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Lennon Heads Paddy Power Betting Ahead Of Jumping In The City GP

News Desk — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:29:42 +0000

Former World Champion Dermott Lennon is favourite to win the first ever Jumping In The City Grand Prix on Friday

With just two days to go before The Underwriting Exchange Limited “Jumping In The City” begins at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Paddy Power Bookmakers have released ante-post prices on the feature Underwriting Exchange Grand Prix.

Written by Brian Hennessy

Former world champion Dermott Lennon has been installed as favourite with Loughview Lou-Lou at 11/4, while Captain Michael Kelly (Drumillier Lough) and Catherine Thornton (Derryinver Luxury Cruise) are joint second favourites at 9/2.

Some of the other fancied pairings include Francis Connors (Hyperion) and Neal Fearon (Dree Boeken’s Grossos Roeschen) who have both opened at 7/1, while Eventing rider Michael Ryan from Limerick is priced at 25/1.

The Underwriting Exchange Limited “Jumping In The City” was launched by Minister Simon Coveney recently and will see top level show jumping horses compete in the in-field of Greyhound Stadia for the very first time, in a collaboration between Horse Sport Ireland, Showjumping Ireland and the Irish Greyhound Board.

A host of big names from the sport of show jumping are among the Jumping In The City starters, which begins at Limerick Greyhound Stadium this Friday June 5th, with Cork Greyhound Stadium in Curraheen Park chosen to host the second night of action on Friday June 12th, while the final will take place at Shelbourne Park, Dublin on June 26th.

An action packed evening of entertainment will conclude with a performance by top percussion group Extreme Rhythm, who in the past have performed on X-Factor alongside pop super-star Kelly Clarkson.

While reserved table bookings for the event are completely sold out, general admission tickets for The Underwriting Exchange Jumping In The City can be purchased in advance by phoning 1890 269 969 and tickets will also be available at the gate.

Tickets cost €15 for adults, children under 14 are free and a Student and OAP rate of €10 will apply.

Full up-to-date Paddy Power prices for Jumping In The Cityare available on http://www.paddypower.com/bet/show-jumping/jitc-grand-prix

To view the full start list for the The Underwriting Exchange Limited “Jumping In The City” Grand Prix, visit

http://www.horsesportireland.ie/…/JITC-The-Underwritng-Exch…

**Paddy Power Prices correct as of 15.00 Wednesday 03/06/2015 and are subject to change

Puissance Wall Visits Landmark Locations For Jumping In The City

News Desk — Tue, 26 May 2015 06:50:38 +0000

As the countdown continues to The Underwriting Exchange “Jumping In The City” at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday June 5th, Cork June 12th and Shelbourne Park June 26th, the Big Red Puissance Wall which horses and riders will jump at all three venues, has been erected in the heart of Limerick City today (Friday) to give the public a close-up of just what to expect at this unique event.

The massive red wall is today standing in the very heart of Limerick City on O’Connell Street, at the world record height of 2.4meters (7ft 10 inches) while tomorrow Saturday, the wall will be built at the famous Thomond Park Rugby Stadium, with up to 25,000 spectators expected as Munster welcome Ospreys for a crucial Pro12 semi final.

The Devenish Puissance Wall will then move to Thurles and will be built outside Semple Stadium on Sunday, as Limerick take on Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final, where up to 50,000 GAA fans are set to attend.

Devenish Nutrition will sponsor all three Puissance competitions at The Underwriting Exchange Limited “Jumping In The City”, which also features the Underwriting Exchange Grand Prix and Ifor Willams Amateur competition.

The Underwriting Exchange “Jumping In The City” Dates & Venues
5th June Limerick Greyhound Stadia @6.15pm
12th June Cork Greyhound Stadia @6.15pm
26th June Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadia @6.15pm

Competitions
The West Wood/Ifor Williams Trailers Amateur Open starting at 6.15pm
The Underwriting Exchange Limited Grand Prix 1.50m starting at 7.30pm
The Devenish Puissance starting 8.45pm

Admission: Adults €15, students and OAP €10. Children U14 free. (Admission includes programme)
Corporate table seat including dinner, admission, a programme and a seat with a view of the arena €59.50 or corporate table (4 seats) €220.

Jumping in the City Launched at Shelbourne Park

News Desk — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:26:54 +0000

Edward Butler, on CSF Whiterock Cruise, Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food, the Marine and Defence, and Sophie D’Alton, Horse Sport Ireland, at the launch of ‘Jumping In The City’ which will take place in greyhound stadia in Limerick, Cork and Dublin on Friday nights during the month of June. Shelbourne Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

JUMPING In The City, which was announced in Dublin on Wednesday, is a radical new initiative to bring show jumping into greyhound stadia in cities during the summer.

Launched at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium by Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food, the Marine and Defence, Jumping In The City will take place in greyhound stadia in Limerick, Cork and Dublin on Friday nights during the month of June. It hopes to attract not just show jumping fans but also people looking for an alternative experience on their Friday night out.

Run by Horse Sport Ireland in conjunction with the Irish Greyhound Board and Show Jumping Ireland, Jumping In The City will see three different classes of competition each night, including an amateur series for grassroots riders, a Grand Prix for Ireland’s top riders and the big crowd favourite – a puissance where riders try to jump a huge red wall as it is built progressively higher.

The series begins in Limerick on Friday June 5th, moves to Cork on Friday June 12th, with the series reaching its finale in Shelbourne Park, Dublin on Friday June 26th. All events start at 6.30 and will run to 11pm.

The Jumping In The City Series will be in support of Special Olympics Ireland Equestrian Athletes travelling to represent Ireland at the World Summer Games 2015.

Admission prices at each venue will be as follows: 
€15 general admission
€10 OAP/Student
Children under 14 free if accompanied by an adult
€59.50 per corporate ticket, €220 for a table of four

Event details
The series will take place in three venues from 7pm to 10pm.
Friday 5th June Limerick Greyhound stadium
Friday 12th June Cork Greyhound stadium
Friday 26th June Shelbourne Park Greyhound stadium Dublin

The classes
There will be three classes each night
6.30pm Westwood/Ifor Williams trailers Amateur Series (max 16 athletes)
8pm Grand Prix (max 16 athletes)
9pm 6 horse Puissance max (6 athletes)
10pm Prize Giving ceremony on foot (Amateur, Puissance and Grand Prix)