Thoroughbred Trails
Behind the scenes look at Horse Racing
Following on from the success of the Thoroughbred Trail Weekends in 2009 and 2010 Fáilte Ireland and the Little Book of Luxury are delighted to bring you four very special horse racing weekends in 2011. Horse racing enthusiasts have the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the yards of some of Ireland’s top trainers and enjoy top class racing action at the Curragh racecourse.
The weekend will include two nights Bed & Breakfast, one Dinner in a hotel of your choice, a visit to a Trainer’s Yard, an insight into what goes on at the course on Race Day, VIP Day Card at Kildare Village outlet shopping and an option to visit the Irish National Stud and Gardens, Castletown House and Russborough.
Frances Crowley, Classic-winning Trainer and Champion Amateur Jockey, said -
“ It will be a fantastic opportunity to give people a behind-the-scenes look at racing in some of the top yards in the country and a real privilege to introduce them to top trainers including Dessie Hughes, John Oxx, Paul Deegan, Tracey Collins, Michael Halford and Dermot Weld . I am really looking forward to meeting more fellow racing enthusiasts and hope we can help guests to have the best days racing of their lives and have a weekend in Kildare that they will never forget.”
In 2011 the Thoroughbred Trail weekends are as follows:
MAY 20 - 21, 2011
Abu Dhabi Irish Guineas Festival
Trainer: Dermot Weld
JUNE 24 - 25, 2011
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival
Trainers: Paul Deegan & Tracey Collins
JULY 15 - 16, 2011
Darley Irish Oaks weekend
Trainer: Michael Halford
SEPTEMBER 9 - 10, 2011
The Irish Field St Leger weekend
Trainers: Dessie Hughes & John Oxx
Booking Information:
€275 per person sharing
Barberstown Castle
The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort
Rathsallagh Country House
The Village at Lyons
€345 per person sharing
The K Club
€235 per person sharing
Keadeen Hotel
