UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

YOSEMITE VALLEY returns from over a year out and, as a Group 3 runner-up, he should prove hard to beat. An eyecatching fourth on debut, with a whole host of subsequent winners in behind, he proved no match for Little Big Bear on his only other start in the Anglesey Stakes. An expensive yearling purchase, Pop Star is the danger. Second over the course and distance when last seen just over a year ago, the Sioux Nation colt is fitted with blinkers for the first time now. Keke came in for plenty of market support on debut at the Curragh recently and while he finished eighth, he had a far from smooth passage. With that experience under his belt, the Eddie Lynam-trained bay should be able to make an impact here.
Prediction : 1st Yosemite Valley 2nd Pop Star 3rd Keke

It might be worth taking a chance on VERACIDAD in this open contest. With Wayne Hassett claiming 7lb, the Ken Condon-trained selection will carry a featherweight and is fitted with a visor for the first time. Third on her most recent start at Sligo after being hampered over a furlong out, it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. Top-weight Mr Saturday is given second preference. While he disappointed on his most recent start at the Curragh, he makes his debut in handicap company now and with Jack Kearney claiming a valuable 7lb, he should go close. Si Senior is the only winner in the line-up and she'll be well fancied to follow up on her recent Sligo success, while Sanshiro is another capable of making his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Veracidad 2nd Mr Saturday 3rd Si Senior

The Ger Lyons-trained TOURIST gets the nod over Vanity Pays. Out of dual Group 3 winner Ainippe, who Lyons also trained, the bay selection has filled the runner-up spot on his two starts to date. Beaten by high-class individuals on both occasions, he should have an easier time of things now. The 85-rated Vanity Pays has some solid efforts to her name and certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn. Getting a weight allowance and with Jamie Powell claiming 5lb, she will carry nearly a stone less than the selection. A solid fifth on debut, Emerald Banner should come on plenty for that effort and looks capable of making her presence felt. Newcomer Francis Meynell is closely related to a whole host of winners and is the most interesting of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tourist 2nd Vanity Pays 3rd Emerald Banner

One of two newcomers in the line-up, ADMIRAL MAE won't have to be a star to take this. Out of a half-sister to seven-time winner Landofhopeandglory, who won over a mile on debut, he is in for the maximum claiming price of 30,000 euros. Joseph O'Brien trains the selection and is also represented by Answer Me Nay. The Ten Sovereigns bay has two solid efforts to her name and it'll be interesting to see how she fares going out in trip. Second on debut at Roscommon in May, Courageous Strike takes a significant drop in class after finishing last of five in the Futurity Stakes. The chestnut colt is given second preference and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end. Tartaraghan flopped on soft ground at Gowran last month and a much improved performance can be expected from her now, while Nika Pika, Guest Star (first-time blinkers) and Not Far To Fall are others who warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Admiral Mae 2nd Courageous Strike 3rd Answer Me Nay

PERFECT POISE is drawn wide and faces seasoned campaigners, but met trouble on her handicap debut. By Kodiac and out of a Listed winner, she was drawn similarly wide in 18 at Leopardstown when meeting significant traffic and having been beaten just six lengths (with reserve Might And Mercy finishing sixth and Toriangel 11th), can win from her rating. Punk Poet is drawn wider in 20 but is ideally suited by a mile. He has been hit with a 14lb rise for winning at Dundalk but was rated 87 just last year. Is That Love has hopped from yard to yard having run in consecutive recent claimers, but faces a tougher test. Eastern Wind is ground-versatile and in form, while Royal Pippen would prefer easy ground and was well held at Ayr. Five-time winner Imposing Supreme is able at this level, Exquisite Acclaim's rating has fallen, and Signora Bellissima runs in first-time blinkers.
Prediction : 1st Perfect Poise 2nd Punk Poet 3rd Is That Love

KERMIYA should be suited by this staying distance and runs in her first handicap. Aga Khan-bred, she contested a hot maiden on debut and while disappointing in June, ran nicely to the line at Killarney, suggesting she is progressive. Alluring was a length and a half behind the selection and has a similar profile. She, too, is well bred, ran nicely at Killarney and is also likely to be suited by this distance on handicap debut. Galileo-sired Navy Beach has the pedigree to nuke his 59-rating but was disappointing in a first-time tongue-tie at Galway. He has caught the eye on occasions and it is very notable he almost doubles in distance today. Navajo River won an ordinary Roscommon maiden at 200/1 and races on drier ground. Glyde Ranger, by a sprinting sire, won well over a similar distance at Sligo but would prefer soft ground.
Prediction : 1st Kermiya 2nd Alluring 3rd Navy Beach

CELTIC REVIVAL is drawn wide in 19 and is a maiden on turf but has been running well. By Sea The Stars, he improved when upped to middle-distances this year, likes good ground and competes at this 47-65 grade under a 7lb claimer. Fond Farewell's yard was out of form when he disappointed in June but is flying now. He returns from a mini-break and is just 3lb higher than when winning at Limerick, and also steps up in distance. Make Good is well handicapped in this sphere but is lightly raced. A Cheltenham Grade 2-winning hurdler, he returned from 683 days off when a fine third at the Curragh last October, but will benefit from today's latest reappearance. Three-time winner Franno has been running well, while Curious Bride ran well on recent reappearance and has proven stamina. Pale Moonlight has been running reasonably well but hasn't won since October 2021.
Prediction : 1st Celtic Revival 2nd Fond Farewell 3rd Make Good

TORY REEL recently won over hurdles and reverts to Flat handicaps over a suitable distance. A half-brother to a Group 3 winner, he likes good ground and is nicely drawn. Vintage Gold was well held on his last Flat run - just two days before winning an ordinary recent Killarney hurdle. He, too, is a well-bred four-year-old who should continue to progress. Stablemate Barometer has been running well in similar handicaps, while stayer Building Bridges has done very well over hurdles recently but had previously been well held on the level.
Prediction : 1st Tory Reel 2nd Vintage Gold 3rd Barometer