Navan Horse Racing Tips
Navan Racecourse is a great dual-purpose racecourse located 50km from Dublin. Navan is one of the premier National Hunt tracks in Ireland. It was opened in 1920 and has gone through some upgrades over the years (in 2014 and the 1900s). Currently, it’s one of the well-maintained courses in Ireland.
Navan is popular for its competitive race meetings, with several Grade 2 meetings held every year. Arguably, it’s one of the fairest courses for a horse preparing for a National Hunt horse in Ireland.
Aside from its amenities, rich history and outstanding horse races, Navan is popular because you can get there fast and easily. We cover more of these below.
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Navan racecourse history
Navan racecourse opened its doors in 1920. At the time, it went by Proudstown Park. Albert Lowry, a local auctioneer, breeder and gambler, came up with the idea of building the course. By the time the racecourse was being launched, the course wasn’t complete. However, the management boasted steam central heating to help the races take place during winter.
They did this knowing the course would need upgrades. So later, they reconstructed the course to get rid of the obstruction from the County Stand.
The course
Navan is one of the left-handed courses in Ireland. It’s a rectangular track that’s 1m 4 furlong long and has a stiff uphill finishing stretch about 3 furlongs long. The finishing stretch (the straight) joins a small chute at the final turn, allowing horses to sprint to the finish.
Although Navan racecourse is galloping in nature, the ground gets sticky after the winter rains. As such, a horse must have great stamina, especially with the steep uphill finish.
The chase course has nine fences (seven plain fences and two ditches). Three of the obstacles come in the stiff uphill straight with a run-in that’s one furlong long.
The fourth fence from home is the trickiest of all the fences since it’s followed by an immediate turn after landing. To take this fence successfully, the rider should give the horse a breather in the back straight.
Navan racecourse has gained a solid reputation for itself over the years. You’ll rarely come across a trainer or jockey speaking ill of the track. As such, the best horse always wins here. There will be no excuses being directed to the condition of the course.
Also, there’s no pace bias. Jockeys can win coming from the back or midfield and without any special tactic. Moreover, there’s no draw bias as no stall proves better than the other sprint course. Overall, for the National Hunt and flat races, Navan comes off as one of the fairest courses in Ireland.
Navan main racing events
Navan Novice Hurdle
This is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle that takes place in December. It’s run over 4,023 meters. The inaugural run was in 1999 and was completed over 2 miles before being increased to its current distance in 2000. Initially, it was a Grade 3 race, but in 2004 it was upgraded to Grade 1. However, in 2014 it was downgraded again.
The season’s top novice jockeys who later proceed to the Punchestown Festival and Cheltenham Festival compete here.
Fortria Chase
This is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase race that’s open to horses above five years. It is run over 3,219 meters and takes place every November. The race is named after a prominent Irish-trained chaser. Initially, it was a handicap race and was open to horses over four years old.
Vintage Crop Stakes
This is a Group 3 flat horse race that’s open to thoroughbred horses four years and older. The race is run over 1 mile and 6 furlongs and takes place in April. The race was initially run in 2003, and in 2014 it was upgraded to Group 3 level.
Lismullen Hurdle
This is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle, and that’s open to horses above four years old. It’s run over 4,023 meters and takes place in November. When it first started, it was restricted to amateur jockeys and was contested in December and over 2 miles and 5 furlongs long. In 1991, it was reduced by 2 furlongs and stopped being an amateur race.
Monksfield Novice Hurdle
This is a Grade 3 National Hunt novice hurdle race open to horses over four years old. It is 4,023 meters and is held in November. It was first held in 1995 and is named after a prominent Irish-trained hurdler. It started as a Grade 3 race, then it was upgraded to Grade 2 and later downgraded to Grade 3.
Boyne Hurdle
This is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle that’s run in February. It covers a distance of 4,225 meters and has 12 hurdles.
Webster Cup Chase
This is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase that is only open to horses over five years old. It is run over 3,219 meters and takes place between March and April every year. The inaugural race was in 2000.
Where to bet on Navan races
Which is the best way of horse race betting? Well, there’s no correct or wrong answer. The choice depends on what you prefer judging from the differences therein.
Online betting sites
The beauty of online betting is that you don’t have to travel to place your bet. You can do it from your phone and from anywhere, provided you have an internet connection. Moreover, with online betting platforms, you can place a bet any time you please, and they guarantee your privacy.
Most online sites offer regular promotions and great odds. They can afford to do this because they have fewer overhead costs compared to betting shops.
How to get to Navan racecourse
Bus
You can board a bus from Busaras from 7:30 and every hour after that to the racecourse. The bus stops at Navan town centre where you can get a taxi.
Taxi
There are taxi services from Navan town centre. You can call for a taxi or book one online to take you to the racecourse.
Train
Drogheda station is 24km from Navan. You can board it to Navan town centre from where you’ll take a taxi to Navan Racecourse.
Air
Dublin is the closest airport to Navan. You can use an Aircoach service to get into Navan town centre from where you can get a taxi to the racecourse.
Navan is a fair course loved by jockeys and trainers and is popular for flat and National Hunt races. It’s easy to get to, and there is plenty of parking available. If you are a horse race lover, then this is a good racecourse to check out.
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Our previous Navan tips
Our selection for every race at recent Navan meetings. Open a meeting to see each tip.
Wed, 21 October 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:02 | Miss Mona KeebaIrish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
| 13:32 | Coincidental GloryChristmas Parties At Navan Racecourse 5th & 13th December Handicap | Reese HolohanAdrian McGuinness |
| 14:07 | AedhmarIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 14:42 | OsterodeNavan Racing Festival Advanced Price Tickets On Sale Now Maiden | W J LeeW McCreery |
| 15:17 | Irish RumourFinal Fence Marquee Hospitality Package 14th & 15th November On Sale Now Handicap | Orla TynanMiss Jennifer Anne Lynch |
| 15:52 | Nautic StarKilberry Fillies & Mares Maiden | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 16:27 | PossumWTW Willis Towers Watson Maiden | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 17:04 | AcantoNavan Racecourse Handicap | Colin KeaneNoel Meade |
Wed, 7 October 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 | Better YetNavan Racing Festival 14th & 15th November Median Auction Maiden | Keithen KennedyMrs John Harrington |
| 14:15 | AlmeiydaBuy Now & Save With The Real Deal Bundle Maiden | Chris HayesD K Weld |
| 14:45 | Prince Of PeppardNavan Racing Festival Hospitality On Sale Now Nursery Handicap | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 15:15 | VerifiedBook Your Discounted Tickets On NavanRacecourse.ie Handicap | Gary CarrollGerard Keane |
| 15:45 | Jesus GreenNavan Racecourse Welcomes Our Local Community Maiden | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:15 | Lady In GoldIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:48 | Reponse FinaleRacing Again 21st October Handicap (Div I) | Robert WheartyGavin Cromwell |
| 17:18 | RoderickRacing Again 21st October Handicap (Div II) | Seamie HeffernanP Sweeney |
Sat, 19 September 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:07 | IvattBAR 1 Betting "Download Our App" Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 13:42 | Del Boys DivaSIS, Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle | James SmithShane Crawley |
| 14:17 | Returning OfficerBAR 1 Casino "Slot Games & Live Casino" Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 14:52 | Noble RoccoMillbrook Food Group 100 Years Celebration Handicap Hurdle (Div I) | Sam EwingGordon Elliott |
| 15:26 | Clanokre LassMillbrook Food Group 100 Years Celebration Handicap Hurdle (Div II) | Danny GilliganGordon Elliott |
| 16:02 | Emerald EnigmaMeath Farm Machinery Maiden Hurdle | Paul TownendW P Mullins |
| 16:35 | Knocknagoran LadyStart Your Racing TV Free Trial Now Ladies Handicap Hurdle | Anna McGuinnessCian Hughes |
| 17:12 | Emergency ManBAR 1 Betting "Best Odds Guaranteed Overnight" INH Flat Race | Mr B T StonePaul Nolan |
Sat, 5 September 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | RoeillaunIrish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden | Colin KeaneNoel Meade |
| 14:00 | La TacheIrish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap (Birdcatcher Series) | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 14:35 | Steel MagnoliaNavan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Handicap | W J LeeW McCreery |
| 15:10 | AmiataChristmas Parties At Navan Racecourse On 6th & 13th December Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 15:45 | Flower ForestIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 16:20 | Make The TideReturn Of The Jumps At Navan Racecourse September 19th Handicap (Div I) | W J LeeW McCreery |
| 16:55 | MillhoneReturn Of The Jumps At Navan Racecourse September 19th Handicap (Div II) | Rory MulliganCharles Weld |
| 17:30 | HandaniLynn Lodge Stud Maiden | Chris HayesD K Weld |
Wed, 2 September 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 16:07 | Bit Of A BuzzIrish EBF Auction Series Maiden | Gary CarrollGavin Cromwell |
| 16:38 | Bad Boy RizzNavan Racecourse Handicap | Colin KeaneRoss O'Sullivan |
| 17:08 | WhimsyKilberry (Q.R.) Handicap | Miss A B O'ConnorAnthony McCann |
| 17:40 | Elusive PathBook Your Hospitality Now For Navan Racing Festival Maiden | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 18:10 | Perfect JudgementNavan Handicap (Div I) | Gavin RyanP J F Murphy |
| 18:40 | Thompson GunnerNavan Handicap (Div II) | Colin KeaneCian Hughes |
| 19:10 | SonoranNavan Racing Festival 14th & 15th November Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 19:40 | FairylikeRacing Again This Saturday Fillies Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
Thu, 27 August 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:44 | Howlin WolfNavan Racecourse Nursery Handicap | James RyanJack W Davison |
| 14:14 | AmiataNavan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 14:44 | Atlantic BridgeIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Wayne LordanRobson De Aguiar |
| 15:14 | This ThatIrish Stallion Farms EBF Optional Claiming Maiden | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 15:44 | Alto SaxCurragh To Curragh Charity Cycle This Saturday Handicap (Div I) | Reese HolohanPeter Fahey |
| 16:15 | Comfort LineCurragh To Curragh Charity Cycle This Saturday Handicap (Div II) | Colin KeaneAdrian McGuinness |
| 16:49 | Love OrchidGAIN The Advantage Series Handicap | Colin KeaneNoel Meade |
| 17:24 | ArclandRacing Next At Navan On Saturday September 5th Handicap | Robert WheartyGavin Cromwell |
Sat, 11 July 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:48 | ArrowstockIrish EBF Auction Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Ben CoenDaniel McLoughlin |
| 14:23 | HasitaArdboyne Hotel Maiden | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 14:57 | Coincidental GloryNewgrange Hotel Handicap | Declan McDonoghAdrian McGuinness |
| 15:30 | Boston MaxNavan Adventure Centre Handicap | Chris HayesGordon Elliott |
| 16:07 | Summer Is TomorrowIrish Stallion Farms EBF Race | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:40 | GenoahNavan Handicap | Leigh RocheM D O'Callaghan |
| 17:15 | Cleopatra's NeedleNavan Racing Festival 14th & 15th November Handicap | Chris HayesH Rogers |
Sun, 7 June 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:07 | CleodolindaLynn Lodge Stud Irish EBF Maiden | Gavin RyanDonnacha Aidan O'Brien |
| 13:42 | Stag NightNavan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Handicap | W J LeeW McCreery |
| 14:17 | An LaochmorBook Your Hospitality Now For Navan Racing Festival Handicap | Terry CaseyDaniel James Murphy |
| 14:52 | Collective PowerNavan Handicap | Enola PolletEdward Lynam |
| 15:27 | HotazhellIrish Stallion Farms EBF Hill Of Tara Stakes (Listed Race) | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 16:02 | Drop Dead GorgeousDarley Irish EBF Kooyonga Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 16:37 | Deluca ChopCusack Hotel Group Family Raceday July 11th Handicap (Div I) | Patrick McGettiganS M Duffy |
| 17:12 | JuralityCusack Hotel Group Family Raceday July 11th Handicap (Div II) | W J LeePaul W Flynn |
Sat, 16 May 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:12 | Hi Corbett CourtIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | W J LeeP Twomey |
| 13:47 | Happy HenryFlower Hill Apprentice Handicap | Paddy HarnettW McCreery |
| 14:20 | NevermindtherainIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 14:55 | NamiidCusack Hotel Group Family Day July 11th Maiden | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 15:32 | EclairageRound O Handicap | Terry CaseyDaniel James Murphy |
| 16:07 | AsakirIrish Stallion Farms EBF Yeats Stakes (Listed Race) | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 16:42 | Manton BayRoyal County Handicap | Luke McAteerDavid Marnane |
| 17:15 | GenchevBook Your Summer BBQ On June 7th Maiden | Gary CarrollG M Lyons |
Sat, 25 April 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:20 | Arctic StepsKilberry Apprentice Handicap | Reese HolohanRoss O'Sullivan |
| 13:55 | West Of EdenIrish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:30 | Charles DarwinIrish Stallion Farms EBF Committed Stakes (Listed Race) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:05 | ScandinaviaBAR 1 Betting Vintage Crop Stakes (Listed Race) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:40 | EmmeleiaIrish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) | Gavin RyanDonnacha Aidan O'Brien |
| 16:15 | Latin AmericaIrish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (Smullen Series) | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 16:50 | Maeve BrennanFuture Stars Raceday 16th May Handicap | Shane FoleyJ S Bolger |
| 17:25 | Celtic DruidCusack Hotel Group Family Day July 11th Handicap | Sadhbh TormeyT G McCourt |
Mon, 30 March 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 14:18 | ExceedingReturn Of The Flat At Navan Handicap | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
| 14:48 | Shaftesbury AvenueVintage Crop Raceday April 25th (C & G) Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 15:18 | Dawn RisingCusack Hotel Group Family Fun Day July 11th Handicap | Gary HalpinJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 15:48 | You Make Me SmileEnjoy Hospitality At Navan Racecourse Handicap | Chris HayesP A Fahy |
| 16:18 | KarrygrantIrish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (Smullen Series) | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 16:48 | Lady PlimsollBook Your Navan Summer BBQ Packages Apprentice Handicap | Wesley JoyceM D O'Callaghan |
| 17:18 | PlinyBective Restaurant Handicap | Colin KeaneNoel Meade |
Sat, 21 March 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:55 | MunsifMongey Communications Maiden Hurdle | Philip ByrnesC Byrnes |
| 14:32 | CatchabirdWilkinson Jewellers Of Navan Mares Handicap Hurdle | Aidan KellySarah Joanna Connell |
| 15:07 | Shabby HillIrish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle | Philip ByrnesC Byrnes |
| 15:42 | HaveanothertryNavan Racecourse Maiden Hurdle | Jack KennedyGordon Elliott |
| 16:17 | Magic McColganIrish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Handicap Chase Final (Listed Race) | Paul TownendW P Mullins |
| 16:52 | Three In A RowKilberry Handicap Chase | Ricky DoyleA L T Moore |
| 17:22 | Glens AnthemRacing Next On March 30th (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race | Mr P W MullinsW P Mullins |
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