Clonmel Racecourse Explained

Clonmel Racecourse (Powerstown Park) is a horse racing venue in the town of Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland which stages both National Hunt and Flat racing.

The course is located in the Powerstown area of the town 2 km from the town centre. It is a right handed track of one and a quarter miles with a stiff uphill finish. Racing has taken place at the venue for over 150 years. In November, the Grade 2 Clonmel Oil Chase, has been contested and won by some notable horses.[1]

Notable races

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MonthDOWRace NameTypeGradeDistanceAge/Sex
TuesdayMercedes-Benz Novice HurdleHurdleGrade 34yo +
ThursdayClonmel Oil ChaseChaseGrade 25yo +
ThursdayT. A. Morris Memorial Mares ChaseChaseListed5yo + m

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clonmel Racecourse HRI. 2021-05-17. www.goracing.ie.