2.45 5f. 18 Declared. Navan Racing Festival Early Bird H'cap of €11,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,900.00 2nd - €2,300.00 3rd - €1,150.00 4th - €575.00 5th - €345.00 6th - €230.00
FormscanBy Donal Murphy - With Jimmy Dalton claiming 10lb, NOUVEL ESPOIR should give a good account of himself in this fiercely competitive affair. Successful over the course and distance last season, the Harry Angel five-year-old registered a third career win at Cork in June and wasn't beaten far when eighth of 21 at the Curragh last weekend. On what was her first try in handicap company, Amicitia finished second in that Curragh contest and she'll be well-fancied to go a place better. Knocking on the door of late, Verhoyen is an obvious contender with Dylan Browne McMonagle aboard, while others for the shortlist are recent Naas victor Pinmoney, top-weight Desert Power (first time tonguestrap) and three-time course winner Step Back In Time.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st)Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.