The halfway stage of the current season at Roscommon Racecourse has passed, with racing returning on Tuesday, August 20th, for an all-flat card which doubles up as the racecourse’s very popular ‘Family Day’.
There is a real appetite for racing in the midlands and west at the moment, and the public are voting with their feet. Roscommon Racecourse have been thrilled with the crowds all year, and are hoping for more of the same next week.
Ronan Whelan – one of the leading flat riders in the country – was very complimentary when he spoke about the track last week.
“I do not know one rider who doesn’t like coming to Roscommon”, he said. “We get very well looked after, the weigh-room is one of the best in the country, and the track itself is top class”.
Ronan added, “I try and get out and either walk or have a run before racing, and the track is like a carpet. It takes plenty of racing, but you wouldn’t tell, as it rides very well and consistent.
“There are big crowds at every fixture and it’s clear that people around Roscommon like their racing. Every winner is well received and it’s great to walk into a parade ring where the crowds are there to look at the horses. I can’t fault the place!”
Next week’s annual Family Day is a chance to bring all the young racing fans to Roscommon Racecourse to meet some of the very best sportspeople in Ireland! There will be lots of family entertainment throughout the evening, and a special family ticket option is available.
Many thanks to sponsors Quinn Bet, The Irish EBF, Murray Ambulance Services, Conor Cassidy Car Sales, Abbey House Coffee Bar, and the Cleary family. The best turned out prizes are sponsored by YK Signs Athleague.
Tickets/more info
Ticket offers are available online at roscommonracecourse.ie. Admission costs €15 for adults and €10 for OAP/students, plus the special family ticket for two adults and children (under sixteen) for just €20. There is a 10% discount when buying online at roscommonracecourse.ie.
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A list of remaining fixtures and all other information, which includes ticket information, can be found on roscommonracecourse.ie. For enquiries, email contact@roscommonracecourse.ie or phone 087 2203288.
Roscommon Racecourse: come for the racing, stay for the craic!
