Strong card will light up Dundalk Stadium
DUNDALK Stadium launched its Friday night series of floodlit horse and greyhound racing last Friday with horse and greyhound racing lined up every Friday and Saturday night until the end of the year, and beyond.
There will be a strong card for the opening night this coming Friday featuring the €63,000 Recruit Island Diamond Stakes (Group 3).
This race always produces a strong field with Mastercraftsman and Declaration of War amongst the famous winners. This year Recruit Island sponsor Dundalk’s feature race of the year. Established by Servisource Recruitment, Recruit Island specialises in permanent, temporary and contract placements across Healthcare, Construction & Engineering and Administration and Finance; from entry level positions to senior level and professional positions.
Declan Murphy, CEO of Servisource said: ‘We are delighted to sponsor the prestigious Recruit Island Group 3 Diamond Stakes at Dundalk on Friday 28th September and are using the platform to launch our new job site Recruit Island.
‘The recruitment process is becoming more automated and prospective candidates are more mobile when accessing information; therefore, the Recruit Island brand and website will become a ‘go to’ portal for candidates and clients to source the best opportunities; whether it be via desktop, tablet or mobile. It offers both job seekers and employers a new approach to the traditional model and we are excited to share it with existing customers and the public on Friday.’
Emma Meehan, Sales & Marketing Manager of Dundalk Stadium said: ‘We are thrilled that Recruit Island are on board and we look forward to welcoming the Recruit Island team and their many clients to our venue on Friday 28th September for exciting racing, great food and entertainment into the night.’
Racing resumes this Friday 28th September from 6pm with horse and greyhound racing. For further details check out: www. dundalkstadium.com.
Greyhoundresults FRIDAY
RACE 1 Drumiller Vic won in 28.62 for Peter McParland and Newry trainer Brendan Mullan
Race 2 Matilda Jane won in 29.14 for Kieran Lonergan(Castleblayney)
Race 3 Cushie Change won in 28.93 for Patrick Devaney(Dublin)
Race 4 Eager Ember won in 28.93 for Damien McConville(Stewartstown)
Race 5 Butterbridge Zip won in 21.60 for Brian O’Hanlon and Newry trainer Gerard Martin
Race 6 Star Luck won in 21.74 for Eddie Rushe(Craigavon)
Race 7 Ardrahan Trade won in 29.49 for Daniel Nolan and Rathkenny trainer Martin Lanney
Race 8 Kids Delight won in 29.31 for Joy Haydon(Lisburn)
SATURDAY
RACE 1 Stefans King won in 21.39 for Shea Campbell(Armagh)
Race 2 Old Fort Rico won in 21.68 for Tony Teague(Omagh)
Race 3 Vincys Rocket won in 21.82 for David Maguire(Ballyjamesduff)
Race 4 Union St Maid won in 29.26 for James Mullen and Newry trainer Brendan Mullan
Race 5 Tammen Torrent won in 29.19 for Martina McCann & Ambrose Quinn and Craigavon trainer Ambrose Quinn
Race 6 Old Movilla won in 21.52 for James Murray(Newtownards)
Race 7 Merci Noel won in 33.13 for Nuala Houston(Sion Mills)
Race 8 Pacific Poppy won in 32.86 for Theresa Hamill(Dungannon)
Race 9 Kilmessan Royal won in 32.74 for Rita Carberry(Kilmessan)
Race 10 Huntsmans Close won in 21.60 for Bed-To-Work-Syndicate c/o Pat Loftus(Dundalk)
Race 11 Ely Way won in 29.05 for Bridge Campbell & Kevin Mahon(Augher)