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Couched within the natural ampitheatre of the Dublin Hills, Leopardstown is the sole surviving sentinel of horseracing still active within the Dublin city limits.
The racecourse is located in the Dublin district of Foxrock, and its close proximity to Dublin city centre and Dublin airport make it a favourite destination with Irish and British race-goers alike.
Rumoured to be modelled on Sandown Park racecourse in Britain, Leopardstown was designed and built under the direction of Captain George Quinn, with horseracing first being staged at the track in 1888. For the next seventy nine years, the racecourse expanded its facilities and racing programme, but at the same time, Dublin continued its inexerable expansion, and by 1967, the racecourse was in danger of being swallowed up for property development. So during that year, the decision was taken at the highest level to safeguard Leopardstown for the Irish nation.
Originally acquired by the Irish Racing Board, Leopardstown now has its own racecourse executive, but is administered by the Irish Turf Club and Horse Racing Ireland.
Leopardstown currently stages around twenty three days of consistently high calibre horse racing. The highlights of the flat season are the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial in May, the Phoenix Stakes in August, and the Irish Champion Stakes, which is Irelands only world series race, and is run in September.
The national hunt calendar has many fine races, including several Grade and Listed races held during the four day Christmas Festival, the Pierse Hurdle and Toshiba Champion Hurdle days in January, and the Hennessey Cognac Gold Cup in February.
Leopardstown stages high grade flat and national hunt racing.
The racing circuits are all run left handed over parallel oval courses measuring around one mile six furlongs in circumference.
The flat track has easy bends, and suits galloping types. There is a descent between the ten furlong and mile markers, with a corresponding climb from the two furlong pole to the finishing line. From the home turn to the winning post, the home straight is only two and a half furlongs, so eventual winners are usually close to the pace on the home turn.
The steeplechase course has ten fences.
The hurdles course has seven flights.
The listings below do not include the facilities available to Annual Members, or Owners and Trainers.
Ticket holders have access to the upper level seats in the main grandstand. From this vantage point, there are superb views of all the racing action. Reserved Enclosure ticket holders also have access to the parade ring, and most other areas of the racecourse.
This upper section also houses the corporate boxes which offer silver service to parties of 12, or buffet service to parties of up to 24.
Located on the second floor of the reserved enclosure grandstand, the Silken Glider Restaurant offers a fine dining experience for up to 400 race goers. The restaurant offers partial views of the parade ring, and tables can be booked for the full days racing. Due to the popularity of this facility, advance booking is essential.
For corporate parties, the Levmoss and Centenary Rooms offer hospitality for groups of 120 and 90 respectively, or they can be combined to offer hospitality to a larger party of 220. Both of these rooms offer private bar, tote, and balcony facilities.
Enjoying a bistro style atmosphere, Fillies café bar includes a large patio area overlooking the parade ring, and an outside bar facility, which is open on summer race days. Also overlooking the parade ring, Fillies Restaurant can offer forty seats for the full day of racing. These limited dining places are in great demand, and must be booked in advance.
Located near the Silken Glider Restaurant, the Jodami Var offers reserved ticket holders a full selection of beers wines and spirits.
along with a selection of fast food outlets, a self service restaurant is also available in the Paddock Food Hall.
Large corporate parties of between 200 and 1,000 can also book hospitality in the glass fronted Leopardstown Pavilion - full details on request.
Ticket holders have access to the lower seating and terraces in the main grandstand. There is also access to the parade ring and the Tote Hall.
The Tote Hall combines tote betting facilities with access to the main betting ring. This building also contains a self service restaurant, and the fully stocked Tetrarch Bar.
Grandstand ticket holders also have access to Madigans Bar.
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From Dublin city centre, take the N11 southbound heading towards Wexford. At the Whites Cross junction, turn right on to the R113 Leopardstown Road. The racecourse is located around a kilometre down this road on the left hand side.
Alternatively, if coming from Wexford or Wicklow on the M11, pick up the M50, and leave at Carrickmines, junction 15. The racecourse is signposted from this point.
Traffic from north of Dublin should head for the M50, and then leave at junction 15.
Leopardstown provides free car parking for up to six thousand cars. However, on festival days, early arrival is advisable.
The Dublin light railway service, which is known as Luas, picks up passengers in the city centre at Saint Stephens Green, and drops off at Sandyford, which is connected to the racecourse by a courtesy shuttle bus. For the fitter race goer, Sandyford is around a kilometre walk from the racecourse entrances.
The nearest Dart station is Blackrock, which is a short taxi ride from the racecourse.
On every race day, Bus Eireann operate a special race goer service from Busarus in the city centre, and drop passengers off just outside the racecourse.
The service departs one and a half hours before the first race. The return journey commences half an hour after the last race.
For full details on Bus Eireann services from Busarus, please telephone Dublin Bus on: 01 873 4222.
Tel no: 01 836 6111.
Dublin international airport is around nine kilometres from the racecourse.
Air Coach operate a regular coach service from the airport to Burton Hall Road, which is adjacent to the racecourse entrances.
Located overlooking the city's Grand Canal, the luxurious four star Hilton Hotel Dublin is just ten minutes walk from Dublin city centre, and within easy reach of Leopardstown Racecourse. The Hilton is in fact the perfect location for discerning race-goers who wish to combine their attendance at Leopardstown with shopping and fun in one of Europe's finest cities.
The Hilton Dublin offers its guests spacious and attractive en suite rooms, all with air conditioning, Plasma television, mini bar, laptop safe, and the standard room amenities. For extra luxury during their stay, our guests can also upgrade to one of our Deluxe Rooms.
Serving breakfast and dinner, the Uisce Restaurant is renowned for its traditional Irish dishes created from the finest local produce. Alternatively, guests wishing to relax in their room can enjoy a meal from our extensive 24 hour room service menu. The Stil Bar is smart yet casual, the ideal place to relax and catch up with friends while enjoying a fine Irish whisky or one of our succulent bar meals or snacks. In the summer months, the Bar's terrace area is a good place to relax and watch the world go by.
For further information / bookings - www.dublin.hilton.com or call 01 4754455.
The five star Radisson SAS St. Helen’s Hotel, formerly one of Ireland’s most important historic houses, dating back to the 17th Century, has been meticulously restored and adapted to create an international luxury hotel. Standing impressively on the Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4 in one of the city’s most prestigious districts, it is within easy reach of Dublin’s dynamic city centre, the ferry port at Dun Laoghaire, and is 30minutes from Dublin International Airport via the Port Tunnel.
The hotel is the ideal venue for race-goers who wish to combine a visit to the Leopardstown Races with easy access to the historic and social attractions of Ireland’s Capital City. After a winning day relax and put your feet up at the five Star Radisson SAS St. Helen’s Hotel.
St Helen’s has an unsurpassed reputation for providing guests’ with the very finest rooms and suites. Our 151 air-conditioned deluxe en-suite bedrooms have been upgraded to the highest standards of comfort and luxury. There are also 25 special Business Class Suites available, offering even greater levels of luxury, including a separate bedroom area and 11 of them feature balconies overlooking the gardens, Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains.
Features in all bedrooms include, extra long beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, pillow top mattress, oversized pillows, duck down duvets and luxurious toweling and furnishings. In addition we offer complimentary broadband, tea, coffee and mineral water, 26” LCD television, in-house movies, mini bar, two line telephones, in-room safe, iron and ironing board and much more. All our bedrooms enjoy our 24hour room service also.
Our Residents Lounge is available to all guests staying in the hotel. This private area for guests provides the perfect place to escape and unwind with comfy couches and armchairs. The hotel also features a fitness suite, which is available complimentary to all guests staying in the hotel.
The award winning talavera Restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere; guests can choose from a mouthwatering extensive anti-pasti buffet, or a large selection of colourful pasta along with the finest fresh fish, meat and delicious specialties. talavera is also where our Super Buffet Breakfast is available each morning.
Le Panto, which is set in elegant surrounds within the original part of the old house, offers sumptuous Sunday lunch using only the freshest of local produce.
The Orangerie Bar is a unique Victorian style conservatory with magnificent views of the gardens, popular with local Dubliners, and hotel residents, offering a light menu from lunch until early evening. Relax in the Ballroom Lounge with its distinctive marble central fireplace, pillars, and impressive view over the gardens; it is the ideal venue for a relaxing afternoon tea.
For further information or to book your stay at the five star Radisson SAS St. Helen’s Hotel Dublin, please contact Reservations at the hotel directly on +353 1 218 6023 or email info.dublin@radissonsas.com
Or click on the following link to go straight to the Radisson SAS St. Helen’s Hotel website.
Telephone: +353 1 218 6000.
Website – www.sthelens.dublin.radissonsas.com