dundalk over 1609m on 5 Dec, beaten 4.05L at $23. Drops 4.5kg and draws barrier 7; third-up now for Andrew Slattery with Andrew Slattery aboard. Can improve.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Cork | 1609m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Sam Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.05L | $23.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | - | - | 16 |
| 11.45L | $17.00 |