Wednesday 5th April 2023

COMMITTEE

Mr. Jim Mulqueen (Chairperson)

Mrs. Eimear Mulhern

Mrs. Una Manning

Mrs. Suzanne Eade

Mr. Patrick Prendergast

OFFICIALS:

Mr Paul Dermody

Mr. Tommy Breen

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Acting Stewards: Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairperson), Mr. Gerard V. Magee, Ms. Mary Cosgrave, Mrs. Mary O’Connor & Mr. C.J. Sweeney

Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone

Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan

Judge: Mr. D. Maher

Handicapper: Mr. G. O’Gorman

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. L. Aspell & Mr. P. Moloney

Medical Officer: Dr. A. McGoldrick

Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor MVB, MRCVS

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. J. Casey

Security Officer: Mr. C. Gordon

Receiver of Entries:

Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland.

Hon. Surgeon to the Club: Mr. Gary O’Toole, BSc (Hons), MB BAO BCh (Hons), BMedSci MCh AFRCSI FRCS (Tr & Orth).

Veterinary Surgeons:

Highfield Veterinary Clinic, Lisadell Equine Hospital, Ó’Scanaill & Associates Veterinary Surgeons, Ratoath Veterinary Clinic

Doctors to the Club: Dr. C.J. Murphy, Dr. R. Downey & Dr. F. Kenny

Commentator: Mr. Jerry Hannon

Farrier: Mr. Eamon Behan & Mr. Charlie Flanaghan

With thanks to our Sponsors

Welcome to Day 1 of Dublin Racing Festival 2022. There is a top quality day of racing today with four Grade 1 races, a leading Grade 2 bumper and two competitive handicaps. Todays feature race, the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup promises to be another thrilling contest and we are very grateful for the support of Paddy Power for this and the two supporting handicap races.

We would like to welcome everyone to our annual SPIN1038 Student Raceday, we hope you have an enjoyable day’s racing. Today’s raceday is an opportunity to showcase our sport to a new generation of racing fans. There are eight races on the card, which kicks off at 1.55pm and includes Listed Heritage Stakes won in 2022 by Pearls Galore for Paddy Twomey.

We also welcome the return of full crowds to Leopardstown for the first time since Dublin Racing Festival 2020. We are delighted to have racing fans back to experience National Hunt racing at Leopardstown and look forward to seeing everyone, without you, there has been a huge void at racing for the past two years.

We are delighted to welcome today’s title sponsors SPIN1038 who are our radio partners for Student Day and we are looking forward to working with them over the summer.

As with our spectators, our sponsors are integral to our racedays and we are very thankful for the support of Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors, Racing TV, and Goffs today, many of whom have supported Dublin Racing Festival since its inception. The continued support of all of todays sponsors have ensured we can continue to deliver competitive racing on what has become a marquee festival in the National Hunt calendar in only it’s fifth year as a festival.

We’re also delighted to welcome back aparto to Leopardstown today. aparto is an award-winning student accommodation provider operating across 17 residences in the UK, Dublin, Milan and Barcelona. aparto believe in creating a sense of community for students, with a programme of events, in a safe, secure environment for National and International students. aparto offers short stays student accommodation for students doing internships and summer breaks across the UK and Ireland. Make sure to head over to the 360 degree Video booth located behind the marquee in our saddling stall activation area.

We want to emphasise to all those attending, that although government restrictions relating to Covid-19 have been eased, we continue to encourage diligence and ask everyone to be mindful of others and continue best practice in relation to hand sanitising and masked wearing in crowded areas.

Our new fashion partner for 2023 are global brand SHEIN who we are delighted to welcome to Leopardstown today. SHEIN are supporting the Best Dressed competition with over €500 of prizes to be won for both male and female categories. SHEIN also have an activation area on site today so please go over and say hello to the SHEIN team.

We are also delighted to welcome

HRI Racecourses recently unveiled a primary partnership with Bulmers Ireland where they will become the Official Entertainment Partner of HRI Racecourses with the aim of enhancing all racegoers experience across our four racecourses at Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary, the first manifestation of this is at Dublin Racing Festival and we are looking forward to seeing Mundy and his band playing live on stage in the Bulmers Secret Orchard Marquee after racing today.

Next Generation, for equine enthusiasts whether you are interested in breeding, bloodstock or just want to network with like-minded people the ITBA Next Generation offers members social events, excursions and opportunities to link in with the vast thoroughbred industry. ITBA Next Generation Chair Orla Donworth and Vice Chair Conor Wixted are here today and would be delighted to welcome new members to the association – visit them in the Legacy Bar opposite the parade ring at any point through the day.

ITBA

Should you require any assistance throughout the day, or notice anything that is not to your satisfaction, please don’t hesitate to bring it to the attention of myself or a member of the Leopardstown Staff. We hope you have a enjoyable day at Leopardstown Racecourse with us today.

Finally, we have after racing entertainment in the Marquee with Soule and DJ in Champions Bar who will be keeping the festivities going after racing finishes.

Tim Husbands M.B.E. Leopardstown Racecourse CEO

Leopardstown Racecourse

E:info@leopardstown.com

We invite you to take a look at the race card for Emergency Exits and First Aid Area. There are FREE Luas/Car Park Shuttle Buses available from outside the turnstiles before, during and after racing and if you came in a private bus – please return through the same gate you entered, where your bus will be waiting.

T: 01 289 0500

Thank you for supporting Leopardstown and we hope you have a safe and enjoyable experience with us today. If there is anything the team can do to make your day more enjoyable, please let us know.

Tim Husbands MBE Chief Executive, Leopardstown Racecourse

Student Raceday Marquee– Enclosure

The Student Raceday Marquee is located beside the parade ring and is open to all racegoers with an admission ticket. With a 30 -metre bar, Circular Prosecco Bar, outdoor food area and toilets, this is the perfect place to position yourself ahead of our live music after racing. There will be a best dressed competition in the marquee. Registration from 12:00-15:00. The winner will be announced in the parade ring at 15:45. Soulé will be preforming live in the marquee after racing from 18:00-19:00. All bars will close at 19:00.

CHAMPIONS BAR – Enclosure

The Champions BAR is located by the Parade Ring at the far end of the Enclosure. The Champions Patio is also open with a bar and outdoor are with a great view of the parade ring. There will be a DJ playing throughout the day.

Hurricanes (formerly Madigans Bar) – Enclosure

Located under the grandstand in the tunnel; Hurricanes is our traditional “Pub”.

Legacy Lounge (formerly Weigh Room) – Enclosure

Following the substantial redevelopment at Leopardstown, the old weigh room area has been developed into a public Wine and Champagne bar now called the Legacy Wine Bar. This area is open to members of the public to enjoy and relax in high end comfort as well as wine, champagne, spirits, gins and bottled beer.

GROUND FLOOR – Grandstand

The Ground floor of the Grandstand features the Tote Hall. The Mane Course Burger Bar located here will be serving Gourmet Burgers and Colts Cafe offers Barista Coffee, sandwiches, snacks, tray bakes and scones.

FIRST FLOOR – Grandstand

The Ground floor of the Grandstand features the Tote Hall. The Mane Course Burger Bar located here will be serving Gourmet Burgers and Colts Cafe offers Barista Coffee, sandwiches, snacks, tray bakes and scones.

SECOND FLOOR – Grandstand

The 1888 Restaurant is located on the second floor of the Grandstand overlooking the Parade Ring. The Leopardstown Lounge (open only to Owners & Trainers and their guests who have horses running on the day) is located opposite the 1888 Restaurant on the second floor. Annual Members can access the Members Bar which is restricted to Leopardstown Annual Members on a race day. The second floor parade ring viewing balcony are both accessed from this level.

THIRD FLOOR – Grandstand

The Third Floor of the Grandstand features the Circle Lounge, Third Floor Parade Ring Viewing Balcony, the Panoramic Suite and other private suites. A fully-serviced bar is available at the Circle Lounge along with a Gourmet Coffee outlet as well as a bistro selection including gourmet burgers, beer batter fish and chips, spicy chicken wings, Dublin Bay prawn cocktail, seafood chowder and Antipasta plates. Reserved Premium level seating can also be accessed from the Third Floor grandstand.

FOURTH FLOOR – Grandstand

All penthouse suites are located on the fourth floor of the Grandstand.

Extra Entertainment – Make sure not to miss!

Make sure not to miss the Iris Singalong Social Cam in the Grandstand. Aparto 360 camera located in Saddling stall 5. SHEIN Activations located in Saddling Stall 6.