Navan Racecourse Maiden Hurdle

Pos	No.	Dr	Horse	Form	Jockey / Trainer	Age	Wgt	Best decimal odds
—	1	—	Better Times (G) Modest maiden who matched his previous form when seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last time. Conditions of race aren't favourable but good-value conditional booked.	5714U/4	Michael Kenneally S G Carey	6	75.3kg	17 16/1
5th	2	—	Gallant George (G) Ran to a modest level on first 2 starts in maiden hurdles, but was well beaten in similar event last time with tongue strap on and is probably one for handicaps later on.	28885	Keith Donoghue Ian Donoghue	6	75.3kg	12 11/1
3rd	3	—	Haveanothertry (G) In frame on all 3 starts in maiden hurdles, taking form up a notch when 9½ lengths second of 10 to Generous Risk at Leopardstown on latest. A repeat of that will see him in the mix and Jack Kennedy p…	4342	Jack Kennedy G Elliott	5	75.3kg	4.50 7/2
6th	4	—	Lord Tobin (G) T Showed plenty to work on when 21¾ lengths third of 25 to Saint Baco in maiden at this course in December. Has failed to see his race out both outings since, though, and Jack Kennedy deserts him for H…	40-376	Josh Williamson G Elliott	5	75.3kg	9 8/1
4th	5	—	Sticktothescript (G) FAV Ran to a fair level when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown in January. Failed to back that up next time, though step back up in trip should suit even if it's difficult to see him play more…	2-8444	Phillip Enright O McKiernan	5	75.3kg	3.25 9/4
7th	6	—	The Shanty Field (G) Standout effort over hurdles (modest form) when fifth of 20 to I Started A Joke in maiden at Punchestown in January. Returns to this company after failing to make an impact in staying handicap at Leo…	005P7	Kevin Healy D Queally	6	75.3kg	26 25/1
8th	7	—	Beau Della (M) Runner-up twice in bumpers and over hurdles (mares maiden and handicap) for Ian Jardine in 2024/25. Off 18 months prior to showing nothing on return for new connections at Naas.	232P/P8-	James Smith C O'Connell	7	72.1kg	67 66/1
1st	8	—	Champagne Venture (M) P Sets the standard on her third of 18 Changeyourstars at Limerick in December. Bit below that level when filling the same position at Fairyhouse last time, but well suited by the conditions of this an…	278-533	Danny Gilligan D Broad	7	72.1kg	4.50 7/2
2nd	9	—	Fly Away Home (M) Promising sort who has finished in the frame on both completed starts over hurdles, including when second of 11 in mares maiden at Limerick in February. Third and in process of running well when unse…	472U2	Philip Byrnes C Byrnes	6	72.1kg	5.50 9/2

Betting forecast: Sticktothescript (9/4), Champagne Venture (7/2), Haveanothertry (7/2), Fly Away Home (9/2), Lord Tobin (8/1), Gallant George (11/1), Better Times (16/1), The Shanty Field (25/1), Beau Della (66/1)