Frankie Dettori and Willie Mullins are set to return to Bellewstown next Wednesday September 27 for the Barney Curley Charity Cup. This is the second year of this very special race meeting which has seen the racecourse raise over €200,000 for Barney Curley’s charity Direct Aid for Africa (DAFA).

The legendary jockey and champion trainer have each assembled a team of seven top-class jockeys who will go head-to-head over two races, generously sponsored by Gannon City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited and The Gallagher Group. Points will be awarded to the first six placed horses on a scale of 20, 10, 5, 3, 2, 1 and the team that accumulates the highest number of points across the two races in the challenge will win the Barney Curley Charity Cup.

Frankie Dettori’s Team

Tom Queally

Jamie Spencer

Chris Hayes

Ronan Whelan

Shane Foley

Wesley Joyce

Robbie Whearty

Willie Mullins’ Team

Colin Keane

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Gary Carroll

Ben Coen

Gavin Ryan

Siobhan Rutledge

James Ryan

In support of DAFA, the Irish National Bookmakers Association are sponsoring free admission for all patrons on the day.

Frankie Dettori said: “I’m looking forward to coming back to Bellewstown on Wednesday to retain the Barney Curley Charity Cup crown. I’m very confident my brilliant team will do the business in honour of my great friend and mentor Barney Curley. I hope lots of racegoers come out to support the day, all for a great cause – see you on the hill.”

Willie Mullins, Champion Jumps Trainer, commented: “My team and I were pipped at the post in the Barney Curley Charity Cup last year. So, we are back this year, more focused than ever to keep the trophy at home. We had a great day last year so I would encourage everyone to come racing and support your team of choice and DAFA’s wonderful work in Zambia.”

Alan Delany, Vice Chair of Bellewstown, said: “Frankie and Willie have assembled two amazing teams of riders which should make for a brilliant race day on Wednesday September 27. This is the second year of this very special event on our fixture list, all in honour of our great friend Barney Curley and to support his wonderful charity, Direct Aid for Africa (DAFA). With free entry for all, thanks to the National Bookmakers Association, we are expecting a big crowd through the gates which will make for fantastic atmosphere.”