Upgrade races to the final furlong

A NEW €5.8 million stand, featuring bars and a restaurant is set to open shortly at Cork Racecourse located in Mallow.

The early November opening of the massive two-tier stand is set to coincide with the running of the Paddy Power Cork National, one of the biggest horse racing events of the year.

Mary Kelly, who is sales manager at the venue, said the new stand will have capacity for more than 1,300 spectators.