Great Day out - Paddy Power Cheltenham Trial Day with Hector Morning Line & Cheltenham Preview with Denis Kirwan & Donn McClean
First Race 2.20pm Spot a Champion & Enjoy the Jockey Olympics in aid of the GOAL Haiti Appeal at Naas -paddypower.com Cheltenham Trial day on Sunday the 21st of February- Naas Racecourse & Horse Racing Ireland will stage a novel event during the annual paddypower.com Cheltenham Trial day on Sunday the 21st of February. During the afternoon three teams of jockeys captained by Ruby Walsh, Barry Geraghty and Paul Carberry will compete in the Jockey’s Olympics in aid of the GOAL Haiti appeal. MC for the afternoon will be Hector O’hEochagain, while Gerry Loftus of Superstars fame will be the special guest referee. The competition will incorporate four events, a slow bicycle race, an egg and spoons race, a three legged race and the final event the contestants’ football skills will be tested when they will be requires kicking a football through a tyre to score points for their team. GOAL will have a bucket collection on the day to raise fund for Haiti. GOAL is on the ground in Haiti delivering aid to thousands of people most affected by the recent earthquake. They had a presence in Port-au-Prince within 26 hours of the disaster and currently have more than 30 experienced members of staff working in the disaster zone. Many of the GOAL team, which consists of doctors, nurses, engineers and logisticians, have worked in crisis situations across the Developing World in the past, such as the tsunami in South-East Asia in 2004 and the earthquake in Pakistan in 2005. GOAL is now one of the biggest distributors of food and non-food items in Port-au-Prince and surrounding countryside and has delivered aid to thousands of people to date. They have provided a medical team and supplies to alleviate the suffering of survivors at the central hospital in the capital. GOAL is also working closely with the UN and the US Government and plan to support 250,000 people over the coming weeks and months. GOAL CEO, John O’Shea commented, “On behalf of everyone in GOAL, I would like to express my gratitude to Horse Racing Ireland, Naas Racecourse, Paddy Power and all the jockeys who intend to participate in this event to support our relief and rehabilitation efforts in Haiti. Events like these not only help GOAL to deliver as much aid to the survivors as possible, but they ensure that their plight remains at the forefront of everyone’s minds”. Tom Ryan, Manager of Naas Racecourse said “We are delighted to be involved with the Jockey Olympics, I hope a huge crowd turn out to support GOAL’s efforts. We now offer enormous value through our admission bundle for full admission customers. We are building everything up to give people an enjoyable day out, the records show that top class horses turn out for this meeting every year with last years notable winners being Joncol, An Cathaoir Mor, Go Native and Puyol ”. The first race off at 2.20pm. The Jockey Olympics will take place in the parade ring into two sessions, after the 2nd race and after the 4th race. Pls note a photocall will take place next Monday with Barry Geraghty, Hector O’hEochagain and Gerry Loftus as the Jockey Olympic teams will be announced. CHELTENHAM PARADE RING PREVIEW A GREAT DAY OUT Naas Admission Bundle Launched Free Admission for U-18’s & Students ] General Admission: €15 with FREE €5 Refreshemnt voucher and FREE €5 Contact: Edel on (045) 897391 or email goracing@naasracecourse.com for more information.
During Racing, our Parade Ring Commentator Denis Kirwan from TV3 will interview Trainers and Jockeys about their Cheltenham Festival Contenders. Paddy Power & Hector will also mark your card for the day ahead and give you some horses to watch in Cheltenham.
Live Music before racing, FREE Paddy Power Giveaways and live racing action on the Big Screen.
-Pay Full Admission (€15) and
Receive a Free €5 Refreshment Voucher
& a Free €5 Betting Voucher-
Naas Racecourse has launched a new Naas Races Admission Bundle for every race goer that pays the full admission of €15 will receive a free €5 refreshment voucher (can be used anywhere on track) and a free €5 betting voucher which can be used to bet with the on-the-rails bookmakers
(Under 26 with Valid Id)
at Naas Racecourse
Naas Racecourse has announced that it will now offer free admission to all children U – 18 and to students with current student cards. There will be a dedicated U -18 / Student (under 26 with Valid Id Card) turnstile and college students are reminded that they much produce a valid student card to obtain free entry.
Bookie betting voucher
Students & Under 18's : FREE
O.A.P.'s €9
