UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

TANGO looks the pick of Aidan O'Brien's two runners, having begun the season in fine form and with Ryan Moore in the saddle. A 200,000gns purchase at Tattersalls Book 2, she is a daughter of No Nay Never, who had a fine start to his career as a stallion last season, and, if following the trait of several of the yard's newcomers lately, can make a winning debut. His other runner, Scholastic, is bred to stay further and is likely to improve for the experience, so the main threats could prove to be Feminista, who can improve from her debut third at Naas last month, and Between Hills, who cost 88,000 euros at the Goffs Orby sale last October and represents a yard capable of readying one on debut.
Prediction : 1st Tango 2nd Feminista 3rd Between Hills

FAIRY TANGO had three outings at Dundalk earlier in the year and Sarah Lynam's filly is of interest on her handicap debut with a pair of blinkers applied for the first time. Cruella Dovil warrants respect after a good return at Naas earlier in the month when finishing fourth, while others who merit a place on the shortlist include Face Off and Aggression.
Prediction : 1st Fairy Tango 2nd Cruella Dovil 3rd Face Off

THE IRISH ROVER shaped as though he would improve for his return outing at Leopardstown earlier in the month and the return to 6f appears a positive to his chances. Cava stepped forward from her debut with a good third in a Group 3 at the Curragh in July and she warrants respect with the fillies' allowance, while Inverleigh is likely to be suited by the drop in trip having not appeared to see out 7f at Dundalk in October.
Prediction : 1st The Irish Rover 2nd Cava 3rd Inverleigh

Aidan O'Brien holds a strong looking hand here and the fact Ryan Moore is jocked-up aboard the Camelot filly PINK DOGWOOD suggests she could be the one to focus on. She wasn't beaten far in the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac on her last outing of 2018 and having been swamped for room at a crucial stage, that performance can be upgraded. Stablemate Chablis opened her account on debut at Gowran in October and could be suited by the step up in trip, while the third Ballydoyle contender, Credenza, placed in Listed company on her last start in October and has the experience to run well. Dermot Weld's Tarnawa appreciated the step up to this distance when reappearing with a victory at Leopardstown, with Altair another to consider as she aims to build on her Dundalk success in January.
Prediction : 1st Pink Dogwood 2nd Tarnawa 3rd Chablis

Aidan O'Brien has a great record in this race and his Classic winner CAPRI has to be of real interest tackling this trip for the first time since landing St Leger glory in 2017. He failed to make a major impression in the big middle-distance contests last season and a tilt at staying prizes looks well worth trying, having displayed plenty of stamina when landing the aforementioned Doncaster feature. Last season's St Leger third Southern France gives the Ballydoyle handler a useful second string to his bow, while Cimeara appears the pick of Joseph O'Brien's duo, having won twice over this trip when with Jim Bolger and she arrives unbeaten in three following a winning reappearance on stable debut at Cork.
Prediction : 1st Capri 2nd Southern France 3rd Cimeara

Millswyn struggled in a Group 3 on his final start as a juvenile but his previous form suggests that a mark of 89 should be workable. His stablemate King's Vow made a promising return to action at Leopardstown recently and he is more than capable of making the frame today. That said, the preference is for LOUGHMORE, who was not beaten far in all three maiden starts last year and he may be underestimated by an opening mark of 78. Conor Hogan and Third World are others with each-way claims.
Prediction : 1st Loughmore 2nd Kings Vow 3rd Millswyn

TEOLOGIA bounced back to form when going down narrowly over C&D late last month and she should be hard to beat once again today, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. Bruinneall made a pleasing return from a lengthy break at Dundalk recently and she has to be respected, while Trump Card and With A Start are others who merit a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Teologia 2nd Bruinneall 3rd Trump Card