Darley Extends Irish Race Sponsorship For Six Filly And Mare Races

Darley has extended their Irish race sponsorship of six races for fillies and mares through 2025. Each race is worth up to €70,000 with a prize-money total of €350,000.

The races receiving boosted prize-money are as follows:

• Naas, May 10 – Naas Oaks Trial Stakes (LR), 10f, €55,000
• Navan, June 7 – Kooyonga Stakes (LR), 1m, €55,000
• Cork, June 13 – Munster Oaks (G3), 12f, €60,000
• Fairyhouse, July 9 – Stanerra Stakes (G3), 14f, €70,000
• Gowran Park, August 13 – Hurry Harriet Stakes (LR), 9f, €55,000
• Curragh, October 4 – Brigid's Pastures Stakes (LR), 6f, €55,000

In addition, the breeder of the winner of each race will also receive a nomination to champion 2-year-old and G1 Irish 2000 Guineas winner Native Trail (GB), who welcomed his first foals this year.

Eamon Moloney, nominations manager at Darley, said, “Following a successful series last year, we are delighted to continue our sponsorship of these important races.

“Darley remains committed to supporting breeders through race sponsorship and would like to thank the IEBF as co-sponsors–another organisation that we are proud to support in its vital work for our industry.”