AN important date for your diary, Monday, September 13th (non-racing day), is that of the newly-named Pat Smullen Golf Classic in aid of the Drogheda Memorial Fund at Killeen Castle, Dunsany, Co Meath. The Drogheda Memorial Fund was set up for the permanent or temporary relief of trainers and riders who find themselves, due to circumstances beyond their control, in need of assistance.

It’s €1,000 per team of four (Stableford) (includes dinner), or sponsor a tee box for €150.

For more information or to book a team, please contact: Donal O’Shea 045-445600 / donal.oshea@ihrb.ie or Marianne Waters 045-445605 / marianne.waters@ihrb.ie

Or alternatively please contact a DMF committee member: Michael Grassick 087-2588770 / Jimmy Lenehan 087-6973000 / David Power 087 2412311/ Caroline Fitzpatrick 087 2759031 / Caroline Corballis 086 0873355.

Funds for Hassett’s medical treatment

BEST wishes to Johnny Hassett of the Bloodstock Connection who is receiving treatment in Germany following a cancer diagnosis.

Johnny’s breeze-up colleagues and friends have set up a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses. A friend confirmed during the week that despite everything, Johnny is in good spirits.

Web: Search GoFundMe.com for ‘Johnny Hassett’