UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

GALET D'OUDAIRIES wasn't disgraced against older horses on his hurdling debut when fifth at Fairyhouse, and racing against his own age group could see Gordon Elliott's gelding get off the mark over timber at the second time of asking. Dungans Well is related to some useful NH performers and might be worth a market check, along with Joseph O'Brien's newcomer New Ross.
Prediction : 1st Galet DOudairies 2nd New Ross 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 hurdles outings last year, and La Chanteuse.
Prediction : 1st Scarlet And Dove 2nd Flying Risk 3rd Robin Des Sivola

PUNITIVE returned to winning ways over C&D last time and is expected to remain competitive following a 6lb rise in the ratings. Askann wasn't beaten far into second at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day and is worth considering now cutting back from 3m, while the likes of Minx Tiara and Seskinane also arrive in good order and are worth including on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Punitive 2nd Askann 3rd Minx Tiara

BOIS DE CLAMART returned to form when chasing home Column Of Fire over 2m4f at Punchestown in January and given the winner is one of the ante-post market leaders for the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival next week, he's expected to improve for this step up in trip and mount another bold bid. The consistent Desire De Joie and recent Thurles fourth Golden Spread are others worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Bois De Clamart 2nd Desire De Joie 3rd Golden Spread

CUT THE MUSTARD won a Listed mares' chase by six lengths at Naas last month and is expected to give another good account in receipt of her sex allowance. I'm A Game Changer has strong claims on these terms and should be thereabouts if building on his Grade 3 second over 2m1f here in December. The pick of the remainder may be Sizing Pottsie, who sauntered clear in a beginners chase at Fairyhouse last time.
Prediction : 1st Cut The Mustard 2nd Im A Game Changer 3rd Sizing Pottsie

CONRIGHT BOY kept on well in the closing stages when runner-up over 2m at Gowran and may be able to go one better now granted this additional furlong. Spare Brakes was still in contention when falling at the last at Fairyhouse and has an obvious chance off 1lb higher if none the worse for that tumble. The pick of the remainder may be Grey Atlantic Way, who took a forward step when second on his first handicap start over fences at Thurles.
Prediction : 1st Conright Boy 2nd Spare Brakes 3rd Grey Atlantic Way

Wishmoor has landed the silver medal the last twice, at Catterick and then over this C&D, and should be thereabouts once again, though he may be vulnerable in the closing stages to MICK THE JIVER. Eoghan O'Grady's top-weight had a recent spin over timber and makes plenty of appeal on his track-and-trip victory off 7lb lower here in December. The consistent Cappacurry Zak is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mick The Jiver 2nd Wishmoor 3rd Cappacurry Zak