WHAT a day the John Shortt Legends Day at Punchestown Racecourse on Thursday, October 19th will be in celebration of the life of former jockey and great character John Shortt who sadly passed away, aged 53, in February. John had secured a plot of land and planning permission for a home for his wife and young daughter. The John Shortt Legends Day offers everyone an opportunity to assist in fulfilling their great friend’s dream.

Action gets underway with the Legends Challenge running before racing over one mile and six furlongs. The 16 hungry challengers are all former jockeys with varying levels of fitness and confidence!