The Curragh is delighted to announce that Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes has agreed to extend their race sponsorship for the third successive year.
Roseanne De Vere Hunt, Director, Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Farms & Estates commented, “We are very much looking forward to sponsoring a race again at The Curragh over Derby weekend. It’s a pleasure for us to be involved in this wonderful weekend of racing”.
The Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap will take place on Day 2 of the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival on Saturday 1st July, which features the Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes and Kildare Village Ladies Derby.
The €25,000 contest over 6 furlongs (1200 metres) was won the Kevin Coleman Coumshingaun last year, while FastnetCrown trained by Michael O’Callaghan landed the valuable prize in the race in 2021.
Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager, The Curragh commented, “We are very grateful to Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes for agreeing to continue their support of the racecourse and are delighted to be able to continue to enhance our very positive relationship with one of Ireland’s leading estate agents”.