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How many races are in Down Royal?
12 race meetings
Down Royal is one of two tracks in Northern Ireland and is located just 16km south of Belfast. They host racing all year round both on the Flat and under National Hunt rules, with a total of 12 race meetings taking place there every year.
What do you wear to Down Royal?
Down Royal is a relatively relaxed course in terms of how ‘formal’ men should dress for their day at the races. As a rule, if you are attending as a guest in one of our hospitality suites the dress code is more formal but as a general admission visitor, smart casual is perfectly acceptable.
Which county is Down Royal racecourse in?
Down Royal Racecourse has brought the “Sport of Kings “ to generations of people in Ulster since then, and is proud to boast some of the most modern facilities for any race-goer.
Is Down Royal Racecourse closing?
The management team behind Down Royal has announced it will close operations at the venue at the end of this year. The popular Maze site – which was named Irish Race Course of the Year 2017 – has been allocated 12 race meetings for 2019.
Is there racing at Down Royal today?
No race meetings today.
Is Down Royal on Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is one of the most popular fixtures in Down Royal’s calendar and has become a hugely popular tradition for people who are looking for a fun day out and some fresh air following the Christmas Day festivities.
Is Down Royal Racing today?
What channel is down Royal Racing on?
BBC Two
BBC Two – Racing from Down Royal.
Why was Doncaster races abandoned today?
Racing Abandoned Today’s racing is abandoned due to saturated ground. Unfortunately significant rainfall overnight has caused the track to be waterlogged in places, and unsafe for racing. Ticket holders will receive an email with further details. The delightful dozen delivers delectable days.
What channel is down Royal Racing on today?
BBC Two – Racing from Down Royal.
Why was Beverley races abandoned today?
Beverley racecourse in Yorkshire had to abandon racing for the first time in 22 years on Wednesday due to safety concerns over the track.
What time is the St Leger race tomorrow?
Doncaster, Saturday, 3.35pm – St Leger 2021 odds.
Do spurs hurt horses?
Ideally, spurs do not hurt horses. That being said, spurs can lead to skin scratches, bleeding, and other pain if used incorrectly. For this reason, spurs should not be worn by inexperienced riders. More specifically, spurs should only be worn by experienced riders on horses that need spurs.