Willie Mullins introduces his very useful bumper scorer COPACABANA here and he is taken to make a winning start before going onto better things in this sphere. Colcannon shaped very well when runner-up on his hurdling bow in a big field at Punchestown and should ensure the selection doesn't have things all his own way though. Others to consider in an interesting maiden include Road Exile, Burrows Drive, Kikadi, Coyote Spirit and Genuine Article.
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About The Selections
Johnny Ward
Copacabana A big chasing type, it is significant his win came here, and he appeals as being a more thorough stayer for this gruelling assignment than the classy Colcannon
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Smart Stats
7
Copacabana
21% W. P. Mullins's strike rate at NAVAN since the start of the 2021/22 season
15/8
17
Road Exile
24% J. W. Kennedy's strike rate at NAVAN
9/2
4
Centreofattention
21% M. P. Walsh's strike rate at NAVAN
20/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Of those forecasted with a better chance, Road Exile and Coyote Spirit could be the most susceptible in a race in which competition for the lead looks plentiful: A strong early pace seems highly likely. Genuine Article and Good Option could be suited by being ridden further from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Coded Welder traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 3 of its last 5 starts.