APEX GLOBAL RESOURCES ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE CORK OAKS
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Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced that Apex Global Resources have confirmed they will continue as the title sponsors of the Cork Oaks for 2024. The event will take place over 3 weekends during March (9th, 16th & 23rd) is for 24 open-class bitches.
Last year was the first time that Apex Global Resources worked with Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium and have announced an increase in prizemoney for the year ahead. There will now be a winners’ prize of €7,000 along with an additional breeder’s incentive payment of €1,000 (as announced earlier this month).
The event which first commenced in Curraheen Park in 2001 was previously hosted in the stadium in the Western Road, is seen as the curtain-raiser for Oaks events nationwide and a strong entry is expected.
Darren Hogan, Racing Manager at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium said, “We are delighted to continue to partner with Apex Global Resources for the Cork Oaks. Their investment in racing here at Curraheen Park will help to promote greyhound racing, support owners and trainers. We are grateful to have them confirm their sponsorship for 2024 and look forward to a competitive event.”
Sean McGrath, Managing Director, Apex Global Resources at the announcement said, “Last year was the first time we sponsored at Curraheen Park and such was the success of the event, that we were delighted to continue again for 2024. We want to wish all the connections a great competition and look forward to crowning the winner on the 23rd of March”.
Dates to note:
1st Round Saturday 9th March
Semi-Finals Saturday 16th March
Final Saturday 23rd March