Stars Go Racing

Stars Go Racing
Country of origin Ireland
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 6
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel RTÉ One
Original run July 2011 – August 2011
External links
Website

Stars Go Racing was a six-part reality programme which aired in the summer of 2011 on RTÉ One.[1] Six Irish personalities were shown the business of horse training from six established Irish trainers and then competed against each other at race meetings in Ireland. The final of the competition took place at Leopardstown. The first episode aired on 20 July 2011.[2][3] The competition was won by presenter Ella McSweeney.[4]

Competitors

Celebrity Occupation
Linda Martin Former Eurovision Song Contest winner
Francis Brennan At Your Service presenter
Alan Quinlan Former Ireland rugby union international player
Jean Byrne RTÉ weather forecaster
Ella McSweeney RTÉ television presenter
Mike Denver Country music singer

References

  1. ↑ "Stars Go Racing". RTÉ TV. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  2. ↑ "Stars Go Racing". RTÉ TV. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  3. ↑ "Last Night’s TV: Stars Go Racing". Irish Independent. 21 July 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "McSweeney wins Stars Go Racing". RTÉ Sport. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2011.