Gordon Elliott (left) and his staff celebrate six winners at Navan last month© Photo Healy Racing
Championship pacesetter Gordon Elliott, who sent out six winners on the Troytown Chase card a fortnight ago, looks set for another profitable day at Navan this afternoon.
The Cullentra handler has several leading contenders on the card including high-profile chase prospect Prince Of Scars and t he Gigginstown gelding bids to open his account over fences at the second time of asking in the Mervyn Gray Construction Beginners Chase.
The Grade One winning hurdler chased home Road To Respect on his debut over the larger obstacles at Naas last month and looked like he would benefit from the experience.
He faces some stiff opposition, particularly in the shape of Gwencily Berbas who also makes his second start over fences.
Alan Fleming 's charge showed some smart form over timber and was third to Arctic Fire in the Hatton's Grace last season.
Elliott also appears to have big players in the opening two maiden hurdles. Chirico Vallis ould seem the one to beat in the Kells Maiden Hurdle having chased home exciting prospect Peace News at Cork last month in a hot contest.
The obvious threat is the Willie Mullins French import C'est Jersey who was a winner on the level in his homeland and was also placed over hurdles.
Unbeaten mare Three Swallowsnick makes her debut over timber in the After The Races Party At The Central Bar Mares Maiden Hurdle.
The Gigginstown mare ran out a good winner at the course last time when taking a hot Listed bumper and looks the obvious one to beat in the two-and-a-half-mile contest.
Like the preceding race, Mullins introduces another French import in Pravalaguna
Money for the four-year-old, who won her sole start on the level, would be interesting.
