Punters' guide to Navan - the essential lowdown for Friday's ITV4 appearance

Navan stage their final meeting of 2019 this afternoon

Navan: test of stamina with its stiff uphill finishCredit: Caroline Norris (racingpost.com/photos)

Located at Proudstown Park on the outskirts of the county town of Meath, Navan racecourse is a left-handed oblong track approximately 1m4f round with a stiff uphill finish.

With a long back straight and home straight, it is renowned as a galloping track, a proper test of jumping and stamina, and is high on the list of venues where trainers like to send potential contenders for the major festivals.

The course suits horses who jump well, stay well and enjoy an open, galloping track.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 17 December 2020inPreviews

Last updated 15:21, 17 December 2020

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