Sunday's Meetings Carlisle N/H 7 Races 11:50-3:20p.m. Navan N/H 7 Races 12:00-3:30p.m. Southwell N/H 7 Races 12:20-3-30p.m. Thurles N/H 7 Races 12:15-3:45p.m. Racecards At The Races Sporting Life Racing Post Good Luck
The listed "Future Champions" bumper at Navan has certainly lived up to its name over the years. Recent winners include subsequent grade 1 scorers Sir Gerhard, Envoi Allen, Samcro, Don Cossack and the mighty Dunguib. The first 4 in that list underline the fact that Gordon Elliott likes to target the race and he has 2 entered today in the Gigginstown silks - both priced around the 4/1 mark and both previous winners. Jalon D`looks the likelier of the two to my eyes but the favourite this morning is Redemption Day. Not sure I would be rushing to take 7/4 on him on the back of a 599 day absence and I guess this is just a pipe opener prior to going hurdling. John Kiely showed he can train a champion bumper winner last season and his Scamall Bawn could surprise a few at more rewarding odds. Whoever wins it is definitely a race to watch with the notebook out.
The (14:30) at Southwell, a Class-4 Novices' Hurdle over an extended 2m4f on softish ground, gives the Kayf Tara gelding, High Treason, a squeak if fit from a 251-day absence. Suited by this step-up in trip. Sam Twiston-Davies rides for the family stable of Nigel Twiston-Davies. 4/1 (Bet365/Wm.Hill) best price at time of writing. .................... The (14:45) at Carlisle, a Class-4 Handicap Chase over 3m2f on softish ground, gives the Leading Light gelding, Return Fire, a chance to shine in this affair. Wears tongue-strap, as usual. Patrick Wadge (3) on board for the Lucinda Russell stable. 10/3 (W.Hill) best price at time of writing. .................... (plus e/w double) .................... (Prices from Oddschecker)
