Navan Race 7 - Jimmy & Sheila Owens Irish Ebf Beginners Chase
BLEU DE VASSY (1) First up and ran away with a win by 25L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Good to see Jack Kennedy is jumping on. Respect. LARGY STAR (4) Fresh from a 28 week spell. Winner by 1 1/4L last start at Punchestown and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has to be included. TIME IS A THIEF (9) Placed 3rd last time in a chase at Killarney and solid career start. Should race on the speed. Back to a shorter trip. Good prospects. MIGHTY PARK (5) First up from a break of 35 weeks and blitzed its rivals when winning by 38L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Winnable race.

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and shot clear to win by 25L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Jack Kennedy takes the reins today. Has early speed and positions nicely. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 650 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $100,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 16/11/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $34,999.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 12/10/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3721m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 3760m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $4.80 | |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | HEAVY | Harry Swan | 76kg | - | - | 3 |
| 28.75L | $3.20 | |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.75 |
| 2/9 | 27/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sligo | 3621m | SOFT | J H Williamson | 75.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.85 |

Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 35 weeks and in the money when 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Down Royal. Big improvement required to threaten these.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | CL1 | $13,000.00 | Naas | 4023m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 73.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 3886m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | HEAVY | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | Eoin Staples | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $2.62 |
| 11/15 | 30/04/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3875m | SOFT | C Stone Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/01/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Meyler
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 28 week break. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Punchestown. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/21 | 28/04/2026 | - | Listed | $75,001.00 | Punchestown | 3339m | SOFT | Conor Stone Walsh | 63.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $6.00 |
| 1/21 | 06/04/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/03/2026 | - | 4UP MDN GHURDLE | $12,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4178m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.75L | $1.80 |
| 2/17 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $23.00 |
| 7/15 | 28/12/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4160m | GOOD | Conor Stone Walsh | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/11/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $15,000.00 | Navan | 3264m | SOFT | J L Gleeson | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a 28 week break. Finished on top by 1 1/4L last start at Punchestown and showing consistent performance in races. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4-7yo | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3786m | YIELDING | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/25 | 04/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.25L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Naas | 3758m | HEAVY | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Mark Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 35 weeks and made a mess of them when winning by 38L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Fairyhouse. Has claims.
Last Starts 249 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 | 10/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Mark P Walsh | 73kg | - | 4-4-4-3-6-7-9 | 0 |
| 17.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/16 | 15/01/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HDL | $9,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Mark P Walsh | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 38L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Simon Torrens
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a break of 28 weeks. Won narrowly by 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Punchestown. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24 | 28/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 3896m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/18 | 04/04/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/15 | 11/01/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 4178m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 8/18 | 26/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3UP HCP HURDLE | $14,501.00 | Punchestown | 3188m | HEAVY | Simon Torrens | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
| 3/16 | 20/09/2025 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3168m | SOFT | Simon Torrens | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/14 | 25/04/2025 | - | 4-5Y MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | SOFT | S D Torrens | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/16 | 15/02/2025 | - | 4Y MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SOFT | S D Torrens | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $29.00 |
| 12/14 | 13/01/2025 | - | Hurdle | $11,999.00 | Punchestown | 3296m | SOFT | Jody Mcgarvey | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 32L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Odds of $126.00 and below par performance when 7th last run in a chase at Naas. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/11/2026 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,000.00 | Naas | 3218m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 51.22L | $126.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 4UP NOV HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Cork | 3479m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 99/20 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Gowran Park | 3264m | HEAVY | Donagh Meyler | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $12.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31L | $51.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Punchestown | 3888m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/18 | 01/01/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 39.95L | $201.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | 4UP | $10,502.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | D G Lavery | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 28 weeks. Jumped at $13.00 and ran 4th last run in a hurdle at Punchestown and will be down in distance. Should be included in your exotics.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $125,000.00 | Punchestown | 4151m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $60,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $8.00 |
| 99/21 | 11/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | GOOD | Sean Okeeffe | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $99,999.00 | Naas | 4023m | SOFT | Paul Townend | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26L | $5.50 |
| 1/25 | 06/12/2025 | - | 4yo | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | SOFT | Danny Mullins | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $1.83 |
| 3/12 | 14/09/2024 | - | 3Y C&G MDN HURDLE | $59,210.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SOFT7 | Clement Lefebvre | 67kg | 04:13.90 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | 3Y CL2 | $28,000.00 | Clairefontaine | 2900m | GOOD3 | Hugo Besnier | 57kg | 03:26.30 | - | 6 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time in a chase at Killarney and putting a tidy record together. Should come to hand quickly. Can win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/10/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 4187m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.52L | $1.57 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | - | 4UP RATED HURDLE | $20,000.00 | Wexford | 3419m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE DIV 2 | $12,000.00 | Tramore | 3291m | GOOD | Darragh Okeeffe | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.06L | $2.62 |
| 99/19 | 07/12/2025 | - | Div 1 | $12,501.00 | Cork | 3401m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Goes well when fresh. Was $15.00 and came in 10th last run in a chase at Punchestown. Will be positive in the run early. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22 | 01/05/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Punchestown | 4073m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 28.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2026 | - | 5yo+ | $13,500.00 | Cork | 3460m | SOFT | Josh Williamson | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $3.20 |
| 9/18 | 12/03/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $122,963.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 71kg | - | 5-6-4-4-4-4-6-8 | 0 |
| 22.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | 5UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Fairyhouse | 4384m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $3.25 |
| 3/16 | 06/12/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $13,000.00 | Navan | 4160m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,499.00 | Navan | 4160m | HEAVY | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $40,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | GOOD | Danny Gilligan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30L | $4.00 |
| 10/20 | 14/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $147,555.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | - | 2-1-1-1-2-6-8-10 | 0 |
| 31.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 4474m | SOFT | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $100,000.00 | Naas | 4023m | HEAVY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Navan | 4069m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2024 | - | c & G | $17,500.00 | Punchestown | 3304m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Naas | 3149m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 75kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.25L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Naas | 3218m | SOFT | Harry Swan | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Alix Balfe
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and ran well when 3rd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Wexford. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Looks hopeful.
Last Starts 356 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 23/11/2025 | - | 4UP BEG CHASE | $15,499.00 | Cork | 4270m | SOFT | Dylan Robinson | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $81.00 |
| 11/17 | 08/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $12,501.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | HEAVY | Simon Torrens | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/10/2025 | - | 4UP MARES HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 20/03/2025 | - | 5UP HCP HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Cork | 4956m | GOOD | A P Kelly | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | Listed | $23,499.00 | Navan | 4023m | SOFT | S D Torrens | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2025 | - | 5UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $3.10 |
| 2/17 | 27/12/2024 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HDL | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 4023m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Sligo | 5171m | SOFT | Tiernan Power Roche | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Clonmel | 4010m | GOOD | S D Torrens | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 30/08/2024 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 4828m | GOOD | S D Torrens | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.60 |
| 3/13 | 25/07/2024 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Wexford | 4114m | GOOD | S D Torrens | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.55L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 12/07/2024 | - | 5UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $10,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3877m | GOOD | S D Torrens | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Alex Harvey | 75kg | - | - | 8 |
| 29.5L | $9.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2023 | - | Ladies Pro/Am | $0.00 | Limerick | 3218m | HEAVY | Aine Oconnor | 75kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Clonmel | 3291m | HEAVY | F R Buckley | 73kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.75L | $41.00 | |
| 2/8 | 08/09/2023 | - | Pro/Am | $0.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GOOD | Alex Harvey | 73kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2L | $8.50 |