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06 Sept 2025

Saddle up as Irish Champions Festival returns to Leopardstown and The Curragh shortly!

The action is on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September

Saddle up as Irish Champions Festival returns to Leopardstown and The Curragh shortly!

The festival will draw the crowds

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05 Sept 2024 5:30 PM

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 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.
Celebrating its 11th year, the festival will feature six Group 1 races including the final Classic of the Irish Flat season - the highlight’s being the prestigious Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown and the Comer Group International Irish St Leger at The Curragh.
Attendees can also enjoy the unique garden party atmosphere, a stellar lineup of live music acts, sample a mouth-watering array of food and beverages and family-friendly activities across both days.
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.
Looking ahead to the festival, Suzanne Eade, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland, commented: “Irish Champions Festival has established itself as a key Flat racing meeting on the global racing stage. This September we are really looking forward to seeing runners from Japan, Australia, France, Germany and Britain take on the best Irish racehorses for what should make for some thrilling racing action.
“In addition, Irish Champions Festival is a prime opportunity to socialise and reconnect with family and friends at these two iconic racecourses. With an exciting blend of world-class racing, great hospitality and live music, this weekend offers the perfect mix for the dedicated racing aficionados, sports fans and festival-goers of all ages.”
For details and tickets, visit www.irishchampionsfestival.com 

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