Drumbo Park's Caledonia Smooth Gold Cup Gets off to a Smooth Start

LISBURN, U.K. - Oct. 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Anticipation is already building for the high profile final of this year’s Caledonia Smooth Gold Cup, one of the biggest greyhound races of the year, on Saturday 8^th November at Drumbo Park Greyhound Stadium (Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.)

Six top dogs will be going for gold in the grand final of this autumn’s festival of racing where a fantastic £5,000 prize fund is on offer to the top dogs on November 8, out the festival’s total £10,000 prize pot.

This Saturday (25 October) will see the first rounds of heats of racing get underway at Drumbo Park.  The final six dogs will be determined during these hotly contested heats and the semi finals on Saturday 1 November.

Delighted to once again welcome Caledonia Smooth back on board as the title sponsor of this year’s Gold Cup, Drumbo Park Racing Manager John Connor said the event was one of the most eagerly awaited competitions of the year at the County Antrim stadium.

“The Caledonia Smooth Gold Cup is a thrilling competition. You can expect to see the ultimate winner cross the grand final’s finish line in less than 29 seconds, so we’re looking forward to some very exciting races in the weeks ahead. Most of the top trainers throughout Ireland will be involved.

“Everyone who has attended previous Gold Cups has thoroughly enjoyed themselves and this year’s event will be no exception. Drumbo Park has established itself as one of Northern Ireland’s most popular nights out and the Caledonia Smooth event is the perfect way to experience the excitement of race night.”

Sarah Shimmons, Beer Marketing Manager at Tennent’s NI, said: “We are delighted to be associated with Drumbo Park and to put on such a high calibre competition as the Gold Cup.

“Great nights out go hand in hand with both Caledonia Smooth and Drumbo Park but this year everything is shaping up to make The 2014 Caledonia Smooth Gold Cup even more exciting.

"It is traditionally one of the glitziest nights of the year with race-goers encouraged to dress up and really get into the social side of the event with Caledonia Smooth, which is all part of the craic that makes greyhound racing at Drumbo Park such a fantastic night out.”

Racegoers are encouraged to make a real night out at the final by booking a table in the warmth and luxury of the restaurant which has panoramic views of the track, where you can sit back and enjoy the buzz of the Grand Final. The stadium’s restaurant provides a gourmet menu and luxury seating to accommodate some 300 guests.

To find out more about the Caledonia Smooth Gold Cup or to book online, visitwww.drumbopark.com.