NAAS RACECOURSE
Situated about 20 miles from Dublin in the County of Kildare, Naas Racecourse is reknowned for being the 'Graveyard of favourites' having earned the title in 1924. It holds both Flat and Jump racing throughout the year.
	The SwordlestownStud Sprint held at the track was, at one time, the richest 2 year old sprint race in Europe. Other feature races were the Slaney Hurdle and the Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle.
On 10th March 1962 Pat Taffe rode Arkle for the first time in the Rathconnell Handicap Hurdle at the track, winning by an easy 4 lengths from Soltest.
	The Slaney Hurdle, run in January each year, is steeped in history. The 2007 winner Kazal later came third in the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. In 2008 Venalmar saw off the challenge of Trafford Lad.
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net