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STUDY OF A RACEHORSE
Artist:Alison Wilson
Courtesy of: The Artist
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History From 1806, racing was taking place at Tramore in what was known as 'the Black Strand'. It was right beside the sea and, before the First World War, had succumbed to the waves. In 1914, Martin Murphy commenced racing again on his own property where all meetings still take place today. Those race meetings, held under the aegis of the Red Cross, were continued by Mr Murphy until his death in 1920.
In that year a new company made up of the renowned Senator JJ Parkinson, Francis Murphy and Thomas Fleming took over control.
For many years the Fleming family were synonymous with Tramore Racecourse.
