UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

CRADLE OF LOVE has been keeping very good company since being placed at this track in May and at Listowel in June. Although she didn't trouble the judge in Group races, she should relish dropping back into maiden company. Majestic Wave has finished runner-up on his last couple of starts and his best performance came over a similar trip at Naas when beaten half a length by a horse that has franked the form since then. Michael O'Callaghan's Its All Peachy is likely to improve from her sixth at Leopardstown and fifth in Punchestown. Amavasya kept on for seventh on debut at the Curragh last month which was a promising debut, while newcomer Just Jump is related to plenty of winners.
Prediction : 1st Cradle Of Love 2nd Majestic Wave 3rd Its All Peachy

SWEET THING showed plenty on debut at Down Royal when beaten half a length into second. She was nicely clear of the third home and that run confirmed her ability to handle rain-softened ground. Camachero's keeping-on fourth in a Curragh maiden reads well in the context of this race. Lanzerac was backed for her debut in Cork, but was eased and her jockey reported that she didn't let herself down on the ground. There should be much more to come from her. Lady Fox is now with her third trainer, but has a notable runner-up berth at this track last year. Platino Bianco and Ukiyo are others with a shot at prize money.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Thing 2nd Camachero 3rd Lanzerac

Recent Down Royal third BARTON KEY should appreciate stepping back up in trip. Having been outpaced early on, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt stayed on strongly inside the final furlong to reach the frame. Although a high draw would have been preferable on the sprint track here, the small field makes it less important. Wish This shaped with plenty of encouragement when staying on to finish fifth at Naas last time. Making his first start in handicap company, the Jennifer Lynch-trained gelding should find this easier. Adrenaline Rush, who showed up for a long way at Fairyhouse before weakening into fourth, is also worthy of consideration. Shane Foley is almost certain to be prominent from his high draw in stall nine.
Prediction : 1st Barton Key 2nd Wish This 3rd Adrenaline Rush

Saturday's shock 40/1 Curragh winner LISMACBRYAN might be able to reverse Bellewstown form with Art Of Unity. Although the pair meet on identical terms, the Patrick Magee-trained three-year-old is a lightly raced gelding with more scope for improvement. Stepping up in trip is also likely to suit him that bit better than his recent conqueror. Muredach Kelly's Art Of Unity has never won beyond 5f but the nine-year-old could be capable of doing so at this stage of his career. Usually a trail blazer, the veteran settled much better under this jockey when taking a lead last time. If able to replicate that ride, his young apprentice has every chance of another success. Shoebox King would arguably prefer further but the race should be set up nicely for a closer.
Prediction : 1st Lismacbryan 2nd Art Of Unity 3rd Shoebox King

A beaten favourite at Ascot last month, ISAMBARD BRUNEL can recover losses. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt has yet to race in this country, having made his debut when fifth at Newbury in August. A Futurity Trophy Stakes entrant, the son of Justify is clearly a strong stayer, a trait that will suit on this stiff track. Stablemate Light As Air, who also holds an entry in that aforementioned Doncaster race, is a definite contender on racecourse debut. The Wootton Bassett colt wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary to strike first time out in a race where those with previous form appear vulnerable. Red King, who finished fifth at Gowran on his introduction, should be all the better for that initial outing.
Prediction : 1st Isambard Brunel 2nd Light As Air 3rd Red King

SHAVASI has won twice on a sound surface and had plenty to spare over a furlong further at Punchestown last time. The runner-up franked that form recently and the lightly-raced daughter of Muhaarar can defy a 9lb higher mark. Joseph O'Brien also runs Vasda who was Listed-placed when trained in France and showed more on her second run back from a break at Tipperary. She turns out again quickly but would prefer softer ground. Quadruple had been progressive prior to a disappointing effort when favourite for a valuable contest at Leopardstown and may be capable of bouncing back while Golden Ocean won a C&D maiden on good ground last time and is open to plenty of improvement.
Prediction : 1st Shavasi 2nd Quadruple 3rd Golden Ocean

PLUNKETT STREET got off the mark when beating an in-form rival over C&D last month and may be able to defy a 6lb higher mark. Michael O'Meara's six-year-old has improved for the recent application of headgear and goes well on a sound surface. Gotta Catch'em All showed more when stepping back up in trip at Bellewstown where he was runner-up over 1m4f. Coming back a couple of furlongs may not be ideal but the stiff nature of this track will help. Calzaghi showed promise over 7f at Tipperary in May but has been off since and will have to prove his stamina while Special Angel was game from the front when winning over 1m1f on her penultimate start.
Prediction : 1st Plunkett Street 2nd Gotta Catchem All 3rd Special Angel

POSITIVE ENERGY made late headway from off the pace to finish third over a mile at Killarney in July and it was a similar story at Galway last month where he met some traffic early in the straight. The Make Believe gelding looks worth a shot at this longer trip and is down in grade as well. Step To Somewhere was disappointing on the all-weather last time but had gone close on handicap debut at Clonmel and is now tried in different headgear. Thefullbackline, back to form at Down Royal recently, has been placed over much further and should be coming home well up the hill while Forlio has been running creditably of late but would prefer softer ground.
Prediction : 1st Positive Energy 2nd Step To Somewhere 3rd Thefullbackline