BREWER Molson Coors, which has partnered with Down Royal racecourse since 2020, will be title sponsor for the track’s next meeting on Monday, September 26th.

Kathryn Holland, commercial manager at Down Royal Racecourse said: “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Molson Coors who share our passion for great quality, superb hospitality and excellent service.

“The Molson Coors Race Day is an exciting addition to our usual 12-fixture calendar of meetings and we’re looking forward to providing a great day for both fans and our sponsors, giving them an extra reason to continue to visit Down Royal.”

Chris Maguire, key account manager for Molson Coors, commented: “We are pleased to continue our partnership with Down Royal racecourse, giving us the opportunity to show our appreciation to our customers while enjoying some time outside the office!

“We’re looking forward to welcoming racegoers and presenting our award-winning premium beer and cider portfolio, as well as showcasing our favourite trusted brands and encouraging them to explore different products and flavours!”

The meeting is being promoted among college students by the Queen’s University Belfast Equestrian Club.

Dress up

“We invite everyone to a student race day on 26th September. This will be a great way to meet other students for the new year, dress up, have a drink and experience the races... you do not have to be a part of the University to come to the day so bring your friends.”

Tickets, including a race card will be £10 and transport to and from Belfast will be provided.

THE colours of Randox founder and managing director Peter FitzGerald were carried to victory in the opening three-year-old maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last Friday on the 4/9 favourite, Aghaboy.

Ridden by Kieran Callaghan, the German-bred Protectionist gelding was having his second start for trainer Willie Mullins having been trained previously by Kevin Prendergast for whom he raced seven times on the level.

On his first outing over hurdles, at Killarney early last month, Aghaboy was beaten a neck into second by Pepsiwithacap.

On Tuesday at Punchestown, the J.P. Ledwidge-owned, Andy Oliver-trained Band Width recorded his third success from nine starts when landing the mile handicap under Declan McDonogh.

The following afternoon at Yarmouth, the Max Ervine-bred X J Rascal saw off his sole opponent by a short-head in the mile nursery. This was a second successive success for the Kodiac colt who is out of the Iffraaj mare Fine If.