13:35 Navan

Saturday 1 June 2019

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Navan Lock And Key Maiden

Off time: 13:36 | Winning time: 2m 54.41s

(12)

Building Bridges²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 79

2/1

Fourth of 17 and fifth of 12 efforts at Leopardstown earned him a rating of 79 which ought to be competitive here. Extra 1f should be a slight boost too so looks capable of a bold bid.

Form: 0-45

(11)

Doyouthinkso¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Robbie Colgan| T: Mrs D A Love

66/1

Gelding by So You Think was last of six on debut at Killarney 18 days ago over 1m3f. Open to improvement but plenty needed.

Form: 6

(9)

Fresno^b1,t²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: K K Hennessy⁽⁷⁾| T: A P O'Brien

16/1

By Galileo out of triple Group 1 winner Moonlight Cloud but sadly shown nothing to rival his illustrious parents in pretty dismal efforts twice so far. Blinkers on but very much the outsider of the Ballydoyle trio.

Form: 0-0

(5)

Gealach³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Ross Coakley| T: J M Oxx

13/2

Gelded son of Sea The Moon who showed some talent when 12¼L fifth of 16 to South Pacific in a 1¼m maiden at Naas before filling the same spot at Tipperary over 1m4½f behind Derby fav Sir Dragonet. Each-way claims here.

Form: 55

(4)

Hasankey^v1¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: O J Orr| T: D K Weld

10/1

Fifth of six over 1m3f at Killarney on return a little disappointing given his promising debut last season and trainer's red-hot form. Can do better for sure and visor and longer trip both cause for optimism.

Form: 5-5

(8)

Kangaroo Valley¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: E J McNamara| T: A P O'Brien

8/1

Colt by Australia had a couple of these behind when third of six over 1m3f at Killarney latest which was a step up on his debut. Still holds some big-race entries and leading claims here.

Form: 0-3

(3)

Karakhan²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Halford| OR: 82

2/1

Promise about his debut sixth at Navan and excellent second next to Ballydoyle Derby trial entrant Gentle Bellini next before somewhat disappointing sixth over same C&D next. Perhaps extra 3f can unlock his potential now.

Form: 626

(1)

Macquarie^b1²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: M C Hussey| T: A P O'Brien

16/1

Only moderate late gains on debut over a mile last year and no real improvement up in trip on his reappearance. Blinkers tried but Kangaroo Valley from the yard appears much stronger.

Form: 0-0

(6)

Metier²²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: A Slattery

12/1

Gowran fourth of 15 (1m, soft to heavy) on debut a promising effort and an effort he can build on. Trip should be within range and market can be informative after seven months off.

Form: 4-

(10)

Novus Aditus

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger

16/1

Lone debutant here is by Teofilo and the first foal out a well-related maiden. Market can guide to expectations for top yard.

Form:

(2)

Van Meegeren⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D W O'Connor⁽³⁾| T: J Davison

66/1

11th of 15 on debut at Clonmel a race not completely devoid of promise but others make greater appeal here.

Form: 0

Non-Runners

(7)

Takarengo²²⁴

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: T Mullins J: Colin Keane

Forecasts

Building Bridges (2/1), Karakhan (2/1), Gealach (13/2), Kangaroo Valley (8/1), Hasankey (10/1), Metier (12/1), Macquarie (16/1), Novus Aditus (16/1), Fresno (16/1), Takarengo (33/1), Van Meegeren (66/1), Doyouthinkso (66/1)

Although a little disappointing latest KARAKHAN is given a chance to redeem with plenty of stamina in his Aga Khan pedigree suggesting 1m5f should suit well. Kangaroo Valley looks the best of the Ballydoyle trio and merits respect after his return third at Killarney. Also likely to go close is Building Bridges.