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Who owns Punchestown racecourse?

Who owns Punchestown racecourse?

KHC hopes to raise about €10 million from the sale of 20-40 acres of the 466-acre site in order to repay money to the Getty-controlled company, GT Equinus, as well as other debts.

Is Punchestown a flat track?

It is known as the home of Irish Jumps Racing and plays host to the annual Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival. The racecourse itself is right-handed with an undulating hurdle and steeplechase track. The hurdle course is one mile six furlongs in distance while the chase course is 2 miles.

What should I wear to Punchestown races?

There is no dress code at Punchestown. So dress up or dress down, it’s up to you. Those attending hospitality pavilions tend to wear smart casual but most wear suits.

What station is Punchestown on?

What channel is it on? The racing will be shown live on RTE 2 with their coverage beginning at 4pm. You can also watch all of the races on At the Races.

Why did oxegen stop?

In a statement, Oxegen promoters MCD said: “It is with regret that MCD announce that Oxegen will not take place this year due to lack of suitable headline acts which combined with the financial demands by local agencies make it no longer viable to stage the festival in its current form.”

What bus goes to Punchestown?

These Bus lines stop near Punchestown: 139, 737.

Can you wear pants to the races?

Where once dresses were your only option, jumpsuits and elegant formal trousers are now acceptable at most racing events. For formal events, jumpsuits and trousers will need to be full-length rather than cropped. So, it’s always best to double check the dress code if you’ve decided to opt away from a dress choice.

Where can I watch the Punchestown Festival?

Racing TV will be broadcasting the festival across the five days, with ITV Racing starting coverage from Saturday with Ed Chamberlain hosting. Alternatively, you can watch every race via a betting app of your choice through the watch and bet initiative.

What year did oxygen end?

Oxegen
Dates August 2013
Location(s) Punchestown Racecourse, County Kildare, Ireland
Years active 2004–2011; 2013
Website Oxegen.ie

What happened oxygen?

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