RETIRED stud farm and stable staff are invited to a special ‘appreciation day’ lunch at Naas Racecourse on Sunday, August 27th.

The initiative is being promoted by the Irish Stable Staff Association. As a show of appreciation for their contribution to the industry, guests will be treated to a three-course meal and entertainment at the races.

Those interested in attending must register in advance by calling the ISSA on 045 531 911 or emailing info@issa.ie

Naas Racecourse manager Eamonn McEvoy said: “Bernard Caldwell of the ISSA approached us with this idea and we said we would do what we could to help. It’s a brilliant thing to do. I’m delighted to see faces from the past and present come back racing.”