WINTER RACING FESTIVAL RACES ADVERTISED
Ian Fortune
As we get towards the end of October, there was a moment of realization in recent days that the RCÉ Winter Racing Festival is just around the corner.
The annual showpiece is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, December 1st and 2nd and it promises to be as big as any before.
The list of races was released yesterday and there is something for everyone. Of course, the Saturday card will feature the final of the National Puppy Stakes as well as six €10,000 championship races and five €5,000 races.
The full breakdown of Saturday’s card can be seen below:
Saturday, December 2nd
AA0 525 - For 6 @ €150 Winner €10,000
AA0 Bitch 525 - For 6 @ €150 Winner €10,000
AA0 550 - For 6 @ €150 Winner €10,000
AA0 575 - For 6 @ €150 Winner €10,000
AA0 600 - For 6 @ €150 Winner €10,000
DD0 750 - For 6 @ €150 Winner €10,000
SS0 350 - For 6 @ €100 Winner €5,000
DD0 850 - For 6 @ €100 Winner €5,000
Juvenile 525 (Sept 21 or Younger) - For 6 @ €100 Winner €5,000
AA0 Bitch 550 - For 6 @ €100 Winner €5,000
AA0 525 - For 6 @ €100 Winner €5,000
(Preference given to UK based Greyhounds)
The Final of the IGOBF National Puppy 525 will be run on this night.
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The Friday night card is also packed with intriguing fare with huge prizemoney on offer.
There will be a number of sweepstake finals on the card as well as the newer additions, the Syndicate open 525, an Old Stagers 525 and a Con & Annie Kirby memorial Trial Stake.
Friday, December 1st
AA0 525 - For 6 @ €50 Winner €2,500
AA0 550 - For 6 @ €50 Winner €2,500
AA0 Syndicate 525 - For 6 @ €50 Winner €2,500
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Trial Stake 525 (Jan 22 or Younger) - For 6 @ €20 Winner €1,500
Old Stagers 525 (June 20 or Older) - For 6 @ €20 Winner €2,000
Sweepstake Finals to be run include:
A4 525 - For 12 @ €20 Winner €2,000 - 1st Rd Heats Thursday 23rd Nov
A3 525 (NBG) - For 18 @ €20 Winner €2,000 - 1st Rd Heats Friday 24th Nov
A2/A3 SPK Regulars (Must have at least 5 races at SPK)
- For 12 @ €20 Winner €2,000 – 1st Rd Heats Friday 17th Nov
A1 525 - For 12 @ €20 Winner €2,000 – First Round Heats Friday 24th Nov
A0/A1 600 For 12 @ €20 Winner €2,000 – First Round Heats Saturday 25th Nov
Novice 750 For 12 @ €20 Winner €2,000 – First Round Heats Saturday 25th Nov
A0 525 For 12 @ €20 Winner €2,000 – First Round Heats Saturday 25th Nov