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Formscan By Tom Weekes - LORD ROYAL's career has, as yet, failed to take off but can win this. Promising in two hurdle outings, he fell on chase debut at Thurles in November when holding strong claims, and while disappointing at Naas in December, the low sun then resulted in four fences being omitted which hindered his chances over 2m1f. He carries a first-time tongue-tie today, which is concerning, but also notably steps up to three miles and, at the time of writing, the outlook for Navan at 3pm is suitably grey and bleak. Defi Bleu himself steps up to three miles having fallen over 2m1f at Leopardstown over Christmas. He was a capable hurdler and while he lacks a gear to be high class, he can trouble the selection today. The Big Dog is a big staying chaser, rated 135. He brings proven form here but does appear vulnerable to smart types. Jammy George has rejoined Tom Cooper and can also get involved. He was a useful staying chaser for Harry Whittington in Britain but did pull up on his latest start in November.

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Defi Bleu (FR) 8,b g 12-0

Saddler Maker (IRE)-Glycine Bleue(Le Nain Jaune)

(27) c2 bf (Gigginstown House Stud)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Defi Bleu (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Big Dog (IRE)1
2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) The Big Dog (IRE) 9th (13/2 11-10) D J Mullins 18.75L in front of Defi Bleu (FR) 11th (7/1 11-10 Rated 136) D N Russell (16 ran)
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Ferocious (IRE) 7,b g 12-0

Presenting (GB)-Accordingtoeileen(Accordion)

cp1(49) (Miss K Leckenby)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ferocious (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mr Hendricks (IRE)1
5th Dec 2020 Navan(2m 4f , Chase, Soft) Mr Hendricks (IRE) 4th (40/1 12-0) P D Kennedy Ferocious (IRE) fell (150/1 12-0) K M Donoghue (12 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lord Royal (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Mr Hendricks (IRE)1
18th Feb 2020 Punchestown(3m , Hurdle, Heavy) Lord Royal (FR) 2nd (8/11Fav 10-13) P Townend Mr Hendricks (IRE) fell (25/1 11-2) R M Power (9 ran)
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Head to Head

In the last 3 years Mr Hendricks (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
The Big Dog (IRE)1
31st Dec 2020 Punchestown(3m 1f 50yds, Chase, Heavy) The Big Dog (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-0) K C Sexton Mr Hendricks (IRE) pulled up (16/1 12-0) P D Kennedy (8 ran)
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Ferocious (IRE)1
5th Dec 2020 Navan(2m 4f , Chase, Soft) Mr Hendricks (IRE) 4th (40/1 12-0) P D Kennedy Ferocious (IRE) fell (150/1 12-0) K M Donoghue (12 ran)
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Lord Royal (FR)1
18th Feb 2020 Punchestown(3m , Hurdle, Heavy) Lord Royal (FR) 2nd (8/11Fav 10-13) P Townend Mr Hendricks (IRE) fell (25/1 11-2) R M Power (9 ran)
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The Big Dog (IRE) 8,b g 12-0

Mahler (GB)-Saddlers Leader(Saddlers' Hall)

(23) (Damien J Kelly/colin Kelly)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years The Big Dog (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Defi Bleu (FR)1
2nd Feb 2019 Leopardstown(2m 6f , Hurdle, Good To Yielding (Hdle/bumper), Good (Chase)) The Big Dog (IRE) 9th (13/2 11-10) D J Mullins 18.75L in front of Defi Bleu (FR) 11th (7/1 11-10 Rated 136) D N Russell (16 ran)
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Mr Hendricks (IRE)1
31st Dec 2020 Punchestown(3m 1f 50yds, Chase, Heavy) The Big Dog (IRE) 3rd (4/1 12-0) K C Sexton Mr Hendricks (IRE) pulled up (16/1 12-0) P D Kennedy (8 ran)
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First Time - Over Fences Avellino. Cheekpiece Ferocious. Tonguestrap Lord Royal» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 13/8 Lord Royal, 3/1 Defi Bleu, 7/2 The Big Dog, 7/1 Jammy George, 12/1 Mr Hendricks, Avellino, 50/1 Well Chimed, Ferocious, Hollybank King, 66/1 Diegos Way.

Previous Years
2020 Minella Indo 7 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 2/5Fav (Henry De Bromhead)

Symbols Explained

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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
11
27
40

Gordon Elliott/J W Kennedy
2
35
5

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
22
121
18

Gordon Elliott
18
218
8

Peter Fahey
1
5
20

Mrs John Harrington
1
9
11

D Broad
1
3
33

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
11
27
40

J W Kennedy
2
40
5

D J McConville
1
6
16

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Navan

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
221
1375
16

W P Mullins
54
236
23

Mrs John Harrington
14
82
17

Peter Fahey
7
101
7

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
6
129
5

Thomas Cooper
5
82
6

D Broad
2
71
3

Stephen McConville
0
11
0

Turlough O'Connor
0
2
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Navan

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J W Kennedy
67
287
23

P Townend
59
328
18

R M Power
49
403
12

B J Cooper
41
268
15

S W Flanagan
27
386
7

K C Sexton
5
113
4

E O'Connell
1
29
3

A W Short
1
91
1

Mr T O'Connor
0
2
0

D J McConville
0
4
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Navan

Horse
Wins
Runs
Defi Bleu (FR)
2
4
Ferocious (IRE)
0
2
Jammy George (IRE)
0
1
Mr Hendricks (IRE)
1
4
Avellino (IRE)
0
1