Fully Funded looks the part

THE tough Fully Funded can land the Grade 1 Navan Novice Hurdle at Navan this afternoon, should the meeting survive a 7.30 am inspection.

Noel Meade’s gelding has taken time to hit top gear, but looked a horse of some potential when taking a Grade 2 on this track last month. He made most of the running, battling on powerfully up the straight to beat Gift Of Dgab by four and a half lengths, showing a good attitude.

Oscars Well and Sweet Shock shouldn’t be underestimated, but the main danger is almost certainly the unbeaten and progressive Hidden Cyclone. He has won both his hurdle races to date with any amount in hand and could be anything. He has, however, beaten nothing and Fully Funded’s form has a more solid appearance.