British Contenders Set Sights on Listed Honours at Naas Summer Season Finale
Naas Racecourse will bring the curtain down on its Summer Season this Wednesday evening, July 23rd, with a high-quality seven-race card headlined by two Listed contests – the ARQANA Irish EBF Marwell Stakes and the Yeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes. The meeting promises a lively evening of top-class racing and entertainment from popular band Spring Break, providing a fitting finale to what has been a vibrant summer calendar at the Kildare venue.
The feature race for juveniles on the evening is the ARQANA Irish EBF Marwell Stakes, a Listed sprint over five furlongs for two-year-old fillies with a prize fund of €50,000. The international appeal of the contest is highlighted by the presence of five British-trained runners, several of whom are recent winners, along with top English jockeys making the trip to Naas Hollie Doyle, Tom Marquand, and Clifford Lee.
Ireland’s challenge is led by three exciting prospects: Cardiff By The Sea, trained by Fozzy Stack, who ran a creditable fourth at Ascot on her most recent start; Havana Anna, an impressive debut winner at Naas earlier this month and Ipanema Queen, an eye-catching maiden winner at the Curragh earlier in the season.
Later in the evening, the spotlight turns to the Yeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes, a Listed sprint over just under six furlongs for older fillies and mares, also carrying a prize fund of €50,000. The race has attracted a high-quality field, including another strong British challenger in Sky Majesty, who arrives as the highest-rated runner in the line-up. Leading the home team is trainer Paddy Twomey, who saddles two in-form contenders, Super Sox and Bonus Time, both of whom have been consistently in the frame and look set to be highly competitive once again.
General Manager of Naas Racecourse, Aidan McGarry, commented:
“We’re looking forward to Wednesday’s meeting, which marks the final evening of our Summer Season. There’s a strong card of competitive racing instore and great to see so many UK contenders making the trip over. We would like to thank all our sponsors for their continued support. We’re expecting a brilliant evening both on and off the track.”
Although all hospitality packages for the evening are now sold out, racegoers can still enjoy casual BBQ and dining options on course, including the always-popular Beer & Burger package. Book your early bird ticket admission ticket before the day and save €5.
Gates open at 3:35pm, with the first race scheduled for 5:07pm. Shuttle buses will operate from Sallins Train Station and Naas town.
For tickets and more information, visit naasracecourse.com.
