Excitement Builds for the Unmissable RED MILLS Raceday at Gowran Park
Gowran Park Racecourse is set to come alive with thrilling action, style, and entertainment as the highly anticipated RED MILLS Raceday returns this Saturday. Offering a perfect blend of top-class racing, high fashion, and live entertainment, this is a day not to be missed!
The feature contests, the RED MILLS Hurdle and the RED MILLS Chase, will showcase the best of elite equine talent and deliver some of the best National Hunt racing action of the season.
Can Saint Sam claim another RED MILLS Chase Victory?
Saint Sam bids to make it back-to-back victories in the RED MILLS Chase, after providing local legend and champion trainer, Willie Mullins, with a seventh success in the Grade 2 contest over two and a half miles 12 months ago.
Edward Ware’s admirable eight-year-old, who has 11 career triumphs, nine of which have come under Mullins’ stewardship, is part of a high-class septet in contention at the entry stage, with Blue Lord, Blood Destiny and Classic Getaway also in the mix to be on a Closutton lorry.
Journey With Me, trained by Henry de Bromhead for Robcour, is the highest rated horse in the field at 157. Robcour could be represented too by Fil Dor, the 2023 RED MILLS Hurdle victor trained by Gordon Elliott, while Galway Plate hero Pinkerton is a potential contestant for Elliott’s fellow Meath trainer, Noel Meade.
Stiff Competition in the RED MILLS Hurdle
There is quality in abundance also in the Grade 3 RED MILLS Hurdle, where Kitzbuhel is an intriguing entry ahead of a potential tilt at Cheltenham glory. Marie Donnelly’s son of Cokoriko made a triumphant Irish debut at Punchestown in December, after being acquired by Mullins for his long-standing owner, and is among a trio of Closutton entrants.
Dual Cheltenham winner, Sir Gerhard is one of those, while there would be significant interest in the appearance of Histoire De, not seen on a racecourse since winning a four-year-old hurdle in Auteuil in September 2021 by 20 lengths and now owned by JP McManus.
Fils D’oudairies and Beacon Edge are the Elliott entries, with Brilliant Question, trained by Karl Heffernan, Break My Soul, bought out of the Nicky Henderson yard by Ian Donoghue less than three weeks ago, Cian Collins’ Effernock Fizz and Queenie St Clair, who would be making the short journey from Dusty Sheehy’s yard in Graiguenamanagh, completing the list.
RED MILLS Style Awards & Plenty of Evening Entertainment
Adding to the excitement is the RED MILLS Store Style Awards, where racegoers have the chance to win fantastic prizes for the Best Dressed Lady and Best Dressed Gentleman. This year’s prestigious competition will be judged by renowned style guru Derville Meade, ensuring a day filled with elegance and sophistication.
Fashion enthusiasts will also be treated to exclusive fashion shows hosted by the fabulous Marietta Doran, showcasing the latest trends and race day inspirations. Music will keep the atmosphere buzzing throughout the day, with live performances to entertain the crowd. After the racing concludes, the celebrations continue in the O’Driscoll Whiskey Party Marquee, where the popular band After Dark will take to the stage for an electrifying post-race performance.
To make travel easy, a return bus service from Kilkenny Castle to Gowran Park is available for just €10. Tickets for the bus can be purchased at the pick-up point on the day.
Last Chance for Free Tickets!
A final batch of FREE TICKETS will go live today at 4 PM—so racegoers are encouraged to act fast to secure their spot at one of the most exciting events on the Irish racing calendar.
Join us for a day of racing, style, and entertainment at RED MILLS Raceday—where sport and fashion meet in spectacular fashion!
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