IT is all systems go in the west as Ballinrobe gets set to race on Monday, July 24th and Tuesday 25th, when the features include a family funday and the Cliona Hagan Race Dance. Monday is an all-flat card sponsored by Tote Ireland, with the feature race of the evening, the Tote Exacta Handicap worth €22,000, going to post just after 5pm.

Monday’s meeting is also a family day in conjunction with the Ballinrobe Festival. There will be an exciting line up of free activities for children to enjoy, including carnival games, magic shows, the Horse Racing Juniors Tent, a children’s playground, a comedy horse photo opportunity, face-painting, stilt walkers and cartoon characters. It promises to be a great day out for all the family. This exciting meeting offers a seven-race card, with gates open just after 3pm, and the first race is off two hours later.