Dunboyne man, Darren Dunne who will be taking part in The Corinthian Challenge for Irish Injured Jockeys.

Two Meath Natives to take part in The Corinthian Challenge at Naas Racecourse this weekend

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Meath natives to take part in the challenge of a lifetime that is set to return this Sunday with the opening race of the Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series at Naas Racecourse.

Dunboyne man Darren Dunne and Athboy woman Hazel Smith will be raising awareness and funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys charity while also having the chance to experience what it is like to be a jockey riding at three of Ireland's best tracks.

The Corinthian Challenge Series comprises of three races at Naas, The Curragh, and Leopardstown Racecourses over a three month period from August to October.

In addition to getting race fit and staying sound, each rider has been tasked with the further challenge as each aim to raise €10,000 for benefitting charity Irish Injured Jockeys.

Fundraising is ongoing for each challenger and racing fans can support their favourite Corinthians at https://irishinjuredjockeys.enthuse.com/cf/2023-corinthian-challenge.

Athboy woman, Hazel Smith who will be taking part in The Corinthian Challenge for Irish Injured Jockeys.

This year’s Corinthian Challengers include Martina Dempsey, Niamh Ashe, Damien Moore, Vivienne Connolly, Katy Brown, Anna Cropper, Eimear O’Gorman, Jansseen Hill, Michael O’Neill, Darren Dunne, Aimee Murphy, Abigail Reilly and Hazel Smith.

With this year’s participants now in the final days prior to their first race, family and friends are invited along to Naas Races to show their support.

Speaking on the upcoming race Michael Higgins, General Manager of Irish Injured Jockeys said:

“We are thrilled that Darren and Hazel are taking part in the 2023 Corinthian Challenge and wish them both every success throughout the entire series.

"They’re both without doubt already a winner in our eyes ever since that very first day when they signed up for the challenge and we are most grateful of their support, commitment and enthusiasm for the series and for Irish Injured Jockeys.”

For more information on The Corinthian Challenge in aid of Irish Injured Jockeys, how to take part in this annual event or to support the participants of this year’s contest simply visit corinthianchallenge.com.

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