Tom Ryan to leave Manager’s role at Naas Racecourse, and moves to Equestrian Club in Saudi Arabia

Tom Ryan Manager of Naas Racecourse is due to vacate his position as Manager at Naas Races in the coming months. He does so after almost 13 years at the Naas venue, which has seen massive development and upgrading in recent years.

placeholder image — Tom Ryan Manager of Naas Racecourse is due to vacate his position as Manager at Naas Races in the coming months. He does so after almost 13 years at the Naas venue, which has seen massive development and upgrading in recent years.

Tom has recently been appointed as Director of Strategy & International Racing at the Equestrian Club of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Tom Ryan, Manager 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 and to improve its status within the racing industry. I want to acknowledge the very valued support I have gotten from all industry participants, race day contributors & race goers. Naas Racecourse will remain very close to my heart for many years to come & I look forward to seeing its fortunes improve in the usual consistent way.”

Chairman of Naas, Dermot Cantillon commented,

“On behalf of Naas Racecourse, I want to congratulate Tom on his new appointment. 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.”

For more information please contact Chairman of Naas Racecourse Dermot Cantillon on 086 – 256 6055.

Feature photo shows Thom Malone interviewing Tom Ryan in advance of the season flat opening event at Naas Racecourse