Kilkenny man to take part in Corinthian Challenge for Irish injured jockeys  

A Kilkenny man is set to take on the challenge of a lifetime and raise awareness and funds for the Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series in aid of Irish Injured Jockeys taking place at Naas Racecourse on Sunday, August 27. 

Michael O’Neill from Kilkenny will take part in the Corinthian Challenge Series, which comprises of three races at Naas, The Curragh, and Leopardstown Racecourses over a three month period from August to October. In addition to getting race fit and staying sound, each rider has been tasked with the further challenge as each aim to raise €10,000 for benefitting charity Irish Injured Jockeys. Fundraising is ongoing for each challenger and racing fans can support their favourite Corinthians at https:// irishinjuredjockeys.enthuse.com/cf/2023-corinthian- challenge. 

This year’s Corinthian Challengers include Martina Dempsey, Niamh Ashe, Damien Moore, Vivienne Connolly, Katy Brown, Anna Cropper, Eimear O’Gorman, Jansseen Hill, Michael O’Neill, Darren Dunne, Aimee Murphy, Abigail Reilly and Hazel Smith.

With this year’s participants now in the final days prior to their first race, family and friends are invited along to Naas Races to show their support. 

Speaking on the upcoming race Michael Higgins, General Manager of Irish Injured Jockeys said: “We are thrilled that Michael is taking part in the 2023 Corinthian Challenge and wish him every success throughout the entire series. He is without doubt already a winner in our eyes ever since that very first day when he signed up for the challenge and we are most grateful for his support, commitment and enthusiasm for the series and for Irish Injured Jockeys.” 

For more information on The Corinthian Challenge in aid of Irish Injured Jockeys, how to take part in this annual event or to support the participants of this year’s contest simply visit corinthianchallenge.com.