The student jockeys who rode in the Student Derby at the Curragh Racecourse. (EMR Photo)
Equine MediRecord Press Release
THE CURRAGH — Twenty riders are set up to participate in Equine MediRecord Student Derby, the feature race at The Curragh on Thursday 12th October. This unique race is for riders representing third level institutions that are members of the European Student Horseracing Federation.
The race, which was first run in 2021, was created to promote the sport of racing amongst young people throughout Europe and will see riders competing against each other for the chance to be crowned Europe’s best student jockey. The initiative continues to support the next generation of riders who are paving the way at the highest level of equine sports.
The victorious jockey shall receive the Student Derby perpetual trophy, while all other riders will receive a special memento.
In addition, there will be plenty of off-track activities to keep students entertained during the afternoon including live music, giveaways and special offers.
Students can avail of an admission offer of only €5 or a package to include transport from Nassau Street in Dublin City Centre and UCD Campus for €20. The Curragh also provides a free shuttle bus service from both Kildare Town and Newbridge train stations.
Pierce Dargan, CEO Equine MediRecord said, “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Equine MediRecord Student Derby and supporting the next generation of young talent in the sport which we love. It is lovely to work with the ESHF and the Curragh to support this great pathway for student jockeys from across Europe to showcase their talent on the world-famous track each year.”
Riley Dargan, Founder & Chairman of the European Student Horseracing Federation commented, ‘‘We are delighted to have Equine MediRecord as a sponsor for the Student Derby who are leading the way in Equine Welfare. We would like to thank Pierce Dargan, Finlay Dargan, Paddy Barlow, Evan Arkwright and everyone who continues to generously dedicate their time to making both the Student Derby and the development of the next generation of horse racing enthusiasts a success.
The following is the lineup of the 20 participants and the third level institution they will represent:
Sophie O’Neill…………………………University College Dublin (UCD)
Dan Hyde……………………………….Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
Danielle Kirwan……………………….University College Cork (UCC)
Mark McDonagh……………………..University of Limerick (UL)
Billy Coonan………………………….. National University of Galway (NUIG)
Alex Harvey…………………………… Maynooth University
Alan O’Sullivan……………………….Munster Technological University (MTU)
Cillian McConnell……………………Dublin City University (DCU)
Conor Costello………………………..Technological University (TUS)
Christine Worrell……………………. South East Technological University (WIT)
George Connolly…………………….. Smurfit Business School/Darley Flying Start
John Gleeson………………………….Cork College Commerce (CCC)
Jordan Ratcliffe………………………CAFRE
Mencia Balconces……………………University of Madrid (Spain)
Cseperke Takacs…………………….University of Agriculture Keszthely (Hungary)
Mie Blichfeldt………………………… Hoyskolen Kristiania (Norway)
Antonie Von Der Recke……………Hoschule Fresenius (Germany)
Henri Barbe ………………………….. ESCP Business School (France)
Alice Tregoning………………………University of Exeter
Paddy Barlow…………………………University Of Nottingham
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