Upcoming Racing at Navan Festival, Ireland, 15th November 2024

1st Race, 1:15 PM (GMT)

Race result link for 1st race

The opening race of the festival is the competitive Ladbrokes Maiden Hurdle, which is open to four-year-olds and upwards.

Our selection for this race is Getaway Katie, who has shown some promise in her previous runs and looks well-suited to this longer distance.

She is trained by Gordon Elliott, who has a good record in this race, and she will be ridden by Davy Russell, one of Ireland's top jockeys.

2nd Race, 1:50 PM (GMT)

Race result link for 2nd race

The second race of the day is the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Steeplechase, which is a Grade 3 race open to horses aged five years and upwards.

The current favorite for this race is Mighty Potter, who is trained by Gavin Cromwell and will be ridden by Naas-based jockey, Jack Kennedy.

He is a talented horse who has won three of his last four starts including the important handicap at Listowel in September 2022. He is difficult to oppose on current form.

3rd Race, 2:30 PM (GMT)

Race result link for 3rd race

The feature race of the festival is the Ladbrokes Champion Chase, which is a Grade 1 race open to horses aged five years and upwards.

This race has attracted a small but select field of six runners, with Energumene the current favorite.

He is trained by Willie Mullins and will be ridden by Paul Townend. He is considered one of the best chasers in Ireland and will be difficult to beat.

4th Race, 3:05 PM (GMT)

Race result link for 4th race

The fourth race of the day is the Ladbrokes Hurdle, which is a Grade 3 race open to horses aged four years and upwards.

The favorite for this race is Honeysuckle, who is trained by Henry de Bromhead and will be ridden by Rachael Blackmore.

She is a brilliant mare who has won 16 of her 17 starts, including the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2022. She will be difficult to beat in this race.

5th Race, 3:40 PM (GMT)

Race result link for 5th race

The fifth and final race of the day is the Ladbrokes Mares Novice Hurdle, which is a Grade 3 race open to mares aged four years and upwards.

The favorite for this race is Pink and is trained by Gavin Cromwell. She will be ridden by Naas-based jockey, Jack Kennedy.

She is a talented mare who has won two of her three starts over hurdles and looks well-suited to this longer distance.