UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

SHIMMY JIMMY showed good improvement on his second start to fill the runner-up spot in Listowel. The form has a decent look to it as the winner then just failed by a head in Naas. Runninsonofagun faced a stiff task in Tipperary, but his opening fourth in Leopardstown was a fair effort and the horse in third has since landed a maiden in Roscommon. Newcomer Admiral Halsey is a half-brother to a 14-time winner no less, while Invincibletomorrow and Sloan are others worth noting on their first starts. Dandy Magic was a satisfactory fourth on debut at Naas last month and can progress with that experience banked.
Prediction : 1st Shimmy Jimmy 2nd Runninsonofagun 3rd Admiral Halsey

BETSEN has attained a rating of 102 without winning, but could rectify that here. His mark shot up when he was headed on the line over C&D in a Listed race in April. That was a very notable performance as he was only rated 85 going into that contest. He should have the necessary speed for this assignment and gets first-time cheekpieces. Emerald Banner has posted no less than four runner-up finishes in sprints and another solid effort is on the cards. Desert Power showed ability in a debut second over 5f at this track and has since come home third at Cork. Mehmar was formerly useful, but has a massive absence to overcome.
Prediction : 1st Betsen 2nd Emerald Banner 3rd Desert Power

LAND LOVER has a sprint victory at Sligo in May in the book and his third place at Fairyhouse last month stands up to scrutiny. That was a higher-grade contest and the horse behind him in fourth came out and delivered in a handicap for fillies rated up to 90. Mark's One hasn't been making an impression at the business end of 7f and 1m races, but is of interest on this drop back to a sprint trip. Posh Maisie ran well for a long way before finishing sixth at Naas and could build on that. Grand Citadel, Rappell and Woohoo (in her first handicap) are all in contention for prize money.
Prediction : 1st Land Lover 2nd Marks One 3rd Posh Maisie

BLANC DE NOIR has been far from outclassed in better company and can contend in this handicap. He is only 2lb higher than when winning at the Curragh last summer. Rathbranchurch battled hard to win in Bellewstown and his record in Navan (only once out of the money) brings him right into contention. Kevin Coleman won this race last year and has prospects with Only Spoofing. He showed a welcome return to form when a close third behind Rathbranchurch in Bellewstown. Fair Taxes is up 8lb for winning by a neck off the front in Fairyhouse, but he has only had four runs so there should be more in his locker.
Prediction : 1st Blanc De Noir 2nd Rathbranchurch 3rd Only Spoofing

The 101-rated THE EQUATOR is very much advantaged by these weights and this looks a good opportunity for him to double his career total. After he shed his maiden status at Leopardstown in April, he has finished fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh and fifth in the Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. Sumptuary Law is rattling through the grades having won her last three races to earn her shot at this company. Going Remote displayed a good attitude when winning the Ulster Derby at Down Royal and is going the right way. Inner Success and Naval Force cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st The Equator 2nd Sumptuary Law 3rd Going Remote

This trip really seems to suit ORIOLE. She was successful over it in Leicester and Naas for previous connections and made a bright start to life with Natalia Lupini when a close fourth in the Ulster Oaks at Down Royal. Squire Danagher has two Dundalk victories to call upon and is the highest-rated horse in the field. It'sonlyjustbegun was a never nearer fourth in a good handicap at Roscommon and Keithen Kennedy is value for his claim in these apprentice races. Razdan is capable of a big run especially after winning over flights at Downpatrick in April. Blue Soul is up in trip after delivering in Tipperary, while Explorers Way showed his fortitude in Down Royal and could be progressive.
Prediction : 1st Oriole 2nd Squire Danagher 3rd Itsonlyjustbegun

The last time DOCTOR GRACE encountered a massive field she finished fourth over C&D and a host of winners have come out of that race. Numidia won by six lengths in this grade at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start. He got a hefty rise for that, but a 7lb claimer has been booked so he is dangerous. Barretstown is likely to be popular after winning in this grade at Cork in May. He races off 5lb higher and has Billy Lee's assistance again. Question Of Class was only beaten half a length into second at Limerick and cheekpieces are deployed. He Knows When put in his best performance to date when third at Leopardstown, while Epaulawn is another that could get a cheque.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Grace 2nd Numidia 3rd Barretstown