Today at Navan on Saturday 14 November 2026 there are 16 races, with the first race scheduled for 11:40. Navan is a left-handed course in Co. Meath, Ireland — a galloping track that often produces strong staying performances and competitive juvenile contests.
Navan Tips
Below are the tipster cards for today’s meeting. Use the horizontal scroll to view the full card; the time column is fixed for quick reference.
Navan – Stats & Pointers
Key course stats and short pointers for today’s meeting — below are the main horses, trainers and jockeys to note at Navan based on recent course form and prize-money performance.
Horses To Note
- Staffordshire Knot — 1 run, 1 win (100% win rate), 1 place (100% place rate); career prize money £23,086.96. Strong start at the course and should be respected if repeating that form.
- Bleu De Vassy — 1 run, 1 win (100%); place rate 100%; prize money £17,956.52. Short sample but profitable on debut at Navan.
- I’ll Sort That — 1 run, 1 win (100%); place rate 100%; prize money £17,066.12. Effective when handling the track’s gallop; keep an eye for similar conditions.
- Only By Night — 1 run, 1 win (100%); place rate 100%; prize money £16,969.03. Course winner who handles pattern well and is effective at this venue.
- Path d’Oroux — 1 run, 1 win (100%); place rate 100%; prize money £8,876.11. Smaller sample but a course winner with winning attitude.
Trainers To Note
- Sarah Joanna Connell — 4 runs, 1 win (25% win rate), 4 places (100% place rate); prize money £11,239.38. High place conversion at the course — runs are competitive.
- C Byrnes — 50 runs, 12 wins (24% win rate), 25 places (50% place rate); prize money £106,044.15. Proven course operator with consistent winners.
- W P Mullins — 165 runs, 39 wins (23.64% win rate), 96 places (58.18% place rate); prize money £508,141.80. Top-course trainer — key one to follow for big-race chances.
- Declan Queally — 16 runs, 3 wins (18.75% win rate), 8 places (50% place rate); prize money £43,382.73. Solid strike-rate at the venue.
- C A Murphy — 27 runs, 5 wins (18.52% win rate), 13 places (48.15% place rate); prize money £66,660.77. Regular course performer with a good place record.
Jockeys To Note
- Mr T A Halford — 1 run, 1 win (100% win rate), 1 place; prize money £7,314.05. Immediate course impact from limited outings.
- Mr D L Queally — 4 runs, 2 wins (50% win rate), 3 places (75% place rate); prize money £27,224.43. Excellent recent returns — a jockey to watch for winners today.
- Paul Townend — 72 runs, 21 wins (29.17% win rate), 42 places (58.33% place rate); prize money £277,931.48. High volume and strong strike-rate at Navan.
- Jack Kennedy — 133 runs, 33 wins (24.81% win rate), 77 places (57.89% place rate); prize money £524,825.85. Consistent big-race rider at this course.
- Mr H C Swan — 24 runs, 5 wins (20.83% win rate), 9 places (37.5% place rate); prize money £59,215.33. Reliable in course handicaps and small-field contests.
Pointers: favour runners with recent course wins and those ridden by the established Navan performers above. Trainers with high place-conversion (W P Mullins, C Byrnes, Sarah Joanna Connell) are worth extra consideration when forming selections.
Navan Tips and Today’s Races
Every Navan meeting is covered by GG with full race form, trainer and jockey stats and a useful summary of each race. GG also provides free tips for all UK and Ireland racecards plus the latest live odds. Our expert tip is highlighted on the racecard and we also publish the selections from leading newspaper tipsters. Our Racing Editor also chooses a daily NAP, Double, Treble, Lucky 15 and best outsider for today’s racing.
Navan Race Results
Navan in County Meath stages 18 meetings in 2026, spread throughout the year, with a mixture of top quality flat and National Hunt racing. Its feature jump races include the Navan Novice Hurdle, a Grade 2 race since 2014, the Troytown Chase and the Fortria Chase.
The Navan Novice Hurdle is the highlight of the December fixture which also features the valuable Tara Hurdle. The Grade 2 Fortria Chase is one of four Graded races in November along with the Lismullen Hurdle, For Auction Novice Hurdle and Monksfield Novice Hurdle.
Big races in February include the Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle and Ten Up Novice Chase with the competitive Webster Cup Chase in March. Navan hosts a Family Day in July and a style competition on the opening day of the Navan Racing Festival in November. The pick of the flat racing action is the Group 3 Salsabil Stakes and the Listed Vintage Crop Stakes, both run in April.
GG publish the Navan winner, placed horses and SP returns within minutes of the weigh in being announced. This is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns which can be accessed by clicking on each race title. We also retain all of yesterday’s results from every track in the UK and Ireland.
Racecourse Guide
Navan Racecourse was established at Proudstown in 1921 and many a great horse has graced the turf at the Grade 1 track. These include Champion Hurdlers Hardy Eustace and Brave Inca and the legendary Champion Chaser Moscow Flyer, twice successful in the Fortria Chase.
Navan is a left-handed track of a mile and a half with sweeping bends and a stiff uphill climb to the winning line. The home straight is around three and a half furlongs and many horses have faltered in the closing stages so stamina is a key factor under both codes. Many of Ireland’s finest hurdlers and chasers will race here en route to the big festivals in spring.
The Vintage Crop Stakes is named after Dermot Weld’s 1993 Melbourne Cup winner. It was first run in 2003 and is now established as a trial for the Ascot Gold Cup. Record four times Ascot winner Yeats won this race in 2007 and 2008.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Navan offers a wide range of hospitality starting with the Racecourse Café, kitted out with relaxing furnishings and TV screens for those wishing to view the action with the comfort of a hot drink and a snack. There is also a covered picnic area.
The Troytown Café and Bar is located beneath the Grandstand and a short walk from the parade ring. The recently refurbished bar now has a dance floor, with live music after every weekend race meeting. The Kilberry Restaurant is self-service and accessible to all Navan racegoers with a selection of hot meals, soup, desserts and drinks. Other facilities include the Bective Restaurant, private suites and function rooms and the Arkle Pavilion, open to members, owners and trainers.
The racecourse is approximately 30 miles from Dublin with an hourly Bus Éireann service from Dublin Central Bus Station (Busáras) to Navan town centre. There is normally no bus from the town to the racecourse, about 5km away, so you will need a taxi, although shuttle buses run from the town during the Navan Racing Festival. The nearest railway station to the racecourse is in Drogheda, about 15 miles east of Navan with a bus or taxi ride to the track.
Tickets
You can buy your Navan admission tickets online, and booking in advance is cheaper than paying at the turnstiles. Packages advertised on the website include the Real Deal, which bundles admission with food and drink vouchers, a racecard and a €5 bet, and a Final Fence Marquee table package at the Navan Racing Festival. Tables in the Bective Restaurant can also be booked; see the racecourse website for current options.
The Effect of the Draw
There is a straight six furlong course for sprint races at Navan where a low draw is considered favourable. However, the draw is rarely a deciding factor on one of the fairest tracks in the country.
Contact and Location
Navan Racecourse, Proudstown Road (R162), Navan, County Meath C15 A623. Ireland.
Tel: +353 46 902 1350
Official Website: https://www.navanracecourse.ie/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Town Radio Taxis (1.9 miles away)
Tel: +353 46 907 8999 - Navan Taxis
Tel: +353 46 902 3053 - Ace Taxis
Tel: +353 46 907 2266
Places to Stay
- Newgrange Hotel (2.3 miles away)
Bridge Street, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
Tel: +353 46 907 4100 - Tankardstown (4.7 miles away)
Rathkenny, Slane, Co. Meath C15 D535, Ireland
Tel: +353 41 982 4621 - Ardboyne Hotel (3.0 miles away)
Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 C9YA, Ireland
Tel: +353 46 902 3119
Places to Eat
- Zucchini’s (1.4 miles away)
18-20 Blackcastle Square, Blackcastle, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
Tel: +353 46 906 0459 - O’Briens Bar & Restaurant (2.1 miles away)
The Village, Johnstown, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
Tel: +353 46 902 0555 - The Kilberry Pub & Kitchen (1.6 miles away)
Kilberry, Navan, Co. Meath C15 PY79, Ireland
Tel: +353 46 905 5875