BERNARD BARRY TO SPONSOR CHRISTMAS OAKS

Ian Fortune

In recent years the Christmas Oaks has provided a wonderful end to the racing year at Shelbourne Park.

That will again be the case in 2024 with the news at the showpiece event will have a new sponsor and increased winner’s purse.

Track bookmaker and long-time greyhound racing supporter, Bernard Barry, has stepped forward to take over the sponsorship and this year’s competition will now carry a most impressive winner’s prize of €10,000.

The final of the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks will be feature of the final night of 2024 racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, December 28th. Given the prize on offer, there seems no doubt it will attract many of the best bitches in training and we look forward to a tremendous renewal.