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Irish Champion Stakes Day at Leopardstown

At Leopardstown Racecourse · Leopardstown Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18

Irish Champion Stakes day at Leopardstown Racecourse

The Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown is one of the most important flat races in the world. A Group 1 contest over ten furlongs, it regularly attracts the best middle-distance horses in training from the top stables in Ireland, Britain, and France - and has been won by legends of the turf.

What to Expect

This is the biggest flat race day of the year at Leopardstown. The Irish Champion Stakes is the centrepiece, but the supporting card is strong with multiple Group races filling out the afternoon. Big crowds, genuine excitement, and a real sense of occasion.

Good to Know

  • First race around 1:30pm

  • Tickets from - ‚¬25, hospitality packages available

  • Gets very busy - book early

  • Check leopardstown.com for tickets and the full racecard

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