Welcome Back To Navan Racecourse Rated Novice Hurdle

Time12:00
Race typeHurdle Turf
ClassificationsHurdle, Novice
GroundSoft
Distance2m
Prize Money€17,000
WeatherFine & Cold
Win Odds4
Time4:06.06
Place Pays1/4
BF Win4.6
BF Place2.4

How was it run?

Path D'oroux was held up. Ifiwerearichman made the running and was second, beaten by 4.75 lengths. 3 of the runners did not complete. The favourite Spirit Of Legend was held up and did not complete.

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Race Performance Rankings

How each runner performed, ranked by finishing outcome and key race metrics.

Jockey and trainer %: win rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023

Dark green, yellow braces, yellow & dark green striped sleeves, yellow & dark green hooped cap
Path D'oroux
WinPlace
1/6
SP4.00
Win4.60
Plc2.40
6
Keith DonoghueWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 12.5%
G P CromwellWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 8.7%
11-11
4:06.06
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7%

In running commentsheld up in touch in last, closer in 4th when left disputing 2nd 3 out, disputed lead approaching 2 out, left in front 2 out and pushed along, mistake and pressed at last, ridden and stayed on well run-in

Black, pink stars, black sleeves, pink star on cap
2/6
SP11.00
Win12.00
Plc4.30
5
J P O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 2.2%
P NolanWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 7.7%
10-13
4:06.96
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7%

In running commentsled, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, jumped right 4 out, under pressure when jumped slightly right and headed 3 out, left in front on landing, ridden and dropped to 3rd approaching 2 out, left 2nd 2 out, pressed winner at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong

Royal blue & emerald green halved, sleeves reversed, red cap
3/6
SP126.00
Win210.63
Plc69.61
10
J G GilliganWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 0%
P J GilliganWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 0%
10-9
4:13.39
116
4%

In running commentstracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd from 4th, slight mistake 6th, ridden and dropped to last after 4 out, no impression in last when left moderate 4th and badly hampered 3 out, left 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders

Red, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap
F
SP5.50
Win6.20
Plc2.84
6
D N RussellWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 19.6%
G ElliottWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 15.3%
12-0
—
135
35%

In running commentstracked leaders, keen early, went 2nd from 4th, improved to lead and with every chance when fell 3 out

Emerald green & orange hooped, white cap
PU
SP3.50
Win3.77
Plc2.16
5
Paul TownendWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 37%
W P MullinsWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 25.2%
11-9
—
—
37%

In running commentstracked leaders, took keen hold early, close 5th when left 3rd and slightly hampered 3 out, disputed lead travelling well approaching 2 out, went wrong and headed 2 out, quickly pulled up

Maroon & white stripes, maroon cap, white hoop
BD
SP3.25
Win3.61
Plc1.91
6
Rachael BlackmoreWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 13.2%
H De BromheadWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 12.5%
11-8
—
129
10%

In running commentsheld up in touch in 5th, became keen and went 3rd 4 out, close 3rd with every chance when brought down 3 out

  • 1stDark green, yellow braces, yellow & dark green striped sleeves, yellow & dark green hooped cap
    WinPlace
    SP 4.00
    Keith DonoghueWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 12.5%G P CromwellWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 8.7%
    Finish
    1/6
    Win BSP
    4.60
    Plc BSP
    2.40
    Win %
    7%
  • 2ndBlack, pink stars, black sleeves, pink star on cap
    SP 11.00
    J P O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 2.2%P NolanWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 7.7%
    Finish
    2/6
    Win BSP
    12.00
    Plc BSP
    4.30
    Win %
    7%
  • 3rdRoyal blue & emerald green halved, sleeves reversed, red cap
    SP 126.00
    J G GilliganWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 0%P J GilliganWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 0%
    Finish
    3/6
    Win BSP
    210.63
    Plc BSP
    69.61
    Win %
    4%
  • FRed, white diamond, white sleeves, red diamonds, red cap
    SP 5.50
    D N RussellWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 19.6%G ElliottWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 15.3%
    Finish
    F
    Win BSP
    6.20
    Plc BSP
    2.84
    Win %
    35%
  • PUEmerald green & orange hooped, white cap
    SP 3.50
    Paul TownendWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 37%W P MullinsWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 25.2%
    Finish
    PU
    Win BSP
    3.77
    Plc BSP
    2.16
    Win %
    37%
  • BDMaroon & white stripes, maroon cap, white hoop
    SP 3.25
    Rachael BlackmoreWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 13.2%H De BromheadWin rate, last 12 months before 21 Jan 2023: 12.5%
    Finish
    BD
    Win BSP
    3.61
    Plc BSP
    1.91
    Win %
    10%

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