Girl Power - The Importance of Fillies in Breeding & Racing
Sunday 21st July 2024, The Curragh Racecourse
Join ITBA and a Panel of Industry Experts at The Curragh Racecourse, Sunday 21st July 2024 for our ITBA Seminar on Oaks Weekend.
A stellar panel of Pat Downes, Jessica Harrington, Willie Mullins and Dermot Weld have been secured for what promises to be an afternoon of discussion and lively debate, hosted by Leo Powell.
The seminar titled ‘The Importance of Fillies in Breeding & Racing’, will focus on all matters around importance of the Flat and National Hunt broodmare, discussing the benefits of producing from fillies with form, and racing fillies with pedigree.
The seminar will be followed by the South Leinster Breeders Recognition Awards which will acknowledge the achievements of South Leinster Breeders and Irish bred horses during 2023, both flat and National Hunt.
In addition, the event will provide breeders and attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with industry stakeholders throughout the day. Doors will open at 11:30am and the seminar will commence at 12 midday sharp. We would encourage attendees to arrive early to avail of this networking opportunity.
The seminar will be held in the beautiful Oaks Restaurant, which will be available to use for the full day. The Oaks Restaurant has great views of the paddock and access to the grand stand for racing.
Join us at The Curragh Racecourse for an afternoon of debate and stay for a fantastic card of racing after the seminar, with first race off at 1:40pm. Entry to the seminar will include racecourse admission and a racecard. Following the seminar and awards, refreshments will be available for all attendees.
Registration is essential, email hmarks@itba.ie or call ITBA on 045 877 543. The event is free to attend for ITBA, AIRO, and IRTA members, please quote your membership number or organisation when registering. For non-members who wish to attend there is a €10 entrance fee which includes raceday admission. Registration or payment will not be taken at the door.
We look forward to seeing you at The Curragh on Sunday 21st July.
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The 2024 ITBA Seminar has been kindly co-funded by Department of Agriculture under its 2024 Equine Technical Support Schemes. |