Stars Go Racing Explained

Runtime:30 minutes
Country:Ireland
Network:RTÉ One
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:6

Stars Go Racing was a six-part reality programme which aired in the summer of 2011 on RTÉ One.[1] Six Irish personalities were shown the business of horse training from six established Irish trainers and then competed against each other at race meetings in Ireland. The final of the competition took place at Leopardstown. The first episode aired on 20 July 2011.[2] [3] The competition was won by presenter Ella McSweeney.[4]

Competitors

CelebrityOccupation
Linda MartinFormer Eurovision Song Contest winner
Francis BrennanAt Your Service presenter
Alan QuinlanFormer Ireland rugby union international player
Jean ByrneRTÉ weather forecaster
Ella McSweeneyRTÉ television presenter
Mike DenverCountry music singer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stars Go Racing . 21 July 2011. RTÉ TV. 21 July 2011.
  2. Web site: Stars Go Racing . RTÉ TV. 21 July 2011.
  3. Web site: Last Night’s TV: Stars Go Racing . 21 July 2011. Irish Independent. 21 July 2011.
  4. Web site: McSweeney wins Stars Go Racing. 25 August 2011. RTÉ Sport. 12 September 2011.