WHAT have War Of Attrition, Sizing Europe, Don Poli, Road To Riches and Vroum Vroum Mag got in common? They have all raced at Clonmel in recent years, affording racegoers at the Co Tipperary venue an opportunity to see stars of the track at close quarter.

Clonmel kicks off its 2017 racing programme on Thursday, February 2nd and manager DJ Histon is looking forward to the year ahead. As one of three racecourses in the county, he is aware of the challenges in attracting crowds, but feels that Clonmel has its own unique appeal.