'He's not one to take on' - Key trends and a verdict for Thursday's race of the day
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NAVAN
17 January 2026
Saturday 17th January
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 2 wins from 54 in the last 14 days (4%)
Unplaced on both chase starts, looks significantly inferior to stablemate Wingmen
110-85
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 5/16 | Predators Gold (51L) | 25/1 | - | 98 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 17f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 8/11 | Kopek Des Bordes (33L) | 11/1 | - | 116 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 12/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (75L) | 22/1 | 137 | 81 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Clo Clonmel | 24f Sft | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 1/3 | Ballygunner Castle (½L) | 5/6F | 128 | 121 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 18.5f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/14 | Kalix Delabarriere (9L) | 9/2 | - | 129 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-7 | 2/15 | Air Of Entitlement (3½L) | 100/30 | - | 119 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 40 in the last 14 days (33%)
Tailed off in the Fairyhouse event in which stablemate Kaid D'Authie beat Wingmen
P27-46
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 22f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 6/7 | Kaid d'Authie (64L) | 5/1 | - | 87 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 21.5f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 4/15 | Jimmy Du Seuil (24L) | 12/1 | - | 128 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | NvHG2 | 11-3 | 7/8 | Mr Percy (84L) | 9/2 | 129 | 53 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Hy | NvHG3 | 11-0 | 2/5 | Jacob's Ladder (3¼L) | 5/2 | 122 | 128 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 22f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-10 | PU/12 | Final Demand () | 16/1 | - | - |
| 5 Jan 25 | Naa Naas | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/21 | Honesty Policy (½L) | 5/6F | - | 121 |
Not in the same league as several of these as a hurdler, never a threat on chasing debut
70P0-3
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Y | Ch | 11-12 t1 | 3/5 | Kargese (48L) | 25/1 | - | 102 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 16.5f Gd | 2HcH | 10-8 | 11/17 | She's A Saint (30L) | 40/1 | 132 | 110 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft | HcH | 11-2 | PU/16 | Barry Lyndon () | 16/1 | 130 | - |
| 29 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 20f Gd/Y | HcHL | 10-3 | 11/20 | Al Gasparo (17½L) | 22/1 | 131 | 118 |
| 16 Nov 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Gd | 3HcH | 11-9 | 7/10 | Hamsiyann (19L) | 22/1 | 136 | 125 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Sli Sligo | 18f Y | H | 11-4 | 3/3 | Solness (14L) | 2/1 | 133 | 129 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 2 wins from 54 in the last 14 days (4%)
Went close in a weaker contest at Fairyhouse; failed to build on that at Leopardstown
95-325
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: 132
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 21.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 5/9 | Koktail Divin (39L) | 13/2 | 132 | 114 |
| 21 Nov 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 2/10 | Flicker Of Hope (nk) | 10/1 | - | 137 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Dro Down Royal | 20f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 3/7 | Romeo Coolio (29L) | 14/1 | - | 120 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23f Y/Sft | NvHcHL | 11-5 | 5/18 | Custom Taylor (3¼L) | 16/1 | 130 | 130 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HcHG3 | 11-5 | 9/24 | Doddiethegreat (16½L) | 16/1 | 134 | 126 |
| 23 Feb 25 | Naa Naas | 23f Hy | HcH | 11-3 | 4/19 | Will The Wise (7¼L) | 7/1 | 131 | 131 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (25%)
Has been costly to follow over fences but has strong credentials and can collect now
/22-2B
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: 145
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 t | BD/10 | Argento Boy () | 6/5F | 147 | - |
| 6 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 t | 2/16 | Predators Gold (1½L) | 5/2 | 147 | 147 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Naa Naas | 20f Y | Ch | 11-12 t | 2/12 | Lecky Watson (1¼L) | 8/15F | - | 135 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Y | Ch | 11-12 t | 2/4 | Better Days Ahead (4L) | 1/2F | - | 134 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvHG1 | 11-12 t | 3/9 | Mystical Power (6L) | 5/2 | 151 | 145 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 t | 1/11 | Mystical Power (1½L) | 7/2 | 147 | 149 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 40 in the last 14 days (33%)
Fourth in the Albert Bartlett in 2024, interesting chase prospect if he can recapture form
114/6-
Age: 9
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 271
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | HG2 | 11-3 | 6/10 | Maxxum (12L) | 17/2 | - | 133 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Hy | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 4/13 | Stellar Story (8L) | 40/1 | - | 142 |
| 24 Jan 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | NvH | 11-12 | 1/4 | Glen Kiln (3½L) | 2/5F | - | 127 |
| 17 Dec 23 | Nav Navan | 16f Sft/Hy | MdH | 11-12 | 1/7 | Teuchters Glory (3½L) | 2/1 | - | 130 |
| 12 Nov 23 | Naa Naas | 19f Sft | MdH | 11-12 | 6/14 | Mahon's Way (10½L) | 11/2 | - | 109 |
| 31 Jul 22 | Gal Galway | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-9 | 2/6 | No Risk No Fun (2¾L) | 85/40 | - | 111 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 13 wins from 40 in the last 14 days (33%)
Maiden hurdle winner last summer, absent remote fourth on chase debut at Wexford in July
2-51P4
Age: 7
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 178
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 25 | Wex Wexford | 19.5f Gd | Ch | 11-12 | 4/9 | Nouvotic (36L) | 7/2 | - | 88 |
| 7 Jul 25 | Ros Roscommon | 16f Gd | NvH | 11-1 | PU/5 | La Note Verte () | 11/2 | 118 | - |
| 15 Jun 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 19f Y/Sft | MdH | 11-5 | 1/15 | Penny Express (8½L) | 11/8F | 118 | 121 |
| 26 May 25 | Bal Ballinrobe | 22.5f Gd | MdH | 11-4 | 5/15 | Winning Smut (20L) | 15/8 | 118 | 99 |
| 11 Apr 25 | Bal Ballinrobe | 17f Gd | MdH | 11-4 | 2/15 | Arch Empire (1¼L) | 2/1F | - | 121 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Thu Thurles | 15.5f Gd/Y | MdH | 11-4 | 4/14 | Nowwhatdoyouthink (3½L) | 6/4F | - | 107 |
2
Built By Ballymore tp
J: J J Slevin
T: Martin Brassil
/749-4
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: 122
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Y/Sft | Ch | 11-12 t | 4/10 | Argento Boy (28L) | 33/1 | 124 | 108 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | Ch | 11-12 t | 9/15 | Olympic Man (68L) | 10/1 | - | 69 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Sft | NvCh | 11-5 t | 4/6 | Springt De La Mare (26L) | 16/1 | - | 111 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Tip Tipperary | 16.5f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 7/8 | Only By Night (56L) | 16/1 | - | 88 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24f Hy | NvHcHL | 11-7 tp | PU/13 | Mousey Brown () | 8/1 | 135 | - |
| 13 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-6 tp1 | 14/21 | Langer Dan (23L) | 4/1F | 139 | 122 |
8
C
Wingmen
J: Jack Kennedy
T: Gordon Elliott
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 2 wins from 54 in the last 14 days (4%)
06-232
Age: 8
Weight: 11-12
OR: 139
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 22f Y | Ch | 11-12 | 2/7 | Kaid d'Authie (10L) | 9/4 | 141 | 140 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-12 h | 3/16 | Predators Gold (11½L) | 5/4F | - | 137 |
| 16 Nov 25 | Nav Navan | 20.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 h | 2/12 | Final Demand (13L) | 5/1 | - | 131 |
| 6 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Y | NvHG2 | 11-3 h | 6/8 | Mr Percy (30L) | 16/5F | 139 | 107 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | NvHG1 | 11-7 h | 10/20 | Jasmin De Vaux (31L) | 6/1 | 142 | 126 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 22f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-10 h | 2/12 | Final Demand (12L) | 8/1 | 139 | 138 |
Verdict
Although SLADE STEEL is becoming expensive to follow, no fault can be attached to his Punchestown exit and he is worth another chance
Slade Steel
Betting Forecast:
11/10 Slade Steel,
5/2 Wingmen,
13/2 Spread Boss Ted,
8/1 Patter Merchant,
10/1 Joystick,
14/1 Ballybow,
20/1 Yoradreamer,
25/1 Built By Ballymore,
33/1 Kings Hill
Relevant Tips
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