Plusvital extend their sponsorship at Naas this Sunday Irish equine science company Plusvital will continue their sponsorship of the Devoy Stakes on the opening weekend of the Irish Flat turf season at Naas next Sunday. Layfayette impressively won the 1m2f Listed race last year and the Noel Meade-trained gelding continued his winning streak progressing through the grades by taking the Group 3 Alleged Stakes and the Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh. Ahead of this year’s renewal, Plusvital have also announced in addition to the €500 breeder prize they provided last year they will also be giving the winning trainer €500 worth of Plusvital products and the winning ‘Best Turned Out’ grooms in every race on the day will be recognised with a Plusvital equine care pack. Speaking about the continued support Plusvital CEO Mike Shelly said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Naas Racecourse for a fourth year through our sponsorship of the Plusvital Devoy Stakes on the opening weekend of the flat season. “This sponsorship underpins our commitment to the Irish thoroughbred industry and our valued customer base. We are delighted to award an additional prize this year for the winning trainer of the Plusvital Devoy Stakes with €500 worth of Plusvital products. "The racing and bloodstock industry are at the core of our business and we want to continue to support the industry that supports us. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the team at Naas Racecourse for their support. Irish Flat trainers continue to excel on the world stage and Plusvital are proud to be part of this opening weekend that is set to showcase the talent and consistency of these trainers.’’ Naas manager Eamonn McEvoy said: “We are thrilled to welcome back Plusvital for their fourth year of sponsoring the Plusvital Devoy Stakes and we thank them for their continued support. We have seen huge success from the race in four short years including subsequent Group 1 winner Broome and last year’s Mooresbridge winner Layfayette.”
