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The ‘Quick Fire’ question and answer videos are part of our ‘Galway Races at Home’ campaign. We have lots more to share with you on our social media channels every day next week, including interviews with jockey’s Barry Geraghty,  Jody Townend, trainers Gordon Elliott and racecourse commentator Jerry Hannon. Click here to watch.
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The glamour and excitement of the Her Ladies’ Day Best Dressed competition will shortly be celebrated in style – and this year it comes from the comfort of your own home on Thursday 30th July. While we race behind closed doors, our ‘Best Dressed’ competition will be open to everyone, no matter where you live in the world. Whether its wearing the outfit you were originally planning to wear to the races, or you simply just fancy dressing up in your finery from the comfort of your own home, we want to hear from you. Click here for entry details. 
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 SUPPORTERS FAN WALL
 

Galway Races supporters across the county and further afield, this is your chance to send in a message of support to cheer on the jockeys and trainers for next week’s event. We know it’s going to a very different experience with no race goers here, so we want to show them as much support as we can. We will ensure all messages are displayed here in the Weight Room and in the racecourse for them to read and see. Now is your chance to send your favourite star of racing a encouraging message – be sure to mention your name and where in the country (or world) you’re sending the message from. Simply email your message to information@galwayraces.com Thank you. 
Fridays Most Stylish…Virtually!
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It has become an annual pilgrimage for fashionistas seeking an evening of laid back style, fun and festivities.  Athlone Towncentres Fridays Most Stylish competition at the Galway Races has grown in popularity each year. As racing this year will take place behind closed doors, so to will Athlone Towncentres search for Fridays Most Stylish; behind the door of your own home that is.  The competition takes place on Friday 31st July and will be judges by stylist and TV presenter Marietta Doran together with previous winner and stylist Rebecca Rose Quigley. Click here for more details. 
 
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Q&A

Goffs Land Rover Sale:
How will it work? 
 
 
In the context of Covid-19, we all have a lot of questions.  What can happen, when can it happen, how can it happen?

In an effort to provide clarity as the Land Rover Sale approaches, Goffs has prepared the Q&A below.
When and where is this year’s Land Rover Sale?
Goffs Land Rover Sale will take place at Kildare Paddocks on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th August 2020, commencing at 10am each day.

How is it possible for Goffs to hold a sale if other events are restricted due to COVID-19?
As at other sales held in UK and France recently, attendance at the Land Rover Sale will be limited to those directly involved in the sale.  However, in full compliance with Government guidelines relating to marts and shopping centres, Goffs’ overall capacity is not limited to a certain number as it has been demonstrated that social-distancing can be safely enforced throughout our large outdoor site and spacious indoor facility at Kildare Paddocks. So, whilst certain indoor areas will be strictly controlled to deliver social-distancing, Kildare Paddocks can accommodate the numbers required to hold a successful sale.
 
What COVID-19 protocols are in place at Goffs? 
In consultation with Horse Racing Ireland and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, Goffs and Tattersalls Ireland have drawn up detailed protocols to ensure a safe and compliant environment in which to conduct sales in Ireland, starting with the Land Rover Sale.

The following measures will be strictly enforced by Goffs and our stewards to ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees. These protocols are very similar to those at our recent Goffs UK sales at which there was complete compliance with the minimum of inconvenience:

  • Attendees must complete a COVID-19 specific medical questionnaire in advance.
  • Photo ID is required on arrival and will be cross-checked with medical questionnaires.
  • Temperature checks will be carried out at all entry points.
  • Wristbands will be issued to all attendees given access to the complex.
  • A second wristband allowing access to the sales pavilion will be issued to approved vendors and purchasers only.
  • A one-way system will operate throughout the main building and stables. As a result we advise attendees to leave extra time to move from area to area.
  • Social-distancing of 2 metres will be enforced.
  • Hand sanitising stations are available throughout the complex.
  • Face masks must be worn at all times when indoors, except when availing of refreshments.
  • Goffs will not have any cash on site. All payments (including catering) must be made by card whilst Grooms Fees, Inward Buyer Subsidies etc. will all be paid electronically.

Who can attend the sale?
Again like other recent sales, attendance at the Land Rover will be restricted to the following categories directly involved in the sale, namely:

  • Buyers
  • Vendors
  • Consignors
  • Grooms
  • Veterinary surgeons and their assistants
  • Shipping agents
  • Medical personnel
  • Caterers
  • Limited numbers of Press (on application)
  • Goffs personnel

Will buyers from outside Ireland be able to attend? 
Yes.  The sale will be run in accordance with Irish Government guidance regarding Covid 19 at the time, which is liable to change depending on the national situation with the Pandemic. As restrictions currently apply to travel from a number of countries, Goffs and Tattersalls Ireland, following consultation with Horse Racing Ireland and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM), have drawn up a specific set of protocols and measures to ensure that a limited number of overseas buyers can safely attend the Land Rover Sale.  These protocols have been communicated to a target list of overseas buyers and any enquiries should be directed to: 

It is important to state that any overseas buyers must contact Goffs (Joey) or ITM (Eimear) if they wish to attend under the specific protocols above.

When can vendors bring their horses on site?
Horses can arrive from 9am on Saturday 8th August.  No horse will be allowed onto the complex prior to that time.

What equipment will Goffs provide?

  • PPE – All attendees must bring and use their own PPE (this includes instructing all staff accordingly).
  • Equipment – vendors must supply their own equipment inc. forks, brooms, rakes etc. to ensure no cross contamination. Hay and straw is provided by Goffs; all other feed must be provided by the vendor.

When will vetting take place?
Vetting will take place on Sunday 9th and Monday 10th August with strict social distancing protocols in place.

When will horses be ready for inspection?
Inspections will begin from Monday 10th August.

Can I sit in the sales auditorium?
Yes. There will be limited seating available although the sales auditorium will be a combination of designated socially distanced seating and standing areas, with a one-way system in place.  It will not be possible to stand in the horse entrance or exit areas.  Signage will clearly indicate the entrance and exit routes to the sales auditorium.

If necessary, an external bidding area with a dedicated bid spotter will be available to allow bidding from the parade ring

Can I purchase at the Land Rover Sale without being there?
Yes.  Goffs’ new live internet bidding platform, www.GoffsOnline.com, will be available for the Land Rover Sale.  Registrations will open one week prior to the sale, and must be made at least 48 hours prior to the start of the sale. When a registration has been processed, the user will be notified by Goffs prior to the start of the sale. To learn more about the Goffs Online bidding service, click here.

Phone bidding via one of the Goffs team can also be arranged in advance by contacting Rae Lawless, Goffs Financial Director raelawless@goffs.ie.

Goffs can also provide a list of bloodstock agents who will be in attendance should you wish to have someone inspect a horse on your behalf.

If I purchase at the Land Rover Sale, how long do I have to ship the horse?
Purchasers (and vendors of unsold lots) are asked to remove their horses as soon as possible after their sale and no later than 5pm on Friday 14th August.

Are local hotels open?
Hotels in Kildare and surrounding areas including Dublin will be open and operating as normal. However please note there may be some restrictions relation to COVID-19.
Goffs have a preferential rate at some of these hotels and bookings can be made by contacting Barbara Bashford at Goffs (barbarabashford@goffs.ie / 0035345886600) or directly with the hotel.  Details of hotels in the locality are available here on the Goffs website.

Will restaurants be open at Goffs?
The following catering outlets will be open during the Land Rover Sale with strict social distancing, limited seating, one-way systems and Perspex screens in place:

  • Ground floor:  Peter Bark’s Café Fresca and the self-service café
  • Yard:  Goffs Kitchen and an outdoor food van at the back gate

Contact payments are required in all catering outlets.

Will things change in the lead up to the sale?
All protocols will be reviewed and updated as necessary to react to the ever changing environment around COVID-19 and we have contingencies in place should the situation dictate.

Whatever happens, Goffs will communicate regularly and quickly to our vendors and potential purchasers in an effort to keep you fully updated.
 
 
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