Cork Racecourse Mallow hosts the Paddy Power Cork National this Sunday, November 1, with a seven-race card and a strong supporting programme of jumps racing.
The feature event is the Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase, a 3m 4f contest with a €15,000 winner’s prize. Ten horses have been declared, including two runners from Willie Mullins, who saddles Fou De Toi and You Oughta Know. Both carry top weight of 11st 12lb.
The full field is Fou De Toi and You Oughta Know, trained by Willie Mullins; Born Braver, trained by Gavin Cromwell; Prends Garde A Toi, trained by Gordon Elliott; Le Coq Hardi and Quantum Quest, trained by Henry de Bromhead; Weveallbeencaught, trained by E McNamara; Banter At The Bar, trained by M F Morris; Positive Thinker, trained by Michael J McDonagh; and Our Soldier, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan.
The first race is scheduled to go to post at 12.30pm, with the final race due off at 4pm.
There is plenty more to enjoy throughout the day, with live music from Ben Elvis for an hour and a half after racing. The performance is free for all racegoers.
Super Saver Social Packages are available from €30 and include race admission, a racecard, a pint, a €5 food voucher and a €5 Tote bet. These packages are available online only and must be purchased in advance. General admission tickets start at €15.
A free shuttle bus will operate between Mallow town, Mallow Train Station and the racecourse before and after racing, offering racegoers the option of leaving the car at home or travelling by train.
The Paddy Power Cork National takes place this Sunday, November 1, at Cork Racecourse Mallow.
Tickets are available at https://www.corkracecourse.ie/buy-tickets/
