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Irish horse racing, from the Curragh to Christmas at Leopardstown
Every festival and racecourse on the island, the day's racing news, jobs in racing, and retired racehorses looking for a second career.
Racing today
Full racecardsTuesday, 27 October
Festivals coming up
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Leopardstown Christmas
Four days of top-class jumps racing at Leopardstown from 26 to 29 December, with seven Grade 1 races and a big post-Christmas crowd from Dublin and beyond.
Dublin Racing Festival
Two days of top-class jump racing at Leopardstown in south Dublin, usually on the first weekend of February, with eight Grade 1 races and over €2 million in prize money.
Fairyhouse Easter Festival
A three-day National Hunt festival at Fairyhouse in Co. Meath over the Easter weekend, building to the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday.
Latest racing news
More news- Lisa Williamson hails The Stony Baker as ‘a machine’ after 200/1 Catterick upset she had no money onIrish Independent · 5 h ago
- Heart Wood on course to fill big shoes at Down RoyalRTÉ Sport · 6 h ago
- Galway race meeting cancelled due to more heavy rainRTÉ Sport · 14 h ago
- Inspection at Galway ahead of Tuesday cardRTÉ Sport · yesterday
- Bookies fear budget hit but gaming machine self-harm killed off the old-fashioned shopsThe Guardian · yesterday
- Stumptown stumps trainer Gavin Cromwell with surprise win over hurdles at GalwayIrish Independent · yesterday
- Stumpton stumps trainer Gavin Cromwell with surprise win over hurdles at GalwayIrish Independent · yesterday
- Willie Mullins eyes Grand National history with I Am Maximus to bid for a ‘Red Rum’ hat-trick at AintreeIrish Independent · yesterday
Over the jumps
From the first flag to the last fence
Racecourse guides with getting there, where to stand and what it costs, for every track on the island.
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First day at the races
Everything a first-time racegoer needs to know, from what to wear and when to arrive to how the day actually works once you are through the gates.
Irish racing calendar
Irish racing runs all year. Here is how the year usually shapes up, festival by festival, so you can plan a trip around the meetings that suit you.
Ownership and syndicates
You do not need to be wealthy to own part of a racehorse in Ireland. Here is how the different ownership types work, how to register, and what to think about before you sign up.
Working in racing
Irish racing employs thousands of people, and many yards are crying out for good staff. Here is what the jobs involve, where to train, and how to get your foot in the door.
Buying a retired racehorse
Former racehorses can go on to be brilliant eventers, show jumpers, hunters and hacks. Here is what to expect, how to buy responsibly, and where to find help in Ireland.
National Hunt vs Flat
Irish racing has two codes: Flat racing, with no obstacles, and National Hunt, or jump racing. Here is how they differ and why Ireland is famous for both.
Every Irish racecourse
Racecourse guidesFrom the Flat at the Curragh to jumps at Punchestown, find out what's on, how to get there and what to expect on the day.
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