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.

Blue Square to sponsor Curragh race day
Mon, 28 Feb, 2005 - 14:02

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.

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