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Portmarnock Raceway………….

Notice 

  • The following process is being implemented as a priority for integrity sampling to be efficient and effective and to ensure the running of this meeting with capacity fields and a maximum number of races can be achieved within the time constraints involved. We understand that this may not suit all competitors but this decision was made with the integrity of the sport as a priority.
  • All horses must be in the Racetrack Paddock by 2.15pm. No horse shall leave the paddock unless it has finished its race. It’s the Trainers responsibility to make sure he declares his horse once he arrives at the racetrack, failure to do so could result in either a fine or withdrawal from race or both.
  • Workouts or Horses entering track to warm.
  • Horses cannot enter the Track unless he has permission of the Stewards.
  • Race 1 (Yellow Number Cloth) Warm up between 1pm and 2.40pm
  • Race 2 (Orange Number Cloth) Warm up between 1pm and 2.40pm.
  • Race 3 (Sky Blue Number Cloth) Warm up between 1pm and 2.40pm.
  • Race 4 (Purple Number Cloth) Warm up between Race 1 & Race 2.
  • Race 5 (Lime Green Number Cloth) Warm up between Race 2 & Race 3.
  • Race 6 (Red Number Cloth) Warm up between Race 3 & Race 4.
  • Race 7 (Brown Number Cloth) Warm up between Race 4 & Race 5.
  • Race 8 (Navy Number Cloth) Warm up between Race 5 & Race 6.
  • Race 9 (Pink Number Cloth) Warm up between Race 6 & Race 7.
  • Race 10 (Green Number Cloth) Warm up between Race 7 & Race 8.
  • Race 11 (Black Number Cloths) Warm up between Race 8 & Race 9

No HORSE shall enter the track unless it’s at the times above. 

The Track will close at 2.45pm before the first race.

No person shall enter the Paddock unless he is licensed by the IHRA and it’s the trainer’s responsibility to ensure that anyone who is helping him in the paddock is licensed to do so.

Your cooperation with all the above is appreciated.