A treble on the card for trainer @gelliott_racing as Womalko justifies favouritism in the Next Meeting Thursday January 12th Novice Handicap Chase under a strong ride from Sam Ewing in the silks of JP McManus 🏆 pic.twitter.com/aeBtEoYXJI
— ClonmelRaces (@ClonmelR) December 8, 2022
Clonmel is the largest town in County Tipperary, Ireland.
It name means ''honey meadow or honey vale'' most likely related to the richness of the soil in this fertile location. This town in the province of Munster has a rich history noted for its resistance against the Cromwellian army (1649 - 53). Oliver Cromwell led the forces of the English Parliament.
The town lies on the northern bank of the River Suir, flowing from Tipperary to Waterford. It's source coming from Devil's Bit Mountain situated in the Comeragh Mountains.
The Census of Clonmel in 2016 detailed a population of 17,140.
St Mary's Church remains one of the architectural features of the town, built in the 14th century.
The annual Clonmel Junction Festival (from the first weekend of July, lasting nine days) is very popular. It features several international acts.
Powerstown Park is the horse racing venue for Clonmel Racecourse, two miles from the town centre. Public transport via train is available to Clonmel station.
The nearest airport in under thirty miles away at Waterford.
It hosts both Flat and National Hunt racing. Horse racing dates back to 1913. The course often has over 120 horses running at each meeting.
It was refurbished in 1998.
Flat Racing:
Clonmel is a right handed oval of 1 and a 1/4 miles with a run in of 2 and a 1/2 furlongs, with an uphill finish.
National Hunt Racing:
Clonmel is a right handed oval of 1 and a 1/4 miles with a run in of 2 and a 1/2 furlongs, with an uphill finish. There are six hurdles and seven jumps on this circuit.
Contact details:
Clonmel Racecourse
Davis Road
Clonmel
County Tipperary
Ireland
Tel: 353 52 72481
Fax: 353 52 26446
Website: http://www.clonmelraces.ie/
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