Irish Champions Festival

Leopardstown Racecourse, Saturday 13th September - Sunday 14th September

The pinnacle of Ireland’s Flat racing season, the Irish Champions Festival gallops back to Leopardstown and The Curragh for two incredible days of world-class racing, live music, unmissable entertainment and a premium sporting and social experience this September.

Enjoy the excitement of Day 1 of Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown on Saturday, 13th September, with five Group races including the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes is one of Ireland's richest horse races and is regularly rated as one of the top flat races. Past winners include Auguste Rodin, Magical and Golden Horn and Sea The Stars.

A showcase of equine and human speed and skill, set against the backdrop of a vibrant festival atmosphere, Irish Champions Festival features the best Irish racehorses, trainers and jockeys taking on their leading counterparts from Japan, Australia, France, Germany and Britain, and is recognised as one of the leading international Flat racing festivals. With total prize money of €4.5 million, this dual-location event has become a premium sporting festival, not to be missed.


Date:
Saturday 13th September - Sunday 14th September
Time:
12.15pm
Price:
Varies
Address:
Leopardstown Racecourse, Carmanhall And Leopardstown, Foxrock, County Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Leopardstown Racecourse, Carmanhall And Leopardstown, Foxrock, County Dublin, Ireland

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