Dundalk to host AWC qualifiers Dundalk is to stage two Fast-Track Qualifiers for the All-Weather Championships for the first time on March 6th. As part of the expansion of the championships for the second season, Arena Racing Company invited three European all-weather courses to run races which guarantee the winner a place in one of the seven finals held at Lingfield on Good Friday, April 3rd. Dundalk stages two qualifiers on the March card and the winner of each gains automatic and free qualification for the 10-furlong £200,000 Coral Easter Classic All-Weather Middle Distance and the £150,000 Ladbrokes All-Weather Mile Championships respectively. Entries close on March 2nd, with both races sponsored by BWG Foods. Dundalk chief executive Jim Martin said: "We are delighted to be able to stage two qualifying races at Dundalk and to support the All-Weather Championships. It gives the Irish trainers an opportunity to qualify for the £1.1 million Finals at Lingfield Park on April 3rd. "We are creating a special raceday around the qualifying races on March 6th with the team from ARC who are making the trip over for the races. We will be entertaining trainers and media on the evening." ARC's racing director Jim Allen said: "We are very much looking forward to our visit to Dundalk when the course is staging two Fast-Track Qualifiers for Finals Day. "We are hoping for a good number of entries and we will be delighted to welcome the Irish winners on Good Friday to Lingfield Park where connections will receive complimentary accommodation in the 4* Marriott Hotel on site."
