WEXFORD RACECOURSE
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Introduction:
Wexford racecourse is situated in the sunny south east of Ireland, and if you don't believe us, the latest Irish meteorological office statistics show Wexford receives a daily average of 4.48 hours of daily sunshine, compared with 3.75 daily hours in the remainder of Ireland. This may explain why the crowds of race goers at the Wexford races have a happy and friendly demeanour.
The beginnings of horse racing in the Wexford area can be traced back to race meetings which were staged on reclaimed bog, but although these fixtures enjoyed popular support when they first began during the eighteen seventies, by 1902 support had dwindled, and the races were abandoned.
Nearly fifty years later, in front of an estimated crowd of seventeen thousand race goers, Wexford's Bettyville racecourse staged its first meeting on Monday 15 October 1951. The new course soon established itself as am important racing venue, and it has continued to be popular ever since.
The course stages around eleven days of racing. This includes, a weekend fixture in late October, and six separate meetings staged on Fridays. The races often attract large fields, plus leading jockeys from both codes.
Track facts:
Wexford stages a mixture of flat and national hunt racing.
The course has a rectangular shape, and runners run left handed over a slightly undulating circuit, which measures one mile two furlongs in circumference.
The hurdles course has four flights per circuit.
The steeplechase course has five fences per circuit.
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Enclosures and hospitality:
The listings below do not include the facilities available to Annual Members, or owners and trainers.
Grandstand and Paddock Ticket.
Ticket holders have access to all the public areas of the racecourse. This includes the covered main grandstand, and the open grandstand. The latter is an ideal location on bright days, as it gives a birds eye view of the home straight.
Up to 100 Corporate guests can enjoy the pleasant surroundings of the Carriglawn Room, with its private bar and tote facilities.
The Ivy Room is located on the far side of the parade ring. It has a popular bar, and a spacious restaurant which serves a wide selection of hot carvery style meals.
O Briens Cafeteria serves hot food, teas, coffee and soft drinks.
The well stocked Bettyville and Carriglawn Bars are located on the first floor of the main grandstand.
The Long Bar offers the supreme location for the dedicated punter, being situated next to the parade ring and bookies betting ring.
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Disabled facilities:
There is a designated viewing stand, which is adjacent to the Stewards Stand. This provides views of the course and the parade ring.
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available in the Ivy Room.
Fixtures:
2010:
Saturday 23 October.
Sunday 24 October.
Saturday 27 November.
2011:
Thursday 17 March
Friday 15 April
Friday 20 May
Friday 10 June
Friday 01 July
Friday 22 July
Saturday 23 July
Friday 19 August
Sunday 30 October
Monday 31 October
Sunday 27 November
TRANSPORT LINKS:
By Road:
Located one kilometre outside Wexford Town, the racecourse is opposite the County Hospital, and on the Wexford to Waterford road.
Traffic approaching on the N25, Dublin to Rosslare road, should exit that main route at the Ross roundabout site of the Quality Hotel. Follow the signs to Wexford, and after travelling another kilometre, the racecourse is on the right hand side of the road.
There is free car parking for around two hundred cars in the centre of the racecourse. Off course car parks do charge for their parking spaces.
By Rail:
Dublin to Rosslare trains stop at Wexford railway station. Taxis are available from the station to the racecourse.
By Bus:
Wexford is a main stop on the Bus Eireann service from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour.
However, for full details on local services contact Waterford bus station, telephone number: 051879 000.
By Air:
Waterford airport is around forty eight kilometres from the racecourse.
The airport offers regular flights to Birmingham, London Luton, and Manchester.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Address:
Wexford Racecourse,
Newtown Road,
Wexford.
Racecourse telephone details:
Eire tel no: 053 91 435 853.
From UK, tel no: 00353 53 91 435 853.
E-Mail: info@wexfordraces.ie
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Talbot Hotel Wexford.
Eire tel no: 053 91 22 566.
From UK tel no: 00353 53 91 22 566.
Wexford is renowned as the sunshine capital of Ireland, and situated in the prime Quayside area of Wexford, the four star Talbot Hotel forms the perfect oasis for discerning race-goers attending the nearby Wexford Races. The hotel has ample car parking which is free for hotel patrons, is close to Wexford train and bus stations, and is within a 12 mile (20km) taxi ride of Rosslare ferry terminal.
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Offering outstanding comfort and convenience, each of the Talbot Hotel’s 107 en suite guest rooms are equipped and furnished to the standards discerning guests expect in a superior four star hotel. If you are seeking that extra bit of comfort during your stay, our Executive Rooms and Suites provide extra luxuries, plus panoramic views of the River Slaney and Wexford Quays. Naturally, 24 hour room service is also available throughout the hotel.
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The recipe for the Oyster Lane Restaurant is simple – superb food, fine wines, and superior service. The award winning restaurant offers guests a luxurious and intimate dining experience. Using only the finest ingredients, with the emphasis on local fresh produce, our executive head chef creates innovative and mouthwatering culinary delights, all of which can be enjoyed with fine wines from around the world. For a pre-dinner drink, or an enjoyable night out in good company, the hotel’s Ballast Bank Bar and Grill provides a relaxed friendly atmosphere in which to savour your favourite tipple, while enjoying the best in live entertainment. An extensive bar food menu is available throughout the day, and our popular carvery lunch is served Sunday to Friday.
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The hotel’s Quay Leisure Centre was originally built as a grain mill, but has been magnificently renovated to provide a high-tec gymnasium, swimming pool, and relaxing spa pool, steam room and sauna. In fact the Quay Leisure Centre is definitely your key to fitness and relaxation.
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For further information on the Talbot Hotel Wexford, or to book directly, use the link below.
Whites of Wexford
Abbey Street
Wexford
Ph: 05391 22311
www.whitesofwexford.ie
- 157 Luxury Bedrooms & Suites
- Tranquillity Spa
- Leisure Centre
- Outdoor Courtyard to dine alfresco
- Terrace Restaurant
- Library Bar
- La Speranza Café Bar
- Town centre location
- Ample car parking
- Extensive conference facilities
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A therapeutic Spa, state of the art Leisure Centre and 157 luxury bedrooms and suites are among the many and varied attractions at Whites of Wexford. Centrally located in historic Wexford town, it is the ideal base for touring the Sunny South East.
A variety of amenities are available within walking distance of the hotel including golf, horse-racing, opera and theatre, fishing, watersports, walking, cycling, gardens, unspoilt beaches and many historical sights. As Whites of Wexford is a town centre location it is the ideal for shopping, sight seeing and visiting the towns many attractions.
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