Time to saddle up for Bellewstown Race meeting
SADDLE up for another great experience this summer as top class horse racing returns to the hill at Bellewstown.
Details of the summer season have been released, with meetings again in July and August.
The meeting is widely regarded as one of the oldest about, with reports dating it to 1726 while George Tandy, a former Mayor of Drogheda and brother of the famous Napper Tandy, persuaded King George III to sponsor a race at Bellewstown in 1780. The race was called His Majesty’s Plate and was valued at £100.
Barney Curley is reputed to have pulled off one of the biggest betting coups in Ireland with Yellow Sam at Bellewstown in 1975.
THis year, the organisers are again offering some great deals, including a night out in the Corporate marquee. July Festival 2017 Thursday 6th July 2017; First Race 5.05 pm; Last Race 8.45 pm (8 Races)
Friday 7th July 2017; First Race 5.00 pm; Last Race 8.35 pm (If divide)
Saturday 8th July 2017; First Race 4.50 pm; Last Race 8.05 pm (If divide) August Festival 2017 Wednesday 30th August 2017; First Race 4.10 pm (approx) Thursday 31st August 2017; First Race 4.10 pm (approx) More details on the great corporate packages from Seamus Fitzpatrick at E-Mail: sfitzpatrick16@gmail.com.