Galway Races Brochure

The Galway Races 2018 It’s the Sport of Kings, in the City of the Tribes, at The Festival of the Year

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TO THE GALWAY RACES FÁILTE CHUIG RÁSAÍ NA GAILLIMHE BEST TOURISM AWARD 2017 FROM THE GALWAY CHAMBER

RECIPIENT OF THE 2016 ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACEHORSE OWNERS RACECOURSE AWARD

WINNER OF RACECOURSE OF THE YEAR 2016

Welcome

Welcome to Irelands largest Horse Racing Festival

The Galway Races

Galway Racecourse plays host to one of the greatest race meetings in the world, the famous and iconic Galway Races Summer Festival. Our Summer Festival runs from Monday the 30th July to Sunday the 5th August and boasts seven days of fantastic racing, delicious hospitality, entertainment, stunning fashion and an electric atmosphere that continues to draw people from Ireland and abroad. Over 145,000 people attended the Galway Races last year. The total prize fund for the fifty-two sponsored races of our Summer Festival reached an impressive €2 million.

This year we are delighted to announce we are also hosting a NEW three day October Festival from Saturday 27th to Bank Holiday Monday 29th October, with lots instore for our racegoers. See details within this brochure. A day out at the

Galway Races is the ideal way to spend time with friends and colleagues. Groups are very welcome with packages to suit your needs. There are plenty of delicious on-the-go casual food options available for race goers throughout the racecourse in addition to exquisite hospitality packages.

Since we finished racing last Summer, it’s been full steam ahead with our exciting new €6 million re-development project which will be ready for our racegoers to enjoy this July. Our new two storey building will transform the eastern end of the racecourse located down by the parade ring, revealing a new, fresh modern building that includes a new Betting Hall on the ground floor and a new Champagne Bar on the first floor. We look forward to offering our guests added comfort and facilities.

DATES FOR 2018 Summer Festival DATE

DAY

1st RACE

PRICE

RESERVED SEAT

Monday 30th July

Opening Night ‘Gather Your Tribe’

5.20pm

€25

€15

Tuesday 31st July

Colm Quinn BMW / Sports & Social Evening

5.20pm

€25

€15

Wednesday 1st August

thetote.com Galway Plate

5.10pm

€25

€15

Thursday 2nd August

The Guinness Galway Hurdle / Ladies Day

1.40pm

€30

€20

Friday 3rd August

Guinness Race Evening / Friday’s Fair Lady

5.10pm

€30

€15

Saturday 4th August

Super Saturday / Family Fun Day

2.30pm

€20

€10

Sunday 5th August

Mad Hatters Day / Family Fun Day

2.15pm

€20

€10

DATE

DAY

1st RACE

PRICE

Monday 17th September

September Racing

4.25pm

€15

Tuesday 18th September

September Racing

4.25pm

€15

Tuesday 9th October

October Racing

2.25pm

€15

Autumn Racing

New 3 Day October Festival DATE

DAY

1st RACE

PRICE

Saturday 27th October

Halloween Family Fun Day

1.10pm

€15

Sunday 28th October

Breast Cancer Research Institute Fundraising Day

1.05pm

€15

B.H. Monday 29th October

Student Race Day

1.05pm

€15

NOTE: Children Under 12 years are admitted free of charge to all of our 2018 race meetings.

The Summer Festival

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Summer FESTIVAL

2018

The Summer Festival 2018 MONDAY 30TH JULY Opening Night/ ‘Gather Your Tribe’

The highly-anticipated week long seven-day Galway Races Summer Festival kicks off on Monday 30th July. Our theme for the opening evening is ‘Gather Your Tribe’ in the City of the Tribes, Galway. Join us as we have a very special treat in store for our racegoers with an infectious lively performance for the opening of the Galway Races 2018.

TUESDAY 31ST JULY Colm Quinn BMW/ Sports & Social Evening

Join us for a fantastic evening of great horse racing, entertainment and our Paddy Power Celebrity Zorb Derby. With the first race at 5.20pm, it’s the ideal opportunity for you and your work colleagues to organise a well earned night out this Summer.

WEDNESDAY 1ST AUGUST thetote.com Galway Plate

Wednesday’s race meeting gets underway at 5.10pm. The historic Galway Plate race has been running at Ballybrit since 1869 with more heritage and prestige than any other race run at Galway Racecourse. This year will be the 149th running of this prestigious race and we can’t wait for it!

THURSDAY 2ND AUGUST The Guinness Galway Hurdle / Ladies Day

Widely renowned as ‘Ladies Day’ at the Galway Festival, Thursday combines the very best in racing and fashion. The first of eight races takes place at 1:40pm with the feature race the ‘Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap’ offering an impressive prize of €300,000 to the winner.

Ladies Day has always been the most fashion focused day of our Festival with the opportunity to showcase your elegant style. The Best Dressed Lady & Best Hat competitions are sponsored by the g Hotel & Spa, Galway.

FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST Guinness Race Evening/ Friday’s Fair Lady

Friday is always a hugely popular evening race meeting, and a great way to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend. The first race starts at 5.10pm with all races sponsored by Guinness.

Friday also plays host to the stylish ‘Friday’s Fair Lady competition’. The winner of this competition will receive the unique prize of a Shop and Stay package courtesy of the Athlone Town Centre Shopping Centre and Sheraton Athlone Hotel.

SATURDAY 4TH & SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST Weekend of Family Fun/ Mad Hatters Competition

The final two days of the Summer Festival are full of fun and colour with children admitted free of charge. There’s lots of entertainment for our young racegoers. The highlight on Sunday is the popular Mad Hatters Competition sponsored by Ireland West Airport Knock.

Packages

The Galway Races is very popular for Sports and Social Clubs for both Irish and overseas guests. We have two all-inclusive packages available for 2018. These packages apply to groups of ten or more. Advance booking required.

The Premium Festival Package

tival Package The Fes INCLUDES:

INCLUDES:

• 1 x Adult Admission Ticket • €10 Food Voucher • €5 Drink Voucher • €5 Betting Voucher

• 1 x Adult Admission Ticket • 1 x Reserved Seat Badge with Exclusive Access to the Private Corrib Bar with Panoramic Views of the Finish Line • €10 Food Voucher • €5 Drink Voucher & €5 Betting Voucher Price: €50 per person Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri €55 pp Thurs €45 pp Sat & Sun

Price: €35 per person Available on all 7 days of our Summer Festival.

To book contact

T: +353 91 700 100 or E:information@galwayraces.com

Reserved Seating Prices from €10.

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Bar, Tote Betting, food and beverage facilities away from the crowds.

When planning a days racing in Galway, one of the “must’s” from the team here is to book a reserved seat and enhance your experience. With your ‘Reserved Seat Badge’ you get fantastic extra benefits including:

Mon 30th, Tue 31st July & Wed 1st Aug

€15

Thursday 2nd August

€20

Friday 3rd August

€15

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Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August

€10

The private surroundings of the Corrib Bar located on the third floor of the Millennium Stand overlooking the finish line, where you can sit back, relax and soak up the electric atmosphere from your very own seat;

TO BOOK Log on to galwayraces.com

Special Offers

For the avid racegoer that attends all seven days of our Summer Festival, a week long badge is available.

Annual Badge Summer Festival Weekly Ticket Special

€175

Summer Festival Reserved Seat Special

€180

€140

Summer Festival Wednesday and Thursday Special

€45

Corporate HOSPITALITY

Come dine with us in style at The Galway Races! Enjoy the ultimate race day experience at Ireland's largest horse racing Summer Festival by booking one of our hospitality packages offering exquisite food, drinks and fantastic views of the track. Choose from the Killanin Stand Suites (the Hurdle or Plate Suite) or the Millennium Stand’s Panoramic Restaurant, both with stunning views of the racetrack.

Whether you're entertaining family, friends or business clients, you can be sure you will have a fantastic experience with us...it's why our guests return year after year. We look forward to welcoming you to the Galway Races this Summer and in the Autumn. Thank you for your support and business. See you in July!

Corporate Hospitality

The Ultimate Way to go Racing

THE KILLANIN STAND

The Killanin Stand

The Plate and Hurdle Suite Restaurants The stunning state of the art Killanin Stand plays host to two spectacular hospitality suites with fantastic panoramic views of the racetrack. The Plate Suite is located on the second floor with The Hurdle Suite located on the third floor. These two hospitality suites while combining action and atmosphere provide the ideal setting for corporate entertainment.

Option 1: The Gold Package Table of 10 required to book. Smaller groups can be accommodated on shared tables. This all-inclusive package includes: • Tote Betting Facilities • Reserved Table for the Day • Racecourse Admission Ticket • Complimentary Car Parking • Executive Guest Badge THE GOLD PACKAGE PRICE • Champagne Reception on Arrival Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st July €240 per person • Race Card & Pen • Racing Tipster Wednesday 1st August €295 per person • Five Course Gourmet Meal Thursday 2nd August €370 per person • Complimentary Wines with Meal Friday 3rd August €250 per person • Complimentary Bar (excluding Champagne) remaining open half an hour after the last race Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August €240 per person • Evening Tea

Option 2: The Silver Package Table of 10 required to book. Smaller groups can be accommodated on shared tables. This all-inclusive package includes: • • • • • • • •

Racecourse Admission Ticket Complimentary Car Parking Race Card & Pen Racing Tipster A Delicious 4 Course Meal Half bottle of wine per person Tote Betting facilities Reserved Table for the day

THE SILVER PACKAGE PRICE

Monday 30th July €140 per person Tuesday 31st July & Friday 3rd August €145 per person Enquiries to our hospitality partners: Lydon House Catering T: + 353 91 564015 E: hospitality@lydonhousecatering.com

THE MILLENNIUM STAND

The Millennium Stand

The Panoramic Restaurant Package The Millennium Stand is located beside the Parade Ring. The popular Panoramic Restaurant is situated on the third floor and offers guests a comfortable and luxurious restaurant serving delicious mouth-watering food. With its ideal location and fantastic views of the racetrack overlooking the Winning Post, it is the ideal venue for your group to enjoy a day out together. Enjoy the comfort of your own reserved table, a beautiful meal, fine wine and an incredible atmosphere.

The Panoramic Restaurant Package All-Inclusive Package includes: • • • • • • • • • •

Racecourse Admission Ticket Complimentary Car Parking Executive Guest Badge Champagne Reception on Arrival Race Card & Pen Racing Tipster Five Course Gourmet Meal Complimentary Wines with Meal Complimentary Bar (excluding Champagne) remaining open half an hour after the last race Evening Tea

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Tote Betting Facilities Reserved Table for the Day PRICE

Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st July Wednesday 1st August Thursday 2nd August

€240 per person

€295 per person €370 per person

Friday 3rd August

€250 per person

Saturday 4th August Sunday 5th August

See Weekend Special Package

Summer Festival Weekend Special

Autumn Racing Package

Enjoy our popular all-inclusive hospitality package that includes:

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Racecourse Admission Ticket Guest Badge to the Killanin Stand Hospitality Suite Racecard & Pen Racing Tipster Four Course Meal Tote Betting Facilities Reserved Seat/Table for the day Full Bar Facilities Available

PRICE Saturday 4th August Sunday 5th August

€80.00 per person

€70.00 per person

Racecourse Admission Ticket Complimentary Car Parking Guest Badge to the Restaurant Racecard & Pen 4 Course Lunch View of the Track Reserved Table for the Day Access to Private Tote Betting Facilities Access to Cash Bar

PRICE

Monday 17th September Tuesday 18th September Tuesday 9th October Saturday 27th October Sunday 28th October B.H. Monday 29th October

Enquiries to our hospitality partners: Lydon House Catering T: + 353 91 564015 E: hospitality@lydonhousecatering.com

€60 per person €60 per person €60 per person €65 per person Breast Cancer Research Ireland Fundraiser €65 per person €65 per person

Autumn RACING

2018

Autumn Racing We have six action packed race meetings planned for Autumn 2018, including a NEW three day October Festival.

DATE

1st RACE

PRICE

Monday 17th September

4.20pm

€15

Tuesday 18th September

4.20pm

€15

Tuesday 9th October

2.25pm

€15

Saturday 27th October

1.10pm

€15

Sunday 28th October

1.05pm

€15

B.H. Monday 29th October

1.05pm

€15

NEW 3 Day October Festival Saturday 27th October

Spooktacular Halloween Themed Family Race Day

Sunday 28th October

Breast Cancer Research Fundraising Day

BH Monday 29th October

Student Race Day

This year, Galway Racecourse will launch a new three-day October Festival (Saturday 27th to Bank Holiday Monday 29th).

Join us for three days of fantastic horseracing, hospitality, entertainment and an electric atmosphere. Enjoy mouth watering action on and off the track with our all-inclusive hospitality packages from €65 per person where you get to enjoy a four course lunch in our Millennium Stand.

Autumn Racing

Turnstiles will open approximately two hours before the first race with free car parking. Enjoy on-course music, fantastic competitions and don’t forget – children under 12 go free

Galway Racecourse l Ballybrit l Galway l H91 V654 l Ireland T: +353 91 700 100 l E: information@galwayraces.com l www.galwayraces.com Follow us on social media #GalwayRaces