4:48 Navan Tips

Might be worth a small interest on this O'Callaghan runner, who returns to turf after a good run at Dundalk. If handling the going, should be involved.

Convincing can improve now back up to a more suitable trip. His Curragh flop came over shorter on heavy ground he didn't like, finishing well from mid-division position. But he's been placed higher off this mark before, and the step up to 1m2f plays to his strengths as a Make Believe pedigree stayer. Murphy's yard is showing decent signs of life lately with recent winners like Moudan over fences and Baila Conmigo on the Flat, and Cusack has a 7 lb claim also. Each-way shout if the ground eases here.

Although she has only won once, that was on seasonal debut on yielding ground at Naas in April 2024. Her best performance last season came when fourth of 16 at Roscommon in October. Now 3 lbs below that winning mark, with Yudish Geedharry taking off a further 7 lbs, she can go well and looks a good each-way bet with four places on offer.

Satono Chevalier has been busy over the winter on the all-weather and has already had a run on turf at the Curragh, where he was 3rd of 26 over a shorter distance. He has been running over further at Dundalk.

This is a little short in the market for my liking, but Lady Mary Heath came out of the gloom on opening day, cutting through the pack with considerable ease and coming fourth that day. The step up in trip should be right up her street in this apprentice handicap.

Promising-looking filly Sayidah New Bay likes to be at the front, pressing the pace. She has good ability in softer conditions. She makes appeal returning, dropping slightly in distance in a competitive-looking race.

Al: What can improve from her recent return run and revisit to Navan may suit her better. Encouraging pedigree hints at progress, giving her a fair chance to break her maiden.

He boasts a solid track record with a 20% win rate and has shown impressive recent form at Dundalk, where he won, beating Satono Cavalier in January. Under the guidance of Denis Hogan, this 8-year-old performs exceptionally well at this distance, making him a worthwhile each-way bet at 33/1.

Acheron was unseated early over hurdles last time but is better judged on his improving Flat profile. He stays this trip well and looks capable of further progress returned to the level.

Trainer switch to C A McBratney for this unexposed 4yo filly. She showed promise in a Naas 3yo handicap last season, placed 2nd to Casheldale Lass, who came into that race in winning form, so that may be a better performance than it seems. One mile two would seem to be her best trip and a value price today.

Inns of Court filly who is 0-5 so far in maiden races, but she did finish a good 6th of 10 last August in a €10k maiden race over 12f. She could have more to offer now, back up in trip for her handicap debut today, as the handicapper relents, dropping her a full 6 lb today. A first-time tongue-tie could bring improvement.