Navan’s Prestigious Troytown Chase Card Set to Proceed After Successful Inspection
Navan’s Troytown Chase card will proceed as scheduled after a successful morning inspection. The course had to postpone the first day of the Navan Racing Festival due to heavy rains from Storm Claudia, which left the track waterlogged. Fortunately, the conditions improved in time for the Sunday event.
Details of Navan’s Troytown Chase Card
The Irish Horse Racing Board (IHRB) confirmed the track’s readiness, stating, “Navan is fit for racing and the fixture scheduled for today goes ahead.” The card features eight races, with the highlight being the Troytown Handicap Chase.
Race Highlights
- Troytown Handicap Chase: The main event will have a field of 20 horses.
- Gigginstown House Stud: This esteemed owner has four entries, including the favorite Quai De Bourbon, trained by Willie Mullins.
- Final Demand: A top-class novice hurdler making his chase debut at 3:07 PM.
Final Demand is a two-time Grade 1 winner and a frontrunner for the 2026 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Cheltenham Meeting Update
The final day of Cheltenham’s November meeting is also set to proceed without issues. The official going changed overnight to soft, improving from soft with heavy patches. The six-race card includes the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle.
- Celtic Dino: A leading contender who unfortunately will not run due to the going.
- Gibbs Island: He will carry the top weight of 11st 10lb in a field of 19.
The Troytown Chase and its associated events promise excitement for racing fans at Navan this Sunday.
