14:50 navan Sunday 8th February 2026

    14:50 NAVAN

    Winner EUR €26,550 - 6 runners

    2m 5f 180yds

    Going: Heavy

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    HIDDENVALLEY LAKE (1) won this two years ago before improving to take out the G1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree during the spring. Disappointed at Punchestown. Keeping fresh for a spring campaign this year and likely to improve for the outing but still very talented. IRANCY (2) produced a fine novice campaign rounding off with a win at Punchestown. Struggled this season and hopes hang on the step up in trip leading to more improvement. BETTER DAYS AHEAD (5) enjoyed novice chases last year concluding with a sixth place finish in the Irish National. One to consider. STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT (6) is the choice of Jack Kennedy and needs respect.

    No. Form
    Horse Racing
    Comments
    Age
    Weight
    OR
    Jockey(Claim)
    Trainer
    Best Odds
    1

    719

    Hiddenvalley Lake
    (283)ch, gch, g
    9
    11-12
    T Henry De BromheadJ D J O'keeffe
    • 9
    • 11-12
    • D J O'keeffe
    • Henry De Bromhead
    2

    1146

    Irancy
    (41)b, gb, g
    8
    11-12
    T Willie MullinsJ Mark Walsh
    • 8
    • 11-12
    • Mark Walsh
    • Willie Mullins
    3

    5118

    Colonel Mustard
    (50)ch, gch, g
    11
    11-8
    T Lorna FowlerJ John Shinnick
    • 11
    • 11-8
    • John Shinnick
    • Lorna Fowler
    4

    143

    Maxxum
    (70)b, gb, g
    9
    11-8
    T Gordon ElliottJ Jordan Gainford
    • 9
    • 11-8
    • Jordan Gainford
    • Gordon Elliott
    5

    2136

    Better Days Ahead
    (293)b, gb, g
    8
    11-3
    T Gordon ElliottJ Danny Gilligan
    • 8
    • 11-3
    • Danny Gilligan
    • Gordon Elliott
    6

    3112

    Staffordshire Knot
    (17)b, gb, g
    8
    11-3
    T Gordon ElliottJ Jack Kennedy
    • 8
    • 11-3
    • Jack Kennedy
    • Gordon Elliott

    Non-Runners