It’s Navan Racecourse’s September Raceday and today’s Flat card consists of eight races; three handicaps, four maidens and a juveniles’ rated race. Read on for a full preview of the Navan card, courtesy of Boyle Sports, who provide all the latest horse racing odds.

First up is a two-year-old fillies’ maiden over six furlongs (1.45). With numerous debutants involved here, this is a tough race to accurately judge, but Castelluccia ought to be a main player having been a close second of 11 last time out at Leopardstown. Hooves Your Daddy is interesting too, after a vastly improved run at Naas last time, but looks less convincing without being given weight by her rider this time.

Next is a six-furlong two-year-olds’ rated race (2.15). Aidan O’Brien’s First Approach, who is equipped with blinkers for the first time here, ought to be able to win this fairly easily given the quality of his form, and the addition of headgear should keep his mind on the job all the way up to the line under Wayne Lordan. Fresh Fade looks to be the main opposition.

Next is a five-furlong handicap (2.45). Pinmoney won his last start and placed the time before that, so looks to be involved under Shane Foley here, while Cupola has come down to what should be a very workable mark after a decent run at the Curragh last time. He’s versatile and could find that the luck he needs comes his way this time.

Race four is a five-furlong handicap (3.20). I Bid You Ajou has been very reliable this term, winning a hat-trick and following this up with two good performances in July. Now freshened up, he could be back with a bang today. The useful Gazelle d’Or should be thought about too, now going back in the direction of her last winning mark, and could be another winner for Wayne Lordan today.

Following is the first division of a mile fillies’ maiden (3.55). Dermot Weld’s Shemiyka is the only newcomer here and makes plenty of appeal based on her pedigree, but has a stiff task ahead of her to beat all 14 of these more experienced fillies. Stablemate Katashuna is a more likely candidate at present, if improving upon her three previous starts, all of which were good. Therewillbeglory looks the next best.

The second division is next (4.30). We have two debutants here; Shamalza and Picture This, of which the former should be the best. Johnny Murtagh’s Treasure Rose might be worth a look after a good run last time, but seems to go better over further, while Edward Lynam’s Grecian Power is likely to be well fancied after placing nicely on her debut at the Curragh in July.

The penultimate race is a handicap run over a mile and a quarter (5.00). Duchess Anne makes her handicap debut but looks best watched for now, while Celtic Druid should be of some interest, despite probably needing to dip back down in the weights to win. Ado McGuinness’ Roderick could have a big chance though, having hinted last time out at Sligo that he is better over this distance, and is given a handy seven pounds by his rider.

Last of all, we have a maiden over a mile and a quarter (5.30). There are a number of newcomers here, but Coolmore’s Appeared is a very smart prospect. A very expensive full brother to classy miler Living Magic, good things are likely expected from this son of Justify. He is the stable’s second string, though, therefore it might pay to look in the direction of the capable Saratoga, who has placed on both maiden starts so far and could get to the front today.

Navan selections – Saturday:

1.45 – Castelluccia

2.15 – First Approach

2.45 – Cupola

3.20 – I Bid You Ajou

3.55 – Katashuna

4.30 – Shamalza

5.00 – Sottsands

5.30 – Saratoga