President Higgins will attend the Kilbeggan Races on July 20.
Taking place in July of each year, the Midlands National Handicap Chase is a recognised trial for the Galway Plate and other major festival races. The race is run over three miles and one furlong and includes 16 fences.
President attends Midlands National at Kilbeggan Races
Location: Kilbeggan, Westmeath
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