racing on at Navan

after an early morning inspection, racing goes ahead at Navan - at least for the hurdles races. There are still bad patches on the chase track, but the ground will in any case be terrible. The two main events are the first two races on the card, both graded hurdles races with only 4 runners apiece. Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh, both of whom continue in tremendous form, can take them both with Zaidpour at 13.35 CET and Boston Bob half an hour later.
At Carlisle there is a second inspection due at 11.00 but prospects are not great, and here also the ground will be very bad. Should racing go ahead, there will be an all-hurdles card. On this ground, and with plenty of non-runners likely, the best bet is probably no bet, but trainer Donald McCain and his stable jockey Jason Maguire appear to have decent chances of winning a couple of races.
There is in any case all-weather racing at Kempton, but the standard is awful. "Best" race is the 3yo handicap at 15.10, which could go to top-weight Emma´s Gift (Julia Feilden/ Adam Beschizza), who has been runner-up on his last two starts and who was running in listed races earlier in the year. Peace Seeker (Tony and William Carson)was an easy winner this CD on Wednesday and can follow up in slightly better company at 17.45.His trainer and jockey are the son and grandson respectively of the great Willie.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: Zaidpour - Prima Vista - Powerstation
2. Race: Mount Benbulben - Boston Bob - Ipsos Du Berlais
3. Race: Down Under - Toner D`Oudairies - Ghareer
4. Race: Don Cossack - Bridgets Pet - Shu Lewis
5. Race: Perfect Smile - Ninetieth Minute - Grey Soldier
6. Race: Sea Stallion - Last Time D`Albain - Leggy Lad
7. Race: Cadogan - Medical Card - Talab