Annalise Cullen and Pat Keogh
Annalise Cullen was on hand to launch the Bord na Mona Recycling Apprentice Derby which takes place on the opening evening of the three-day Dubai Duty Free Derby meeting at the Curragh on Friday June 25.
The Apprentice Derby is part of the Bord na Mona Recycling Future Stars Series which consists of five races in all with the finale in October.
This race has acted as a springboard for many successful riding careers with past winners including Shane Foley, Ronan Whelan and Padraig Beggy, while champion apprentice Gavin Ryan won the race twice in 2018 and 2019.
Annalise Cullen has ridden four winners in recent weeks and has a great grounding in racing as her father Denis Cullen has enjoyed success both as a rider and trainer, while her grandfather was the late Michael O’Brien.
Curragh Racecourse CEO Pat Keogh said, “To have such strong support and recognition for our young riders who will be the future stars and champions of our great sport is very special and especially when it comes from a local company based in Kildare in Bord na Mona Recycling.
“We are delighted to confirm now that with the help of Bord na Mona Recycling all waste generated from hospitality during our flagship Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby day will be fully compostable. In an age when all companies must look at the environmental sustainability side of their business, Bord na Mona Recycling have come onboard and have carried out a full review of our waste disposal practices across the site with the aim of increasing our recycling rate across all offices and buildings.
"We will also be working on creating awareness on the importance of sustainability and recycling with all attendees at The Curragh Racecourse as well."
Ciaran Brady, Head of Business with Bord na Mona Recycling, said “Bord na Móna Recycling is proud to sponsor the Future Stars Series and the Bord na Móna Recycling Amateur Derby here at the Curragh Racecourse next week.
"We believe strongly in nurturing the future, not only by providing sustainable waste and recycling solutions for customers around the country, but by providing assistance to programmes such as this, that promote the development of talented young people who will continue to add to this country's incredible sporting heritage.”
