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HORSEWEEK
FARMWEEK
DECEMBER 02 2021
High standards at
Lusk’s Dressage League
T
HE popular
Dressage
League
continued
at Lusk
Equestrian on
Sunday, with
increased numbers
all attempting to
qualify for the final,
competing on the
fantastic surface
together with ample
room to warm up.
Judges on the
day were Coreen
Abernethy, assisted
by Fiona McGowan
and Fran McCormick
and Debbie
Osborough assisted
by
They each
commented on the
high standard of
competition and it
was great to see so
many Pony Clubs
being represented
- from East Down,
Iveagh and as far
away as Fermanagh!
The final takes
place next Sunday,
December 5,
INTERMEDIATE: Molly O’Connor and ‘Rockrimmon Willow’ won the
Pony Club Intermediate Qualifier at Lusk’s Dressage League.
(FW48-525NN)
PICTURES: courtesy of Martin O’Neill
when everyone is
welcome.
December 12
will be the final
competition of 2021
with a Christmas
Derby being held.
Entries for both
with Sarah Whiteside
on 07840 117132.
RESULTS
Sunday, November
28
Dressage league
at Lusk Equestrian week 3
Class 1 - Intro:
1) Jane Bruce,
Mill Road Rio; 2)
Tara Moneypenny,
ON FORM: Tom Rowlatt-McCormick and ‘Greenore Jill’ won the Pony
Club Novice Qualifier at Lusk’s Dressage League. (FW48-524NN)
I
RISH Film and Television Award (IFTA)nominated broadcaster, influencer and
fashionista, Lorraine Keane will head up
the fashion judging panel for the Lawlor’s of
Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle and Winter Ladies
Day at Naas Racecourse on Sunday, January
2. The Grade 1 race day is Naas Racecourse’s
flagship race meeting and the opening card
of the 2022 calendar at the Kildare track. The
day offers racegoers a fantastic day of racing,
fashion, food and entertainment.
Winter Ladies Day has a prize fund of over
€3,000, including prizes up for grabs for four
runners up, as well as spot prizes from local
boutiques in Naas. The Winter Ladies Day
winner will receive a €1,000 voucher from
Residence Day Spa in Naas, a €500 cash prize
and a luxurious stay in a suite at Lawlor’s of
Naas Town Centre Hotel.
This year, the theme of the competition
is ‘Back A Boutique’. A number of Naas
boutiques and shops have partnered with
Naas Racecourse, including Jingles, Aria,
Emporium Kalu, Nicola Ross, Catriona’s,
The Shoe Tree, Fabucci, Whelan’s Shoes and
Diamond and Pearls. The boutiques have
generously donated vouchers ranging in
value from €50 to €200. These vouchers will
be awarded as spot prizes for stylish ladies
the judges see on the day.
Speaking in advance of the fashion
competition, Lorraine said: “Our theme for
this year’s fashion competition is ‘Back A
Boutique’. The ‘Back A Boutique’ campaign is
about encouraging ladies to shop locally and
Hoek’s Rory; 3) Zach
Watson, Leamore
Girl; 4) Yvonne
O’Neill, Lola; 5)
Claire Forsythe,
Joondalup; 6) Jessica
Knowles, Nico.
Class 2 Newcomers Prelim:
1) Sarah Russell, PJ;
2) Eleanor Wheeler,
Casper; 3) Charlie
Watson, Socks.
Class 3 - Prelim:
1) Conor Savage,
Tiny; 2) Rachel
McCaughey, Ardglen
Stardust; 3) Amy
Bronagh, Jack; 4)
Robyn Catterall,
Arctic Eclipse; 5)
Sharon Madine,
Miguel Angel; 6) Erin
Mathieson, Colin.
Class 4 - Novice:
1) Clare Steele,
Ballerina; 2) Sarah
Irvine, Harry; 3)
Andrew Greer, Sharp
Object; 4) Conor
Savage, Tiny; 5)
Laura Napier, Maggy;
6) Kerry Parkhill,
Ted.
Class 5 Elementary:
1) Andrew Greer,
Sharp Object;
2) Clare Steele,
Ballerina; 3) Tom
Rowlatt-McCormick,
Skyfall Echo.
PC Novice
Qualifier:
1) Tom RowlattMcCormick,
Greenore Jill;
2) Anya Teuton,
Gleneven Stariva;
3) Holly Rice, My
Isabella; 4) Charlotte
Glenn, Lily; 5) Emily
Black, Donn Boy;
6) Anna Morrow,
Ballyvary Ripple.
PC Intermediate
Qualifier:
1) Molly O’Connor,
Rockrimmon Willow;
2) Caiomhe Crozier,
Hill Monarch; 3)
Caiomhe Crozier,
Kildromin Banjo.
PC Open Qualifier:
1) Tom RowlattMcCormick, Mon
Aime Alme.
WINNING TEST: Conor Savage and ‘Tiny’ ride their winning test in the
Prelim class at Lusk’s Dressage League. (FW48-523NN)
PLACED: Amy
Bronagh and ‘Jack’
placed third in the
Prelim class at Lusk’s
Dressage League.
(FW48-521NN)
RUNNERS UP: Left,
Sarah Irvine and
‘Harry’ placed second
in the Novice class
at Lusk’s Dressage
League.
(FW48-522NN)
A ‘Keane’ eye on the fashion at Naas Racecourse
BRING ON THE STYLE: Broadcaster, influencer
and fashionista, Lorraine Keane will be Style
Judge for Naas Races on January 2.
(FW48-567NN)
choose their race day outfit, or part of their
outfit from their local boutique, ahead of the
Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle Day.
It’s been a difficult time for everyone, and
boutiques and retailers were hit very hard, so
it’s important to support your favourite shop
and shop local.”
Lawlor’s of Naas is located in Poplar Square
in Naas and will open its luxurious new
extension in early 2022. The renovation and
extension will see an additional 74 bedrooms
being added to the property. Work is currently
underway on a new ballroom large enough to
accommodate 550 people, ‘Vi’s Restaurant’
and lots more. The interiors will feature a
treasure trove of repurposed antiques and
collectables, which add a unique and elegant
cocktail of glamour.
Jack Tierney, owner of Lawlor’s of Naas
said: “We are delighted and proud to sponsor
The Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle
once again. It’s an exciting and busy time for
all of the team here, as we are getting set to
open the doors to our fabulous extension
in Spring 2022. Our luxury new extension
features beautifully crafted treasures we
have procured from famous historic buildings
and the look is as eclectic as it is glamourous.
Lawlor’s is only 35 minutes from Dublin
Airport and Naas is a great place to stay and
enjoy all that Kildare has to offer from great
shopping to exciting racing on our doorstep. It
has been a tough couple of years, and we are
delighted to offer a good news story to begin
2022.”
The Grade 1 Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle
is the first major race of 2022 and is a great
indicator of what horses are set to make waves
on the racing scene over the remainder of the
season. It is the seventh year in succession
that Lawlor’s of Naas have sponsored this
race. The previous two winners of the race,
‘Bob Olinger’ and ‘Envoi Allen’ went on win
the Grade 1 Ballymore Novice Hurdle at the
Cheltenham Festival.
General Manager of Naas Racecourse,
Eamonn McEvoy said: “We are really looking
forward to the 2022 renewal of the Lawlor’s
of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle and we hope
the race receives the same incredible support
it has in recent years. The bar has been set
very high by ‘Envoi Allen’ and ‘Bob Olinger’
winning the Grade 1 Ballymore Novice Chase
at the Cheltenham Festival. A huge thank you
to our feature sponsors, Lawlor’s for their
continued support.”
There are seven races on the card on
January 2, with the first going to post at
12.50pm approx. Admission tickets are
€15 online or €18 at the gate and a range of
hospitality packages are also available.
For further information, to purchase tickets
or hospitality packages, call Naas Racecourse
on 00 353 (0)45 897391 or visit www.
naasracecourse.com