L-R Jockey , trainers Tony Martin, , Noel Meade, Arthur Moore and Tom Taaffe supporting the Dublin Racing Festival.

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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 entertainment programme races that have produced the best of talent from over one weekend – join that supports culture, icons of jumps racing; Ireland and Britian fight it the party for the best of comedy, music and , , out for two massive titles Dublin culture, music, food culinary delights. , , – the Unibet and jumps racing that will Savour the atmosphere , Istabraq, the and the BHP Insurance simply take your breath that is unique only to , , Irish . away. Dazzle your senses Dublin - full of welcome, Sizing Europe and . The Dublin Racing Festival in our jubilant celebration easy conversations, wit, Witness new heroes as will combine the best of Dublin with a full warmth and humour.

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The feature races on Day One of the Dublin Racing Festival DAY 1: TOTAL Prize money - €700,000 includes the BHP Insurance Irish Race 1: Grade 1 2m6f The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Hurdle €100,000 Champion Hurdle, Nathaniel Race 2: Grade 2 2m1f The Coral New €100,000 Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Race 3: Grade 1 2m1f The Frank Ward Solicitors Novice Chase €100,000 Hurdle and Frank Ward Solicitors Race 4: Grade B 2m1f Handicap Chase New €75,000 Novice Chase which are all Race 5: Grade 1 2m The BHP Insurance €150,000 Grade 1 races. Race 6: Grade B 2m The Coral Handicap Hurdle €100,000 Race 7: Grade 2 2m The Goffs I.N.H Flat Race (C&G) New €75,000 The legendary Hurricane Fly has an incredible connection with the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle, The Fly won this race on five consecutive occasions. With his 5th Irish Champion Hurdle win he flew into the history books with 22 grade 1 wins, establishing a world record.

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The feature races on day two include the four Grade 1 races, The Unibet DAY 2: TOTAL Prize money - €825,000 Irish Gold Cup, The Tattersalls Ireland Race 1: Grade B2m2f The Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle Upgraded €75,000 , The Flogas Race 2: Grade 1 1 2m The Tattersalls Ireland Spring Juvenille Hurdle €100,000 Novice Chase and The Deloitte Race 3: Grade 1 2m The Deloitte Novice Hurdle €100,000 Novice Hurdle. This is the only day in Race 4: Grade B 3m William Fry Handicap Hurdle New €75,000 the Irish racing calendar that hosts Race 5: Grade 1 2m5f The Flogas Novice Chase €100,000 four Grade 1 races. Race 6: Grade 1 3m The Unibet Irish Gold Cup €200,000 Race 7: Grade A 2m5f The Chanelle Group Leopardstown Handicap Chase €100,000 Last year the Irish Gold Cup was Race 8: Grade 2 2m Coolmore EBF I.N.H Flat Race (Mares) New €75,000 won by the trained Sizing John. After his outstanding performance here in Leopardstown he went on to make history by winning the Irish Gold Cup, and the in the same year.

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dublin racing festival at leopardstownleopardstown page 95 Admission

Admission at Dublin Racing Festival gives you access to our Premium Level Pass gives you access to the all enclosure area, lower level of the grandstand with an array of exclusive Circle Lounge, Seafood and Tapas Bar, Gourmet food and beverage options, our Sports Bar showing the latest Coffee Outlet, all located on the Third Floor of the sporting action and our Festival Marquee. After racing the Grandstand with a reserved seat for the day providing Festival Marquee will host the best of Dublin entertainment panoramic views of the track and the Third Floor Parade 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 The Weekend Premiumass P (2 Day Premiumevel LAdmission) €110 Premium evelL Dayass P €60 Student dmissionDay ate General– On A G €20 OAP dmissionDay ate General– On A G €20

*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.

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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 Restaurant reconnects us with the history of Leopardstown at the Pavilion. The Pavilion atmosphere is filled with excitement Racecourse, which was originally built by Captain Quinn over and “the craic” in a vibrant floor to ceiling, glass-fronted location. 128 years ago. The 1888 Restaurant offers a laid back modern The perfect location for friends, family and colleagues to gather charm situated on the 2nd floor of the grandstand and is ideally with some of the best views of the winning straight at the Dublin located in the heart of the action, with stunning racetrack view. Racing Festival.

Dinning at the 1888 Restaurant includes: Dinning at the Pavilion includes: • Admission to the racecourse • Admission to the racecourse • Reserved table at the 1888 Restaurant for the day • Reserved table in the Leopardstown Pavilion for the day* • Dedicated waiting service • Three course gourmet buffet style dining • Gourmet À la Carte menu • Race Programme • Race Programme • Tipster/ MC • TOTE Betting Facilities • Tote Betting Facilities

If you would like to experience thrilling national hunt racing with your *Banqueting style table of 10, smaller parties will be accommodated on own reserved seat and panoramic views of the racetrack you can a shared table. purchase a Premium Level seat upgrade for just €15.

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The Clayton Hotel The Beacon Hotel The Merrion Hotel Leopardstown Leopardstown Dublin 2

Clayton Hotel Leopardstown is a superior The deluxe boutique Beacon Hotel is where Located in the heart of the city centre the 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 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 & Aircoach is easy accessibility. by car makes it the ideal location for your pool and six meeting rooms. Dublin break. Quote LFF when booking, Dublin Racing Festival Offer subject to availability. Dublin Racing Festival Offer

From €115 per person sharing Dublin Racing Festival Offer From €280 per person sharing • Bed & Breakfast • Bed & Breakfast • General Admission Tickets to the From €110 per person sharing • General Admission Tickets to the dublin Racing Festival • Bed & Breakfast dublin Racing Festival • Bus Transfer to Leopardstown • General Admission Tickets to the Racecourse dublin Racing Festival

To book To book To book Tel: +353 (0) 1 293 5000 Tel: +353 (0) 1 291 5000 Tel: +353 (0) 1 603 0600 Web: www.claytonhotelleopardstown.com Web: www.thebeacon.com Web: www.merrionhotel.com

For additional accommodation options please visit www.leopardstown.com/visit/plan-your-day/accommodation

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Airport and Ports M50 linking Dublin Airport 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 County Dublin

M50 leopardstown Dublin City N11 LUAS

Leopardstown Racecourse getting to: leopardstown Racecourse

By Car By rail By aircoach Via the M50 — Southbound Luas from City Centre The Aircoach operates five 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 Sandyford that takes Dublin Airport with Dublin easily accessed from the M50 - Exit 15. Parking about 20 minutes. The racecourse is only a City Centre and its suburbs. is free so early arrival is advised on race days short walk from the Sandyford station and Operating every 15 minutes to ensure you get a spot. For more information we also provide a complimentary shuttle one of their services includes visit www.leopardstown.com bus service on race days. transport from Dublin Airport – Dublin City Centre From City Centre DART – Stillorgan - Sandyford – Take the N11, Stillorgan dual carriageway, heading There is a limited complimentary shuttle bus Leopardstown which stops 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 Road R113 signposted Leopardstown. for details. www.aircoach.ie.

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