Navan’s Elite Troytown Chase Card Cleared to Proceed Following Morning Inspection
Navan’s Troytown Chase card will proceed as scheduled after clearing a morning inspection. The venue experienced significant rainfall from Storm Claudia, which caused waterlogging, leading to the postponement of the Navan Racing Festival’s opening day. However, the track has recovered sufficiently for racing today.
Inspection Results Confirm Racing at Navan
The Irish Horse Racing Board (IHRB) announced that Navan is suitable for racing. Their statement confirmed that the fixture planned for today will take place.
Troytown Handicap Chase Highlights
The main event today is the Troytown Handicap Chase, featuring a competitive field of 20 horses. Gigginstown House Stud will have four runners in this race, including the favorite, Quai De Bourbon, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend.
Notable Runners and Upcoming Events
- Willie Mullins will also debut his star novice hurdler, Final Demand, in the 2m4½f beginners’ chase at 3:07 PM.
- Final Demand is a two-time Grade 1 winner and is already favored for the upcoming 2026 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Cheltenham Meeting Information
The final day of Cheltenham’s November meeting remains unaffected by weather conditions. The course’s official going has been updated to soft, shifting from soft, heavy in places, for their six-race program.
- The Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at 3:30 PM will be a highlight.
- Notably, contender Celtic Dino will not participate due to the going, elevating Gibbs Island to the top weight of 11st 10lb among a field of 19 runners.
Fans and attendees are eager to witness how today’s races unfold, particularly the Troytown Handicap Chase, which has historical significance in the racing calendar.
