Former jockey Paul Callaghan has you covered with a selection for each race.
SUNDAY’S NAVAN TIPS
- 11:40 Norman Prince
- 12:10 La Valserine
- 12:40 La Rocca Lass
- 13:15 Reaching High
- 13:50 Royal Gladiator
- 14:25 Classical Creek
- 15:00 He’s Gorgeous
- 15:35 Sarahs Lawn
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11:40 2m BAR 1 Betting ‘Price Boosts Across All Channels’ 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle (3yo)
NORMAN PRINCE is taken to make a winning Irish and stable debut in the opener on day 2 of the Bar 1 Betting Navan Racing Festival. From the family of Champion Hurdle winner Epatante, the selection finished second on his sole start in France in a NH Flat race over 1m 4f back in April. Norman Prince is sure to be a popular selection to kickstart proceedings for trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Jack Kennedy.
Selection: Norman Prince
12:10 2m Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle (4yo+)
LA VALSERINE made a pleasing debut in a NH Flat Race over 1m 7f at Fontainebleau in February 2025, and gets the vote here. Settled towards the rear of the field, I thought she was given a good educational ride by her jockey, and it was difficult not to be impressed with how she quickened once switched out and given the “hurry up” in the home straight. She wasn’t extended and hit the line strong, which is always good to see. La Valserine looks an exciting recruit to the Willie Mullins stable.
Selection: La Valserine
12:40 2m Gaeil Colmcille GAA Kells ‘Day At The Races’ Handicap Hurdle (3yo+ 0-100)
LA ROCCA LASS took a step forward on previous efforts when finishing fifth, only beaten 3l by the winner, in a competitive handicap hurdle over 2m 4f at Fairyhouse last time out. Racing in cheekpieces for the first time, I think the Ian Donoghue-trained mare can put in a bold display with a handy weight of 10st on her back.
Selection: La Rocca Lass
13:15 2m4f John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) (4yo+)
A cracking renewal of the Monksfield Novice Hurdle, and I think IT can go the way of the Willie Mullins-trained REACHING HIGH. I thought he ran a cracker to finish second behind Minella Hollow on hurdling debut at Killarney in August, and won with minimal fuss, justifying odds-on favouritism in a Maiden Hurdle at Listowel last time out. The son of Sea The Stars seems to relish his jumping, and I think he can take the beating here.
Selection: Reaching High
13:50 2m5f BAR 1 Betting ‘Bet #10 Get #50 Sign Up Offer’ Tara Handicap Hurdle (4yo+)
Having found life tough in Grade 2 company, on soft ground at Fairyhouse when last seen, ROYAL GLADIATOR can take the beating, back in handicap company on better ground here. Prior to that run at Fairyhouse, Royal Gladiator won a Maiden Hurdle over 2m 4f at Cork in March, on good ground. He should be open to further improvement on his handicap debut.
Selection: Royal Gladiator
14:25 2m4½f (2m4f150y) Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase (4yo+)
An impressive winner of a 2m 4f Maiden Hurdle at this meeting last year, CLASSICAL CREEK is taken to get off the mark over fences at the first time of asking. He was well beaten in a Grade 1 Novice Hurdle on his sole start since then, but he is a point-to-point winner, and I think fences can bring out further improvement.
Selection: Classical Creek
15:00 3m BAR 1 Betting Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (4yo+)
Gordon Elliott has a strong hand with The Enabler and The Wallpark leading the charge for the Cullentra handler. I like the chances of the Pat Fahey-trained HE’S GORGEOUS partnered by jockey Sean O’Keeffe. He was last seen finishing third behind Miners Bridge in a Handicap Chase at Limerick on October 18th. Before that, he finished a well-held third behind Vaureal at Punchestown in June.
Kinturk Kalanisi has solid each-way credentials if returning to form, and Vaureal is also capable of a bold show at big odds if getting a good start.
Selection: He’s Gorgeous
15:35 2m Coolmore N.H. Sires Hurricane Lane Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Listed Race) (4-6yo)
An open bumper to bring the curtain down on Day 2, and it’s SARAHS LAWN who gets the vote. She carries the penalty for winning a Listed Bumper at Gowran Park, but I thought she won with a little in hand, and she is taken to win the finale for Declan Queally.
All Noise is an obvious danger, and Brosna Shine is also worth a mention, having won a bumper at Fairyhouse last December; she was a beaten favourite at the DRF when last seen.
Selection: Sarahs Lawn
NAVAN TIPS
- 11:40 Norman Prince
- 12:10 La Valserine
- 12:40 La Rocca Lass
- 13:15 Reaching High
- 13:50 Royal Gladiator
- 14:25 Classical Creek
- 15:00 He’s Gorgeous
- 15:35 Sarahs Lawn
