Gale force winds prompt Navan to abandon

Saturday afternoon's meeting at Navan was cancelled due to a deterioration in weather conditions.

The County Meath circuit was due to stage a seven-race card, featuring the Grade Three Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Klairon Davis Novice Chase.

The Irish Turf Club called an inspection for 9.30am due to the threat of gale force winds, but decided to draw stumps earlier.

Turf Club press officer Cliff Noone said: "Unfortunately today's meeting at Navan has been cancelled.

"They were due to inspect at 9.30am, but the situation has worsened and is due to get worse again through the morning.

"There is no problem with the ground, the track is fine, but they have gale force winds and it's not safe for racing to take place."