Blue Square to sponsor Curragh race day

Blue Square have been unveiled as the new title sponsors for the opening day of the Budweiser Irish Derby Festival at the Curragh on Friday June 24.

The interactive betting company will sponsor four races on the day including a new race over seven furlongs – the Balanchine Stakes.

Curragh general manager Paul Hensey said: “We are delighted to welcome a new sponsor to the Curragh to join what is undoubtedly one of the high points of the racing year.”