NAVAN RACECOURSE
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Introduction:
Situated Forty eight kilometres from Dublin, Navan racecourse is actually located at Proudstown, and is around three kilometres outside the conurbation of Navan in County Meath.
First opened in 1920, Navan racecourse has undergone a major redevelopment programme over the last decade, and the course is now amongst the most modern in Ireland.
In 2011, the course will host around sixteen days of top quality racing. During the winter months, the national hunt fixture list contains many premier races, such as the Tara Hurdle, Boyne Hurdle, Fortria Chase, Lismullen Hurdle, the Barry and Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle, and Navan's most prestigious national hunt race - the Troytown Chase. While in May, June and September, the high calibre flat meetings include the staging of the Listed Salsabil Fillies Stakes, and the Vintage Crop Stakes.
Particularly at the national hunt fixtures, the high quality races staged at Navan are sufficiently attractive to persuade major owners and trainers to enter their top echelon horses, and each year Navan race-goers get to see the horse and jockey combinations who later go on to major race victories at the Cheltenham, Fairyhouse, Aintree and Punchestown Festivals.
Track facts:
Navan stages both flat and national hunt racing.
The three courses are all run left handed on an oval circuit measuring around one mile four furlongs in circumference. The home straight section is three and a half furlongs in length, and there is an uphill climb from the two furlong pole to the winning post.
The flat course has a chute start which joins on to the run in, and this enables the staging of five furlong straight sprint races.
The hurdles course runs around the inside of the steeplechase course. It has seven hurdles on each circuit, but due to the layout of the obstacles, in 2 mile races, runners have to face the unusually tough test of ten flights of hurdles.
There are also hurdle races over; 2 miles 2 furlongs, 2 miles 4 furlongs, 2 miles 5 furlongs, 2 miles 6 furlongs, and 3 miles.
The steeplechase course has nine fences, with steeplechase races being run over 2 miles, 2 miles 1 furlong, 2 miles 4 furlongs, 2 miles 5 furlongs, 2 miles 6 furlongs, and 3 miles.
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Enclosures and hospitality:
The listings below do not include the facilities available to Annual Members, or owners and trainers.
Grandstand and Paddock Ticket.
Ticket holders can watch the racing action from the grandstand or paddock area. There is also access to the parade ring and winners enclosure.
The grandstand contains three suites offering superb hospitality to larger corporate parties. The Proudstown Suite can cater for up to 150 guests, the Boyne Suite offers excellent facilities for up to 125 guests, and the O'Sullivan Suite is ideal for parties of up to 75. All the suites offer superb cuisine, great views of the racing action, cctv and private tote facilities.
Larger corporate parties can also receive superb hospitality in the Navan Marquee.
The Proudstown Restaurant can be booked in advance. It offers fine locally sourced cuisine, silver service, and panoramic views over the racecourse. At major meetings, the restaurant usually offers an early and late sitting.
The Club House Restaurant is open seven days a week. On race days, a table for a la carte dining can be booked in advance.
The enclosure also has two permanent bars and several snack bar facilities.
Day members also have access to the Arkle Bar on the second floor of the Arkle Pavilion.
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Disabled facilities:
The course offers designated disabled parking areas.
There is lift access to all suites and restaurant facilities.
Specialist toilet facilities are available in the grandstand area.
Fixtures:
2011:
Sunday 13 February
Friday 25 February - transferred from 23 February
Saturday 26 February
Sunday 13 March
Saturday 26 March
Sunday 17 April
Sunday 15 May
Saturday 28 May
Friday 10 June
Saturday 24 September
Wednesday 05 October
Wednesday 19 October
Sunday 13 November
Sunday 27 November
Saturday 10 December
Sunday 18 December
TRANSPORT LINKS:
By Road:
Navan racecourse is approximately 48 kilometres north and west of Dublin.
Race goers travelling from Dublin should use the N3 to Navan, and then pick up the R162 to the racecourse.
By Rail:
Train services run between Dublin and Drogheda, but as this is still around twenty four kilometres from the racecourse, it is necessary to take a connecting taxi, or bus, see below.
By Bus:
For train passengers, or airport coach passengers from Dublin, it is possible to take a bus service between Drogheda and Navan. Travelling time is around fifty five minutes.
Bus Eireann run normal hourly services between Dublin busarus and Navan bus station, which is around three kilometres from the racecourse. Alternatively, on race days, a special bus service runs directly between Dublin busarus and the racecourse. A return service operates after the last race.
For full details on Bus Eireann services to Navan, please contact Bus Eireann at Busarus: 01 836 6111.
By Air:
Dublin international airport is approximately thirty nine kilometres from Navan.
Car hire and taxis are readily available at the airport. There is also an express coach service to Drogheda, with on going bus connections to Navan.
If advance permission is obtained from the racecourse management, helicopters may land on the course.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Address: Navan Racecourse, Proudstown, Navan, County Meath.
Racecourse telephone details:
Eire tel no: 046 902 13 50.
From UK, tel no: 00353 46 902 13 50.
Racecourse fax details:
Eire fax no: 046 902 79 64.
From UK, fax no: 00353 46 902 79 64.
E-Mail: info@navanracecourse.ie
ACCOMMODATION:
Knightsbrook Hotel and Golf Resort.
Eire tel no: 046 948 2100.
From UK tel no: 00353 46 948 2100.
Located just off the Dublin Road in the historic town of Trim, the four star Knightsbrook Hotel and Golf Resort is the ideal oasis for discerning guests wishing to attend Navan Races, and\or take in the major tourist attractions of Co Meath. The luxurious contemporary hotel also has its own Christy O’Connor Jnr designed championship 18 hole golf course, plus its own fully equipped Health Club and the luxurious facilities of The River Spa.
The Knightsbrook Hotel offers 131 en suite Deluxe Executive Rooms, including 12 PresidentialSuites. All of the hotel’s rooms are spacious, well appointed, and include the room amenities discerning guests expect in a superior hotel. In addition to 24 hour room service, the hotel’s staff pride themselves on providing professional friendly but unobtrusive service.
Fine cuisine created from the best irish produce, along with hand picked wines from around the world, are available in the Hotel’s Rococo Restaurant. While informal dining in a totally relaxed atmosphere can be obtained in the golf club restaurant. The hotel and golf club also offer several watering holes, serving everything from cocktails to fine teas and coffee.
For full details on the hotel facilities, including the Golf Course and Health Club and The River Spa, or if you want to make direct bookings for any of the hotel’s facilities, use the link below.
Trim Castle Hotel Trim.
Eire tel no: 046 948 3000.
From UK tel no: 00353 46 948 3000.
Opened in 2006, the four star Trim Castle Hotel overlooks the mystical Trim Castle, once the largest Anglo Norman fortress in Ireland, and one of the prime locations for the 1994 film Braveheart. The hotel is the ideal haven for sports minded guests, being only 7 miles from Navan Racecourse, and in close proximity to some of Ireland’s leading golf courses.
Trim Castle Hotel possesses 68 luxuriously appointed en suite guest rooms, many with views over the historic Trim Castle. Whether you choose a Superior, Executive or Family Room, you will receive spacious and comfortable accommodation, with wi-fi internet access, flat screen television, room safe, and many other luxury room amenities as standard.
When it comes to wining and dining, the Trim Castle Hotel spoils you for choice. The Barista Cafe Café offers a superb selection of coffees, teas, soups, home made treats and gourmet dishes. Barista Cafe’s also serves breakfasts and light lunches during the week, while on every Sunday, Barista Cafe’s serves an a la carte menu between 12 noon and 9 p m. With superb views of Trim Castle, the Bailey Bar serves mouthwatering burgers, steaks and sea food dishes accompanied by a fine selection of beers and wines. Open Wednesday to Saturday, the Jules Restaurant offers a warm welcome and attentive service while guests enjoy sumptious dishes and desserts prepared from the freshest of irish produce. For guests who prefer to relax in their room, the hotel also offers a 24 hour room service menu.
For further details on the Trim Castle Hotel, or to book directly, use the link below.
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