King Electric in Navan opener King Electric justified odds-on favouritism in the opener at Navan, the Lynn Lodge Stud EBF Median Auction Race, scoring under Colin Keane for Ger Lyons. Second on his first two starts, the son of Elzaam got off the mark at the Curragh last month, beating subsequent Listed winner Peace Envoy by half a length. Available at 4/7 last night, the Sean Jones owned victor opened at 1/2 on-course, before going off the clear favourite at 1/3. Settled in a close second, he improved to lead over two furlongs out. He was ridden to extend his advantage with a furlong and a half to race, and he soon went clear, keeping on well inside final furlong to score by four and a half lengths. The 3/1 second favourite, Lyin Eyes, filled the runner-up spot with Declan McDonogh in the saddle for Charles O'Brien. Ger Lyons said afterwards: "This was a nice stepping stone and we can now go Listed or Group 3 as he's a really nice progressive horse. "Royal Ascot was never on the agenda for this horse. I like baby steps with two-year-olds unless they are jumping through hoops, and don't forget we have the Railway Stakes here. "I have a lovely bunch of two-year-olds this year. We sold a lot of horses last year and we are in a building mode. We have a lot of nice two-year-olds that will be nice horses next year. You have to keep your foot on the pedal here but I'm delighted and things are going well." Additional reporting by Alan Magee
