3.45 1m. 2f. 40yds. 10 Declared. Navan Festival November 16 & 17 (F) M'dn of €12,500.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy John O'Riordan - Having shaped with promise on both runs to date, the Joseph O'Brien-trained VALINOR can make it third time lucky. Fourth on her racecourse debut at Limerick in July, the daughter of Free Eagle was just touched off at Gowran Park last time. With the potential for further improvement, she is given the vote. Runner-up on her two most recent starts, North Africa rates a serious threat. With four runs to date, the Aidan O'Brien-trained filly might not be open to as much improvement as some of her rivals but she makes up for it with an edge in terms of experience. Ger Lyon's well-bred newcomer Silver Sixpence has to be monitored closely in the market. Her stable have introduced a couple of well backed debut winners this season.
For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at startingWeights - 3-y-o 9st 3lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs