3:18 Navan Tips

Kizlyar is an interesting runner reverting to the Flat after three underwhelming efforts over hurdles, where he didn’t appear to take to jumping. This switch back to 1m6f looks a positive move, and he makes his handicap debut off a mark of 94. There is a strong case that this mark underestimates his ability based on his French form. He won an €11k contest at Compiègne on good to soft by 3 lengths, travelling strongly and asserting readily, with the runner-up Seine showing useful form ties through Sunly, who has competed at Group 2 level and posted RPRs of 106. He also finished 2nd over 1m4f on very soft ground at Lyon-Parilly, beaten 4½ lengths by Native Irish, who has since finished 2nd in a Listed race with an RPR of 101 ??' again suggesting solid form. Given his proven effectiveness on soft and very soft ground, the expected heavy conditions should hold no fears, and stepping up to 1m6f could unlock further improvement. If translating that French form, he looks potentially well handicapped.

No gimme from this mark, but won well over this trip in October and looked a true stayer. Will stay every yard of this trip in the conditions. Worth a punt.

This 5-year-old looks to be a formidable each-way contender at reasonable odds. She recently secured a victory over hurdles at this venue and demonstrated her capability on heavy ground. Now returning to the flat, her rating has decreased to a workable 90 for her first handicap race.

Navy Waters was heading in the right direction last year until a listed race at the Curragh proved a step too far. If ready to roll, he should be competitive with Billy Lee taking the ride. Heavy ground holds no fears for this horse.

Whats Your Game has listed form to his name and could be worth chancing at 10/1 with ground conditions in his favor in an open-looking race.

He is a four-time winner on turf, with the most recent of those coming at Kilarnet in 2024. He then placed in four of his subsequent five runs before tailing off towards the end of last year. He has placed on heavy ground, so conditions will suit.