More experienced sort can turn over hotpot on chasing bow

Sunday's action at Navan features the return of Apple's Jade in the Grade 2 Lismullen HurdleCredit: Patrick McCann

Monksland
1.40 Navan
1pt win

As a five-time Grade 1-winning mare Apple's Jade clearly has solid claims in the Grade 2 Lismullen Hurdle, but if there is a day to get the better of Gordon Elliott's star it could be this Sunday.

Although the flying five-year-old won on her Irish debut despite an absence, she progresses significantly for her first run after a break. She was turned over on her first start for Elliott last season after 188 days off at Down Royal and again at Punchestown after a break of 80 days in February.

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Published on 11 November 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:41, 11 November 2017

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