TODAY, the wait is over for 21 riders, who have trained in preparation for the Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race, supported by Ballylinch Stud, at the Curragh.

Riding in honour of the legendary champion jockey Pat Smullen and in memory of loved ones affected by cancer are Sam Austin, Jennifer Babington, Christopher Brabston, Ella Budds, Davy Condon, Ben Cusack, Gary Dowling, Cian Fenelon, William Kennedy, Jessica Kinsella, Lucy Kayes, Barry Lacy, Olivia Marnane, Tara Moneypenny, Claire O’Ryan, David Ryan, Aaron Smullen, Pat Shanahan, Katie Timmins, Barty Walczak and Brian Whelan.

Run over the Irish Derby track, the mile-and-a-half contest is scheduled for 17.45 as the eighth and final race on today’s card, which also features three Group 3 contests. Participants in the Curragh-to-Curragh charity cycle are due to arrive at the track just before the Snow Fairy Stakes at 15.27 and will ride up in front of the stands just after 15.30.

The cycle, which is supported by Paddy Power, will start and finish at the Curragh Racecourse, covering 100km and visiting three racecourses and two stud farms.

Sir A.P. McCoy will once again join the cycle to raise funds in memory of his great friend and weigh room colleague Pat Smullen.

The Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race, now in its fourth year, and Curragh-to-Curragh charity cycle, now in its fifth, are in aid of the leading cancer trials research organisation.

Together, the events have raised over €850,000 to date to support vital cancer research and organisers hope to reach the €1 million milestone this year.

THE Conor O’ Dwyer Charity Pro-Am, which raises vital funds for Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin was held at Kilkea Castle Golf Club on Friday, August 15th. Top professional and amateur golfers attended the popular event on the PGA schedule, which was created in 2006 by John Shortt and Mick Kelly.