Navan programme right up the alley of sprint king Lynam

Dapper Power (centre) lands the 5f maiden at Navan for Eddie Lynam and Wayne LordanCredit: Patrick McCann

The programme at Navan had a lopsided look with six of the eight races run at five furlongs or an extended variation, but who better to take advantage than sprint king Eddie Lynam?

He bagged a double, starting with a satisfying win for Dapper Power, a close relative of Slade Power and running in the same colours.

The imposing son of Dandy Man landed the 5½f maiden under Wayne Lordan in better style than the neck margin over Peshkova might suggest as he appeared to be doing only just enough.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 24 October 2018inReports

Last updated 20:20, 24 October 2018

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