UK Horse Racing Tips: Navan

BEANO POWER lost out by a neck at Dundalk just over a fortnight ago. She has form on rain-softened ground and competes off a very handy mark with Sorcha Woods claiming 7lb. Step Back In Time has won twice at this track, including over an extended 5f earlier this month. The handicapper has had his say, although she can still go well. Catherine Chroi is in decent form but tries 5f for just the third time in her career, while Inishmot Prince and Twotolose, in the first-time hood, could get into contention. Mary Shoelaces is more than capable after a good third in a higher grade at the Curragh, but the forecast rain doesn't look ideal for her.
Prediction : 1st Beano Power 2nd Step Back In Time 3rd Catherine Chroi

CHARLES DARWIN is a full-brother to a Middle Park winner and can reap the benefit of a run in the Curragh. He wasn't beaten far into fourth and improvement should be forthcoming. Cut in the ground isn't a negative for progeny of his sire. Joseph O'Brien introduces a pair of colts in Clarity of Thought and Estoublon who hold entries in an early-closing Listed race at Redcar. Both made good money at the sales and have to be respected. Echo Of Faith, Harmani and Ipanema Beach are newcomers worth a market check in what could be an informative maiden.
Prediction : 1st Charles Darwin 2nd Clarity of Thought 3rd Estoublon

Campaigned aggressively as a juvenile, WHISTLEJACKET raced in Ireland, the UK, France and America, winning three times from eight starts, including the Prix Morny at Deauville. In Group 1 company on his last four outings, he should appreciate this drop in grade. Cowardofthecounty beat the selection on debut at the Curragh around this time last year and since won a Group 3 in France. A disappointing last of nine in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at ParisLongchamp in October, it'll be interesting to see how he fares on his comeback. Ides Of March also claimed a Group 3 as a juvenile and warrants the utmost respect after finishing seventh when last seen at the Breeders' Cup. The hat-trick seeking Bodhi Bear has race fitness on his side and should give a good account of himself.
Prediction : 1st Whistlejacket 2nd Cowardofthecounty 3rd Ides Of March

By far the highest-rated runner in the line-up, this should be straightforward for KYPRIOS. The remarkable stayer has already won this race twice before and was a perfect seven from seven last season, winning four Group 1s in a row before lifting the Long Distance Cup on British Champions Day. A fine second on her debut for Willie McCreery at Naas last month, Enfranchise could prove best of the rest. She kept on well in the closing stages at the Tipper Road venue and should appreciate this longer trip. Although the lowest-rated of the eight, the progressive Leinster is an interesting contender. He comfortably accounted for 17 rivals when making all on his return to action at the Curragh and steps up in class now. Poetic Sound, Dawn Rising and Sonnyboyliston are others capable of making an impact.
Prediction : 1st Kyprios 2nd Enfranchise 3rd Leinster

Despite proving fractious in the preliminaries prior to her introduction at Leopardstown, CATALINA DELCARPIO could hardly have been more impressive. A 400,000gns yearling purchase, she readily accounted for six rivals and while in a much deeper contest now, could prove up to the task. The choice of Ryan Moore, Ecstatic looks the best of Aidan O'Brien's three. A fine second on her return to action at the Curragh, she should appreciate this step up to a mile and a quarter. Like the selection, Tarima impressed on debut at Leopardstown and looks the main danger. A half-sister to multiple Group 1 winners Tarnawa and Tahiyra, this Lope De Vega chestnut could very well emulate her siblings in time. Barnavara and Wemightakedlongway are the highest-rated of those with a mark and should step forward after failing to make an impact on their returns at the same Leopardstown fixture last month.
Prediction : 1st Catalina Delcarpio 2nd Tarima 3rd Ecstatic

Johnny Murtagh holds strong claims with the once-raced REYENZI. Runner-up on his racecourse debut at Naas in September, that form has been franked in the interim. The fourth has won his last two starts and is now rated 93. Given that the Murtagh-trained Dakota Blue beat two of the leading contenders for this in a similar contest here earlier in the month, he should know what is required. Vorfreude, who finished second in that race 18 days ago, should go close. Joseph Murphy's son of Bated Breath had shown promise in two starts as a juvenile last term. Nobler, a place behind in third, should also be very competitive.
Prediction : 1st Reyenzi 2nd Vorfreude 3rd Nobler

Off an identical mark to which she won over C&D last July, DOCTOR GRACE catches the eye. A consistent mare on the Polytrack since switching to Ado McGuinness, the five-year-old is equally at home on turf. A hold-up horse who enjoys coming from off the pace, a big-field handicap on this galloping track suits her ideally. Provided she gets the breaks at the right time, the daughter of Buratino can record a fourth career success. The Real Screamer signed off last year with two impressive wins at Dundalk. If the Paul Flynn-trained gelding handles the grass in a similar fashion, he must go close. Abbey Actress is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Grace 2nd The Real Screamer 3rd Abbey Actress

It could pay to take a chance on CLUB MANAGER on his first start for Ross O'Sullivan. A winning hurdler, the five-year-old remains relatively unexposed on the Flat after just four starts on the turf. Although his all-weather record is somewhat patchy, he is almost certainly a better horse with a significant ease in the ground. A thorough stayer who won over two miles, he has had few chances over a real stamina test. As long as the ground doesn't dry out too much, he can be involved. Forlio should appreciate this easier grade having shown up well on his return, and he has run with credit here previously. Wednesday's Gowran runner-up Elle Dorado Rock and recent course scorer The Truant have to be considered closely too.
Prediction : 1st Club Manager 2nd Forlio 3rd Elle Dorado Rock