UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

GALET D'OUDAIRIES wasn't disgraced against older horses on his hurdling debut when fifth at Fairyhouse last month and racing against his own age group could see Gordon Ellliott's gelding get off the mark at the second time of asking. Hurricane Cliff has shown ability on the level, most notably on his second outing when filling the runner-up spot at Limerick, and he must enter calculations. Dungans Well is related to some useful NH performers and might be worth a market check.
Prediction : 1st Galet Doudairies 2nd Hurricane Cliff 3rd Dungans Well

SCARLET AND DOVE was disappointing on her hurdling debut over 2m4f at Limerick, weakening in the closing stages, but this drop back in distance is likely to benefit the six-year-old based on her bumper success at the same track. Flying Risk finished third on her first attempt over timber at Fairyhouse and the daughter of Shirocco warrants plenty of respect. Others to note are Robin Des Sivola, who placed on both her hurdle outings last year, and La Chanteuse.
Prediction : 1st Scarlet And Dove 2nd Flying Risk 3rd Robin Des Sivola

PUNITIVE made amends for unseating his rider at Leopardstown over the Christmas period when landing his second hurdles victory over C&D last month and Henry De Bromhead's gelding is capable of further progression off a 6lb higher mark. Minx Tiara is a consistent individual who is likely to be in the mix once again, while Askann and Even Flight complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Punitive 2nd Minx Tiara 3rd Askann

BOIS DE CLAMART chased home Column Of Fire in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last month and with that rival having run well in a valuable handicap since, and potentially heading to Cheltenham for something like the Martin Pipe a week on Friday, it would come as no surprise to see Liz Doyle's charge go one better. Young Ted is rated 129 on official figures and could be hard to keep out of the frame, likewise Desire De Joie, who may improve for stepping up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Bois De Clamart 2nd Young Ted 3rd Desire De Joie

CUT THE MUSTARD returned to winning ways in style when landing a Listed mares chase by six lengths at Naas three weeks ago and she is expected to take all the beating from the foot of these weights. I'm A Game Changer makes some appeal for a place on his Grade 3 second over 2m1f here in December. He can fight it out for the silver medal with Yaha Fizz, who numbered the useful Early Doors (second) among his victims when given an aggressive ride at Punchestown last time.
Prediction : 1st Cut The Mustard 2nd Im A Game Changer 3rd Yaha Fizz

GREY ATLANTIC WAY bounced back to form when finishing second on his handicap debut over 2m at Thurles earlier in the month and that effort gives him a big chance in this very winnable contest. Conright Boy is an obvious threat having also hit the crossbar on his latest outing two weeks ago, while Spare Brakes and King's War complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Grey Atlantic Way 2nd Conright Boy 3rd Spare Brakes

It might pay to side with CAPPACURRY ZAK, who won well at Limerick in December and his third-placed finish at Down Royal last time suggests that he remains on a workable mark. Wishmoor has been knocking on the door of late and he should be in the mix again, while Ice Cold Soul and Mick The Jiver are others who merit consideration.
Prediction : 1st Cappacurry Zak 2nd Wishmoor 3rd Ice Cold Soul