Munshid wears down Mohalhal

Munshid stuck his head out close home to land the spoils in the colts and geldings maiden at Navan.

The well-backed Al Mohalhal (3/1 in morning into 5/4 favourite) made a bold bid from the front in the extended five furlong contest but was strongly pressed from over a furlong out by Munshid.

The Kevin Prendergast-trained gelding just got the better of his rival close home to record a head success under Chris Hayes.

Munshid was making his first start since finishing fourth behind Reckless Endeavour at Naas in July.

He was easy to back this morning, 5/1 to 7/1, before attracting support on course, 5/1 into 10/3.

"If he is reasonably treated he might run in the Birdcatcher otherwise he'll be done for the year," said Prendergast.

"He travelled very well and we are hoping he will be a nice horse for next year. The firmer the ground the better.

"He has improved an awful lot. On his first run he was five lengths off a horse of Aidan's (Air Force Blue) who is favourite for the Guineas. He was entitled to win a Navan maiden."

(Quotes by Michael Graham)