Navan 29 September 2012

Going: Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
 
 

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14:30 Navan (IRE) (5YO plus)

Navan Maiden Hurdle

2m

Winner €6,900 - 23 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Captain Arceus landed a Fairyhouse bumper back in February and he is respected on his hurdling debut. Regal Warrior has claims on the form of his Down Royal second last month but the verdict goes to ROYAL SAM. He finished runner-up to Jakros over fences at Ballinrobe last time and he could take plenty of beating if reproducing that level of form back over hurdles here.

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15:05 Navan (IRE) (4YO plus)

Racing Again Wednesday 10th October Mares Maiden Hurdle

2m 4f

Winner €6,900 - 20 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TASITIOCHT looked a useful performer in bumpers but her hurdles debut at Gowran Park was riddled with mistakes and she eventually came down. Nonetheless, she will take all the beating with a clear round today. Chasing Shadows is becoming expensive to follow but she can make her presence felt here. Shinahwil, Banrion Na Boirne and Celtic Cailin can also take a hand.

3

15:35 Navan (IRE) (4YO plus)

Albany Hurdle

2m 6f

Winner €8,970 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Local Celebrity made all to score over 2m at Sligo in May and the step up in trip should suit him so he makes the shortlist along with Make A Track. However, in an intriguing contest, it might pay to side with BAT MASTERSON. He was well beaten at Fairyhouse last time but prior to that he had performed with credit in Grade 2 and Grade 3 company and that form entitles him to the utmost respect here.

4

16:05 Navan (IRE) (4YO plus)

Drogheda Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

2m 7f

Winner €4,830 - 27 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Give Us A Hand has been knocking on the door of late and he could be in the shake-up once more along with Hidden Shamrock. Courtncatcher is also respected but in a wide-open contest a tentative verdict goes to JACK THE REF. He is unexposed and posted probably his best effort yet at Downpatrick last time, suggesting there could be more to come.

5

16:35 Navan (IRE) (5YO plus)

Le Grande Chase

2m 4f

Winner €13,000 - 6 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Our Victoria would prefer a stiffer test ideally so providing DONNAS PALM returns to action at the top of his game, he should take all the beating here. A Grade 2 winner at Navan on his penultimate outing last season, he has a decent record fresh and can put these rivals to the sword. Imperial Shabra might be able to challenge Our Victoria for the runner-up spot.

6

17:10 Navan (IRE) (4YO plus)

Kells Beginners Chase

2m 4f

Winner €8,280 - 11 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

TOFINO BAY ended last season rated 145 over hurdles and if he can perform to anything like that mark on his chasing debut then he would win this with something to spare. Silverhand has not looked a natural chaser in two previous attempts over larger obstacles but he is a very capable hurdler and must be respected. Johannisberger got off the mark in fine style over hurdles last month and he is worth a second look on his chasing debut.

7

17:40 Navan (IRE) (4YO to 7YO)

Garlow Cross (pro/am) Flat Race

2m

Winner €5,520 - 17 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A TWIST OF FATE shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on his debut in a Down Royal bumper last month and he is entitled to improve a good deal for that experience. He can be expected to give a good account today. Mr Carson has been disappointing so far but it would be no surprise if he proves capable of much better and he is respected along with interesting newcomers Bose Ikard and Landriani.

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