Naas Racecourse boss leaving Kildare to take up job in Saudi Arabia

The Manager of Naas Racecourse, Tom Ryan is due to leave his position in the coming months, it was announced this afternoon.

Mr Ryan, who has spent almost 13 years at Naas, has recently been appointed as Director of Strategy & International Racing at the Equestrian Club of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Mr Ryan said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to serve Naas Racecourse over the past 13 years or so.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, working with a very proactive Board and staff to progress Naas Racecourse over the years & to improve its status within the racing industry.

"I want to acknowledge the very valued support I have received from all industry participants, race day contributors and race goers.

"Naas Racecourse will remain very close to my heart for many years to come and I look forward to seeing its fortunes improve in the usual consistent way.”

Chairman of Naas Racecourse, Dermot Cantillon congratulated Tom on his new appointment and thanked him for his hard work and dedication.

He said: "During his tenure Tom has done a really excellent job.

"Both the many improvements on the track and the enhancement of the racing program are a testimony to his hard work and dedication.

"The Naas Board will now seek to recruit a new manager to continue with our vision for the racecourse as a top International dual purpose track.”