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The countdown to the Dublin Racing Festival is on, with the two-day meeting at Leopardstown attracting some of the most talented horses, trainers and jockeys in Irish jump racing.
Held each February, there are seven races on the Saturday card, highlighted by the Grade 1 Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle, while Sunday showcases an eight-race fixture, spearheaded by the prestigious Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup.
When and where does the Dublin Racing Festival take place?
First introduced in 2018, the Dublin Racing Festival has quickly become a vital element of the Irish jump racing calendar, held at Leopardstown racecourse, just 8km south of the capital s city centre.
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Barry Geraghty recalls winning the Gold Cup with Bobs Worth. By The42 Team Wednesday 23 Dec 2020, 12:02 PM Dec 23rd 2020, 7:01 AM 45,569 Views 6 Comments
Barry Geraghty (file pic).
THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE is an extract from
True Colours by Barry Geraghty with Niall Kelly.
Bobs Worth might not be the most spectacular or flashy horse, but he’s easy to fall in love with. He always tries to please. He’s been that way since we had him at home, a real genuine personality, a horse that wants to work with you and not against you.
Charity racing calendar features thrills and spills of the year at racecourses
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Naas jockey Seamie Heffernan after winning the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh Racecourse features as one of the photographs in the Irish Injured Jockeys 2021 calendars and Christmas cards.
Seamie Heffernan all smiles behind the mask. Santiago and Seamie Heffernan after winning the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Photo by carolinenorris.ie
The mementos are available to purchase through their charity partners TRI equestrian – www.triequestrian.ie or in their stores at the Curragh or the Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan.
The calendars are €15 and a pack of 10 Christmas cards are €12. All proceeds from sales will go directly to the charity. Calendars and cards are also available to purchase from the Irish Injured Jockeys office on 045 533011.