Inaugural High Spirits & Food Festival runs alongside a packed program of racing at Curragh this weekend

The inaugural High Spirits & Food Festival will run alongside a packed program of racing at the Curragh this Saturday and Sunday. 

Twenty-three two-year-olds are set to line up in the Goffs Million following this morning’s declaration of runners.

The home trained team features Beauty Thunder, Guildenstern, Cherry Blossom, My Mate Alfie and Storm Miami, while a strong British trained challenge features Chaturanga, Havanagreattime, County Palatine, Pianoforte, Western and Mission to Moon.

Grosvenor Square, Navy Seal, and Chief Little Rock are among the strong team of runners set to represent Aidan O’Brien in the Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes. The Group 2 contest has also attracted Stromberg, Deepone and Ozark Daze

  The weekend will provide a real feast for the senses by combining the thrill of racing with a superb culinary experience. An exciting addition to racegoers to enjoy over both days.

The Curragh Racecourse will be transformed into a foodie heaven and with thousands of racegoers being offered the chance to try delicious food from a range of vendors such as Khalil’s Kitchen, offering Middle Eastern Street food, to Barberstown Castle who will be showcasing their renowned Seafood Chowder. 

Food trucks will be parked trackside while drinks vendors will be located inside Champions Hall.

Entertainment:

Goffs Mini Millions – Junior Racegoers from ages 3 – 7 can take part the mini millions race on the track.  

The Moyglare Kids Zone: junior racegoers can enjoy free activities with Imagination Station and Face Painting on Saturday and Junior Einsteins and Face Painting on Sunday

Music:

Saturday: Newbridge Gospel Choir, Havana Trio, NITETRAIN

Sunday: Newbridge Gospel Choir and Roisin McAlinden