NAVAN Racecourse today announced Bar One Racing as the title sponsor of the Troytown Chase in a five-year partnership.

The highlight of Navan’s jump racing calendar, the Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase will this year take place on Sunday, November 27th and with the benefit of this new sponsorship, the race will have a total purse prize of €100,000 and will be broadcast live on RTÉ television and Racing TV.

Bar One Racing will also take over the bookmaker shop on track with a significant upgrade investment taking place prior to its re-opening on Sunday, November 13th. Founded by CEO Barney O’Hare, Bar One Racing has expanded from a family run business, and currently employing more than 350 staff across the organisation including in its 53 shops in Ireland.

Bar One Troytown Chase Day is always one of the highlights of early jumps season, with over €200,000 in prizemoney on offer throughout the card. Along with a high-class seven race card there will be live music throughout the day with the full schedule of activities to be announced in the coming weeks.

Barney O’Hare, Company Director of Bar One Racing, said: “I have always been a huge fan of the jumps meetings at Navan Racecourse and we are delighted to partner with the team there to sponsor such a historic race. As well as the Bar One Racing Troytown Chase, our partnership with Navan Racecourse also includes the on-course betting shop. This will allow Navan Racecourse customers to experience our modern approach to the bookmaker shop experience combining the very best technology and with world-class customer service.”

Aidan McGarry, General Manager of Navan Racecourse, commented: “We are delighted to have Bar One Racing join us as sponsor of our feature jumps race of the year and are grateful to Barney O’Hare and his team for his enthusiastic support of Navan Racecourse. We are really looking forward to welcoming our racegoers for a great sporting and social day out.”