Saturday saw my pick Fan De Blues finish 2nd. The 6/4 favourite was 3rd early and sat 2nd at the 10th. He led from 3 out but was passed at the last with no extra in the closing stages,Bois De Clamart won by 4 lengths.
Navan celebrates it's 100th birthday with 7 races on Sunday where the feature is the 2.50 when 17 begin the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase. Trainer Gordon Elliott holds a strong hand here with Farclas standing out. He was second to The Shunter in the Paddy Power Plate at the Cheltenham Festival and after finishing 5th at Aintree in April looked on course for another big race when unseating his rider 3 out in a chase at Listowel on his return 60 days ago. Despite that he should bounce back here giving him the nod. Two other Elliott runners make up the shortlist, Run Wild Fred was a very respectable 2nd on his reappearance in a Grade 3 novice chase at Cork 21 days ago and will challenge as should Definite Plan. He picked up a career best win in a handicap chase at Cheltenham at the end of October. He stayed on to win by a head and definitely deserves consideration. The only one who could upset the odds is Lord Royal. He was a creditable 7th to Galvin in the National Hunt Chase at the festival 8 months ago. This is his return and Handicap Chase debut and with progress expected he could surprise everyone.
Big race prediction: 2: Farclas.
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