Chloe Ferris Appointed as Commercial Director at Down Royal Racecourse

Down Royal Racecourse is delighted to announce the appointment of Chloe Ferris as its new Commercial Director. With an impressive career spanning over 15 years, Chloe brings a wealth of experience to the team. She has held key roles in developing and executing strategic growth plans across various industries, excelling in brand development and cultivating […]

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bottlegreen returns for fizz and fashion at Down Royal Ladies Day

bottlegreen and Down Royal toast to a second year of sponsorship of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Ladbrokes Festival of Racing A thrilling day of racing and high fashion is just around the corner! Next month, ladies are invited to don their most stylish attire for Down Royal’s Best Dressed Lady competition at the […]

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Ladbrokes continues as headline sponsor for 2024 Down Royal Festival of Racing

Leading Betting Operator Reaffirms Commitment to Northern Ireland Racing.                                             Down Royal Racecourse is set to kick off its most prestigious event of the year – the 2024 Ladbrokes Festival of Racing – marking the sixth consecutive year that Ladbrokes, a global leader in betting and gaming, will hold the title sponsorship. Taking place on […]

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Down Royal launches new ‘Dog Royal’ festival

with Naturo taking the lead as headline sponsor.  Down Royal’s new event for dog lovers set to celebrate all-things canine with an exciting programme of activities   Down Royal Racecourse has announced the launch of its first-ever dog show ‘Dog Royal’ with Naturo, the premium pet food brand from Mackle Petfoods, taking the lead as headline sponsor.  […]

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Musgrave NI back in the saddle for a thrilling evening at Down Royal.

Down Royal Racecourse has announced the return of Musgrave NI as title sponsor of next month’s race evening. The family-owned business with a 147-year heritage will take on title sponsorship of the racecourses summer meeting on Friday 30th August. The partnership will give the leading food convenience retailer and wholesaler, whose brands include SuperValu, Centra, […]

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Britvic and Down Royal partnership refreshed ahead of May Day Meeting

Britvic will once again serve as soft drinks partner to Northern Ireland’s most prestigious racecourse, Down Royal. The longstanding relationship with the popular supplier, whose portfolio includes the iconic range of Club mixers, will continue into 2025. As part of the partnership Britvic will retain naming rights on the Club Mixers May Day meeting, including […]

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Fibrus are off to the races as Down Royal Racecourse launches new family fixture

Down Royal announces full fibre broadband provider Fibrus as headline sponsor of debut family race meeting Racegoers of all ages across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend Down Royal’s brand-new Fibrus Family Race Day taking place on Sunday 14th April 2024. This partnership will see Fibrus secure title naming rights to this year’s new […]

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Down Royal and Friends of the Cancer Centre announce winning charity partnership

Calls for the public to dig deep to support those living with cancer across Northern Ireland Down Royal has announced Friends of the Cancer Centre as its official charity partner for 2024. The racecourse will continue its longstanding tradition of supporting local causes this year by partnering with the leading cancer charity, dedicated to supporting […]

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Friends of Parkview make a splash with Down Royal Racecourse

£23k raised for local special school! Punters who headed to Down Royal in 2023 have helped raise more than £23,000 for Parkview Special School in nearby Lisburn. Crossing the finish line as the official charity partner of Down Royal for 2023, Friends of Parkview, the charitable organisation which supports Parkview Special School, revealed the total […]

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Race Results

The Bluegrasshorsefeed.com Maiden Hurdle
Position Horse Jockey Owner Trainer
1 Western Comandor L. Quinlan Chasers & Pints Syndicate John Patrick Ryan
2 Flamborough D.J. O'Keeffe Seamus Kiernan Thomas Gibney
3 Canal End J.S. McGarvey John P. McManus Peter Fahey
The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
Position Horse Jockey Owner Trainer
1 Thecornerhouse E. Dwan John M. Whelan Mrs Julie Cashin
2 Perfect Arch Shane Fenelon R.P. Behan J.J.Lambe
3 Bugscuffle D.P. Maxwell Denis O'Mahony/Daibheid McHugh/Desmond J Kelly Andrew McNamara
The Powered By Bluegrass Novice Handicap Hurdle
Position Horse Jockey Owner Trainer
1 Ottoman Style C.D. Maxwell Moyo's Boyos Syndicate Dermot Anthony McLoughlin
2 Monbeg Park B. Lawless Donnchadh Doyle Sean Thomas Doyle
3 L Anamour J.J. Slevin Simon Munir/Isaac Souede S.R.B. Crawford
The Bluegrass Stamm 30 Steeplechase
Position Horse Jockey Owner Trainer
1 Longhouse Poet J.J. Slevin Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Martin Brassil
2 Roi Mage M.M. McDonagh D.G. Pryde/D.P. Van Der Hoeven/Gerry McGladery/James Beaumont Patrick Griffin
3 Burrows Saint C.P. McNamara Mrs S Ricci W.P. Mullins
The Follow On Instagram @bluegrasshorsefeed Rated Novice Steeplechase
Position Horse Jockey Owner Trainer
1 The Greek D.F. O'Regan It Takes Allsorts Syndicate Gordon Elliott
2 Chameron C.D. Maxwell D.G. Pryde/D.P. Van Der Hoeven Patrick Griffin
3 Carrig Sam R.A. Doyle Over The Sticks Syndicate A.L.T.Moore
The Bluegrass Mare Prepare Hunters Steeplechase
Position Horse Jockey Owner Trainer
1 Ultimate Optimist A. Harvey R. Nicholas D.M. Christie
2 The Flier Begley S. Connor S.R.B. Crawford S.R.B. Crawford
3 Lord Schnitzel J.W. Hannon Klaus Koentopp Declan Queally
The Bluegrass Horse Feeds Mares Flat Race
Position Horse Jockey Owner Trainer
1 Cuta Des As Pat Taaffe Martin Dodd/Michael Songer/Martin Hill/Terry Dodd W.P. Mullins
2 Sunshine Girl S. Connor Miss Sophie Bell S.R.B. Crawford
3 Noble Annys J.C. Barry J.J. Winston John Joseph Winston