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7 GRADE 1 RACES - €1.5 MILLION IN PRIZE MONEY

Expect something different; join us in our celebration of the brilliance of jumps racing, music and culture.

Immerse yourself in the they emerge and watch that the city has to offer with a full entertainment races that have produced the best of talent from over one weekend – join programme that supports icons of jumps racing; Ireland and Britian fight it the party for the best of culture, comedy, music, , , out for two massive titles Dublin culture, music, culinary delights and fashion. , , – the Unibet fashion, food and jumps Savour the atmosphere that , , the and the BHP Insurance racing that will simply take is unique only to Dublin , , Irish . your breath away. Dazzle - full of welcome, easy and . The Dublin Racing Festival your senses in our jubilant conversations, wit, warmth Witness new heroes as will combine the best celebration of Dublin and humour. L-R Jockey , trainers Tony Martin, , , Arthur Moore and Tom Taaffe supporting the Dublin Racing Festival.

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The feature races on Day One The feature races on day two include of the Dublin Racing Festival DAY 1: TOTAL Prize money - €700,000 the four Grade 1 races, The Unibet DAY 2: TOTAL Prize money - €825,000 includes the BHP Insurance Irish Irish Gold Cup, The Tattersalls Ireland Race 1: Grade 1 2m6f The Nathaniel Lacy Solicitors & Partners Hurdle €100,000 Race 1: Grade B2m2f The EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Upgraded €75,000 Champion Hurdle, Nathaniel Lacy , The Flogas Race 2: Grade 2 2m1f The Coral New €100,000 Race 2: Grade 1 1 2m The Tattersalls Ireland Spring Juvenille Hurdle €100,000 Solicitors & Partners Novice Novice Chase and The Deloitte Race 3: Grade 1 2m1f The Frank Ward Solicitors Novice Chase €100,000 Race 3: Grade 1 2m The Deloitte Novice Hurdle €100,000 Hurdleand Frank Ward Solicitors Race 4: Grade B 2m1f Handicap Chase New €75,000 Novice Hurdle. This is the only day in Race 4: Grade B 3m William Fry Handicap Hurdle New €75,000 Novice Chase which are all Race 5: Grade 1 2m The BHP Insurance €150,000 the Irish racing calendar that hosts Race 5: Grade 1 2m5f The Flogas Novice Chase €100,000 Grade 1 races. Race 6: Grade B 2m The Coral Handicap Hurdle €100,000 four Grade 1 races. Race 6: Grade 1 3m The Unibet Irish Gold Cup €200,000 Race 7: Grade 2 2m The Goffs I.N.H Flat Race (C&G) New €75,000 Race 7: Grade A 2m5f The Chanelle Group Leopardstown Handicap Chase €100,000 The legendary Hurricane Fly has Last year the Irish Gold Cup was Race 8: Grade 2 2m Coolmore EBF I.N.H Flat Race (Mares) New €75,000 an incredible connection with the won by the BHP Insurance Irish Champion trained Sizing John. After his Hurdle, The Fly won this race on outstanding performance here in five consecutive occasions. With Leopardstown he went on to his 5th Irish Champion Hurdle win make historyby winning the Irish he flew into the history books Gold Cup, with 22 grade 1 wins, establishing and the a world record. in the same year.

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All our hospitality catering is produced by award winning Dublin based caterers Fitzers catering, who use the best of Irish produce in all their dishes.

Captain Quinn Experience €175pp Molly Malone’s Banquet €135pp at the 1888 Restaurant at the Pavilion

Join us for the exclusive Captain Quinn Experience. The 1888 Sample the delights of Irish cuisine with Molly Malone’s Banquet Admission at Dublin Racing Festival gives you access to our Premium Level Pass gives you access to the all exclusive Restaurant reconnects us with the history of Leopardstown at the Pavilion. The Pavilion atmosphere is filled with excitement enclosure area, lower level of the grandstand with an array of Circle Lounge, Seafood and Tapas Bar, Champagne Bar, Racecourse, which was originally built by Captain Quinn over 128 and “the craic” in a vibrant floor to ceiling, glass-fronted location. food and beverage options, our Sports Bar showing the latest Gourmet Coffee Outlet, all located on the Third Floor of years ago. The 1888 Restaurant offers a laid back modern charm The perfect location for friends, family and colleagues to gather sporting action and our Festival Marquee. After racing the the Grandstand with a reserved seat for the day providing situated on the 2nd floor of the grandstand and is ideally located with some of the best views of the winning straight at the Dublin Festival Marquee will host the best of Dublin entertainment panoramic views of the track and the Third Floor Parade in the heart of the action, with stunning racetrack view. Racing Festival. alongside other cultural entertainment throughout the day. Ring viewing balcony. Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2018 TICKET TYPE Price The Weekend assP – dvanceA offer (2 Day Generaldmission) A €50 Adult dmissionDay dvance General– OfferA A €30 Dinning at the 1888 Restaurant includes: Dinning at the Pavilion includes: • Admission to the racecourse • Admission to the racecourse The Weekend Premiumass P (2 Day Premium Leveldmission) A €110 • Reserved table at the 1888 Restaurant for the day • Reserved table in the Leopardstown Pavilion for the day* Premium Level Dayass P €60 • Dedicated waiting service • Three course gourmet buffet style dining Student dmissionDay ate General– On A G €20 • Gourmet À la Carte menu • Race Programme OAP dmissionDay ate General– On A G €20 • Race Programme • Tipster/ MC • TOTE Betting Facilities • Tote Betting Facilities *All ticket prices quoted are correct but subject to slight change. For further information and to purchase tickets visit www.leopardstown.com. ID required for Seniors / Students. If you would like to experience thrilling with your own *Banqueting style table of 10, smaller parties will be accommodated on a reserved seat and panoramic views of the racetrack you can purchase a shared table Premium Level seat upgrade for just €15.

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Airport and Ports M50 linking Airport & Leopardstown (Exit 15).

Port n11 to Leopardstown.

Luas Green Line to Leopardstown from Stephen’s Green. Troon Cairnryan

Larne Belfast Airport Belfast Knock Airport Isle of man

Dublin Airport Dublin Dun Laoghaire County Liverpool Holyhead Dublin Shannon Airport Kerry Airport

Waterford Airport Rosslare Dublin Airport Cork Fishguard ireland Cork Airport Pembroke

M50 leopardstown Dublin City N11

The Clayton Hotel The Beacon Hotel The Merrion Hotel Leopardstown Leopardstown Leopardstown Dublin 2 Racecourse getting to: Clayton Hotel Leopardstown is a superior The deluxe boutique Beacon Hotel is where Located in the heart of the city centre the leopardstown 4 star 354 bedroom hotel located just off style and design blend with outstanding Merrion Hotel is Dublin’s most luxurious 5 star junction 14 of the M50 and 5 minutes from service to create a new concept in luxury hotel. Created from four Georgian Townhouses . The hotel has travel. Enjoy spacious, luxurious rooms and a contemporary Garden Wing, many Racecourse 3 dining areas and provides 24 hour room with free Wi-Fi, My Thai Restaurant, The of the 142 rooms and suites overlook period service. There is complimentary Wi-Fi and Crystal Bar and free parking. Our location landscapes and gardens. Facilities include two use of Fitness Suite for in-house guests. 5 minutes from Leopardstown Racecourse bars, two restaurants, drawing rooms, 18m LUAS & is easy accessibility. by car makes it the ideal location for your pool and six meeting rooms. By Car By rail By aircoach Dublin break. Quote LFF when booking, Via the M50 — Southbound Luas from City Centre The Aircoach operates five Dublin Racing Festival Offer subject to availability. Dublin Racing Festival Offer Located just six miles south of Dublin City The LUAS offers a regular service from St. key services connecting Centre, Leopardstown is very accessible by car, Stephen’s Green to that takes Dublin Airport with Dublin From €115 per person sharing Dublin Racing Festival Offer From €280 per person sharing • Bed & Breakfast • Bed & Breakfast easily accessed from the M50 - Exit 15. Parking about 20 minutes. The racecourse is only a City Centre and its suburbs. • General Admission Tickets to the From €110 per person sharing • General Admission Tickets to the is free so early arrival is advised on race days short walk from the Sandyford station and Operating every 15 minutes dublin Racing Festival • Bed & Breakfast dublin Racing Festival to ensure you get a spot. For more information we also provide a complimentary shuttle one of their services includes • Bus Transfer to Leopardstown • General Admission Tickets to the visit www.leopardstown.com bus service on race days. transport from Dublin Racecourse dublin Racing Festival Airport – Dublin City Centre From City Centre DART – - Sandyford – To book To book To book Tel: +353 (0) 1 293 5000 Tel: +353 (0) 1 291 5000 Tel: +353 (0) 1 603 0600 Take the N11, Stillorgan dual carriageway, heading There is a limited complimentary shuttle bus Leopardstown which stops Web: www.claytonhotelleopardstown.com Web: www.thebeacon.com Web: www.merrionhotel.com towards the Southeast, past Stillorgan. At operating from Blackrock DART station to outside the Clayton Hotel. traffic lights turn right onto Leopardstown Leopardstown. Visit www.leopardstown.com For more information visit

For additional accommodation options please visit www.leopardstown.com/visit/plan-your-day/accommodation Road R113 signposted Leopardstown. for details. www.aircoach.ie.

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