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Down Royal Racecourse

Down Royal Racecourse

About Down Royal Racecourse

Set in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Down Royal Racecourse hosts both jurisdictions - Flat and National Hunt, with a total of 12 fixtures throughout the year. Used as the starting point of the season for many high-quality jumps horses and often for British contenders, the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase is the centrepiece of the season. Champion stayers, including Don Cossack, Beef or Salmon and Kauto Star are among its roll of honour.

Down Royal racecourse is an almost square, right-handed galloping track of nearly 2 miles in circumference with a downhill run to the straight and a slight uphill finish to the post. There is a chute for the 5 furlong start. The Ulster Derby in June is the most valuable Flat race on its calendar.

There are 10 fences and 8 hurdles on the circuit and the run-in is short, the course and fences are fair and it is an enjoyable experience for both horse and jockey.

History of Down Royal Racecourse

Down Royal is rich in regal history and tradition. It was King James II who began proceedings in 1685, on land donated by Arthur Hill, 1st Marquess of Downshire, when he founded the Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders. This organisation still exists to this day and oversees the operation of the racecourse.

In 1750 the King?s Plate, worth 100 pounds was introduced by King George II and is now run as the Listed Her Majesty?s Plate. In 1993, major upgrades were made to the grandstand, which included modernisation of the current facilities and 14 new VIP boxes, transforming the course into an establishment to be proud of.

Down Royal Fixtures

  • Fri, 30th August, 2024 (e)
  • Fri, 6th September, 2024 (e)
  • Mon, 30th September, 2024
  • Fri, 1st November, 2024
  • Sat, 2nd November, 2024
  • Thu, 26th December, 2024

Down Royal Latest Results

Friday , 19th Jul 2024

8.30 Down Royal
1st
11/2
2nd
5.5L
9/1
3rd
nk
18/5fav
4th
nk
10/1
2031171659
Tote Win €6.50 ; Plc €1.80, €2.40, €1.80
Jockey , G F Carroll
Owner , E HughesCarmel Yore, Darren Cahill & Kiva Cromwell
Breeder , M Downey & Kildaragh Stud
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8.00 Down Royal
1st
13/2
2nd
3.25L
9/2
3rd
0.5L
13/2
4th
9.5L
10/3
2000168456
Tote Win €7.50 ; Plc €1.60, €2.50
Beaten Fav Fairytale Princess 11/4fav
Trainer , Gordon Elliott
Jockey , K G Kennedy
Owner , R Stokes
Breeder , The Coquette Noire Partnership
7.27 Down Royal
1st
16/1
2nd
shd
10/1
3rd
1.75L
7/2
4th
0.75L
Jabbar  (2)
3/1fav
19271720112
Tote Win €21.10 ; Plc €3.60, €2.70, €1.20
Jockey , A Egan
Owner , Fearghal & Bronagh Eastwood
Breeder , Deerpark Stud
6.52 Down Royal
1st
3/1
2nd
nk
Apercu  (2)
2/1fav
3rd
nk
4/1
4th
4.25L
7/1
1852137288
Tote Win €4.10 ; Plc €1.60, €1.50, €1.30
Trainer , J P Murtagh
Jockey , B M Coen
Owner , H H Aga Khan
Breeder , H H the Aga Khan's Studs
6.17 Down Royal
1st
3/1
2nd
1L
5/2fav
3rd
0.75L
10/3
4th
1.5L
9/2
181888677
Tote Win €4.20 ; Plc €2.10, €1.70
Trainer , Charles O'Brien
Jockey , S Foley
Owner , Ross Barrett
Breeder , Mr Brian Canning
5.42 Down Royal
1st
Dht
10/1
1st
9/2fav
3rd
4.25L
16/1
4th
nk
9/1
1742596812
Tote Win €5.60, €3.20 ; Plc €3.30, €2.30, €5.50
Owner , David Hoey, Orchard Garden Syndicate
Breeder , Qatar Bloodstock Ltd, RJB Bloodstock
5.07 Down Royal
1st
8/1
2nd
0.5L
16/5
3rd
5L
5/6fav
4th
nk
Fiamma  (4)
25/1
170760827
Tote Win €9.80 ; Plc €3.20, €1.60
Owner , Justin Edward Casse
Breeder , Myles Sunderland

Down Royal Favourite Statistics

Flat Non-Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o1456646
3-y-o1526543
4-y-o+492041
Total34615144
Flat Handicap
TypeRacesFav Wins%Win
2-y-o25728
3-y-o1424431
4-y-o+3079130
Total47414230

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Down Royal Racecourse Info

an almost square right handed galloping track of nearly 2 miles in circumference with a downhill run to the straight and a slight uphill finish to the post. There is a chute for the 5 furs start. Draw no advantage. There are 10 fences (2 ditches) and 8 hurdles on the circuit.

Down Royal Racecourse Contact Details

Maze
Lisburn
Co.Antrim
Tel:004428 92621256
Website: www.downroyal.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Twitter Icon @Downroyal