NEW SPONSOR FOR BIG THURLES CONTEST Thurles racecourse has announced an exciting new sponsorship for its big meeting of the year on January 30 when the feature event will be the ?50,000 MacLochlainn Kinloch Brae Chase. This Grade 2 contest over 2m 4f has been one of the key races on the calendar for many years and prospective challengers from Britain can avail of a generous travelling allowance. A strong supporting card at the Co Tipperary track is headed by the ?50,000 Durkan New Homes Mares Novice Chase. This Listed event is part of the expanding number of black type opportunities for NH mares.
