Review navan 25th Oct

< Maarek was a popular winner of the Like Navan On Facebook Handicap at the Co Meath venue.

Although not the force of old at the age of 10, Evanna McCutcheon's 2013 Prix de l'Abbaye hero still retains plenty of zest for the game and has performed with credit in competitive events throughout a busy campaign.

Settled towards the rear in the testing conditions he relishes, the 6-1 chance was produced to lead inside the final furlong by Killian Hennessy and while he idled a bit, he kept Kupa River half a length at bay.< The Broghie Man helped Pat Smullen in his bid to retain the jockeys' title with a clear-cut success in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden.

Making his first appearance for Adrian Keatley, the 5-2 chance was in a different league to his rivals and came home seven lengths to the good over It's All A Joke

Colin Keane struck back on Il Piccolo Grande (9-1) in the Arkle Bar Handicap and now leads Smullen 92-87 in the championship race.< Escamillo trounced his opponents in the Navan Welcomes Owners (C & G) Median Auction Maiden for Joseph and Donnacha O'Brien.

The 5-1 shot didn't exactly shine on his introduction back in May but was a different proposition here, storming eight lengths clear of Stoic Soul

Killian Leonard left it late on Doonard Prince in the www.navanracecourse.ie Handicap but the 9-2 joint-favourite grabbed Nora Batt in the dying strides to prevail by a nose, while Noel Meade's useful jumper Art Of Security (2-1 joint-favourite) took the Come Racing Again Sunday 12th November Maiden.

Gordon Elliott was dealt a big blow earlier in the day with Fayonagh suffering a fatal injury, but had at least a little bit to cheer about when Synopsis returned from a break to land the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at odds of 12-1.