TRM and The Curragh Racecourse are delighted to announce they will extend their partnership for the 2020 racing season.

The partnership will include sponsorship of a series of very competitive handicaps, kicking off with the TRM Spring Fillies Premier Handicap on Friday 26^th June, day one of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival.

A variety of incentives to benefit stable staff will also feature as part of the partnership and will help celebrate the hard work and dedication of thousands of people who are associated with the horse racing industry. The TRM ‘Best Turned Out Winners Draw’ will be rolled out across the season. Every winner of a Best Turned Out prize will gain entry into a draw and will be in with a chance of winning €1,000 at the end of the season and each winner will also receive a TRM-Curragh gilet. This initiative will give The Curragh and TRM an additional platform to Champion stable staff throughout the season.

TRM and The Curragh will continue to support The TRM Stable Staff Appreciation Month throughout  August,  activating a sponsorship series of four races across the Curragh’s four fixtures  on the 9^th, 14^th, 22^nd and 28th August and provide a variety of incentives for stable staff to come racing. The leading trainer  of the TRM series will receive a prize to benefit their staff.

TRM will also sponsor the historic TRM Waterford Testimonial Stakes (Listed) on Sunday  11^th October”

TRM and The Curragh will also invite all grooms who have won a best turned out award during the season to a  pre race event to take place on the finale of the Curragh season on 6^th November to acknowledge their work with the presentation of Special Merit Awards

Pat Keogh CEO Curragh Racecourse commented

“We are hugely grateful to TRM for their continued support particular during these unprecedented and challenged times.  As our nearest neighbour we are delighted to continue a strong partnership with them and to work collaboratively on initiatives to benefit  stable staff to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.”

Larry Masterson, Chairman TRM

“TRM are very proud to be associated with the Curragh Racecourse promoting Irelands excellence in horse racing and TRM’s horse food supplements brand on a global stage. TRM wishes to show its appreciation and thanks to owners , trainers and breeders many of whom are loyal customers. TRM are committed to its continued support of horse racing especially during these unprecedented times. TRM wish to applaud recognise the excellent work by the Stable Staff of Ireland. As the stable staff continue their important work ,TRM’s top quality products will join in supporting the very best health of the horse.”

For further information, please contact Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager The Curragh Racecourse Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441205 email: [email protected] or Elaine Hatton, Marketing Manager, TRM Tel: +353 (0)867753876; Email: [email protected]