Sunday 21st of February
First Race 2.20pm
Spot a Champion & Enjoy the Jockey Olympics in aid of the GOAL Haiti Appeal at Naas -paddypower.com Cheltenham Trial day on Sunday the 21st of February-
Naas Racecourse & Horse Racing Ireland will stage a novel event during the annual paddypower.com Cheltenham Trial day on Sunday the 21st of February. During the afternoon three teams of jockeys captained by Ruby Walsh, Barry Geraghty and Paul Carberry will compete in the Jockey’s Olympics in aid of the GOAL Haiti appeal. MC for the afternoon will be Hector O’hEochagain, while Gerry Loftus of Superstars fame will be the special guest referee. The competition will incorporate four events, a slow bicycle race, an egg and spoons race, a three legged race and the final event the contestants’ football skills will be tested when they will be requires kicking a football through a tyre to score points for their team. GOAL will have a bucket collection on the day to raise fund for Haiti.
GOAL is on the ground in Haiti delivering aid to thousands of people most affected by the recent earthquake. They had a presence in Port-au-Prince within 26 hours of the disaster and currently have more than 30 experienced members of staff working in the disaster zone. Many of the GOAL team, which consists of doctors, nurses, engineers and logisticians, have worked in crisis situations across the Developing World in the past, such as the tsunami in South-East Asia in 2004 and the earthquake in Pakistan in 2005. GOAL is now one of the biggest distributors of food and non-food items in Port-au-Prince and surrounding countryside and has delivered aid to thousands of people to date. They have provided a medical team and supplies to alleviate the suffering of survivors at the central hospital in the capital. GOAL is also working closely with the UN and the US Government and plan to support 250,000 people over the coming weeks and months.
GOAL CEO, John O’Shea commented, “On behalf of everyone in GOAL, I would like to express my gratitude to Horse Racing Ireland, Naas Racecourse, Paddy Power and all the jockeys who intend to participate in this event to support our relief and rehabilitation efforts in Haiti. Events like these not only help GOAL to deliver as much aid to the survivors as possible, but they ensure that their plight remains at the forefront of everyone’s minds”.
On the racing front, the paddypower.com Cheltenham Trial Day is one of the key fixtures in the racing calendar. Last years meeting produced three Grade 1 winners, Go Native the current favorite for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham was an impressive winner of the Supreme Novices hurdle last year, three weeks after his victory at Naas. Joncol was also a winner at last years Cheltenham Trial Day; he has subsequently won two Grade 1 Chases, including the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown last Sunday. An Cathaoir Mor completed the hat trick for Naas when he won the Grade 1 Arkle Chase also at Leopardstown. The Naas meeting on the 21st of February is the last recognized Cheltenham Trials Day in Ireland and the 2010 renewal promises to be another outstanding success. Naas Racecourse’s admission bundle continues to be on offer to patrons, every race goer that pays the full admission of €15 will receive a free €5 refreshment voucher and a free €5 betting voucher. The betting voucher can be used to bet with the rails bookmakers. U-18’s and current student card holders can also avail of free admission. College students are reminded that they must produce a valid student card to obtain free entry.
Tom Ryan, Manager of Naas Racecourse said “We are delighted to be involved with the Jockey Olympics, I hope a huge crowd turn out to support GOAL’s efforts. We now offer enormous value through our admission bundle for full admission customers. We are building everything up to give people an enjoyable day out, the records show that top class horses turn out for this meeting every year with last years notable winners being Joncol, An Cathaoir Mor, Go Native and Puyol ”.
The first race off at 2.20pm. The Jockey Olympics will take place in the parade ring into two sessions, after the 2nd race and after the 4th race.
Pls note a photocall will take place next Monday with Barry Geraghty, Hector O’hEochagain and Gerry Loftus as the Jockey Olympic teams will be announced.
For more information contact:-
Edel McCabe at Naas Racecourse on (045) 897391
2.10pm The Paddy Power Dial-a-Bet 1800 721 821 Maiden Hurdle of €11,500
2.40pm The paddypowertrader.com Handicap Hurdle of €17,000
3.10pm The Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Steeplechase (Grade 2) of €44,000
3.45pm The paddypower.com Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) of €45,000
4.15pm The paddypowerpoker.com Steeplechase (Grade 2) of €50,000
4.50pm The Osbornes Solicitors Handicap Hurdle of €10,500
5.20pm The paddypowercasino (Pro/Am_) INH Flat Race of €14,000
CHELTENHAM PARADE RING PREVIEW
During Racing, our Parade Ring Commentator Denis Kirwan from TV3 will interview Trainers and Jockeys about their Cheltenham Festival Contenders. Paddy Power & Hector will also mark your card for the day ahead and give you some horses to watch in Cheltenham.
Special Offer Corporate Suite Package only €60 per person and includes Admission, Racecard, Finger Food, Tipster, Private Corporate Suite, WII Game for the Day and Tab bar (to be paid forat then end of the day). Contact Edel on (045) 897391 for more information or to make a booking!
A GREAT DAY OUT
Live Music before racing, FREE Paddy Power Giveaways and live racing action on the Big Screen.
Naas Admission Bundle Launched
-Pay Full Admission (€15) and
Receive a Free €5 Refreshment Voucher
& a Free €5 Betting Voucher-
Naas Racecourse has launched a new Naas Races Admission Bundle for every race goer that pays the full admission of €15 will receive a free €5 refreshment voucher (can be used anywhere on track) and a free €5 betting voucher which can be used to bet with the on-the-rails bookmakers
Free Admission for U-18’s & Students ]
(Under 26 with Valid Id)
at Naas Racecourse
Naas Racecourse has announced that it will now offer free admission to all children U – 18 and to students with current student cards. There will be a dedicated U -18 / Student (under 26 with Valid Id Card) turnstile and college students are reminded that they much produce a valid student card to obtain free entry.
General Admission: €15 with FREE €5 Refreshemnt voucher and FREE €5
Bookie betting voucher
Students & Under 18's : FREE
O.A.P.'s €9
€60 Panoramic Restaurant Package still available includes admission, racecard, delicious four course dinner and table reserved for the day.
€40 Special offer Panoramuc Restaurant Packages for Admission, racecard, Main Course dinner & reserved table.
Contact: Edel on (045) 897391 or email goracing@naasracecourse.com for more information.