Glossip: The Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown Racecourse

By The Gloss May 15 2024

Leopardstown Racecourse was the perfect venue to host friends and industry partners of Cashel Palace in celebration of the hotel’s sponsorship of the inaugural Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3), the feature race…

Leopardstown Racecourse was bathed in sunshine and proved to be the ideal venue to host friends and industry partners of Cashel Palace in celebration of the hotel’s sponsorship of the inaugural Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3), the feature race on May 12.

The contest, spanning a mile and two furlongs for three-year-olds, is recognised as a crucial stepping stone to Group One and Classic achievements. The Derby Trial Stakes boasts a prestigious roll of honour featuring former Epsom Derby champions such as Sinndar, Galileo, and High Chaparral, as well as four-time Ascot Gold Cup winner Yeats and “Arc” victor Dylan Thomas.

Following champagne and canapés overlooking the parade ring, guests relocated to the Panoramic Suite for an exciting day of racing and hospitality. Hosted by the Cashel Palace team, including General Manager, Adriaan Bartels and Director of Sales, Karen Fleming, guests were treated to a flavour of Cashel Palace created by Culinary Director, Stephen Hayes, in collaboration with Head Chef John Kavanagh of Levy Catering.

The 2024 Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trials Stakes was won by Coolmore owned Los Angeles under jockey WM Lordan.

This year’s race sponsorship by Cashel Palace Hotel follows a number of developments for the hotel including the recent accolade of a Michelin star for its fine dining restaurant, The Bishop’s Buttery, and the addition of another dining outlet, Sadler’s Bar & Restaurant in nearby Fethard.

Click into the gallery to see the guests who attended.