The classic seven-race National Hunt programme took place at Navan on Sunday, where leading trainers and riders recorded notable successes across hurdles, steeplechases and the concluding flat contest at the County Meath venue.
Racing unfolded on testing winter ground and produced a sequence of decisive performances, with both established and emerging runners making their mark across the afternoon programme.
The opening contest, the Navan Ford & Opel Maiden Hurdle, was won by COYOTE SPIRIT, who travelled smoothly before asserting late to score for rider J. W. Kennedy and trainer Gordon Elliott in a time of 4:18.3. The victory provided Bective Stud with a solid start to proceedings.
The feature mares’ novice hurdle, run as a Listed contest, saw ZANOOSH deliver a polished display under B. Hayes for trainer C. A. Murphy, finishing strongly to secure victory in 5:48.7 for the Winning Ways Reunion Syndicate.
Grade 2 honours in the Boyne Hurdle went to STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT, who produced a measured performance under J. W. Kennedy to hand Gordon Elliott a second success on the card. Representing Gigginstown House Stud, the winner completed the contest in 6:08.9.
The competitive handicap hurdle that followed went to WESTANDTOGETHER, who stayed on well under D. J. Gilligan to score for trainer Mrs Denise Foster and owner Jules Sigler, recording a time of 6:13.0.
Over fences, the Grade 2 Ten Up Novice Steeplechase produced a determined winner in OSCARS BROTHER, who jumped soundly throughout before pulling clear late on. D. King guided the Connor King-trained runner home in 7:09.7 for owner John P. McManus.
The following handicap steeplechase saw ROKATHIR deliver a consistent round of jumping to land victory under D. J. O’Keeffe for trainer Henry de Bromhead. The R. S. Brookhouse-owned runner completed the race in 7:08.7.
The meeting concluded with a flat race for professional and amateur riders, where LUIDGI DU LUY finished best under M. J. O’Neill to give trainer Emmet Mullins success in the closing contest, stopping the clock at 4:24.1.
The Navan Race Results 8 February afternoon programme reflected strong performances from leading yards, with Gordon Elliott recording a double, while competitive finishes across hurdles and fences highlighted depth among both novice and experienced runners.
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