Navan

Today, November 16, 2025Chase3mHeavy

Verdict

WILL THE WISE has proven progressive in novice chase company, scoring impressively at Galway despite not being fluent two out. This promising six-year-old looks very much the type to bag a major handicap, with this significant step up in trip likely to suit ideally. Velvet Elvis ran a career best when second in the Thyestes and remains dangerous on a going day. Dunboyne has ability but jumping errors are a concern.

Will The Wise
Velvet Elvis
Dunboyne

3m Grd3 Hcap Chs

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places

8. Will The Wise
J: C. Stone-WalshT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 31165-221
Price History:
4.50
Age:
6
Weight:
10-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
136
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Progressive 6yo who has shown ability in novice chase company and over staying trips. First of 10 in novice chase at Galway (1/1) 22 days ago, staying on well despite not being fluent two out. Very much the type to bag a major handicap, with this significant step up in trip likely to suit.
1. Quai De Bourbon
J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
F: 131/31UB3-
Price History:
4.50
Age:
6
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
151
Days Since Last Run:
209
Verdict
Won a maiden chase at Gowran Park. Third of 30 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (11/2) 209 days ago, ran well despite not having ideal preparation. Likely to be competitive again.
10. Dunboyne
J: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland
F: PPP/P114-5
Price History:
8.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
134
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Won at Navan (hurdles) and Downpatrick (chase) in March after yard change, then finished fifth of 18 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (18/1) 22 days ago despite jumping errors. Has shown inconsistent form overall.
13. Will Do
J: Mr J. M. HalfordT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 3256230-7
Price History:
11.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Third at Cheltenham and second at Punchestown before finishing seventh of 15 in handicap chase at Limerick (12/1) 28 days ago. May improve for that reappearance outing.
17. Ballybawn Belter
J: S. D. TorrensT: Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland
F: 84534F-22
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Showing improved form with two recent runner-up finishes, including second of 9 at Galway (5/1) 21 days ago where stayed on despite awkwardness 3 out. May make presence felt in this grade.
9. Sportinthepark
J: Donagh MeylerT: Noel Meade, Ireland
F: 730/6214-1
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Useful chaser who won a novice race at Galway last autumn and returned with a victory over hurdles. First of 15 in a handicap hurdle at Galway (5/1) 22 days ago, now faces significant step up in trip returning to fences.
6. Search For Glory
J: Danny GilliganT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 17/123070-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
141
Days Since Last Run:
209
Verdict
Form has dipped since winter Grade 1 third and Grade 2 second, finishing 13th of 30 in the Irish National at Fairyhouse (28/1) 209 days ago when weakening badly. Needs significant improvement after lengthy break.
5. Answer To Kayf
J: J. P. ShinnickT: Terence O'Brien, Ireland
F: 14/24510-6
Price History:
9.50
Age:
9
Weight:
11-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
141
Days Since Last Run:
197
Verdict
Won handicap chase at Naas in January but shaped as if finding the markedly longer trip too much when 6th of 23 in handicap chase at Punchestown (17/2) 197 days ago. Should appreciate this step down in trip.
19. Beaufort Scale
J: M. J. KenneallyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 100-70272
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
122
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Two seconds in last three chases, including when 2nd of 18 at Cheltenham (12/1) 23 days ago, staying on strongly late. First-time cheekpieces worn.
18. Union Station
J: Phillip EnrightT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 32/44226-2
Price History:
15.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
124
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Has three 2nd place finishes including second of 9 in maiden chase at Fairyhouse (5/1) 12 days ago when jumping left at the last. Still seeking first win.
7. Yeah Man
J: E. StaplesT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 9/34U9U-96
Price History:
15.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
139
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Struggled for form recently and finished sixth of 15 in handicap chase at Limerick (16/1) 28 days ago, folding tamely after leading three out.
16. Fortunedefortunata
J: J. CoenT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 502015-BP
Price History:
19.00
Age:
8
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won a handicap chase at Punchestown in February but pulled up in handicap at Cork (13-runner, 10/1) 14 days ago, looking rusty after a break. Wears first-time cheekpieces.
2. Pied Piper
J: Mr J. H. WilliamsonT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 51-110U32
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
11-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
146
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Without a win in 4 runs since June, finished second of 7 in a novice chase at Cheltenham (13/2) 22 days ago when finding little in the final 50 yards. Jumping can be awkward which may be a concern in this competitive field.
4. Favori De Champdou
J: J. W. KennedyT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 4F1/83310-
Price History:
23.00
Age:
10
Weight:
11-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
143
Days Since Last Run:
209
Verdict
Won a conditions race at Down Royal before finishing tailed off in 15th of 30 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (40/1) 209 days ago after early mistakes.
20. Prince Palace
J: H. E. SextonT: P. A. Fahy, Ireland
F: 5F313-0P8
Price History:
36.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Eighth of 9 in handicap chase at Galway (16/1) 21 days ago, form has deteriorated recently.
15. A Wave Of The Sea
J: C. G. O'DwyerT: J. P. Broderick, Ireland
F: 0233-9131
Price History:
29.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
127
Days Since Last Run:
72
Verdict
Specialises at Kilbeggan with 3 wins from 6 visits, most recently winning 7-runner handicap chase there (5/2) 72 days ago despite jumping errors. This longer trip presents a new challenge.
3. Velvet Elvis
J: B. HayesT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: P1/028-
Price History:
41.00
Age:
9
Weight:
11-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
145
Days Since Last Run:
269
Verdict
Won at Fairyhouse last Feb. Career-best 2nd in Thyestes Chase (Jan) with cheekpieces. 8th at Punchestown (possibly raced too soon after Thyestes). 269-day break since. First run for new trainer. Inconsistent but capable of smart form on good days.
12. Where It All Began
J: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland
F: 2148/P0FP-
Price History:
26.00
Age:
9
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
246
Verdict
Poor recent form with multiple pull-ups, last seen losing ground and pulling up at Uttoxeter (28/1) 246 days ago.
11. No Time To Wait
J: Alex HarveyT: John McConnell, Ireland
F: 14/P439-22
Price History:
67.00
Age:
7
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
130
Days Since Last Run:
128
Verdict
Second of 4 in maiden chase at Kilbeggan (13/8), showing untidy jumping when leading before being headed on the run-in. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces but jumping remains a concern.
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14. Aspurofthemoment
J: Patrick Michael O'BrienT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland
F: 11-133153
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
10-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
129
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Won 4 of 12 starts and ran well in first-time cheekpieces when third of 15 in handicap chase at Limerick (8/1) 28 days ago, leading in straight before headed. Can be competitive again in this test.

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