The Curragh staged a test race day of some of its new facilities on Thursday to fulfill Turf Club licensing requirements ahead of its season-opening weekend on May 13 and 14.
Personnel in attendance, which included Turf Club officials, vets, doctors, farriers, trainers, jockeys, stable staff and owners' associations, were shown the new facilities that have been completed for this season, including the refurbished stable yard, while a small group of horses galloped on the track.
“I was impressed by the layout and facilities, which I viewed for the first time today, and it was good to see that the track is in great condition,” said Curragh-based trainer Willie McCreery.
Bernard Caldwell, chairman of the Irish Stable Staff Association, added, “The team at the Curragh have done an excellent job with the refurbishment of the stable yard, which has certainly been restored to its former glory and I am confident will enhance the experience for stable staff this year.”
The redevelopment of The Curragh continues until the end of 2018, with high-quality marquee structures standing in and O'Brien's Champagne and Wine Bar being the only permanent facility open for this season.
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