Round O Handicap
Course: Navan
Date: 16th May 2026
Distance: 5f (5f)
Type: Flat
Going: Good
Class:
Prize: €11,780
Runners: 10
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Midnight Dusk
3yo gr Colt (GB)Connections
Jockey: Luke McAteer
Trainer: Jack Foley
Bagenalstown, Co Carlow
Owner: Donnchadh Doyle
Breeding
Sire: Havana Grey (GB)
Dam: Midnight Flower (IRE)
Damsire: Haafhd (GB)
Breeder: Springcombe Park Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Won 2yo AW maiden (6f) on debut for this yard in December; stayed on well for a 2l fifth of 14 on handicap debut at Naas latest (6f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained); eased 1lb and will be doing best work at the finish dropped back to 5f.
Comment
Stayed on for fifth at Naas latest (6f), eased 1lb, will be doing best work at finish
Previous Trainers
- Gavin Cromwell (until 2025-12-08)
Race History for Midnight Dusk
Howd'yadoit
3yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Trainer: G M Lyons
Dunsany, Co Meath
Owner: Sean Jones
Breeding
Sire: Nando Parrado (GB)
Dam: Madam Macie (IRE)
Damsire: Bertolini (USA)
Breeder: Michael McGlynn
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
3yo won twice last year, a 5f Down Royal maiden (good) and the Ballyhane Stakes at Naas (6f, gd-yld); pleasing run on seasonal return and handicap debut at Naas last month (6f, good), beaten 3l into fourth of 13 after racing keenly; 1lb lower now and drops in trip; leading chance.
Comment
Won Ballyhane Stakes last year, pleasing run on return/handicap debut, leading chance
Quotes
"I didn't think Howd'Yadoit would be good enough as there were British Group runners in opposition. What an honest horse. We went to Down Royal and said we'd try to win our maiden en route to a nursery, but the handicapper hit him with a mark I thought was ridiculous for what I thought was a poor maiden - Ger Lyons, trainer."
2025-08-04 - NaasRace History for Howd'yadoit
Eclairage
4yo b/br Filly (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Terry Casey(7)
Trainer: Daniel James Murphy
Curragh, Co Kildare
Owner: Siobhan Murphy
Breeding
Sire: Kuroshio (AUS)
Dam: Sherama (IRE)
Damsire: Acclamation (GB)
Breeder: P J Malone & Niall Kelly
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Speedster has an impressive strike rate of 4-6 on the AW; last seen in October running a fine race when a 2l fourth of 14 in Dundalk Group 3 (5f); 0-7 on turf and rated 8lb lower and rider claims 7lb; best turf runs have come on flat tracks so might be best watched on seasonal return over this stiff 5f.
Comment
4-6 on AW, rated 8lb lower on turf, best turf runs on Flat tracks, may be best watched
Quotes
"Danny (Murphy) said there's no race for Eclairage here until next year in that bracket over 5f. She's genuine and could transfer to the turf next year but good ground is probably a necessity. Five furlongs is her trip and somewhere like Tipperary would be ideal - Declan McDonogh, jockey, speaking to Racing TV"
2024-11-22 - Dundalk (AW)Previous Owners
- Siobhan Murphy (until 2025-08-14)
Race History for Eclairage
Nouvel Espoir
6yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Trainer: James M Barcoe
Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
Owner: Ms Yvonne Hennessy & Ms S O'Neill
Breeding
Sire: Harry Angel (IRE)
Dam: Hope Lake (IRE)
Damsire: Shamardal (USA)
Breeder: Irish Emerald Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Three turf wins include one over C&D (yielding) off 5lb lower; sole win last year at Cork (5f, gd-yld) and was beaten just 0.5l off the same mark at Naas on latest (5f, good); raised 3lb for that and this is a deeper race.
Comment
C&D winner, raised 3lb for close third at Naas on latest, this is a stronger race
Quotes
"Nouvel Espoir had a good run at the Curragh last day. I thought if he could cope with the early speed he could take beating. I think he could be capable of winning again - Ben Coen, rider"
2024-08-09 - Tipperary"Nouvel Espoir came on nicely from the first day. Dylan gave him a brilliant ride and hopefully he can stay going forward - Jim Barcoe, trainer."
2024-05-07 - NavanPrevious Owners
- Ms Yvonne Hennessy (until 2024-03-13)
Race History for Nouvel Espoir
Cuban Grey
6yo gr Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Rory Mulligan(5)
Trainer: Patrick J McKenna
Dugannon, Co Tyrone
Owner: McKenna Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Havana Grey (GB)
Dam: Tout Va Bien (IRE)
Damsire: Verglas (IRE)
Breeder: Plantation Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Six-time winner is 4-22 on turf; last two wins have come at the Curragh but has run well in defeat over this C&D on more than one occasion; shaped well at Bellewstown on penultimate but needs to bounce back from poor Curragh run latest; 2lb above highest winning mark.
Comment
4-22 on turf, has run well in defeat over C&D, remains 2lb above highest winning mark
Quotes
"We were delighted to get down here, the Jeep broke down. Cuban Grey was well bought (5,000gns last year out of Murphy/Keady yard) and has now won three for us. He has been consistent of late and hopefully keep improving. I wouldn't mind going for a better race off a light weight - Pat McKenna, trainer, speaking to Racing TV"
2025-04-12 - CurraghPrevious Trainers
- Mike Murphy & Michael Keady (until 2024-02-12)
- Robert Cowell (until 2023-09-12)
Previous Owners
- Apollo Horses I (until 2024-02-12)
- R Moore (until 2023-09-12)
Race History for Cuban Grey
Sommelier
5yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Declan McDonogh
Trainer: Kieran P Cotter
Portarlington, Co Laois
Owner: Rob Egan
Breeding
Sire: Due Diligence (USA)
Dam: Champagne Queen (GB)
Damsire: Showcasing (GB)
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Dual AW winner; dangerously well-handicapped on best form for Marco Botti; signs of revival last two starts; ran better than the bare result on latest when drawn on the wrong side at Naas; eased another 3lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus; go well.
Comment
Ran better than bare result on latest at Naas, eased 3lb, drop back to 5f a plus, go well
Previous Trainers
- Marco Botti (until 2026-03-02)
Previous Owners
- King Power Racing Co Ltd (until 2026-03-02)
- Jonny Allison & Partner (until 2023-12-26)
Race History for Sommelier
Harry's Hill
8yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Trainer: Martin Hassett
Burnchurch, Co Tipperary
Owner: The Tipp Ramblers Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Heeraat (IRE)
Dam: Lexington Rose (GB)
Damsire: Captain Gerrard (IRE)
Breeder: Fraser Kent & Nell Kent
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Eight-time winner on turf including once over C&D; sole success last season in Tipperary rated race (5f, good) when he had Eclairage 1.25l behind in third and weighted to uphold that form; runner up in this last year on seasonal return off 3lb higher; can't discount.
Comment
Eight-time winner inc' over C&D, second in this last year off 3lb higher, can't discount
Quotes
"Harry's Hill was disappointing in Tipperary and he was dropped 3lb, we didn't think he would get in. As the week went on we got more positive. We'll see, we might come back next month for the Scurrys - Martin Hassett, trainer"
2023-07-02 - Curragh"Harry's Hill was absolutely buzzing and we had to run despite the ground He had been working with Secret Magician. I'm hoping he'll be okay in the morning - Martin Hassett, trainer."
2022-08-20 - Curragh"It's all about the ground with him Harry's Hill. He's won on soft and we've been running him on fast ground. I knew coming here we'd be some way safe. At this level you have to tick all the boxes. The draw didn't help us but he's tough and genuine - Martin Hassett, trainer."
2022-06-29 - Tipperary"Harry's Hill is a five furlong horse and probably wants soft ground, we thought he would run well. Today was the day - Martin Hassett, trainer"
2021-01-15 - Dundalk (AW)Previous Owners
- Noel R Walsh (until 2020-09-03)
Race History for Harry's Hill
Mary Shoelaces
5yo br Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jessica O'Gorman(7)
Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty
Curragh, Co Kildare
Owner: Edward P Harty
Breeding
Sire: U S Navy Flag (USA)
Dam: Mary's Daughter (GB)
Damsire: Royal Applause (GB)
Breeder: Turbo Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Two 5f wins last year, off 63 at Newmarket (good) in August and off 67 on her final start at the Curragh (yielding) for this rider; career high mark now and record fresh suggests she'll need this run after a 212-day absence.
Comment
Two 5f wins last year, returns off career high mark and may need this after 212 days off
Previous Owners
- Mrs E P Harty (until 2026-05-12)
- Apollo Thoroughbreds (until 2024-06-18)
Race History for Mary Shoelaces
Nezeeh
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan
Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary
Owner: James McAuley
Breeding
Sire: Profitable (IRE)
Dam: Snowstar (IRE)
Damsire: Raven's Pass (USA)
Breeder: Godolphin
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
One of two for yard; kept busy last year and four wins included one over C&D (good) in September off 77 and just 1lb higher here; subsequently won off revised mark of 84 at Bellewstown in October; badly out of form so far this year, however, and needs a revival.
Comment
Four wins last year included one over C&D off 1lb higher, badly out of form this season
Previous Trainers
- Saeed bin Suroor (until 2024-11-18)
Previous Owners
- Premier Racing Club (until 2025-08-26)
- Godolphin (until 2024-11-18)
Race History for Nezeeh
Alfred Tennyson
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jared Huggan(10)
Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan
Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary
Owner: T & M Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Starspangledbanner (AUS)
Dam: Call Me Katie (IRE)
Damsire: Kodiac (GB)
Breeder: Call Me Katie Syndicate
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
One of two for yard; 7f Limerick maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien; best run for this yard on latest when beaten 0.75l into third of 10 at Dundalk (6f) in March off 75; 5lb higher mark now returned to turf but rider claims 10lb; could go well if gets a strong pace to aim at back at 5f.
Comment
Best run for current yard on latest at Dundalk (6f), 5lb higher on turf but could go well
Quotes
"The plan was to go forward with Alfred Tennyson and he seemed to enjoy doing that with the blinkers first time on. As we straightened up, I gave him a slap down the shoulder and he was really game to the line. He was fairly consistent last year. He really stuck to it up the rail and is a nice going forward and he seemed to enjoy the ground - Jack Cleary, jockey."
2025-06-21 - LimerickPrevious Trainers
- A P O'Brien (until 2026-01-05)
Previous Owners
- Michael M O'Brien (until 2026-01-22)
- Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier (until 2026-01-05)
- Mrs John Magnier (until 2024-07-03)
- Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier (until 2024-07-02)
- Derrick Smith (until 2024-05-16)
Race History for Alfred Tennyson
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