GAIN Horse Feeds sponsor the prestigious Railway Stakes on Derby day.
GAIN Horse Feeds have agreed to sponsor the prestigious Railway Stakes taking place at the Curragh on Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day, Saturday 28th June, for the next two years.
First run in 1851, the Group 2 contest with total prize money of 100,000 euro is one of the most highly rated races for 2 year olds in Europe. Previous winners of six furlong contest including Mastercraftsman, George Washington, Rock of Gibraltar and Sudirman who landed the race last year, while the legendary Nijinsky won the race in 1969.
Mary Delaney, Head of Equine, GAIN Horse Feeds commented
“GAIN Horse Feeds has a very strong relationship with the Curragh racecourse and we are delighted to partner with them to sponsor the GAIN Railway Stakes. Many of our customers are deeply involved in both the racing and bloodstock industries and we see this collaboration as a unique opportunity to underpin our commitment to these sectors”.
Paul Hensey, General Manager of The Curragh Racecourse commented
“I am delighted that GAIN has agreed to continue their partnership with the Curragh by supporting such a prestigious race on our showcase day of the year. We have enjoyed a very positive association with them since 2012 and we have seen some of our top races won by horses feed on their products in recent times including last year’s Irish Derby winner Trading Leather”
David Wachman, Trainer of Sudirman, winner of 2013 Railway Stakes said:
“As a trainer, we are delighted to see such a high profile equine brand in GAIN Horse Feeds sponsoring this highly competitive race. We were delighted to win in 2013 with Sudirman and are looking forward to the 2014 GAIN Railway Stakes in June”
