Naas to Help Barretstown Charity

In conjunction with the Irish EBF Ballyhane S., Naas Racecourse has partnered with Barretstown, a children's charity, which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A JustGiving page has been set up here and Naas is requesting minimum donations of €5. Each donation will be placed in a draw-to be held on July 30–and assigned one of 24 horses in the €300,000 Irish EBF Ballyhane S. on Aug. 2. The fundraiser will close on Juy 28 at noon. The person assigned to the winning horse will receive a €5,000 holiday voucher from Hannon Travel. Barretstown's mission is to rebuild the lives of children affected by serious illness and their families through life changing therapeutic recreation programmes in a safe, fun and supportive environment.

Caroline Tobin, Corporate Account Manager of Barretstown, commented, “We are incredibly lucky to have the support of Naas Racecourse, the Irish EBF and Ballyhane Stud and we are delighted to be the recipient of the funds raised from the €5,000 holiday voucher draw.”

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Tom Fogarty Joins Darley’s Kildangan Nominations Team

Tom Fogarty has been named a nomination administrator for Darley's Kildangan Stud, Darley announced on Tuesday. Fogarty, who began on July 1, studied Agricultural Science at University College Dublin and served stints at Dromoland Farm in the U.S. and at Mountarmstrong Stud in Ireland. He was most recently a stud groom at Godolphin's Ballysheehan Stud.

“I'm delighted to have the opportunity to join this outstanding team,” said Fogarty in a statement. “The current roster of Darley stallions, both here and at Dalham Hall, is very exciting and I am looking forward to meeting breeders at the forthcoming sales.”

 

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Daughter of Was Debuts at Fairyhouse

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Wednesday's Observations features a daughter of Oaks winner Was (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).
1.50 Chantilly, Debutantes, €27,000, 2yo, f, 7fT
BAHASA (IRE) (Siyouni {Fr}) debuts for the Wertheimers and trainer Christophe Ferland, who combined to win the 2013 G1 Prix Marcel Boussac with the dam Indonesienne (Ire) (Muhtathir {GB}). Only the second foal to race, the February-foaled bay encounters 12 contemporaries including Godolphin's Fleur D'Iris (GB) (Shamardal), an Andre Fabre-trained daughter of the dual Brazilian Group 1 heroine Zara (Brz) (Redattore {Brz}).

 

5.25 Fairyhouse, Mdn, €14,000, Mdn, 2yo, f, 6fT
CONCERT HALL (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) debuts for the Smith/Magnier/Tabor/Westerberg axis and is a daughter of the G1 Epsom Oaks heroine Was (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) from the distinguished family of New Approach (Ire). Aidan O'Brien introduces the February-foaled bay against Joseph O'Brien's well-regarded fellow newcomer Pennine Hills (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), Sun Bloodstock's full-sister to the GIII Selene S. winner Grizzel (Ire) who impressed in her barrier trial.

 

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Great Community Race Day at Carlisle on July 8

The Great Community Race Day, the brainchild of Carlisle Racecourse non-executive committee member Bruce Jones and his wife Sue who founded OEE, a Carlisle-based engineering company, will be held on Thursday, July 8. Keen to support and contribute towards the local community, the couple decided to sponsor a racing fixture and the concept of the Great Community Race Day was born. Each of the six races on Thursday's card will include the name of one of the following charities that the team at OEE had been personally involved with and felt inclined to support:

  • BEE Unique – Autism 'Embracing Differences'
  • Calvert Trust – Challenging disability through outdoor adventure
  • Carlisle Community Help – Affordable Food Hub
  • Diff-Ability – Showcasing ability over disability
  • Every Life Matters – Suicide Prevention
  • Penny Jones – Animal Hospice

All donations are split equally and passed in full, directly to the charities and can be made here.

“Through the Great Community Race Day, OEE hope to really raise awareness of these local charities and the fantastic work they do,” said Bruce Jones. “OEE would like to thank the charities themselves for their efforts in pulling together the organisation and the team at Carlisle Racecourse for their help and support with all the arrangements and planning.”

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