Tranquil on target for hat-trick bid Tranquil Sea will bid to land the Clonmel Oil Chase for the third successive year when reappearing in the seasonal highlight at Powerstown Park on Thursday 15th November. Trainer Edward O’Grady has confirmed the ten-year-old, winner of 12 races in total including the Paddy Power Chase at Cheltenham), on target for the two and a half mile event. Clonmel manager DJ Histon said, “We are delighted that Tranquil Sea and his connections are planning a return visit to Powerstown Park on November 15th. "He will be attempting to win three Clonmel Oil Steeplechases in-a-row which would be a marvellous achievement. "We anticipate the race will attract a quality entry and our sponsors Clonmel Oil will have the exciting race which they richly deserve for supporting us over the years. "There is always a great atmosphere here on Clonmel Oil Race Day, and we look forward to it very much.” Clonmel Oil (Topaz) and Clonmel Racecourse are offering an attractive ‘All-in’ package for racegoers, with a special €25 ticket including admission, a racecard, lunch and a €5 Tote Voucher. Tickets must be pre-purchased on or before Tuesday 13th November and all ticket holders will be entered in a draw for a €300 Petrol or Diesel Voucher (kindly sponsored by Clonmel Oil). For further information see www.clonmelraces.ie or contact Marketing Manager, Eugene Cooney @ Tel 052 6188508. The next race meeting at Clonmel takes place on Thursday 1st November, and will feature the www.grahamnorris.com Memorial Handicap Hurdle kindly sponsored by Victor and Anita Norris. First race 1.25pm.
