TG4 set to broadcast Ballinrobe

HISTORY will be made on Monday evening when racing from Ballinrobe will be bradcast live on TG4. The feature race is the €100,000 McHale Mayo National Handicap Chase.

Barbecues warming up at Clonmel

THE Bulmers Summer BBQ Race Evening takes place at Clonmel Racecourse on Friday, June 6th. The first of seven all-jumps races starts at 5pm.

The BBQ ticket offers great value at €30 per person. It includes admission, racecard, barbecue meal and €5 Tote bet. This package must be pre-purchased online or on 052 6188508.

The racegoer judged best dressed will win a luxury break at Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa, complete with two nights bed and breakfast, one evening meal and a spa treatment for two. There will also be live music after racing. Children under 16 are admitted free if accompanied by an adult.

Web: clonmelraces.ie

Classic evening racing at Cork

THE flat season at Cork Racecourse, Mallow continues on Friday, June 13th with a competitive evening card which features the Group 3 Darley Munster Oaks, the €100,000 Mallow Premier Handicap and the Listed Midsummer Sprint Stakes.

Racing starts at 4.50pm and there is free live music for an hour and a half after racing. A free shuttle bus will operate between Mallow town, the train station and the racecourse before and after racing.

The Super Saver Social Packages from €30 are ideal for social clubs or groups of friends with all the essentials included: admission, racecard, a pint, €5 food voucher and €5 Tote bet.

Alternatively, for a more formal option, check out the €75 per person package of an evening meal courtesy of Woodlands Catering, with your table guaranteed for the evening.

Web: corkracecourse.ie

Navan welcome

THE series of ‘Summer Saturdays’ at Navan Racecourse continues on June 7th. There are various hospitality packages available to amplify your raceday experience such as the popular €55 barbeque package complete with all the usual raceday essentials, a reserved table for the day and a delicious barbecue meal. The Bective Restaurant Hospitality Package is also worth checking out if you’re after a more formal dining experience.

Web: navanracecourse.ie