Our Navan racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 2nd September 2026. The action gets underway at 16:07 and runs through to 19:40, with going reported as GOOD.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Alnofoor boasts a 25% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Mr H C Swan has been in fine form here with 7 wins from 25 rides, Ray Hackett’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Jersey Evening Post | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 33 | 6 | 18.18% | 48.48% |
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 21 | 0 | 0% | 42.86% |
16:07 – Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a useful little 2yo maiden rather than a weak auction contest, with the proven pair Bit Of A Buzz and Annie Batt setting a fair standard. Bit Of A Buzz has been knocking hard on the door and brings the strongest recent speed figure, while Annie Batt already has a second to her name and a lofty mark of 83, so it is easy to see why the market focuses on those two. Best Love has enough ability to get involved if bouncing back from an underwhelming latest run, and newcomers Gus McCrae and Lady Romagna come from yards capable of readying one first time. With two non-runners reducing the field, it is still not straightforward, but this should be decided by which of the principals handles the bare 5f best at Navan.
Top Selections
1. Annie Batt – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 20 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 37
Annie Batt is the one I want on side. That opening second put her firmly on the map and, while she disappointed when beaten out of sight next time, I am inclined to forgive a juvenile one poor run when the raw ability is already there to see. Her mark of 83 stands out in this field and she gets in here with just 120, which is a handy pull against some of these more exposed rivals. Andrew Slattery keeps the ride on his own filly and, at 5/2, she looks the one with the most upside if returning to the level of that debut effort. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Best Love – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Declan McDonogh | Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty | Form: 0U47 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 64
Best Love makes more each-way appeal than most at the prices. The overall profile is a bit untidy, but there is enough substance in a 77 rating and a topspeed of 64 to suggest this filly can be competitive in a race like this. She did not build on earlier promise last time, yet this drop to 5f could sharpen her up and Declan McDonogh is the sort you want aboard in these sprint maidens when track position matters. At 11/2, she looks a fair each-way punt against rivals who are either short enough already or still have plenty to prove. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Annie Batt is the win play, simply because her best run gives her the strongest form ceiling in the field and she is back to a more suitable test. Best Love is the each-way alternative at a workable price if the market leaders fluff their lines. Bit Of A Buzz is the obvious danger and is hard to leave out of calculations, while newcomer Gus McCrae is interesting on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone Code | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Bit Of A Buzz | 6/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Scarlet Dream | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Gus McCrae | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Best Love | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Lady Romagna | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Annie Batt | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Sadie Rose | 150/1 | 110/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Somethingaboutlove | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Annie Batt |
16:38 – Navan Racecourse Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper cavalry charge over the minimum trip and, with 18 runners hurtling down Navan’s 5f, luck in running will matter almost as much as raw ability. Bad Boy Rizz brings the standout Topspeed figure and has been holding his form well in competitive company, while Prairie Girl is respected after a productive spell and arrives with a notable vote of confidence elsewhere. Amerilis comes here on the back of a win and still looks the type to keep improving, while low-drawn pace angles such as Harry’s Hill and Gotta Catch’em All could ensure no hiding place for those buried in midfield. It is a strong, deep handicap rather than an easy punting race, but there are still a couple that make more appeal than most.
Top Selections
1. Bad Boy Rizz – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 1-2354 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 84
He looks the percentage call. That Topspeed mark of 84 is comfortably the best in the field and his recent form figures suggest he has been keeping his edge in the right races without quite getting his head back in front. There is no disgrace in running solidly off 88 in these sprint handicaps and the booking of Colin Keane only adds to the appeal in a race where sharp decision-making will be vital. Drawn 16, he should be able to stay out of the scrimmaging if breaking on terms, and 5/1 is fair rather than fancy for one who brings the strongest recent substance to the table. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Amerilis – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: Gillian Scott | Form: 492621 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 67
Amerilis is the each-way play because she arrives as an improving 3yo who may not have reached her ceiling yet. That last-time-out win was earned rather than gifted, and the overall profile of 492621 says she has been knocking hard before getting deserved reward. She does have to cope with stall 15 in a big field, but W J Lee is exactly the sort you want aboard in a rough 5f handicap and an opening mark of 81 still leaves room for manoeuvre if that latest success has brought her forward again. At 13/2 with five places on offer, she makes plenty of sense as a solid each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bad Boy Rizz is the main win bet on the strength of his speed figure and consistent recent form in better sprints than this. Amerilis is the each-way alternative, especially with five places available and the promise of more to come from her current mark. Prairie Girl is an obvious danger, while Harry’s Hill and Gotta Catch’em All could make life uncomfortable if they get loose on the front end.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Girl | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Amerilis | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Cuban Grey | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Bad Boy Rizz | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Sovereign Cry | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dandyville | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Shadow Of The Moon | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Buddy Batt | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Mint Man | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bold Optimist | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Treasured Royal | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Happy Henry | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Beach Barbie | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Gonna Be Golden | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Cashel Blue | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Alnofoor | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Data Detective | Prairie Girl |
17:08 – Kilberry (Q.R.) Handicap
Race Details: 2m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper amateur riders staying handicap and, with 17 going to post, it looks exactly the sort of race where a cool ride and proven stamina will matter as much as raw ability. Timurshah heads the market for Derek O’Connor and is the obvious talking horse on his return, but taking a short price about one with an absent profile in a race like this is never straightforward. Murat arrives in form after a win and a solid second, while Day Trader, Cala Gracioneta and Not Just Any Eagle all bring recent placed efforts that put them right in the mix. Whimsy and Sequoiaspirit are interesting at bigger prices. It is not a deep race in quality, but it is definitely a tricky puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Murat – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr H C Swan | Trainer: Peter Lawlor | Form: 712 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed: 34
Murat is the one I want on side. He has done little wrong in his last three starts, winning before backing that up with a second, and that recent consistency counts for plenty in a race full of unreliable stayers. He is drawn well enough in 3, carries top weight but does so on the back of genuine current form, and this 2m test on good ground should hold no fears. Mr H C Swan gets aboard for a yard that clearly has him in good order, and at 7/2 he makes more appeal than the shorter-priced returner at the top of the market. He looks the solid option. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Whimsy – 16/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Miss A B O’Connor | Trainer: Anthony McCann | Form: 4/3-32 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 35
Whimsy is much more interesting than the price suggests. He has a lightly raced profile for a 7yo, but the recent figures of 3 and 2 say he is in good enough nick to play a part, and that latest runner-up effort hinted that this sort of staying handicap is within reach. The wide draw in 17 is not ideal, though over 2m there is time to slot in, and Miss A B O’Connor is more than capable if she can get him settled early. At 16/1, he looks the sort to outrun market expectations, especially in a race where plenty have questions to answer. He is the each-way value. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Murat is the win play because he brings the most trustworthy recent form into a race where that matters. For an each-way punt, Whimsy makes plenty of appeal at double-figure odds with five places on offer. Timurshah is the danger on ability and connections, while Day Trader and Cala Gracioneta are obvious shortlist horses if the market speaks for them.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murat | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| The Mediator | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Whimsy | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Black Heather | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Not Just Any Eagle | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Friary Road | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Timurshah | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Jerandme | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sequoiaspirit | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Day Trader | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Miss Gitana | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Liberated Light | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Rich Belief | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Jurality | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Cala Gracioneta | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Young Churchill | 28/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Slowdownbarney | 100/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Timurshah |
17:40 – Book Your Hospitality Now For Navan Racing Festival Maiden
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper maiden rather than a weak one, with several bringing solid placed form and a couple of lightly raced fillies open to a good deal more. Elusive Path has already put together a consistent profile, while Emiza appeals as the type to step forward again after shaping well on just her second start. Resurgence returns from a break with a lofty rating of 90, so there is obvious respect there, and Chapel Lane arrives on the back of a near miss that keeps him firmly in the conversation. Xirivella is another with upside, but plenty of the remainder have a good bit to find on what they’ve shown. In a 14-runner maiden over this mile, track position and a touch of tactical sharpness could easily prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Emiza – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 52 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 64
Emiza is the one I like most. Weld’s filly took a clear step forward from her debut when runner-up last time, and that rating of 91 already puts her right at the head of this on the figures. The fact she gets in here carrying 129 rather than 134 is no bad thing either in a race where a few of the colts have had their chances. Chris Hayes is a strong booking for a filly who still looks a work in progress, and 9/2 feels fair rather than flashy given there should be more to come over this mile on good ground. She makes plenty of appeal as the win play. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Chapel Lane – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 3-6732 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 77
Chapel Lane is the each-way angle at the prices. He has the look of a horse knocking on the door now, and that latest second suggests he’s ready to cash in if things fall right. His form figures show a bit of hardiness in contrast to some of the less exposed runners, and a topspeed of 77 says he’s already run to a useful level for this grade. W J Lee is exactly the sort you want aboard in a competitive Navan maiden, and McCreery’s horses usually know their job. At 7/1, he looks a sensible each-way punt with enough substance behind him to hit the frame again. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Emiza is the main bet to win, as she looks the likeliest improver in a maiden full of exposed placed horses. Chapel Lane is the each-way option in a race with three places on offer, especially after that recent second. The obvious dangers are Elusive Path, who is admirably solid, and Resurgence, whose mark gives him every chance if fit enough after the layoff.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Lane | 5/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Elusive Path | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Resurgence | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Storzando | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Testaverde | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Time Whisperer | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Emiza | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Pattyandselma | 80/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Riyazanka | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Blonde Lady | 150/1 | 110/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Whatsin The Stars | 300/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 300/1 (Bet365) |
| Wooloongabba | 300/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 300/1 (Bet365) |
| Xirivella | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
18:10 – Navan Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper big-field Navan mile handicap where you can make a case for plenty and fully trust only a few. Perfect Judgement arrives on the back of a solid second and is entitled to be prominent again, while Duchess Anne also comes here in good nick after her own runner-up effort from a handy draw. Chou Chou has become interesting at the weights and with Colin Keane booked, and Cannonball Queen shaped better than the bare result when fourth last time. Concaire and Land Of The Giants have claims too, but both have had enough chances. In a race where track position and getting a clear run will matter, the low draws of Duchess Anne and Concaire could be a real asset. Tricky puzzle, but not an impossible one.
Top Selections
1. Duchess Anne – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster | Form: 006-42 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 55
She looks the percentage call. That latest second suggested she is coming to the boil now, and from stall 1 she should get a much more economical trip than plenty of these in a race where that counts for a lot. Her mark of 60 still looks workable, especially with a topspeed figure of 55 showing she retains enough ability to cash in at this level. There is nothing flashy about her profile, but this is the type of handicap she can win if breaking cleanly and holding a position early. Available at 4/1, she makes plenty of appeal as the solid option in a messy contest. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cannonball Queen – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: S M Duffy | Form: 0-0004 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 59
At a bigger price, Cannonball Queen is the one that appeals as an each-way play. Her recent fourth was a step back in the right direction and, importantly, her topspeed figure of 59 stacks up very well in this field. She is now carrying just 128 and has a decent draw in 4, so the race should set up for her to travel handily and get involved late. She has not been the easiest to catch right, which is why she is more of an each-way than a win proposition, but 9/1 with Bet365 looks fair in a race where a lot of these are either exposed or unreliable. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Duchess Anne is the win bet from the inside draw after shaping like a mare ready to strike. Cannonball Queen is the each-way punt at a more generous price, with her low berth and strong topspeed figures making her interesting. Perfect Judgement is the obvious danger after his latest second, while Chou Chou is another to respect if the market speaks positively.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Borne | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Dinamine | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Perfect Judgement | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Land Of The Giants | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Blue Orquidea | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Berries | 50/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Concaire | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Giselles Defence | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Virgil Tibbs | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dress Dance | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Whosethebestboy | 16/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 11/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Chou Chou | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Zephron | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Cannonball Queen | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Duchess Anne | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Spiritofthedawn | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Yorkshire Myth | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Marambo | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Plastic Paddy | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
18:40 – Navan Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This looks a proper Navan handicap in the old sense: plenty in with some sort of chance, not many arriving in booming form, and a draw-and-pace puzzle thrown into the mix. Thompson Gunner is the obvious starting point after a consistent enough campaign and he has the services of Colin Keane, which never hurts in these big-field miles. Borora Aura and Micasso are others with feasible claims from lower weights, while Usuario Amigo has the topspeed figure to make him interesting if rediscovering anything like his best. The trouble is that plenty of these have been taking turns running flat, so this is not a race to get carried away in. It feels more tricky than strong, and value matters more than certainty.
Top Selections
1. Thompson Gunner – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Cian Hughes | Form: -15035 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 52
He is hardly thrown in, but he is the one with the most persuasive recent profile. That form string tells its own story: a win earlier in the year and a couple of solid efforts since, including a respectable fifth last time. Off a mark of 64 he does not have much in hand, yet in a race packed with out-of-form types that reliability counts for plenty. Colin Keane aboard in a 20-runner mile handicap is an obvious positive, and Thompson Gunner should get every chance if breaking cleanly from stall 12. At 10/3 he is not a gift, but he is still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Borora Aura – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: | Trainer: Michael Mulvany | Form: 429660 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 52
Borora Aura is more of an each-way play than a win machine, but that is exactly what you want in a race like this with five places on offer. The recent form is untidy rather than hopeless, and earlier efforts suggested enough ability to be competitive from this sort of mark. Drawn low in 2 and carrying just 128, there is a fair chance he can travel handily and stick around longer than the market expects. The 17/2 on offer makes some appeal because he does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame; he just needs to put his better form together at the right time. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Thompson Gunner is the win bet because he brings the most solid recent form and the strongest jockey booking in a race full of guesswork. Borora Aura makes more sense as the each-way option at the prices, especially with five places. The main dangers look to be Micasso, who is well enough treated if forgiven his last run, and Usuario Amigo if the old spark returns.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concert Party | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Moyassr | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Usuario Amigo | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Suerte | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Distillate | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Genuine Jim | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Micasso | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Thompson Gunner | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Make The Tide | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Onyeisi | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Pettus Bridge | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Aghadrum Boy | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Pinball Wizard | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Tariff | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Borora Aura | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Hastily | 16/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Bang Po | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Thompson Gunner |
19:10 – Navan Racing Festival 14th & 15th November Handicap
Race Details: 1m | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper Navan handicap puzzle with 21 runners charging over a mile, and there are no shortage of live ones. Zaraahmando has been knocking hard on the door and arrives with the sort of solid recent profile that usually gets you involved in races like this, while Daler has the inside draw and a level of consistency that makes plenty of appeal. The 3yos get weight all round and that brings Dream Legend, Morehampton and Only One Scobie firmly into the argument, especially in a race where a light weight can be a major asset late on. No More Porter is another who keeps threatening to win one of these. It is competitive rather than classy, but there are enough in-form types here to make it a race where current momentum should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Zaraahmando – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Andrew Slattery | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 062332 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 79
Zaraahmando looks the percentage call. He has been running like a horse ready to cash in, with his last three efforts reading 3-3-2, and that Topspeed mark of 79 says he is operating right at the level needed to win a race of this nature. A mark of 86 is workable, he has a sensible middle draw in 9, and there is no mystery about his current wellbeing. In a race packed with possible excuses and unreliable sorts, he appeals because he keeps turning up and running his race. At 6/1, he is short enough in a 21-runner field, but still fair if you think this is his turn. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dream Legend – 12/1
Jockey: | Trainer: E D Delany | Form: 6-0131 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 56
Dream Legend is the each-way play because he is a progressive 3yo carrying just 124 and arrives here off two wins in his last three starts. That low weight could be absolute gold in the closing stages if this turns into the usual strongly-run cavalry charge. His bare Topspeed figure is not flashy, so there is a slight leap of faith involved, but the profile is upward and plenty of these older handicappers are more exposed than he is. From stall 17 he will need things to fall right, yet in a race with five places on offer he makes a lot of sense as the one still improving rather than one merely holding form. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zaraahmando is the win bet because his recent form is rock-solid and he looks primed to strike. Dream Legend is the each-way punt on account of his light weight and progressive 3yo profile. Daler and Morehampton are obvious dangers, while No More Porter is another who would not surprise if he finally got his head in front.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daler | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Hygge | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Frank Pickle | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Harana | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sonoran | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Exquisite Acclaim | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Spodo Komodo | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Marmeladova | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Cala Bonita | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Great Mover | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Morehampton | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| No More Porter | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Zaraahmando | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Anvika | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Halon Bay | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Only One Scobie | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Felix Somary | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Slight Of Foot | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Expound | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Colpe Cross | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Dream Legend | 8/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
19:40 – Racing Again This Saturday Fillies Maiden
Race Details: 1m 2f | | Going: GOOD | | flat
This is a proper end-of-card maiden with depth to it rather than a weak leftovers affair. Fairylike sets the standard on bare promise after a solid debut fourth and, from Ballydoyle, she is the obvious one they all have to beat. But there are plenty with something to say against her. Serendipia has the strongest body of form in the book, Sunatia improved sharply when second, while Saxony Charms has been knocking on the door and brings the best Topspeed figure. Mawhibah is another with place claims in a race where several lightly raced fillies should progress for this step up to 1m2f. It looks competitive, slightly messy, and exactly the sort of maiden where taking a short price needs real conviction.
Top Selections
1. Fairylike – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 4 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 66
There was plenty to like about that debut fourth. She posted a fair rating of 82 straight away, clocked a useful 66 Topspeed, and shaped very much like a filly who would come forward a chunk for the experience. In a maiden of this nature, that matters. Ballydoyle runners rarely stand still from first to second start, and Wayne Lordan is an eye-catching booking in a race where stable intent counts for plenty. At 11/4 she is not exactly hiding from the market, but she still looks the most likely winner if building on that initial effort over this longer trip. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Saxony Charms – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: A Oliver | Form: 355 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 74
If you want one at a more workable price, Saxony Charms makes a lot of appeal as an each-way play. She has been thereabouts in all three starts, her mark of 81 is perfectly respectable in this company, and that 74 Topspeed is the best figure in the field. That tells you she already has a level of ability good enough to make the frame if reproducing it. Aidan Oliver’s filly is exposed only in the sense that she has shown her hand, but she has shown enough, and in a 23-runner maiden proven competitiveness is no bad thing. At 5/1, she looks the value alternative to the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fairylike is the win play because her debut promise suggests she can take a sizeable step forward and simply outclass these. For an each-way punt, Saxony Charms looks solid with her consistent profile and strong speed figure. The main dangers are Serendipia, who brings the best established form, and Sunatia, who could improve again after finishing second last time.
Live Odds Comparison
Navan Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alnofoor | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Happy Henry | 4 | 1 | 25% | 100% |
| Gotta Catch’em All | 5 | 1 | 20% | 60% |
| Rich Belief | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 14.29% |
| Harry’s Hill | 11 | 1 | 9.09% | 36.36% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr H C Swan | 25 | 7 | 28% | 44% |
| Miss A B O’Connor | 19 | 3 | 15.79% | 31.58% |
| Seamie Heffernan | 167 | 25 | 14.97% | 34.73% |
| Mr Finian Maguire | 22 | 3 | 13.64% | 36.36% |
| Mr Derek O’Connor | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Navan:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Hackett | 18 | 6 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Robson De Aguiar | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| A P O’Brien | 529 | 131 | 24.76% | 50.66% |
| John S O’Donoghue | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 42.86% |
| Donnacha Aidan O’Brien | 57 | 10 | 17.54% | 45.61% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Navan racing tips for Wednesday 2nd September 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 Wednesday 2nd September 2026 goes off at 16:07, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Navan today?
The going at Navan is reported as GOOD.
How many races are at Navan today?
There are 8 races on the card at Navan today, running from 16:07 through to 19:40.
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