Action from the Easyclean Mares Hurdles with jockey, Simon Torrens on Anna Bunina (winner) edging past Luke Dempsey on Hidden Land coming up strongly to the finish line
Mary Tangney, with her twin daughters, Molly and Ella Tangney
Enjoying themselves at the opening day of the Killarney Races were Alex, Charlie, Lorlei Scally and Elise O’Leary
Debbie O’Sullivan with her children, Joshua and Laura O’Sullivan
A day at the races: Tess Hegarty (left) Ella O’Donoghue, Reece O’Donoghue, Evan O’Donoghue, Clodagh Hegarty and John Hegarty
Up and over: Denis Egan (left)and Eric McNamara, getting into position
Out on her own: Champion jockey Rachael Blackmore, leading the field in Killarney
The weather played its part as a shirt-sleeved crowd gathered at Killarney Racecourse this Sunday afternoon for the first day of the May festival of racing.
Enjoying themselves at the opening day of the races were, from left, Stephen O’Connor, Neil Dineen, Anthony O’Keeffe and Paul O’Shea. Pictures: Valerie O’Sullivan
There was great action on the track – with Joseph O’Brien and Rachael Blackmore again making their mark – and a great atmosphere in the stands as punters enjoyed a relaxed afternoon of quality racing, food, drink and sunshine.
The pandemic really had an impact on business at the track and although racing took place last year, it wasn’t the same behind closed doors.
Today, however, it was a different story as families turned out in force and punters did their best to outsmart the bookies.
The May races will continue on Monday and Tuesday.
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