NINE-TIME Irish champion jockey Pat Smullen, who lost his brave battle with cancer last month, is to be remembered at Dundalk Stadium with the inaugural running of the Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Pat Smullen Mercury Stakes on Friday, October 16th.

Backing of the €50,000 five-furlong race by the UAE’s leading distributor of horse feeds and supplements is a reflection of Smullen’s long association with the brand, and his longstanding friendship with Al Basti Equiworld founder, Malih Al Basti, who said: “Pat was a terrific horseman and a great friend. I hope this race will provide all those who knew him or admired his achievements from afar with an opportunity to reflect on a true racing legend.”