Renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will attend the Curragh Racecourse as part of the Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend.
The 74-year-old travels to Co Kildare to see his horse ‘Emily Upjohn’ compete in the 127th running of the Irish Oaks.
The three-year-old filly, trained by John and Thady Gosden and ridden by Italian jockey Frankie Dettori, is the 1-2 favorite at the Irish Oaks.
The West End legend has composed some of the world’s best-known musicals, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Love Never Dies.
Lloyd Webber has been a theater owner since 1983 and now owns seven London theatres.
He has won a number of awards as a composer and producer, including seven Tonys, seven Oliviers, 14 Ivor Novellos and an Oscar.
Professional and amateur female jockeys will compete in the Ladies Derby at The Curragh on Saturday.
The race itself is Ireland’s most prestigious and sought-after award for female jockeys, including Grand National and Gold Cup winning jockey Rachael Blackmore.
Meanwhile, ladies from all over the country compete off the court for an aristocratic title and a luxury prize package in the Barberstown Castle Most Stylish competition.
The chief executive of The Curragh Racecourse said he is very proud of the track and facilities and looks forward to welcoming visitors from around the world this weekend.
Brian Kavanagh said: “We are looking forward to some fantastic racing over the Juddmonte Irish Oaks weekend, the track is in beautiful condition thanks to our terrain team and the forecast shows warm and sunny weather.”