Photo Gallery: Glenda Gilson and Purty launch The Lawlor’s Hotel Novice Hurdle at Naas Racecourse

‘Purty’ the horse helps Glenda Gilson launch Naas Racecourse’s Grade 1 fixture, The Lawlor’s Hotel Novice Hurdle which will run on Sunday 8th of January 2017.  The pair were pictured in Lawlor’s Hotel where Purty joined Glenda for a spot of afternoon tea and oats!

The race day will also feature The Hugh Statham Winter Ladies Day when Glenda will be on the lookout for the best dressed lady who will bag herself a fabulous Raymond Weil watch worth €2,600, courtesy of Hugh Statham Jewellers.  The day will also include the first running of Naas Town Goes Racing, an initiative created by the racecourse to involve local traders and the business community to embrace the race day.

The Lawlor’s Hotel Novice Hurdle is the first Grade 1 fixture of the 2017 racing calendar and will run just before the track commences its redevelopment programme in the spring.   Over €2.6 million will be invested in facilities which will see the famous Kildare track building a feature pavilion and dining facilities.  For more see www.naasracecourse.ie Photography: Conor Healy Photography