'An exciting, embryonic chaser with class' - Richard Forristal's best bets

Plenty of good horses in action at Navan this afternoon

Friday's jumps card in Ireland takes place at NavanCredit: Patrick McCann

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12.30 Navan
1pt win

It's not an approach to be recommended as a matter of routine but it is worth having a rare stab at a newcomer in the Irish Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle.

The Noel Meade-trained Flanking Maneuver sets the standard, and the suspicion is he is a solid sort but possibly no star, while Gordon Elliott's point-to-point winner Percy Warner is obviously interesting. However, a sale price of €100,000 for an Elliott winner between the flags is relatively modest, and the eye is drawn to Not Available.

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Published on 17 December 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:50, 17 December 2020

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