VDM to host Bernie Kelly International Ladies Race

The VDM Committee is pleased to announce the addition of the “Bernie Kelly International Ladies Charity Race” to the Vincent Delaney Memorial Festival harness racing weekend at Wolverhampton Racecourse in the United Kingdom.

The race is named after Bernie Kelly who served as racing secretary, organizer and stalwart supporter of the Delaney family since the inception of the VDM Racing Weekend. Bernie sadly passed away in 2019 after a tough battle with cancer.

The “Bernie Kelly International Ladies Charity Race” will raise money for Cancer Trials. This charity works to maximize access to cancer trials in order to expand cancer research and also prolong patient lives. More information on the charity can be found at www.cancertrials.ie. There is also a GoFundMe that can be found here.

“Bernie was a firecracker of a woman who was full of life,” says VDM Chairman Derek Delaney, “and her presence is felt not only on the race day itself, but during the whole planning process. It feels right to be able to do this in her honor.”

Charlie Flanagan – Ireland

Chelsie O’Driscoll – Ireland

Grace Kelly – Ireland

Alexis Laidler – United Kingdom

Claire Bousfield – United Kingdom

Vicky Gill – United Kingdom

Jasmin Arnold – United States

Kimberly Butt – New Zealand

Lauren Tritton – Australia

The VDM Racing Weekend will be held on August 10-11th, 2024 at Wolverhampton Racecourse in the UK. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at this link. International visitors who are interested in attending and need help planning can contact Derek Delaney at derek@oakwoodstud.ie for assistance.

For more information visit here.

From the Vincent Delaney Memorial Committee