Reciprocal Dates

2010 Go Racing in Kildare Members can attend the following meetings


January - Leopardstown 10th Jan

February - Chepstow 5th, Hudington 11th, Newbury 13th, Newcastle 27th
Uttoxeter 20th

March - Newbury 5th, 6th,Stratford On Avon 15th, Wexford 17th
Cork 21st

April - Dundalk 3rd, Fairyhouse 4th, 6th, Newmarket 14th, 15th

May - Dundalk 8th, Gowran 2nd, 13th, Leopardstown 9th, Sligo 19th (E)
Newmarket 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 28th, 29th, 30th.

June - Cork 13th, Tramore 5th, Doncaster 13th, Newmarket 19th, 26th,
Hexham 20th, Hereford 5th

July - Wexford 2nd, Sligo 11th, Tipperary 18th, Chester 9th, Musselburgh 29th,
Newbury 16th, 17th, Newmarket 17th, 24th, 31st, Uttoxeter 22nd
Worcester 7th

August - Killarney 20th, Bangor –on-Dee 20th, Brighton 6th, Ffos Las 26th,
Newmarket 14th, 27th, 28

September - Fairyhouse 19th, Navan 25th, Ffos Las 27th, Musselburgh 3rd,
Newbury 17th, 18th, Newmarket 17th, 18th, 30th, Worcester 5th

October - Tramore 7th, Wexford 23rd, Hudington 31st, Newmarket 29th, 30th

November - Cork 14th, Thurles 4th ,

December - Limerick 27th, Navan 4th, 20th, Doncaster 11th, Newbury 29th

The Curragh Racecourse – Home of the Classics

Join us at the Curragh in 2010 with an exciting line up of 19 race days from March to October. The County Kildare venue is one of the most famous horse racing venues in the world with the very best horses and riders lining up in some of the greatest and most prestigious international races A day at the Curragh races provides all the ingredients for the perfect fun day out with family, friends or business associates

The racecourse offers a variety of excellent food and beverage outlets including private hospitality suites overlooking the racecourse, silver service dining in the Horseshoe Restaurant, Bollinger Champagne Bar and Bistro and a variety of quality fast food outlets located throughout the family friendly venue

Themed days throughout the year aimed at families, followers of fashion, food enthusiasts and music fans ensure there is something for everyone

It is also an excellent location to brand, promote and market a business or product, while also the ideal venue to entertain customers and guests.

Go Racing In Kildare members enjoy a variety of exclusive privileges including access to members viewing area and Bar together with reserved car parking

Highlights of the 2010 season include

The Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas 22nd & 23rd May
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival 25th to 27th June
Darley Irish Oaks Weekend 17th & 18th July
Autumn Festival featuring The Irish Field St Leger 11th & 12th September

Reciprocal Meeting Doncaster (UK) 11 Dec 2010

Reciprocal Cork Racecourse 14 Nov 2010

Reciprocal Meeting Hudington 31 Oct 2010 (UK)

Reciprocal Meeting Tramore 7 October 2010

Reciprocal Meeting Ffos Las 27 Sept 2010

Racing Links

• Curragh Racecourse


• NaasRacecourse


• Punchestown Racecourse

Up Coming Ladies Day at Naas Racecourse 17th October 2010

Naas Racecourse is preparing for its feature event of the Autumn, the traditional Birdcatcher racemeeting on Sunday the 17th of October. The Derrinstown Birdcatcher Nusery is one of the feature races on a very attractive 8 race programme. This is traditionally one of the biggest racemeeting on the Naas calendar.
This race is one of the oldest in the Irish Racing calendar and was first run after the Second World War. The first two events are for two year old maiden races and in 2004 subsequent English 2000 Guineas winner, Footstepinthesand, made a winning debut in the colts and geldings maiden for trainer Aidan O’ Brien.
All eyes will be on the fashion as the for the most stylishly dressed lady on the day and will be a fitting end to the Go Racing in Kildare Festival which runs for the 10th – 17th of October.
There will be Live Music before Racing with Free Children’s Kidz Club.
Also available on the day is a special offer in the Panoramic Restaurant is also available at on €40 per person, which includes Admission, Racecard, Main Course Dinner and Tea/Coffee with spectacular views overlooking the course.
Admission only €15 with free €5 bookie betting voucher and free €5 food/drink voucher, Under 18’s & Students under 26 (with valid ID card) admitted FREE.
For more information regarding the Ladies Day contact Edel on (045) 897391 or visit http://www.naasracecourse.com.

Air Chief Marshall wins wwwthetote.com Minstrel Stakes

AIR CHIEF MARSHAL made it two wins in a week when he powered to victory in the Group 3 Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday

The Aidan O'Brien-trained son of Danehill had gone 11 races without success before triumphing on the all-weather at Dundalk onMonday and he showed no signs of tiredness under Johnny Murtagh.


Tracking the pacemaking Duff, Air Chief Marshal, a 5-1 chance, took over with three furlongsto run and quickly had things sewn up.

Duff, who returned at 14-1, held on for second, while Totesport Victoria Cup winner Dandy Boy was third at 5-1.

Air Chief Marshal, whose win completed a double for Murtagh and O'Brien after Misty For Me's win in the opener at the Curragh, holds an entry in the Group 2 Totesport.com Celebration Mile at Goodwood on August 28.

Ireland to host 4 Breeders Cup Challenge races

NEW YORK - (June 24, 2010) — The Breeders’ Cup announced today that four of Ireland’s most prestigious races have been selected for the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Challenge series. The winners of all four Irish races will earn automatic starting berths into the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 5-6.

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge is an international series of 65 stakes races, whose winners earn qualifying positions into a corresponding race at the World Championships. This year, Breeders’ Cup has increased the international Challenge races from 12 to 14 events, and they will be held at the world’s premier racetracks in Australia (Randwick and Moonee Valley), England (Ascot and Newmarket), France (Deauville and Longchamp) and Hong Kong (Sha Tin), in addition to The Curragh, Leopardstown and Dundalk. The 2010 Breeders' Cup Challenge races will begin in the U.S. on July 3 with qualifying events from Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey: the United Nations (gr. I) on turf, and the Salvator Mile (gr. III).

The first of the four Irish Challenge races is the Moyglare Stud (G1) for 2-year-old fillies at The Curragh on Aug. 29. The Moyglare Stud is an automatic qualifier for the $1 million (US) Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at 1 mile; the Tattersalls Million Irish Champion Stakes (G1) at 1 ¼ miles for 3-year-olds and up on Sept. 4 at Leopardstown, an automatic qualifier for the $3 million Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Turf at 1 ½ miles; the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (G1) on Sept. 11 for an automatic starting berth in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf and The Diamond Stakes (GIII) at Dundalk on Oct. 1, for 3-year-olds and up, is an automatic qualifier for the $500,000 (US) Breeders’ Cup Marathon at 1 ¾ miles.

DATE TRACK IRISH BREDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACES BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS RACE
Aug. 29 Curragh Moyglare Stud Stakes $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

Sept. 11 Curragh Vincent O’Brien National Stakes $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf

Sept.4 Leopardstown Tattersalls Million Irish Champion Stakes $3 million Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Turf

Oct. 1 Dundalk The Diamond Stakes $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Marathon

All four Breeders Cup Challenge races in Ireland will also receive an additional $37,500 (US) from the Breeders’ Cup in Owners’ Premiums to the first three finishers in the race. These races are among 13 international Challenge races that will be enhanced in Owners’ Premiums for horses nominated to the Breeders’ Cup program.
“In just four years, the Breeders’ Cup Challenge has grown into a viable series that creates increased domestic and international awareness on a weekly basis throughout the summer and fall for our Championships while promoting the best of Thoroughbred racing from around the globe,” said Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Greg Avioli. “We are especially excited about the strong demand to host this year’s Challenge races from so many of the top racing associations in the world and look forward to four outstanding Irish races as part of this year’s series.”

Brian Kavanagh, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland said “the introduction of the Breeders Cup Challenge races to Ireland last year was a very welcome development, producing one Breeders Cup winner in its first year. We welcome the extension of this relationship with Breeders Cup Ltd, and look forward to further Irish success at this most prestigious meeting.”
· The international Breeders’ Cup Challenge began in April with the Darley T.J. Smith Stakes (G1) at Randwick in Australia, which was won by Melito (AUS), who qualified for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. Later that month, Able One (NZ) was victorious in the Champions Mile (G1) at Sha Tin in Hong Kong to earn an automatic spot in the Breeders’ Cup Mile.
· In addition to the four Irish races, the other stakes races on the international Challenge schedule are: the Sportingbet Manikato Stakes (G1) at Moonee Valley in Australia on Sept. 24 followed by three races at Ascot on Sept 25, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes presented by Sony (G1) a qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Mile, the Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile (G1) for an automatic spot in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and the Juddmonte Royal Lodge (G2) for a position in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf. The Emirates Airline Champion Stakes (G1) from Newmarket on Oct. 16, for a starting position in the $3 million Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Turf, concludes the overseas qualifiers.
· The North American racetracks participating in the series are as follows: Belmont Park in New York, Del Mar near San Diego, Calder Race Course in Miami, Arlington Park in Chicago, Emerald Downs in Seattle; Delaware Park and Philadelphia Park in the Middle Atlantic; Turfway Park and Keeneland in Kentucky; Santa Anita Park near Los Angeles and Woodbine in Toronto.
· In 2009, 32 Breeders’ Cup Challenge race winners competed in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Three of them won races at the Championships, led by Zenyatta, who became the first female horse to win the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, Informed Decision, who won the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, and California Flag, who captured the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.
About Breeders’ Cup

The Breeders’ Cup administers the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing’s year-end Championships. The Breeders’ Cup also administers the Breeders’ Cup Challenge qualifying series, and the Breeders’ Cup Stakes Program, which will provide racetracks and horsemen nearly $4 million in purse enhancements this year. Total purses for this year’s two-day event at Churchill Downs, Nov. 5-6, will be $26 million. The 2009 Breeders’ Cup delivered nearly $125 million in winning wagers to fans at betting locations around the globe. Breeders’ Cup press releases appear on the Breeders’ Cup Web site, http://www.breederscup.com. You can also follow the Breeders’ Cup on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and on YouTube.

For further information pls contact:-
Jim Gluckson, Breeders’ Cup ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) - 212-230-9512
Jason Howarth, Conover Tuttle Pace ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) - 617-412-4000
Shane Doyle, Racing Planning Manager, Horse Racing Ireland ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) – 00353 45 455455

Snow Fairy wins Darley Irish Oaks

SNOW FAIRY put in an imperious performance in the Darley-sponsored Irish Oaks, streaking clear of her rivals in impressive fashion under a hands and heels ride from Ryan Moore, returning at 7-2.

Snow Fairy put eight lengths between herself and the Godolphin-owned 33-1 shot, Miss Jean Brodie, who won the battle for second on only her third career start under William Buick. Joseph O'Brien steered Lady Lupus, who returned at 66-1, home in third with Investec Oaks runner-up Meeznah only able to take fourth.



Ribblesdale winner Hibaayeb, who was sent off the 100-30 favourite for Frankie Dettori and Saeed Bin Suroor, was one of the first beaten, never looking dangerous and eased down with two furlongs to go before trailing home last.

Ice Empress, one of five runners for Aidan O'Brien, led the field along at a fierce early gallop, with usual front-runner Akdarena having to settle in behind. Lady Lupus and Meeznah, the eventual third and fourth, occupiedthose same positions in the early part of the race.

Snow Fairy jumped far more prominently than at Epsom but was reined back by Moore to sit in midfield alongside Dettori, fully fifteen lengths off Ice Empress. Johnny Murtagh held O'Brien first-string and Epsom Oaks third, Remember When, out the back of the field.

The field were content to sit off the strong early pace but the race changed complexion on the home turn with the strong pace taking it's toll and the majority of the field never getting competitive.

Moore, however, was travelling with consummate ease and, as those around him were hard at work, Moore surged clear on Snow Fairy. The same turn of foot that was so visually impressive at Epsom was demonstrated again on the Curragh as Snow Fairy opened up a gap on her pursuers in a matter of strides, continuing to pull away all the way to the line.

Speaking after the race, winning trainer Ed Dunlop, said: "We came here very confident of a good run as she'd definitely improved since Epsom, but we then became very worried when the rain came. She won really well and is a filly with a huge heart.

"She might go to the Yorkshire Oaks. I was successful in persuading her owner to supplement her for this and the Epsom Oaks, so I might try again for the Breeders' Cup."

Ryan Moore added: "She didn't give me as good a feel for most of the race compared to Epsom. Although she won easily she didn't appear to like the ground very much."

Miss Jean Brodie stayed on to grab second on the line from Lady Lupus, who duelled with Meeznah for the entirety of the home straight.

O'Brien said of Lady Lupus: "She ran a very good race and kept going when a lot of the others were stopping."

Bruce Raymond, racing manager to Meeznah's owners Saif Ali and Saeed H Altayer: "We were a bit apprehensive about the ground and she was labouring on it over the last couple of furlongs. She gets the trip well but not on that ground."

RYAN MOORE had a rare winner in the Sue Magnier colours when Latin Love landed the Listed Kilboy Estate Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday for trainer David Wachman.

With Johnny Murtagh taking the ride on the Aidan O'Brien-trained Famous, Moore was handed the ride on the comfortable 9-1 winner.

The three-time British champion always had last year's runner-up in a handy position before he made his move about a furlong and a half from home.

The winner responded well to repel the 7-2 favourite Emulous and the late challenge of top-weight She's Our Mark to record a length-and-a-quarter victory.

An impressed David Wachman said: "She likes a bit of ease in the ground and Ryan [Moore] was very good on her.

"There's a very good programme for a filly like her and we'll have a look at all the Listed and Group 3 fillies' races."

There was disappointment for Murtagh and O'Brien as Famous finished last of the 17 runners.

PATHFORK could be a name to remember, as the Jessica Harrington-trained colt made a pleasing debut in the opening 7f maiden at the Curragh.

The contest has produced a host of top-class performers, with Teofilo and New Approach among the winners in recent years.

Aidan O'Brien won the race last year with Black Quartz, but his odds-on favourite Robin Hood had no answer to Pathfork, who won by four lengths after looming large with a furlong to travel.




Paddy Power gave the winner a quote of 20-1 for next season's 2,000 Guineas, and the €230,000 purchase is evidently held in high regard by the yard, as a step into Group company could be next on the agenda.

Harrington said: "I was a bit worried about the ground but he handled it well and looked like he will stay a mile.

"We will have a look at the Futurity [Group 2 at Fairyhouse], and go from there.

"He's a nice horse and we have liked him all along, he's always been beating our better horses at home."

DUNBOYNE EXPRESS (9-2) preserved his unbeaten record with an emphatic dismantling of his three rivals in the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes

Trained by Kevin Prendergast, the juvenile had defeated the odds-on Aidan O'Brien runner Master Of Hounds on his debut at Leopardstown last month, and again lowered the colours of a Ballydoyle representative, this time the even-money favourite Samuel Morse.


Declan McDonogh was content to sit to the outside of Murtagh and Samuel Morse, as Rudolf Valentino cut out the running against the stands' rail, with debutant Glor Na Mara completing the quartet.

With over two furlongs left Rudolf Valentino began to weaken, leaving the remaining trio all in contention with Glor Na Mara widest of all.

However, with a furlong to travel, McDonogh's mount began to stride out and, after heading Samuel Morse, the pair motored away eventually crossing the line eight lengths clear of the favourite.

Ladbrokes inserted Dunboyne Express at 20-1 for next season's 2,000 Guineas, with Paddy Power even more impressed with an opening show of 14-1.

There are plenty of options for the colt and trainer Kevin Prendergast said: "He's always shown he's a nice horse since the day we got him.

"He was very very green on debut at Leopardstown and has come on a lot since then. He probably likes ease in the ground and that will have helped him today.

"He in the National and Phoenix Stakes and we will go wherever there is a nice bit of ground."

BAY KNIGHT came from near last to first to land the Rockingham Handicap atodds of 12-1, getting up on the line to overhaul 8-1 shot Luisant.

There was controversy at the start with Lough Mist, who had already burst from the stalls in the preliminaries, appearing to get the jump on the field, coming out the stalls a length and a half to the good.



The four-year-old was quickly caught however, and swamped by the field, who were ledalong in the early stages by the eventual second and third, Luisant and Bajan Tryst, who returned at 12-1.

Declan McDonogh, who was completing a double afterlanding the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes on Dunboyne Express earlier on the card, sat off the early pace, though he was never far from the leaders with little more than four lengths covering the field.

With two furlongs to go, the strong-travelling Partner looked to make a race-winning move. However he faded badly in the final 50 yards toeventually finish fourth, with both Luisant and Bajan Tryst, who were gamely staying on, if a little one-paced, appearing to benefit from the fading leader.

The one-paced nature of those in front probably helped the fast-finishing Bay Knight, who swooped late to put his nose ahead in the shadows of the post.

A miserable day for Johnny Murtagh continued, as he was beaten on yet another favourite, finishing last.

Go Racing in Kildare Members Outting

Saturday 4th September 2010 – Tattersalls Millions Leopardstown €70pp, includes bus from Curragh to Leopardstown and back, admission, race card, champagne reception and lunch. RSVP by August 16th

Contact: Yvonne to book 045 441205 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cape Blanco wins Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

CAPE BLANCO led home an Aidan O'Brien-trained 1-2-3 in the Irish Derby to give the master trainer a historic fifthconsecutive victory in the Curragh Classic.

Johnny Murtagh's "tough decision" to keep the faith in the Prix du Jockey Club flop was vindicated as the Totesport.com Dante Stakes winner, sent off the 7-2 second favourite behind Monterosso, bounced back in style.

Murtagh, too, was bouncing back following a nasty fall in the opening race at the Curragh, in which he suffered cuts and bruises.

The winning jockey said: “I had a lovely run through the race. He travelled very sweetly and he was very brave and tenacious over the last two furlongs.

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“It was a tough decision, as to which I would ride, and I can’t take a lot of credit for picking Cape Blanco as Aidan suggested to me that he would be the one to ride.”

Connections mentioned the Betfair-sponsored King George at Ascot as the next possible target, which sets up a fascinating rematch with Workforce, who Cape Blanco defeated in the Derby trial at York.

Celebrating an eighth success in the Irish Derby, O'Brien said: "I’m delighted - it was brilliant. Johnny gave him a brilliant ride. He showed today he's the type of horse we thought he was and we'll sit down and think seriously about the King George.

"That last day was a blip and we cannot understand why. He wasn’t the horse we know in France, but he’s left that behind him."

William Hill have priced up a King George match bet, going 4-9 Workforce and 13-8 Cape Blanco.

Jeremy Noseda's Formosina broke the extraordinary stranglehold of Aidan O'Brien in the Ladbrokes.com Railway Stakes at the Curragh.

O'Brien had won the previous five runnings of the Group Two race and struck 11 times in all through the likes of George Washington and Rock Of Gibraltar, accounting for Samuel Morse being sent off the 5-2 favourite.

Samuel Morse did absolutely nothing wrong here as he jostled for the lead with Clondinnery, but he was unable to contain the late charge of Formosina (7-2) and Ryan Moore and had to surrender by just a short-head. Clondinnery was a further neck behind.

Formosina finished third to the Coventry Stakes winner Strong Suit on his debut before streaking clear at Doncaster, and this success came as no surprise to Noseda.

'He was travelling well and it was just a question of whether Ryan would get the run, but he picked up well,' said the Newmarket trainer.

'I was happy with him at Newbury - he was behind possibly the best two-year-old we have seen this season - and he has improved.

'I thought of this race so I watched the Irish two-year-olds at Royal Ascot, and I thought he deserved the chance.

'I am sure he will get seven furlongs and I had the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood in my mind before this.'

Johnny Murtagh had a very lucky escape in the opener when Petronius Maximus was involved in a freak incident.

Murtagh was still travelling well in the Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises EBF Maiden when his mount suddenly seemed to lose his action and crashed into the rails.

But Petronius Maximus (5-4 favourite) got up and cantered away while Murtagh managed to rise to his feet and walked back to the weighing room with O'Brien.

They had been challenging Michael Cleere on Sydney Harbour (4-1), who were left alone and finished two lengths clear.

Winning trainer David Wachman said: 'Michael thought he had Johnny covered - as he would!

'He's a grand little horse and he could run in all those Group races - he's well entered-up. He just didn't get enough cover the last day.'

Murtagh showed he had suffered no ill-effects when making all on O'Brien's Emperor Claudius (2-1 favourite) to hold Gold Bubbles in the Woodies D.I.Y Celebration Stakes.

British sprinters tend to have the edge over their Irish rivals and overseas raiders filled the first five places in the Dubai Duty Free Sapphire Stakes.

The winner Glamorous Spirit (16-1), who was punched home half a length clear of Reverence, brought about several landmarks for Welsh trainer Ron Harris, who had also saddled the unplaced Judge 'N Jury.

Next home were Elnawin, Piccadilly Filly and Spin Cycle.

'That's my first Group winner and my first winner in Ireland,' revealed Harris.

'She's a very quick filly - she'd be unbeatable if there were races over four and a half furlongs.

'This is down to the owners, who own both horses. Glamorous Spirit was going to run in a Listed race at Chester in two weeks and Judge 'N Jury was coming here, but the ground went against Judge 'N Jury and the owner said we should run them both.

'She'll still run at Chester, the track would suit her better.'

There was further British cheer in the Dubai Duty Free Double Millionaire Handicap through Sea Lord (4-1).

Frankie Dettori rode his rivals to sleep with a stop-start pace and had too many guns for Scandal Sheet.

Trainer Mark Johnston said: 'He won twice and went to Royal Ascot, where he never really got a run and was boxed-in. He showed today what he can do from the front.'

Invincible Ash stormed up the stands rail to claim the National Lottery Sweepstakes Race (Premier Handicap).

The Michael Halford-trained five-year-old was an armchair ride for Gary Carroll, coming right away for a five-length victory over the aptly-named Brushed Aside.

Hawkeyethenoo, the 5-2 favourite, was third with fellow British raider Novellen Lad fourth.

Halford said: 'Six furlongs is probably her trip and we'll look for a Group Three for her.'

Johnston, who had to settle for fourth in the Irish Derby with Monterosso, doubled up when Bay Willow (3-1) ran out the four-and-a-half-length winner of the concluding Dubai Tennis Championship EBF Handicap under Joe Fanning.

Punchestown -The Panoramic Restaurant – The Elegant Way to Race!

Enjoy unrivalled views in the glass-fronted Panoramic Restaurant


· Admission Badges
· Exclusive access to Panoramic Restaurant
· Complimentary Racecard
· Four Course Lunch
· Tipster
· After Race Music
· Reserved table for afternoon
CCTV & Tote Betting Facilities


Price - € 59 per person


The Panoramic Restaurant – The Elegant Way to Race!

For further information and bookings contact us on 045 897704
Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co Kildare, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Naas Racecourse Members Special Offer

Panoramic Restaurant Package Special Offer Members Panoramic Restaurant Package

·€25 for your Main Course & Tea/Coffee

To Reserve a table please call Edel on (0035345) 897391 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Festival Success

The inaugural Go Racing in Kildare Festival which recently took place over seven days was a great success and one which all three racecourses will develop in the future.


The Curragh staged their final two days of racing on 11th and 12th October with competitive racing over both days. Highlights in the track included the victories of Irish 2000 Guineas runner up Rayeni in the Go Racing in Kildare Festival Waterford Testimonial Stakes and Lady Lupus in the Listed Lanwades and Staffordstown Studs Stakes, who Aidan O’Brien trains for his wife Ann Marie.

Emulous and Midas Touch look potential Classic race contenders following their wins on TRI Equestrian Race Day which took place on Monday

Moscow Flyer was the special guest at Punchestown on Thursday, while the opening race day of their season took place on Wednesday with Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh winning with Scholar’s Mate and Our Monty on Wednesday, while Paul Carberry and Noel Meade were in the winners enclosure twice on Thursday with Donnas Palm and Casey Jones. Sizing Europe made a successful debut over fences in the Buck House Novice Chase.

Beat Surrender gave trainer Ger Lyons and jockey Johnny Murtagh success in the Derrinstown Stud Birdcatcher Nursery at Naas on Sunday, while John Oxx and Michael Kinane teamed up to win the Listed Garnet Stakes with Aspectsoflove and the October Handicap with Eridiyna

The Best Dressed Competition judged by Lorraine Keane and Audrey O’Dwyer was won by Eibhilin Nic Ghiolla Bhui from Sallins and she can now enjoy spending our 1000 euro voucher from exclusive boutique Kalu.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kicking King received a hero’s welcome when parading during raceing – another great Kildare success story having been trained by Tom Taaffe while his sire Old Vic resides at Sunnyhill Stud in Kilcullen

The Go Racing in Kildare Marquee was busy throughout the week while members enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of the magnificent Kildangan Stud, the stables of Michael Halford and RACE on Thursday morning

The 2010 Go Racing in Kildare Festival takes place from the 11th to 17th October.

Punchestown - Home of National Hunt Racing

Punchestown Racecourse is historically the home of National Hunt Racing in Ireland and hosts a total of 18 racemeetings annually. With unique features including Cross Country racing and the world famous Irish National Hunt Festival in April, this Kildare track is a “Jewel in the crown” of Irish racing. The racecourse boasts state of the art facilities including the stunning Panoramic Restaurant, overlooking the winning post, De Robeck Restaurant, Madigans Bar and numerous other bars. Go Racing in Kildare Members can enjoy exclusive member’s facilities at the Festival and the Owners and Trainers Bar at non-festival meetings.

Highlights include :-

The 5 Day Irish National Hunt Festival – 20th – 24th April 2010 featuring 11 Grade 1 races.
The Kerrygold Champion Chase Grade 1 – (20th April)
The Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup – Grade 1 –( 21st April)
The Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle – Grade 1 – (22nd April)
The Punchestown Champion Hurdle – Grade 1 – (23rd April).
Other highlights during the year include The John Durkan Memorial Chase – Grade 1 – ( 5th December.)

Naas Racecourse…....Gets Your Heart Racing!

Top Class Racing, Fabulous Entertainment & Superb facilities is a combination that guarantees you’re on to a winner. Host to 15 exciting racemeetings throughout the year.
At Naas racecourse we pride ourselves in our ability to cater for all ages and requirements with our off track entertainment programme including Themed Racedays, Summer BBQ Evenings, Live Bands and Family Fun days with FREE Children’s Entertainment.
Horse Racing and hospitality are the perfect partners at Naas Racecourse as we have all the ingredients for a great day out. Our superb Panoramic Restaurant offers a birdseye view off all the action and our Corporate Suites are the very essence of a VIP day at the race

Go Racing In Kildare Members have access to Members/Owners/Trainers Bar. Family Friendly with Playground.

Highlights include:

The Paddy Power Cheltenham Trial Day Sunday 21st of February ~ your chance to see some Cheltenham hopefuls in action
The Coolmore Stud Sprint Stakes B.H. Monday 7th of June~ a consisten source of Champion 2 year old fillies
Derrinstown Stud Brirdcatcher Day Sunday 17th of October ~ our biggest flat race fixture of the season this highly esteemed meeting is set to bring back all the big names once again this year.

Getting Here

By car

To Punchestown and Naas Racecourse
From Dublin City take (N7, R410) (22 miles/35km) from South take Naas exit off M7 and follow signs

To The Curragh
From Dublin take Exit 9 off the M50 onto the N7 southbound. Take Exit 12 off the M7. When you arrive, you'll find plenty of free car parking. Traffic coming from the South also take exit 12 off the M7

By Train

Sallins is the closest railway station to Punchestown and Naas
Contact Iarnród Éireann for details at 01-8366222 http://www.irishrail.ie
Kildare Town is the most convenient station to use for the Curragh with a complimentary Shuttle Bus to the racecourse. Call Iarnród Éireann at: +353 1 836 6222

By Bus

A special return Bus Eireann service is available each raceday form Dublin (Busaras) to all three racecourse Tel: (01) 8366111 for departure times.

By Air

Dublin is the closest airport, while Baldonnel and Weston Airports are also within easy proximity to all three racecourse. Helicopter landing at the course can be arranged in advance

By Taxi

Taxis can pick up and drop off at the main entrance. Local taxi numbers are on all public payphones at the course.

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Local Restaurants

Name	Number
Butt Mullins, Naas, Co. Kildare	045 874252
Donatellos Italian Restaurant, Newbridge, Co. Kildare	045 438290
La Primavera, Naas, Co. Kildare	045 897926
Solo, Naas, Co. Kildare	045 894788
Maloti Indian Restaurant, Naas, Co. Kildare	045 883660
Ryans Restaurant, Naas, Co. Kildare.	045 856900
The Storehouse, Naas, Co. Kildare	045 889333
The Thatch, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare	045 864185
Vie de Chateux, The Harbour, Naas, Co. Kildare	045 888478
Weeping Thaiger Newbridge, Co Kildae	045 447799
Ballymore Inn	045 864585
Chapter 16/Silken Thomas	045 522232
Hangmans Arch	045 431259

Accomodation

Hotels Located around the Curragh

Name	Phone
Derby House Hotel	045 522144
The Keadeen Hotel	045 431666
The Village at Lyons	01 6303500
Osprey Hotel and Spa, Naas	045 881111
Rathsallagh Country House Hotel	045 403112
Killashee House Hotel	045 879277
The Hamlet Court Hotel	046 9541200
The Hazel Hotel	045 525373
Robertstown Village	045 870870
Maudlins House Hotel	045 896999
Westgrove Hotel & Conference Centre	045 989900
The K Club Hotel, Golf and Spa	01 6017 200
Barberstown Castle Hotel	016 28 8157
The Heritage Hotel, Golf and Spa	057 8645500

Naas Racecourse…....Gets Your Heart Racing!

Top Class Racing, Fabulous Entertainment & Superb facilities is a combination that guarantees you’re on to a winner. Host to 15 exciting racemeetings throughout the year.
At Naas racecourse we pride ourselves in our ability to cater for all ages and requirements with our off track entertainment programme including Themed Racedays, Summer BBQ Evenings, Live Bands and Family Fun days with FREE Children’s Entertainment.
Horse Racing and hospitality are the perfect partners at Naas Racecourse as we have all the ingredients for a great day out. Our superb Panoramic Restaurant offers a birdseye view off all the action and our Corporate Suites are the very essence of a VIP day at the race

Go Racing In Kildare Members have access to Members/Owners/Trainers Bar. Family Friendly with Playground.

Highlights include:

The Paddy Power Cheltenham Trial Day Sunday 21st of February ~ your chance to see some Cheltenham hopefuls in action
The Coolmore Stud Sprint Stakes B.H. Monday 7th of June~ a consisten source of Champion 2 year old fillies
Derrinstown Stud Brirdcatcher Day Sunday 17th of October ~ our biggest flat race fixture of the season this highly esteemed meeting is set to bring back all the big names once again this year.

Punchestown - Home of National Hunt Racing

Punchestown Racecourse is historically the home of National Hunt Racing in Ireland and hosts a total of 18 racemeetings annually. With unique features including Cross Country racing and the world famous Irish National Hunt Festival in April, this Kildare track is a “Jewel in the crown” of Irish racing. The racecourse boasts state of the art facilities including the stunning Panoramic Restaurant, overlooking the winning post, De Robeck Restaurant, Madigans Bar and numerous other bars. Go Racing in Kildare Members can enjoy exclusive member’s facilities at the Festival and the Owners and Trainers Bar at non-festival meetings.

Highlights include :-

The 5 Day Irish National Hunt Festival – 20th – 24th April 2010 featuring 11 Grade 1 races.
The Kerrygold Champion Chase Grade 1 – (20th April)
The Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup – Grade 1 –( 21st April)
The Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle – Grade 1 – (22nd April)
The Punchestown Champion Hurdle – Grade 1 – (23rd April).
Other highlights during the year include The John Durkan Memorial Chase – Grade 1 – ( 5th December.)

The Curragh Racecourse – home of the Classics

Join us at the Curragh in 2010 with an exciting line up of 19 race days from March to October. The County Kildare venue is one of the most famous horse racing venues in the world with the very best horses and riders lining up in some of the greatest and most prestigious international races A day at the Curragh races provides all the ingredients for the perfect fun day out with family, friends or business associates

The racecourse offers a variety of excellent food and beverage outlets including private hospitality suites overlooking the racecourse, silver service dining in the Horseshoe Restaurant, Bollinger Champagne Bar and Bistro and a variety of quality fast food outlets located throughout the family friendly venue

Themed days throughout the year aimed at families, followers of fashion, food enthusiasts and music fans ensure there is something for everyone

It is also an excellent location to brand, promote and market a business or product, while also the ideal venue to entertain customers and guests.

Go Racing In Kildare members enjoy a variety of exclusive privileges including access to members viewing area and Bar together with reserved car parking

Highlights of the 2010 season include

The Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas 22nd & 23rd May
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival 25th to 27th June
Darley Irish Oaks Weekend 17th & 18th July
Autumn Festival featuring The Irish Field St Leger 11th & 12th September

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