Our Navan racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 27th August 2026. The action gets underway at 13:44 and runs through to 17:24, with going reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Jon Riggens boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Reese Holohan has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 7 rides, M D O’Callaghan’s yard sends out runners with a 20% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Navan
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Navan over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Irish Herald | 10 | 4 | 40% | 40% |
| Rory Paddock | Jersey Evening Post | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 46.15% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 33 | 6 | 18.18% | 48.48% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 21 | 0 | 0% | 42.86% |
13:44 – Navan Racecourse Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a tight little nursery rather than a deep one, and there isn’t much between the principals on the figures. Supreme Lord heads the market after shaping with promise in maidens, but he does have to give weight away all round on his handicap debut. Howlin Wolf arrives off the back of a win and is an obvious player despite a wide draw, while Someday Somewhere has been knocking on the door and has the sort of solid profile that often pays in races like this. Lower down the weights, Two Brigade is interesting because his mark of 79 could easily underestimate him if the switch to handicaps sparks improvement. A sharp 5f around Navan on drying ground should reward speed and track position, so this could get tactical as much as it gets competitive.
Top Selections
1. Someday Somewhere – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kearney | Trainer: Stephen Thorne | Form: 344 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 72
Someday Somewhere appeals as the percentage call. He has been edging towards a race, his 344 form reads perfectly respectably for a nursery of this nature, and that Topspeed figure of 72 is right up there with the best recent numbers on offer. Off a mark of 75, he doesn’t look badly treated at all, especially with just 132 to carry, and he has the profile of a colt who should cope well with a truly-run 5f. At 3/1 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he still makes plenty of appeal in a race where several of these have something to prove. Bet: WIN
2. Two Brigade – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: M D O’Callaghan | Form: 8568 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 78
Two Brigade is the one at a bigger price who could outrun market expectations. The bare form figures are uninspiring, but this is his first crack in a handicap and that can make all the difference with juveniles from this yard. His Topspeed of 78 is the best in the field, which immediately tells you there is ability under the bonnet, and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye in a race where small margins matter. Carrying 127 off a mark of 79, he has enough class to get involved if settling better and breaking on terms. Around 15/2, he looks a perfectly fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Someday Somewhere is the straightforward win play because he brings the most convincing blend of consistency, speed and handicap potential. For an each-way angle, Two Brigade makes more appeal than the obvious ones at the prices, particularly with Keane booked and a handy racing weight. Supreme Lord and Howlin Wolf are the main dangers, but neither looks bombproof at the head of the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Lord | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Howlin Wolf | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Someday Somewhere | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Prince Of Peppard | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Two Brigade | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| No Time Faults | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Diva | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Someday Somewhere |
14:14 – Navan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper Navan sprint handicap: 14 runners, plenty of pace on paper and very little room for error over the minimum trip. Cool Azul sets the standard after a solid recent spell and is drawn low enough to get a good stalking position, while Jon Riggens arrives off a win and remains dangerously treated if backing that up. The three-year-olds get plenty of attention here too, with All The Girls particularly interesting from stall 1 off a light weight, and Sovereign Cry another with a live chance. It is competitive rather than classy, and that usually means draw, early track position and who handles the burn-up best will decide it. Tricky enough, but not impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. Cool Azul – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 223712 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 77
Cool Azul is the obvious starting point and, in truth, he is hard to oppose. His recent form is the most solid in the field, he won two starts ago and backed that up with another good effort when second, so he comes here in the sort of nick you want for a 5f handicap. A mark of 89 looks fair rather than punitive and stall 2 should allow W J Lee to keep things simple on a speed-favouring strip. At 5/2 he is no giveaway in a 14-runner sprint, but he does look the runner with the fewest holes in his profile. Bet type: straight win.
Bet: WIN
2. All The Girls – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: James Ryan | Trainer: T G McCourt | Form: 706382 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 86
All The Girls makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. She shaped well when second last time, and that Topspeed figure of 86 is the best in the field, which immediately catches the eye in a race where raw pace matters so much. Being a three-year-old carrying just 126 from stall 1 is another obvious plus, especially if she can bag the rail and travel into it. T G McCourt knows how to place a sprinter and this filly looks capable of nicking one of these before long. Available at 9/1, she looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet type: each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cool Azul is the win play because he brings the cleanest recent form and a suitable draw for a sharp 5f test. For an each-way punt, All The Girls stands out off a feather weight from stall 1 and has the speed figures to go very close. Jon Riggens is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Sovereign Cry is another who should not be underestimated.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amiata | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Alfred Tennyson | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Back Down Under | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Cool Azul | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| By The Lake | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Jon Riggens | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sovereign Cry | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sporting Hero | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Smoke Them Out | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Tornado Kiss | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Mary Shoelaces | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| All The Girls | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Flaming Rib | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Data Detective | Sovereign Cry |
14:44 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a fairly useful juvenile maiden for Navan, with the market understandably focusing on those who have already shown smart sprint form. Atlantic Bridge sets the standard on ratings and topspeed after two solid fourth-place efforts, while Better Yet made an immediate impact on debut and gets a handy pull at the weights from the colts. Southern Boulevard has the strongest bank of placed form and won’t be far away again, but there is a nagging suspicion she may be vulnerable to one with a bit more upside. Abletai has bits and pieces of form without quite convincing, and the newcomers need to be above average to make a winning start in a race of this depth. It’s not impossible, but the proven form should dominate.
Top Selections
1. Better Yet – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 3 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 68
Better Yet appeals most as the one open to the biggest chunk of improvement. She shaped with considerable promise when third on debut, and in a 5f maiden that experience can make all the difference second time up. Harrington’s youngsters often come on plenty for a run, and Shane Foley is the right man to deliver her late if they go hard early. She gets weight from Atlantic Bridge and arrives with fewer questions than some of the others near the head of the market. At 5/2 with Bet365, she looks the percentage call in a race where progression could be decisive rather than bare figures alone.
Bet: WIN
2. Atlantic Bridge – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Robson De Aguiar | Form: 44 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 87
Atlantic Bridge is hard to leave out of the equation given he has already posted the best rating in the field and a notably strong topspeed figure of 87. Two runs, two respectable fourths, and the overall profile suggests he is knocking firmly on the door. The slight concern is a familiar one in maidens: he may be vulnerable to a less exposed rival with a sharper step forward in them. Even so, in a nine-runner field he makes plenty of each-way appeal because he has the strongest established level of form and ought to be thereabouts again if reproducing it. At 15/8 with Bet365, he’s short enough for win purposes but still solid for a place-based play.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Better Yet is the win play, chiefly because she looked like a filly who’d take a nice step forward from her debut and gets a useful weight concession. Atlantic Bridge is the safer, more form-solid each-way punt and should give you a run for your money. Southern Boulevard is the obvious danger after three consistent efforts, while Abletai isn’t hopeless if building again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abletai | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Always Magic | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Atlantic Bridge | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Better Yet | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Jungle Tina | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Rathbran Lady | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Southern Boulevard | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Syrah | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
15:14 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Optional Claiming Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary seven-runner maiden on paper, but there is one standout on the figures. Leadlight sets the standard comfortably on a 91 rating and, in a race where most of these are still trying to prove they truly stay a mile or have the class to win one, he brings the clearest piece of form. This That is the obvious danger on raw ability, though his 498 profile leaves him with a bit to prove temperament-wise, while Jezzie Bea has at least shown a level of consistency and should be competitive again. Equus Victor isn’t out of it either after a respectable start to life. The market may not overcomplicate this one: if Leadlight handles the trip as expected, he’s going to take plenty of beating.
Top Selections
1. Leadlight – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 46 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 59
Leadlight is the solid one here and, frankly, he doesn’t need to improve much to boss this field. A mark of 91 puts him clear of these, and while his form figures of 46 don’t scream banker at first glance, they came in stronger company than most of these have faced. Joseph O’Brien’s juveniles usually know their job by this stage, and this mile looks a sensible move. The draw in stall 1 should allow Dylan Browne McMonagle to get a handy position and control things from there. At 4/6 he’s no secret, but he’s still very hard to oppose on what we know. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jezzie Bea – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Mrs John Harrington | Form: 44 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 53
Jezzie Bea makes more each-way appeal than most because she has at least been doing her running honestly and doesn’t arrive here with her form in tatters. Two fourth-place finishes suggest she’s learning her trade, and in a race lacking depth behind the favourite that counts for plenty. Shane Foley riding for Jessie Harrington is always worth noting in this sort of juvenile maiden, and the step up to a mile could easily bring a little more from her. She doesn’t have Leadlight’s ceiling, but at 9/2 she looks the safer each-way punt compared to the more frustrating This That, who has the talent but not the same reliability. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Leadlight is the win play and looks the horse with the strongest claims by some margin. For those wanting a second angle in a seven-runner race, Jezzie Bea is the each-way option because she brings dependable enough form in a weak contest. This That is the obvious danger if he puts it all together, while Equus Victor could also nick a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equus Victor | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Jezzie Bea | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Leadlight | 4/6 | 8/13 | 4/6 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| This That | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Summer Sent You | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Ferronniere | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Mickian Thomas | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Leadlight |
15:44 – Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle This Saturday Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper Navan handicap rather than a race packed with lurking stars, but it is competitive enough and there are a few in here arriving with solid claims. Minaun View comes here in obvious form after winning again last time, while Tofino and Go Out sit near the head of the market despite both having something to prove on recent efforts. The 3yos Kc Bear and Nephin Mountain are interesting off light weights, especially in a race where the older handicappers look fairly exposed. Draw and pace could matter over this mile, but just as important may be who is still well treated by the assessor. It is a tricky puzzle rather than a strong race, and that usually makes me lean towards current form and value rather than reputation.
Top Selections
1. Minaun View – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Patrick McGettigan | Trainer: Adrian McGuinness | Form: 811271 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 64
He is the one arriving with the most convincing recent profile and there is no point getting too clever about that. The form figures 811271 tell their own story: he keeps turning up, keeps running his race and clearly thrives in this sort of handicap company. A 4lb rise for the latest win asks a question, but not an impossible one, and McGuinness runners are always worth respecting when they hit a vein of form. From stall 10 he should have options rather than excuses, and at 5/1 he still looks fairly priced for a horse doing plenty right at present. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kc Bear – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Noel Meade | Form: 1-2428 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 57
The latest eighth needs forgiving, but his earlier run of form gives him definite each-way appeal in a race of this nature. He had been knocking on the door with a win and a couple of placed efforts before that lesser run, and as a 3yo off 71 he still has more scope than plenty of these exposed older handicappers. Stall 1 could be a help if he breaks and holds position, while Colin Keane aboard is hardly a negative when margins are tight in these big-field miles. At 13/2, with four places on offer, he makes plenty of sense as the each-way play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Minaun View is the straightforward win play because he is the one bringing proper momentum into the race and still looks capable of defying his revised mark. Kc Bear is the each-way alternative, with his 3yo profile and low draw giving him enough upside in a 14-runner handicap. Tofino and Go Out are the obvious dangers, while Alto Sax could outrun his price if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Silvers | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bundle Of Interest | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Minaun View | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| In A Hurry | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gloriously Glam | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Tofino | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Go Out | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Good Man Jack | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Marambo | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Kc Bear | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Alto Sax | 6/1 | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Cordouan | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Nephin Mountain | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Lohengrin | 28/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Bundle Of Interest |
16:15 – Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle This Saturday Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper Navan handicap puzzle rather than a race packed with obvious certainty. Plenty arrive with bits of convincing recent form, but very few are bombproof. Sherekiya heads the market after a promising return to handicaps and she makes plenty of appeal for a yard that knows exactly how to place one, while Avec Grand Plaisir and Mythical Rock bring solid recent placed efforts and should be in the mix again. Comfort Line is respected after winning last time, though this is a deeper contest, and old-timer Loingseoir keeps knocking on the door. The shape of the race suggests a strongly run mile where a well-treated three-year-old could hold the edge over exposed older handicappers. It is tricky, but not impossible, and the younger legs appeal most.
Top Selections
1. Sherekiya – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 754-73 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 68
Sherekiya looks the one with the most persuasive upside. Her latest third suggested she was coming to the boil, and that run reads well in the context of a race like this because she travelled like a filly ready to strike once things drop right. Off 72, she is hardly thrown in, but she is much less exposed than several of these and a sound surface should suit. Chris Hayes is an eye-catching booking in a race where tactical positioning will matter, and the Weld camp rarely wastes bullets in these ordinary handicaps. At 4/1 she is not missed by the market, but she still makes plenty of appeal as the most likely winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Avec Grand Plaisir – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ronan Whelan | Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey | Form: -75382 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 68
Avec Grand Plaisir makes plenty of each-way sense in a race where consistency could be rewarded. The recent second was a solid step forward and confirmed that she is handling this sort of mark well enough. She gets in here with just 130 and, unlike some of the older brigade, there is still the possibility of a little improvement over a mile on decent ground. Ronan Whelan should be able to get her into a nice rhythm from stall 8, and if this turns into a proper end-to-end handicap she looks the type to keep finding. Available at 9/2, she appeals as the value alternative to the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sherekiya is the win play, as she looks the most likely improver in a race full of exposed handicappers. Avec Grand Plaisir is the each-way punt with four places on offer, having shown enough recently to suggest she will give another honest account. Mythical Rock is the obvious danger after back-to-back seconds, while Comfort Line has to be respected despite a slightly tougher task off his latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loingseoir | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Comfort Line | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mythical Rock | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Trumph | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Sherekiya | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Avec Grand Plaisir | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Funk | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Sheamus Seimhiu | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Think About It | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Kingcharles | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| The Holy Apostle | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Borora Aura | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Hale Bopp | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | The Holy Apostle |
16:49 – GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper three-year-old staying handicap rather than a penalty kick, with plenty arriving from the same sort of exposed-but-progressive bracket. Millhone and Chicago Moon head the market for obvious reasons after solid recent efforts, while Blissful Bonita and Love Orchid have been knocking hard on the door and come here with perfectly respectable claims. The shape of the race should suit something that settles and sees out the trip strongly, because over 1m6f at Navan you rarely get away with bluffing stamina. Cascade Canyon is another with figures that catch the eye, especially on topspeed, and Cameclose is weighted to be competitive if building on earlier promise. Tricky enough, then, but not impossible: a race where proven resolution in the finish could count for more than raw class.
Top Selections
1. Millhone – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rory Mulligan | Trainer: Charles Weld | Form: 079223 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 64
Millhone has the profile of one who is ready to cash in. Those last three runs, all in the first three, suggest he has really found his level in handicaps and the step into this staying trip looks to be bringing out his best. He doesn’t have loads in hand from a mark of 70, but he is solid, reliable and likely to give his running again in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Charles Weld’s colt is doing things the right way now, and at 4/1 he makes more appeal than some of the flashier types because there is less guesswork involved. He looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cascade Canyon – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman | Form: 604092 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 77
At the prices, Cascade Canyon is the one that jumps out as the each-way play. That runner-up effort last time was a good step back in the right direction and his topspeed figure of 77 is the best in the field, which immediately makes him interesting in a big handicap where a lot of these are tightly matched on ratings. He’s not especially well treated off 74, but with just 130lb on his back he is weighted to be a factor if reproducing that latest run. Dylan Browne McMonagle is a positive booking for a race that could get tactical in places, and 14/1 feels bigger than it should be for a horse with this sort of upside over the trip. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Millhone is the straightforward win bet after a sequence of solid placed efforts and looks the safest option in a crowded handicap. For an each-way punt, Cascade Canyon makes plenty of sense at double-figure odds, especially with five places on offer. Biggest dangers are Chicago Moon, who is hard to dismiss on recent form, and Blissful Bonita, who should stay involved if coping with the wide draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Comedy | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Parish Team | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunrush | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Chicago Moon | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Blissful Bonita | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Orchid | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Strike De Vega | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Werifesteria | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Cascade Canyon | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Connecteo | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Mare Crisium | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Millhone | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Soigne | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Chapel Island | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Stabannon | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Cameclose | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Nando Lily | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
17:24 – Racing Next At Navan On Saturday September 5th Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | | Going: GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering) | | flat
A 26-runner staying handicap to finish, and it looks exactly the sort of race where track position, a bit of luck and proven stamina will matter as much as raw ability. The market has understandably latched onto Without Love, Miss Crinshawn and last-time-out winner Anightaway, while Arcland and Stepdance are others with enough back form to get involved. It is not a deep race in quality terms, but it is a proper betting puzzle because plenty arrive with bits and pieces of form that make them plausible. In these big Navan handicaps I usually want something solid rather than flashy, and one or two here have been knocking on the door without quite getting their head in front. That can be the right profile in a race like this.
Top Selections
1. Without Love – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle | Trainer: Cian Hughes | Form: 340226 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 55
Without Love makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with genuinely reliable recent handicap form. She has been holding her level well, with that sequence of 2-2-6 suggesting she is running to a similar mark time after time, and a rating of 61 still gives her room to be competitive in this grade. The slight concern is whether she finds one too good again, but in a field full of drifters and out-of-form types, her consistency is a major asset. Dylan Browne McMonagle is another plus in a race where a cool ride will be needed. At 6/1 she looks the percentage call rather than an exciting one, but sometimes that is exactly the right angle. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Miss Crinshawn – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Peter Fahey | Form: 342437 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 60
Miss Crinshawn is the each-way play because she keeps giving herself a chance and her profile screams “place horse” in a race paying six places. Her recent form figures are honest, she owns one of the better topspeed numbers in the line-up with 60, and she is drawn low enough to avoid wasting ground if things get messy early. She does need to prove she can turn another respectable effort into a win, and that is why I would rather play her each-way than as a straight win bet. Still, Ben Coen is a notable booking and if this turns into a proper test of stamina and patience, she has the right sort of dependable profile to stay on past beaten horses. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race where overthinking can be expensive. Without Love is the win play because she brings the most solid recent handicap form, while Miss Crinshawn makes plenty of each-way sense with six places on offer. The obvious dangers are Anightaway after that latest win and Stepdance, who shaped better last time than the bare result suggests.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makaiah | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Miss Crinshawn | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Australie | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Stepdance | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Cala Gracioneta | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Kevin The Great | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ms Messi | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Friend | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Wind | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Jazz Forever | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Anightaway | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Arcland | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Blue Bird | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Macinamillion | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Deluca Chop | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Maxwell Smart | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Without Love | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Mystic Rose | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Piatra Neamt | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Folk Warrior | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Highway Sixty One | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Miners Cabin | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Share The Treasure | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Phidias Ovation | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Lariat | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Plus Or Minus | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Navan Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Riggens | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Comfort Line | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Gotta Catch’em All | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Arcland | 13 | 1 | 7.69% | 30.77% |
| Lariat | 8 | 0 | 0% | 12.5% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Holohan | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 14.29% |
| W J Lee | 456 | 54 | 11.84% | 31.58% |
| Dylan Browne McMonagle | 181 | 21 | 11.6% | 36.46% |
| Shane Foley | 557 | 64 | 11.49% | 33.57% |
| Ben Coen | 193 | 22 | 11.4% | 32.12% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Navan:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M D O’Callaghan | 50 | 10 | 20% | 42% |
| Robson De Aguiar | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| C Byrnes | 101 | 19 | 18.81% | 43.56% |
| Charles Weld | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 41.67% |
| G M Lyons | 382 | 61 | 15.97% | 42.15% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Navan racing tips for Thursday 27th August 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Navan today?
The first race at Navan on Thursday 27th August 2026 goes off at 13:44, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Navan today?
The going at Navan is reported as GOOD, Good to firm in places (Watering).
How many races are at Navan today?
There are 8 races on the card at Navan today, running from 13:44 through to 17:24.
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