Navan Races & Results 1 Thursday 29th August 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Navan Races & Results Tomform Thursday 29th August 2024

There were 40 Races on Thursday 29th August 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Carlisle, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 29th August 2024

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14:30 Navan Handicap 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (9/4 +50%) Last Encore	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(1) Last Encore 9/4, Twice-raced maiden. 11/4, third of 11 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut for leading stable. Two solid maiden runs; one to consider on h'cap debut with a good value claimer booked.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 -33%) Gloriously Glam	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(3) Gloriously Glam 10/3, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 13-runner nursery at Sligo (5.7f, soft) 22 days ago, easily. Obvious claims again. Made a mockery of her opening mark when an easy Sligo nursery winner; this tougher up 12lb.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 +45%) Arizona Beauty	11 11/1(+45%)	(7) Arizona Beauty 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not much to show for three maidens over futher but can do better in this grade.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 +0%) Ottoman	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Ottoman 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to firm, 125/1) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not much to show for three maidens over 7f but now gelded and could do better.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/1 +59%) Katie Ross	9 9/1(+59%)	(9) Katie Ross 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10½ lengths eleventh of 13 to Gloriously Glam in nursery at Sligo (5.7f, soft, 11/1) 22 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Not beaten far in three maidens; found ground too soft on h'cap debut and can do better.
6th	10 6th (10) (5/1 +23%) James The Second	5 5/1(+23%)	(10) James The Second 5/1, Creditable 6¾ lengths fifth of 13 to Gloriously Glam in nursery (4/1) at Sligo (5.7f, soft) 22 days ago, worst of draw. Respected. Not bad runs in nurseries last twice but needs more from 1lb out of the h'cap.
7th	12 7th (12) (28/1 -40%) Dance For Chester	28 28/1(-40%)	(12) Dance For Chester 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 19 in maiden (150/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 47 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. Well held three maiden starts and not much appeal from 7lb out of the h'cap; gelded.
8th	4 8th (4) (7/1 -180%) Peregrine Falcon	7 7/1(-180%)	(4) Peregrine Falcon 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in maiden at Cork (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 13 days ago, met some trouble. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Check the betting. Hasn't built on the promise of her debut 3rd but worth noting on h'cap debut; tongue-tie.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 0%) Hugo's Girl	20 20/1(0%)	(6) Hugo's Girl 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 5 in nursery at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 18/1) 40 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap on 1st time. Decent on first two maiden runs but was well beaten on h'cap debut last time.
10th	11 10th (11) (80/1 -142%) Ink Sketch	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Ink Sketch 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 15 in maiden at Cork (6f, good) 76 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for. Promise on debut but poor twice since; not much appeal from 5lb out of the h'cap.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

PEREGRINE FALCON appeals on her first try in handicap company. Successful in a barrier trial at Naas in May, she finished third after attempting to make all on her official debut. Thought good enough to take her chance in the Albany at Royal Ascot, she finished down the field there, before again failing to make a significant impact on her most recent start. Out of a sister to dual-Group 1 winner Fascinating Rock, she is fitted with a tongue-strap for the first time now and it'll be disappointing if she's not involved towards the business end. Easily dismissing her rivals at Sligo earlier this month, Gloriously Glam is given second preference, while her stable companion Wise Men Say also warrants respect. The highest rated runner in the line-up, Last Encore looks to have strong claims, while James The Second and Hugo's Girl (first time tongue-strap) are others for the shortlist.

WISE MEN SAY had an excuse in a valuable sales race at Naas last time and looks well treated judged on his Cork win prior to that. His stablemate Gloriously Glam scored so easily at Sligo last time that even a 13 lb rise doesn't leave her handicapped out of things. James The Second had the worst of the draw when fifth to Gloriously Glam at Sligo and should get closer to her this time.

Unusually, LAST ENCORE is able to run in a nursery after only two maiden starts and he can get off the mark with a top claimer

14:30 Navan Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Navan Handicap 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (11/8 +75%) Transcendental	1.375 11/8(+75%)	(9) Transcendental 11/8, Course winner (5f) in April. Upped game in recent starts, latest when close second of 13 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Not taken lightly. 5f winner here in April, third to Keke at the Curragh recently, due to run on Tuesday.
2	14 2nd (14) (9/1 +0%) Moltophino	9 9/1(+0%)	(14) Moltophino 9/1, Good second of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Dundalk (6f) 14 days ago. Visor/tongue strap on 1st time. Enters calculations. Three seconds from his last four starts, needs to find just a little extra, new headgear.
3	11 3rd (11) (16/1 -45%) Sevensees	16 16/1(-45%)	(11) Sevensees 16/1, Winner at Tipperary in May. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Cork (5f, good, 3/1) 76 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not out of things. Has improved since switched to sprinting, should be competitive in first-time blinkers.
4	13 4th (13) (6/1 +25%) Mehman	6 6/1(+25%)	(13) Mehman 6/1, Latest win at Naas in May. 15/8, last of 7 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 82 days ago. Needs to bounce back. 3-6 on AW, 1-14 on turf, needs to rebound after a disappointing C&D display in June.
5th	10 5th (10) (8/1 +0%) Universally	8 8/1(+0%)	(10) Universally 8/1, Already scored twice this term and arrives on back of creditable third of 8 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 11/2) 24 days ago. Likely contender. Consistent form lately, split Collective Power and Moltophino when third at Naas.
6th	12 6th (12) (10/1 +9%) Collective Power	10 10/1(+9%)	(12) Collective Power 10/1, Course winner. Bit below form 4 lengths fifth of 14 to Keke in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 19 days ago, slowly away. Warrants respect. Beaten around 9l behind the progressive Keke at the Curragh, not certain to reverse form.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 +30%) Profit Refused	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Profit Refused 7/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm, 9/2) 13 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others look better treated. Juvenile maiden winner over an extended 7f, fair form this term but trip may be inadequate.
8th	15 8th (15) (33/1 -18%) Rathbranchurch	33 33/1(-18%)	(15) Rathbranchurch 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bellewstown in July. Below-par eleventh of 13 at same course (5f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Due to run on Tuesday in the 6.45 at Bellewstown, the scene of his win in July.
9th	1 9th (1) (33/1 -18%) Laugh A Minute	33 33/1(-18%)	(1) Laugh A Minute 33/1, Latest win at Naas in April. Sixth of 8 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 40/1) 12 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark. Has come down 8lb in the ratings since joining this yard, recent form has been uninspiring.
10th	7 10th (7) (40/1 -21%) Harry's Bar	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Harry's Bar 40/1, Creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Collective Power in handicap (6/1) at Dundalk (6f). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Adrian McGuinness. Not taken lightly. All 15 wins have come on AW, 0-16 on turf, placed only once, hard to fancy.
11th	2 11th (2) (18/1 +28%) Bid For Chester	18 18/1(+28%)	(2) Bid For Chester 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at the Curragh in April. 22/1, respectable tenth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 25 days ago. Work to do. Won over 5f at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten in three subsequent outings.
12th	8 12th (8) (12/1 -9%) National Lady	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) National Lady 12/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Naas in July. 7/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Others more appealing. 6f Naas winner in July, struggled in a Listed race, unplaced in a Cork handicap last time.
13th	3 13th (3) (80/1 -100%) New Definition	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) New Definition 80/1, 28/1, last of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to firm) 62 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Lost form towards the end of his time for James Tate, has struggled in four Irish starts.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Eddie Lynam saddles three of the 15 in this competitive affair. Bidding to complete a four-timer, the progressive KEKE is the standout name of his representatives. Successful when drawn widest of all over the course and distance in June, he is again in the outside stall and upped just 3lb for his latest win at the Curragh, the Dandy Man bay might still be ahead of the assessor. Universally, who has already won twice this season, is likely to enter calculations, while others for the shortlist include Mehman and Moltophino.

KEKE continues on an upward curve and his habit of winning by narrow margins has helped to protect his handicap mark. He makes plenty of appeal. Transcendental and Universally head the list of dangers.

The progressive KEKE began his winning sequence drawn wide at this venue. He is again on the outside and may make it four in a row

15:00 Navan Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Navan Maiden 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (15/2 +25%) Town And Country	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Town And Country 15/2, 8/1, seventh of 13 in maiden (8/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) on debut 36 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve. Won a trial at Dundalk, had no luck in running in a 6f maiden at Naas last month.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/4 +50%) Snapdragon	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(6) Snapdragon 11/4, Fairly useful maiden. Excellent second of 12 in nursery at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 11/4) 12 days ago. Looks the chief threat to Saratoga Special. Runner-up in two Curragh nurseries, tough task against Listed-placed Saratoga Special.
3	9 3rd (9) (2/5 +30%) Saratoga Special	0.4 2/5(+30%)	(9) Saratoga Special 2/5, Promising individual. ½-length second of 6 to Treasure Isle in listed race (6/1) at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Hard to beat. Twice second to the promising Treasure Isle including in a Listed race, strong claims.
4	8 4th (8) (20/1 -43%) Island Girl	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Island Girl 20/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 10 in maiden (15/2) at Naas (5f, good) on debut 64 days ago, slowly away. Should improve. Should be better for the experience of Naas debut in June, started slowly and met trouble.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -32%) Annie Lavinia	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Annie Lavinia 33/1, Once-raced filly. Ninth of 17 in maiden (8/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago. Showed her inexperience on her debut at the Curragh but the run was not without merit.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 -100%) Parkside Prince	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Parkside Prince 100/1, Foaled February 17. €1,500 foal, €13,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 2m Zamaam out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner) Nasheed. Dam unraced half-sister to UAE 1m3f Group 3 winner Zamaam and Group-placed winner Tamazug.
7th	1 7th (1) (100/1 +0%) Dmaniac	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) Dmaniac 100/1, Foaled April 18. Washington Dc colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Statu of Liberty and half-brother to numerous winners, including smart 6f winner Domineer and useful winner up to 7f Reeves. 15th foal, brother to 6f AW juvenile winner Statu Of Liberty, half-brother to ten winners.
8th	2 8th (2) (100/1 -100%) Fedal	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Fedal 100/1, Foaled March 19. Dandy Man gelding. Half-brother to Spanish winner up to 1m Gimme Love. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1¼m out of useful 7f-9.5f winner Woodland Aria. Half-brother to a winner in Spain, dam 1m AW 2yo winner, trainer also runs Annie Lavinia.
9th	3 9th (3) (125/1 -25%) Hi George	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Hi George 125/1, Foaled April 14. Unfortunately gelding. Dam maiden. Dam unplaced, out of an unraced half-sister to Queen Mary winner Elletelle.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

With no Treasure Isle to contend with, SARATOGA SPECIAL might be able to take this. Second to the aforementioned Aidan O'Brien-trained colt on her two starts to date, the latest of which was a Listed heat, she looks to have an easier task on her hands now. Jessica Harrington is responsible for the selection and also saddles the 85-rated Passing Phase. Beaten just half-a-length by Sir Yoshi when last seen at Tipperary in May, he had the useful Rudi's Apple a place behind. Snapdragon is the other standout name in the line-up. A £240,000 yearling purchase, the No Nay Never colt was collared close home over 6f at the Curragh recently and should be suited by the drop to 5f. Barrier trial winner Town And Country and Naas fifth Island Girl are others of interest.

SARATOGA SPECIAL sets the bar high for a race like this on her recent second in a Curragh listed contest and should get off the mark at the third time of asking. Snapdragon and the selection's stablemate Passing Phase can fill the places.

Twice runner-up to the same Ballydoyle-trained opponent, SARATOGA SPECIAL(nap) can go one better at the main expense of Snapdragon

15:30 Navan Maiden 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Navan Maiden 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (9/4 +32%) Runninsonofagun	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(6) Runninsonofagun 9/4, Thrice-raced gelding. Sixth of 19 in maiden at this course (5.8f, good to firm, 20/1) 47 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Expected to be bang there. A similar level of form in three maidens and holds a solid chance down to this grade.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/4 +0%) Mighty Day	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(5) Mighty Day 11/4, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 16 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Solid Galway debut on easy ground but not as good on quicker at Gowran; down in grade.
3	2 3rd (2) (40/1 -21%) J M's Joy	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) J M's Joy 40/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, last of 7 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 14 days ago. Well beaten in two maidens and looks up against it on these terms.
4	1 4th (1) (6/4 +55%) Baltray Lady	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(1) Baltray Lady 6/4, Twice-raced filly. 3/1, good second of 4 in minor event at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy) 9 days ago. In the picture. Better effort when 2nd over 7f on heavy at Roscommon; chance if as good on this ground.
5th	7 5th (7) (17/2 -113%) Dr Ali	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(7) Dr Ali 17/2, Lightly-raced gelding. Seventeenth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good, 20/1) 7 days ago. Stable in good form so could bounce back with blinkers added. A fine 3rd on debut over 6f here but has gone backwards since and disappointing a week ago.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -78%) Senior Montecristo	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Senior Montecristo 16/1, Twice-raced gelding. 50/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Needs another step forward. A well beaten 4th in a Galway maiden last time and has to do much more.
7th	4 7th (4) (150/1 -200%) Show Your Workings	150 150/1(-200%)	(4) Show Your Workings 150/1, Thrice-raced colt. 200/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Has shown no promise in three maidens and can't be fancied.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -21%) Udacha	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Udacha 40/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 125/1, thirteenth of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good) 42 days ago. Best of three maiden runs at Leopardstown last time but has a tough task on these terms.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

The James Barrett-trained MIGHTY DAY has shaped well enough on both starts to date to suggest he can make it third time lucky. Fifth on his racecourse debut at Galway earlier in the month, the U S Navy Flag colt then backed that up with another solid effort at Gowran Park last time. Granted normal improvement from those initial runs, he should be hard to beat in this grade. Baltray Lady, who finished behind the selection at Galway on debut, improved to finish runner-up at Roscommon on her second outing. However, at her claiming price, she is worse off at the weights with the selection. Dr Ali needs to improve on what he has shown to date, but trainer Ger Lyons places his horses extremely well in these races so the gelding has to be respected.

RUNNINSONOFAGUN holds the edge on form so is taken to open his account at the chief expense of Mighty Day, who rates next best on the figures. Baltray Lady and Dr Ali appeal as the duo who can fight it out for minor honours.

Solid in three maidens runs, including when running on over 6f here last time, RUNNINSONOFAGUN can stay this trip and get off the mark.

16:00 Navan Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Navan Handicap 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (13/2 +19%) Shigar	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Shigar 13/2, 11/1, respectable fourth of 17 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago, reportedly bled. Has made the frame in all five races this term, each-way chance again after Galway fourth.
2	11 2nd (11) (7/1 +0%) Sea Chariot	7 7/1(+0%)	(11) Sea Chariot 7/1, Good third of 15 in handicap at Naas (7f, good to soft, 8/1) 24 days ago, finishing well. Not taken lightly. Both wins have come on AW but showed potential for turf success when third at Naas.
3	13 3rd (13) (11/2 0%) Bucaneer's Spirit	5.5 11/2(0%)	(13) Bucaneer's Spirit 11/2, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Cork (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago, soon clear. Progressing well recently. In fine form since joining this stable, has been handed 12lb extra for emphatic Cork win.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +25%) Perfect Poise	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Perfect Poise 9/1, 7/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to firm) 45 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well below best on her last two starts, otherwise dependable since a win last autumn.
5th	9 5th (9) (7/1 +22%) Gibbs Island	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Gibbs Island 7/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Galway (8.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. C&D winner at two, useful form this season without winning, below best at Galway last time.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 -25%) Imposing Supreme	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Imposing Supreme 10/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 14-runner handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 4/1) 26 days ago, driven out. Respected. Won over 7f on the second of two Galway festival outings, also effective at this trip.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 +27%) Livio Milo	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Livio Milo 8/1, Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 49 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Not one of his better runs at Leopardstown last time, place chance on the balance of form.
8th	12 8th (12) (14/1 -87%) Annexation	14 14/1(-87%)	(12) Annexation 14/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Only just failed on latest Flat start at Roscommon. Player. Went close at Roscommon on his latest Flat start, not as effective over fences on latest.
9th	18 9th (18) (40/1 +0%) Thompson Gunner	40 40/1(+0%)	(18) Thompson Gunner 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, eleventh of 16 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Much the best of his three maiden runs was first time out at Ballinrobe, hard to assess.
14	14 \|U\| (14) (17/2 +23%) Little Empire	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(14) Little Empire 17/2, Latest win at Ayr in June. 9/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 53 days ago. Merits consideration. Only two runs on turf but has prospered both times notching a win and a second at Ayr.
10th	2 10th (2) (25/1 -25%) Something Nice	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Something Nice 25/1, 7/2, last of 4 in minor event at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 76 days ago. Generally disappointing since a fine second to Crystal Black at the Curragh 12 months ago.
11th	17 11th (17) (100/1 -52%) Dear Daphne	100 100/1(-52%)	(17) Dear Daphne 100/1, First run since leaving George Scott when fifteenth of 16 in handicap (100/1) at Leopardstown (7f, good) 42 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Won 6f Thirsk handicap last year for George Scott, poor this year including on Irish debut.
12th	7 12th (7) (33/1 +0%) Lust	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Lust 33/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Four-time winner for Ger Lyons, yet to show his best for this stable, others more likely.
13th	16 13th (16) (14/1 -40%) Nituna	14 14/1(-40%)	(16) Nituna 14/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 3/1, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at Naas (8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Needs considering. Was running for the 16th time when opening her account at Naas, could feature again.
14th	15 14th (15) (80/1 -142%) Big Baby Bull	80 80/1(-142%)	(15) Big Baby Bull 80/1, Last of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Winner of six races, has struggled in two 6f outings at this track since joining this yard.
15th	8 15th (8) (16/1 -60%) Punk Poet	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Punk Poet 16/1, Excellent fourth of 19 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 66/1) 36 days ago, running on. Significantly back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. Much better known for his Dundalk exploits, shaped well on turf on seasonal debut; hooded.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

While a wide draw is an obvious cause for concern, SEA CHARIOT still looks one of the stronger contenders. The John Joseph Murphy-trained four-year-old should appreciate stepping back up to a mile here having stayed on strongly when third over 7f at Naas last time. Although both career wins have come on the all-weather at Dundalk, the gelding also has some solid form on turf. Annexation is drawn widest of all the runners, but, as a confirmed hold-up horse, that may not be as much of a negative. Expect to see Billy Lee thread his way through the field on the long uphill climb to the finish. The lightly raced Bucaneer's Spirit is one of the lesser exposed contenders. A winner at Cork earlier this month, the three-year-old could still be ahead of the handicapper.

PUNK POET caught the eye dropped down to a barely adequate trip on return from 8 months off when fourth at Naas and could be the answer returned to a suitable distance. This does look competitive, though, with Nituna, Bucaneer's Spirit and Imposing Supreme heading the dangers.

From a low draw IMPOSING SUPREME gets the vote to supplement a Galway festival win achieved off 5lb lower.

16:30 Navan Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Navan Handicap 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +70%) Northern Sonas	3 3/1(+70%)	(1) Northern Sonas 3/1, 14/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 48 days ago. Merits consideration. Two placed maiden runs on heavy earlier in year; has to improve on h'cap form but down 4lb.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +54%) Preparations	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(3) Preparations 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, good to soft, 10/1) 28 days ago. Some decent maiden runs but has to rebound from a poor Galway handicap debut.
3	9 3rd (9) (33/1 +34%) Maxwell Smart	33 33/1(+34%)	(9) Maxwell Smart 33/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Bellewstown (8f, good) 56 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Well beaten all starts up to a mile; has to improve loads for step up in trip.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 +25%) Lightning Legs	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Lightning Legs 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good) 53 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Found a mile too sharp on handicap debut last time and can better that up in trip.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/4 +50%) Highland Bells	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(8) Highland Bells 11/4, Good 5½ lengths second of 9 to Empress Alma in handicap (9/1) at Down Royal (13f, good) 41 days ago. Well in the mix eased 1 lb. Beaten 5.5l by Empress Alma last time but is 12lb better off today so can get closer.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/2 -13%) Gregorina	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Gregorina 9/2, 7/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good) 16 days ago, driven out. Up 6 lb but she's not taken lightly in her current mood. Won over 1m4f at Hamilton last time; 6lb rise to deal with and unproven over this trip.
7th	5 7th (5) (4/1 +80%) T Or Coffey	4 4/1(+80%)	(5) T Or Coffey 4/1, Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, good third of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 7 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Disappointing on last Flat start at Sligo; good hurdle run since and has to build on that.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Although unable to complete the hat-trick when only fifth at Galway last month, EMPRESS ALMA can resume winning ways. The Gavin Cromwell-trained filly ran on strongly close home in a manner that suggested she will enjoy this stiffer test. Given that that latter race was in a much higher grade, the daughter of Holy Roman Emperor should find this assignment easier. Highland Bells was no match for Empress Alma at Down Royal on his most recent outing but is considerably better off at these weights. If he has improved in the interim, the Michael Mulvany-trained gelding can get much closer. Recent Hamilton winner Gregorina will find this harder but has to be respected on the back of that success.

A tight-knit handicap in which EMPRESS ALMA edges the vote on the back of her good Galway fifth when set a lot to do. Hamilton scorer Gregorina heads the list of dangers, although in-form trio Highland Bells, Northern Sonas and Fine Print all need factoring in too.

Having gone close over just short of this trip at Sligo last time, FINE PRINT can get off the mark off 1lb lower.

17:05 Navan Handicap 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Navan Handicap 14f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
24	24 (24) (14/1 0%) Grann's Boy	14 14/1(0%)	(24) Grann's Boy 14/1, Bit below form 8½ lengths fifth of 12 to Charlie Darling in handicap (10/3) at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. RESERVE. Disappinting at Tramore last time but runs well at this track; cheekpieces added; reserve.
1	15 1st (15) (14/1 +30%) Molly Hall	14 14/1(+30%)	(15) Molly Hall 14/1, Latest win at Killarney in July. Good third of 14 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good to firm, 9/1) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt. Won over 1m4f at Killarney last month and a solid run at Tipperary last time; can run well.
2	11 2nd (11) (20/1 -67%) Enquire Within	20 20/1(-67%)	(11) Enquire Within 20/1, C&D winner. One win from 31 Flat runs. 11/2, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Ballinrobe (12.8f, good to soft) 38 days ago, doing too much too soon. Won this last year; can run well but probably needs to drop in weights to score again.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 +0%) Red Secret	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Red Secret 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. 3½ lengths third of 12 to Charlie Darling in handicap at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 12 days ago. That was a sound return from an absence. Fine effort on return over 2m at Tramore and if improving from that should play a part.
4	12 4th (12) (11/2 +27%) Lady Kai	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(12) Lady Kai 11/2, 11/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Killarney (11.5f, good) 43 days ago, cosily. Remains of interest for yard having a really good summer. Off the mark at Killarney over 1m4f on seasonal debut in first-time cheekpieces; player.
5th	17 5th (17) (28/1 +30%) Velvet And Vine	28 28/1(+30%)	(17) Velvet And Vine 28/1, Good 2¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Molly Hall in handicap at Killarney (11.5f, good, 14/1) 43 days ago. Up in trip. Better effort at Killarney last time over 1m3.5f; this longer trip will suit so considered.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 +52%) Whispering Hopes	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) Whispering Hopes 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Was too keen over nearly 2m at Leopardstown; a chance if she settles.
7th	13 7th (13) (14/1 -56%) Charlie Darling	14 14/1(-56%)	(13) Charlie Darling 14/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft, 13/2) 12 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Tannery Park. C&D winner won over 2m at Tramore last time; raised 6lb but should still be competitive.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/5 +71%) Paradise Lost	3.2 16/5(+71%)	(1) Paradise Lost 16/5, Fifteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good, 14/1) 42 days ago (fourth past the post but subsequently disqualified). Fairly treated back on the level. Is 2lb higher than for Tipperary second in May; can go well but not easy from stall 20.
9th	4 9th (4) (16/1 -78%) Elzaamsan	16 16/1(-78%)	(4) Elzaamsan 16/1, Finally got off the mark in 10-runner handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good to firm) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Retains handicap scope. Given a clever ride from the front to win last time; unlikely to get his own way today.
10th	19 10th (19) (4/1 +64%) Tannery Park	4 4/1(+64%)	(19) Tannery Park 4/1, 9/2, good 1¾ lengths second of 12 to Charlie Darling in handicap at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Placed at Ballinrobe (1m5f) and Tramore (2m) lately; up 2lb but should be involved again.
11th	5 11th (5) (12/1 -50%) Butterfly Garden	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Butterfly Garden 12/1, Snapped losing sequence in 11-runner handicap at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 12 days ago. 7 lb rise asks a new question but she's clearly in good order. A 7lb rise for Tramore win is stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark before.
12th	10 12th (10) (16/1 +20%) Bynx	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Bynx 16/1, 11 lengths seventh of 11 to Butterfly Garden in handicap (13/2) at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Should strip fitter with that under her belt. Well held on Flat return at Tramore lately; can improve but others preferred.
13th	8 13th (8) (20/1 +50%) Wendell's Lass	20 20/1(+50%)	(8) Wendell's Lass 20/1, 16/1, 12¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Elzaamsan in handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Should run closer to form with that under her belt. Well-held on return at Leopardstown; should improve from that but others make more appeal.
14th	23 14th (23) (100/1 -52%) Tenth Amendment	100 100/1(-52%)	(23) Tenth Amendment 100/1, One win from 51 Flat runs. Thirty eight runs since last win in 2018. Last of 6 in minor event (150/1) at Fairyhouse (14f, good) 50 days ago, missing break. Out of his depth last time but not a bad effort here previously; others preferred.
15th	18 15th (18) (14/1 -115%) Eagles Reign	14 14/1(-115%)	(18) Eagles Reign 14/1, Promising type. 14/1, fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (16.5f, soft) 139 days ago. Significantly up in trip back on the level and he could be well weighted. Smart hurdler; poor on the Flat when last seen but yard is in fine form so respected.
16th	16 16th (16) (22/1 +12%) Susiesparkle	22 22/1(+12%)	(16) Susiesparkle 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.4f, soft, 11/1) 22 days ago, conceding first run. That effort makes her of serious interest. Second over just short of this trip at Sligo last time; cheekpieces retained, so a player.
17th	20 17th (20) (40/1 +20%) Breagagh	40 40/1(+20%)	(20) Breagagh 40/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. 5/1, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 103 days ago. Off 103 days. Maiden was just denied over flights last time; capable of running well.
18th	22 18th (22) (50/1 +24%) Construct	50 50/1(+24%)	(22) Construct 50/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. 16/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.2f, good) 55 days ago. Almost four years since his last win and regressive this year; others preferred.
19th	2 19th (2) (66/1 -65%) Penny Jar	66 66/1(-65%)	(2) Penny Jar 66/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 9/2) 89 days ago. More needed back on the level, Disappointed on handicap debut last year; poor on last hurdle start; a bit to prove now.
20th	9 20th (9) (16/1 +60%) Alex The Great	16 16/1(+60%)	(9) Alex The Great 16/1, 12/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Maiden has been running on the AW mostly and has to prove his effectiveness on turf.
21st	3 21st (3) (33/1 -136%) El C Wells	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) El C Wells 33/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Ninth of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Down Royal (12.8f, good) 68 days ago, taking strong hold. Won over 1m5f here in May but was disappointing off a 7lb higher mark at Down Royal since.
22nd	21 22nd (21) (100/1 -100%) Santa Catarina	100 100/1(-100%)	(21) Santa Catarina 100/1, Fell in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, soft, 28/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Tongue strap back on and she's going the wrong way on the level. Regressive maiden fell early on hurdling debut last time; not easy to make a case for.

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Although successful just once from 31 starts, ENQUIRE WITHIN has been running well enough to suggest that she can make her presence felt. A definite positive is the fact that her sole win came over course and distance. Wesley Joyce, who was in the saddle on that occasion, has also been booked for the ride here. The well-bred Lady Kai landed some tidy bets when making a winning reappearance at Killarney last month. Only 5lb higher now, the Ross O'Sullivan-trained mare might be improving fast enough to overcome that rise. On the evidence of his latest two starts, Tannery Park should really appreciate this stiff test of stamina. His trainer Barry Connell was amongst the winners on the Flat at Roscommon recently.

A big field but the eye is drawn to EAGLES REIGN, who was talented enough to finish second in a Fred Winter and on that basis, his Flat mark looks very lenient back from a break. Elzaamsan and Paradise Lost are a couple of potential threats.

Though raised 5lb for winning over 1m4f at Killarney last time, LADY KAI can improve enough from that seasonal debut and score again.

17:35 Navan Handicap 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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