Tramore to celebrate century of racing
Waterford & Tramore racecourse will host a series of events through 2012, starting with “welcome the new century” New Year’s meetings on December 31 and January 1.
The celebrations will involve ‘reeling in the years’ by remembering the dozens of horses and heroes who helped shape the racecourse’s rich history, with exhibitions of old photographs and characters from the past coming back to Tramore to recount old times.
The first racing at Tramore began on the beach in the popular Co Waterford seaside town in 1785
Under Martin J Murphy, the racecourse company established the current course at Graun Hill, on the outskirts of Tramore, in 1912, where racing continues to this day.
Throughout the centenary year, the racecourse will be given a ‘new look’, with an improved entrance, upgraded stable yard, along with a refurbishment of food and drink areas.
