UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

Joseph O'Brien's MATHAN can progress from an opening fourth at the Curragh. The horse in second came out and won a Naas maiden by almost five lengths to strengthen the form. Bodhi Bear looks threatening on this drop in trip. He built upon a debut third in Naas when filling the runner-up berth in the valuable Irish EBF Auction Series Race Final at the same track. Marianne North has solid form in quality maidens and is interesting on her first start for Harry Rogers. Asdana showed up well for a long way in a massive field at the Curragh before finishing fourth and a first-time visor is tried on her now.
Prediction : 1st Mathan 2nd Bodhi Bear 3rd Marianne North

MY GIRL SIOUX is a long-standing maiden, but came home well to be beaten half a length into second at Bellewstown which gives her claims. Saturn Seven is more than capable of a big run and James Ryan partnered her when they were just pipped by a head in the Curragh. Never Shout Never disappointed in that Curragh contest, but has a host of placed form this year and is on a dangerous mark for his new trainer. Art Of Unity is giving apprentice Julian Pietropaolo a great start to his career with victories banked in Bellewstown and the Curragh. Another 7lb penalty poses questions, but he is in terrific form. The veteran Stanhope shouldn't be dismissed lightly.
Prediction : 1st My Girl Sioux 2nd Saturn Seven 3rd Never Shout Never

No Nay Never colt MORALLY SOUND could be worth chancing on his debut. He made a healthy six-figure sum at the sales and is related to a couple of multiple winners in Britain. You would think there is one of these races in the 90-rated Snapdragon and, if he puts his best foot forward, he ought to be heavily involved. Turners Cross was a close second over C&D last month and that was easily his best performance to date. Real Life went off joint favourite for a Curragh maiden in May, but weakened out of contention. He has had a break and could show marked improvement. Lunigiana, Kilmood Susan and Vanilla Baby are far from out of contention.
Prediction : 1st Morally Sound 2nd Snapdragon 3rd Turners Cross

Johnny Murtagh's FINAL CURTAIN has posted a couple of fourth places and a third in decent maidens and appears ready to make the breakthrough in first-time cheekpieces. Beatrix Power has been freshened up since running creditably in all four outings to date. She was last seen finishing third in Down Royal and the horses in front of her have endorsed that form. Platino Bianco put in a good shift off the front over further at this track a fortnight ago. She dropped to third at the finish, but the runner-up has since obliged in Dundalk. Many Thanks was just a head behind Platino Bianco in fourth, while Court Phoenix outran his odds in third at the Curragh.
Prediction : 1st Final Curtain 2nd Beatrix Power 3rd Platino Bianco

FAIR TAXES may be able to strike back on home soil after a couple of good runs in Britain. Ross O'Sullivan's charge was third on two trips across the water in August, most recently at Chester, and remains on the same mark of 79. Rathbranchurch ran a big race when second to Art Of Unity at the Curragh six days ago and could go well again here for young 10lb claimer Terry Casey. Mickey The Steel has been slipping a few pounds in the ratings and is a C&D winner, so has to come into calculations.
Prediction : 1st Fair Taxes 2nd Rathbranchurch 3rd Mickey The Steel

Galway Plate winner PINKERTON is a fascinating runner here and has the gears to win at this trip on the Flat. Noel Meade's charge makes his first start since winning the midsummer showpiece at Ballybrit and should have nice ground for his first run under Flat rules. Ballydoyle colt Double Agent sets the standard off his mark of 83, but was a touch disappointing when turned over at a short price in Thurles last time. Sanctity Of Space stayed on past him to finish second to Soul Of Spain that day and may be able to confirm the form.
Prediction : 1st Pinkerton 2nd Sanctity Of Space 3rd Double Agent

KOOL ONE has run well on his last couple of outings and looks capable of landing one of these off his current mark. The Kool Kompany gelding steps up in trip again after two placed efforts over a mile and a half and that might prove the difference. Tudor Manor ran well over this trip when chasing home Sir Allen at Listowel and he could be a big player off just a 1lb higher figure. Forlio has been knocking on the door and is another who has to be on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kool One 2nd Tudor Manor 3rd Forlio

RAUZAN looks potentially very well treated back on the level. The Australia gelding was a big improver for Eoin Doyle over jumps during the summer, winning four on the bounce, and it's no surprise to see connections try him back on the Flat for his first run under these Rules since August 2023. Say It So has been holding his form well and recorded his second win over hurdles at Killarney earlier in the month. He had run well at the same venue on his last outing on the Flat and, off just a 2lb higher mark, he's a danger. Billie Frechette ran well when edged out close home at Roscommon and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Rauzan 2nd Say It So 3rd Billie Frechette