Navan Results Sat, 20th Sep, 2025

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The white hurdles (first time to be used at Navan) seemed to bring out the best in him because he jumped like a buck today. Robert Tyner, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Anna McGuinness, rider of Big Debates (FR), concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that her mount was pricking his ears and trying to pull himself up in the last furlong

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Anna McGuinness was in breach of R.10.3(c)(unnecessary use of the whip when the race is clearly won) and having considered her clean record in this regard, they suspended her for two racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Mazza's Mahler trained by Rory Anthony Devine was found to have burst a blood vessel

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice T. Hunt (Chairman), Dr. P. Molony, Mr. J. Gaisford St-Lawrence, Mr. J. Byrne, Mr. H. Hynes

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 12st)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - 1. Lady Riders who hold a Professional Licence under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim an allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 16th September). 2. Lady Riders who hold a Professional Licence under National Hunt Rules to ride in hurdle races issued by any Recognised Turf Authority who have not ridden 60 winners or more (up to and including 16th September). 3. Lady Riders who hold a Qualified Riders Permit Category ''C'' to ride under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Lady Riders who hold a Permit to ride in hurdle races against Professional Riders issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. The IHRB have suspended the relevant parts of Rule 135 for the purposes of this race. Allowances - (up to and including 16th September and which are not cumulative) Riders who have not ridden 3 *winners allowed..........7lb; Riders who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb; Riders who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Not more than 16 runners will be permitted to run in this race. Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Mon