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DUBAI: The 14th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby was run on Saturday, 26th June at the Curragh Racecourse (Kildare, Ireland) in what was the 156th running of the world-famous race. Eleven horses went to post in the premier €1 million showpiece Irish flat race.
Hurricane Lane emerged victorious in the capable hands of jockey William Buick to provide trainer, Charlie Appleby with victory.
Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free said, “We are pleased to have once again supported the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. It was important for racing that the day was chosen by the Irish government to be a test event for the return of fans. Although there was a small crowd in attendance due to safety the fans really added to the atmosphere and excitement of the day. Congratulations to The Curragh, Horse Racing Ireland and the Turf Club for staging the event successfully whilst following all safety protocols. Congratulations also to Charlie Appleby and all the team at Godolphin.”
Dubai Duty Free, the world’s leading airport retailer has been the title sponsor of Ireland’s premier Classic since 2008. Over the years the title sponsor has helped to build the festival into a ‘must visit event’ with lots of activities happening both on and off the track such as a Best Dressed Lady Competition, a charity ball, a golf classic and local initiatives for businesses and traders. This year the multi award winning airport retailer commissioned local craftspeople at Newbridge Silverware to make the trophies for the winning connections of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.
