Navan (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 7 October 2026

The turf track at Navan (IRE) provided a competitive day of racing on 7 October 2026, with the going officially described as Yielding for the eight-race card. Followers of the Navan (IRE) results and those looking for a comprehensive Navan (IRE) report can find all the key outcomes from the day’s action below, including official Navan (IRE) race results 7 October 2026 for the 116 runners who took to the course.

Meeting Statistics

A 38% favourite strike rate defined a day where punters saw a mix of expected results and notable value.

Total runners: 116
Average field size: 14.5
Favourite strike rate: 38%
Biggest-priced winner: Ballaghkeen (IRE) at 15.00 in the Racing Again 21st October Handicap (Div II)

Race-by-Race Results

1:45 Navan Racing Festival 14th & 15th November Median Auction Maiden (6f): Won by Layla Belle (IRE) (10.00), trained by Daniel McLoughlin and ridden by Ben Coen. 2nd: Miss Mona Keeba (IRE) (6.00, 0.1 lengths); 3rd: Marcescence (IRE) (4.00, 1.25 lengths).
2:15 Buy Now & Save With The Real Deal Bundle Maiden (6f): Won by Lilli's Angel (IRE) (2.88), trained by Daniel McLoughlin and ridden by Ben Coen. 2nd: Dreaminthejungle (IRE) (17.00, 3.75 lengths); 3rd: My Cubby Bear (IRE) (3.00, 2.5 lengths).
2:45 Navan Racing Festival Hospitality On Sale Now Nursery Handicap (6f): Won by Celestial Crown (IRE) (11.00), trained by J. P. Murtagh and ridden by Seamie Heffernan. 2nd: Prince Of Peppard (IRE) (3.25, 0.1 lengths); 3rd: Docks (IRE) (3.50, 4.5 lengths).
3:15 Book Your Discounted Tickets On NavanRacecourse.ie Handicap (6f): Won by Rosato (IRE) (4.50), trained by Charles Weld and ridden by Rory Mulligan. 2nd: Coincidental Glory (IRE) (9.00, 4 lengths); 3rd: Rodeeve (GB) (21.00, 0.3 lengths).
3:45 Navan Racecourse Welcomes Our Local Community Maiden (8f): Won by Jesus Green (IRE) (1.36), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien and ridden by J M Sheridan. 2nd: Choctaw Nation (IRE) (4.00, 3 lengths); 3rd: Soldat (IRE) (19.00, 5 lengths).
4:15 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap (8f): Won by Expert Dancer (GB) (5.50), trained by A. Slattery and ridden by Andrew Slattery. 2nd: Divine Legend (IRE) (3.00, 0.1 lengths); 3rd: Sanctijude (IRE) (10.00, 1.5 lengths).
4:48 Racing Again 21st October Handicap (Div I) (10f): Won by Kodi Brown (IRE) (10.00), trained by A. Slattery and ridden by Andrew Slattery. 2nd: Suerte (IRE) (26.00, 3.25 lengths); 3rd: Reponse Finale (IRE) (5.00, 0.1 lengths).
5:18 Racing Again 21st October Handicap (Div II) (10f): Won by Ballaghkeen (IRE) (15.00), trained by J S Bolger and ridden by Declan McDonogh. 2nd: Nottooshabby (IRE) (29.00, 2 lengths); 3rd: Dark Summit (GB) (9.50, 0.2 lengths).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

Daniel McLoughlin and A. Slattery shared top honours among the trainers, each securing 2 wins. In the saddle, Ben Coen and Andrew Slattery were the leading jockeys, both notching 2 victories apiece.

Insight

It was a day that provided a healthy balance for those betting on the market leaders, with a 38% favourite strike rate keeping the bookmakers on their toes. Standout performances included the clinical success of Jesus Green (1.36) in the Maiden, who justified heavy support with ease.

Conversely, the day saw some value emergence in the handicaps, most notably when Ballaghkeen (15.00) provided the biggest-priced winner of the meeting in the final race of the day, capping off a competitive programme on the Navan turf.

For the complete breakdown of finishing positions and final distances, visit our full results section.