Navan 3:10 Result

Amiata is a lightly-raced 3yo improving fast for a top yard - Colin Keane takes the ride, a strong booking signal. Form figures 514181 show consistency and a recent win, with the horse clearly progressing and fit having run just 9 days ago. Dark Angel/Fast Company blood is well suited to a sharp 5f sprint. Weight of 130lbs with OR 88 looks fair against this field, and the 3yo allowance combined with the wide draw at Navan's 5f (which can favour those able to build speed from the stalls without early trouble) sets up well. Erosandpsyche has been racing consistently at a similar level but his recent form (382582) shows he's more workmanlike, lacking the same upward trajectory, and at 8yo with tongue-tie he may already be near his ceiling. Thunderbear looks interesting on old form (14) but a 77-day layoff and modest run last time make him hard to trust fresh. The Keane/Lyons combination for a in-form gelding stepping up in confidence is the standout angle in a competitive but not devastatingly deep sprint handicap.