IE - Navan - Race 4

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

20f

Group 2 Hurdle

Turf

Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places)

43.5K

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Verdict

None of these can be ruled out in this Grade 2 but PORT AUTHORITY rates the pick on the form of his emphatic Naas victory so edges the vote from Galway victor Doctor Steinberg. Classical Creek and Kovanis, stablemates of the selection, also command plenty of respect in this fascinating contest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	£200,000 purchase after making a winning point debut in March and he easily landed a 2m Naas maiden hurdle (heavy) on Rules debut 27 days ago, drawing right away from the last flight. Sure to improve, especially now up in trip. The form pick. 1st Pick 5 Port Authority (Ire) Jockey: Danny Gilligan Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Danny Gilligan T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis £200,000 purchase after making a winning point debut in March and he easily landed a 2m Naas maiden hurdle (heavy) on Rules debut 27 days ago, drawing right away from the last flight. Sure to improve, especially now up in trip. The form pick.
3	Useful bumper scorer who made a winning start in this sphere in 8-runner novice (5/2) at Galway (21.4f, soft) 41 days ago, kept up to work. Has more to offer for top yard. A likely player. 2nd Pick 3 Doctor Steinberg (Ire) Jockey: D. E. Mullins Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: D. E. Mullins T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Useful bumper scorer who made a winning start in this sphere in 8-runner novice (5/2) at Galway (21.4f, soft) 41 days ago, kept up to work. Has more to offer for top yard. A likely player.
1	Readily landed the odds in 22-runner novice hurdle at this course (20.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Stable having good spell. Should have more to offer. 3rd Pick 1 Classical Creek Jockey: Sam Ewing Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland J: Sam Ewing T: Gordon Elliott, Ireland	96	-	-	-	23%	Scratched
Analysis Readily landed the odds in 22-runner novice hurdle at this course (20.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 19 days ago. Stable having good spell. Should have more to offer.

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