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Downpatrick Racecourse

Name: Downpatrick Racecourse
Address: 24 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick, BT306TE, GB
Telephone: +442844612054
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.4

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16/07/2024

Check out our photos from Family Fun Raceday and feel free to tag!

16/07/2024

Special mention to our Family Fun Raceday support sponsors:
Alan Dunlop Agricultural Machinery , Anglo Printers, CosyRoof, C & A Electrics, Discover CAFRE, Down Recorder, Gordon Elliott Racing, Horse Racing Ireland, J Murdoch Contracts, KR Equine, Lawlor Plumbing, Lindsay Turfcare, MIB Security, Michael Smith Building Design, Noel McCartan Builders, Plus2 print Posh Nosh Ireland , Quinn Estate Agents, , Race Displays, The Hatch, Tullyraine Equine Clinic, Turfcare, Ultimate Cleans Ltd, W&C Glazing Ltd, Willis Tower Watson, Wrap & Roll .

16/07/2024

Massive THANK YOU to all the families who joined us yesterday for our annual Family Fun Raceday. The weather was definitely on our side. 🌞 We hope you all enjoyed the day as much as we did!!
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Race Sponsors, Support Sponsors, Suppliers and Staff who make it all possible.
More photos to follow. 😀
We look forward to welcoming you all back to Downpatrick Racecourse for Music and Style Sunday on 11th August. 🐎🎻

15/07/2024

Blacksmiths Forge wins the Download The New Tote App Flat Race for Jockey Mr F Maguire, Trainer Gerard Keane and Owner G Blake

15/07/2024

Scottish Dancer wins The Margaret & Shaun Harte Welcome Sidharth & Rashmi Singh From The Marwari Horse Society Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Hugh Morgan, Trainer Eoin Doyle for owner Mrs Christina Hughes

15/07/2024

Rauzen wins the Charles and Kathleen Caldwell Memorial Rated Novice Hurdle for Jockey Philip Enright, Trainer Eoin Doyle and Owner Mrs. P. Doyle

15/07/2024

Rauzan comes home first in the Charles And Kathleen Caldwell Memorial Rated Novice Hurdle under Phillip Enright for trainer Eoin Doyle! 👏

15/07/2024

Ollie La Ba Ba wins the Plus2 print Remembering Tony Oakes MBE Maiden Hurdle for Jockey Gary Noonan, Trained by Eoin McCarthy for Owner Sean Maguire

15/07/2024

Steps In The Sand wins the Quinn Estate Agents Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Eoin Walsh, trained by Cian Collins for the owners the Zoom Buddies Syndicate

15/07/2024

Steps In The Sand drops back in trip and takes the Quinn Estate Agents Handicap Hurdle in superb style with Eoin Walsh onboard for the Cian Collins yard! 🥇

15/07/2024

Shinnhill wins the Cosy Roof (C&G) Maiden Hurdle for jockey Alex Harvey, Trained by Neil McKnight for Owner Mrs Denise Kernaghan

15/07/2024

Hey Whatever wins the ITBA Mares Maiden Hurdle for Jockey Sam Ewing, trained by Gordon Elliot for owners David Maughan, G King, Conor Brett & Nick Courtney

14/07/2024

Are you planning on joining us tomorrow for our Family Fun Raceday?
If you are new to Downpatrick Racecourse check out these FAQs.

Remember to pre-book your tickets online before 10pm tonight (Sunday) to guarantee the Childrens Complimentary Goodie Bag.

Book here: 👇👇
https://bit.ly/DPKFAMILYFUNRACEDAY2024

13/07/2024

Ahead of our Family Fun Raceday Race Meeting Monday 15th July
Meet our Sponsor- CosyRoof
CosyRoof are the UK’s leading conservatory roof conversion specialists, covering the whole of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. With regional offices based in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, CosyRoof have been able to service over 1000 happy customers throughout the UK & Ireland.

08/07/2024

ONE WEEK TO GO until our Family Fun Raceday on Monday 15th July 🎈
Children UNDER 16 go FREE when accompanied by an adult but please remember to BOOK tickets online in advance to guarantee children’s goodie bag.
Book Here: https://bit.ly/DPKFAMILYFUNRACEDAY2024

08/07/2024

And the winner is.... Ashlee Ervine 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered our competition to win x4 Adult General Admission tickets and x4 Children's Tickets (to include reserved Goodie Bags).

Ashlee you have received a private message from us.
Please be aware of fraudulent accounts; Ashlee is our only winner for this competition.

You can still book tickets online or by contacting our office.
We hope to see you on 15th July.

30/06/2024

Everyone is RACING to catch our Early Bird Offer on Adult General Admission for our Family Fun Raceday before it finishes TOMORROW (Monday 1st July at midnight).

DON'T MISS OUT

Tickets can be booked here: https://bit.ly/DPKFAMILYFUNRACEDAY2024

25/06/2024

🎉🏇🎉COMPETITION TIME🎉🏇🎉
Do you need some inspiration for how to entertain the kids over the summer holidays?
Do not miss our FAMILY FUN RACEDAY on MONDAY 15TH JULY!!
Enter our competition for the chance to WIN 4 Adult General Admission tickets and 4 Children's Tickets (to include reserved Goodie Bags).
To enter simply:
✔️Like and Share this Post.
✔️Like our Page.
✔️Tag whoever you would like to bring with you.
The winner will be announced on Monday 8th July
Check out all the activities that will be at the racecourse on the day.
🎟Book your Tickets Now and enjoy our Early Bird Adult General Admission Rate of just £18. KIDS GO FREE but make sure to book tickets online to guarantee their Goodie Bags.
Early Bird offer ends at MIDNIGHT on Monday 1st July 2024.
BOOK NOW- https://bit.ly/DPKFAMILYFUNRACEDAY2024

❌❌Please be vigilant for imposters. When contacting the winner we will NEVER ask to follow links. There will only be one winner and they will be announced no earlier than Monday 8th July.❌❌

17/06/2024

THANK YOU!
Thank you to each and every person who joined us over the weekend. We enjoyed 2 great days of racing and fun.
Thank you to our race sponsors Irish EBF, Ballyalton House, NIOCBA, Randox Health, Tote Racing , Tennents Adare Manor Hotel , Cab Group and Dunlop Homes
A special mention to our wonderful suppliers and staff who had a busy weekend.
Photos to Follow!
We hope you are able to join us for our next meeting, our ever popular FAMILY FUN RACEDAY on Monday 15th July.
Bring your friends along too!!

16/06/2024

Gers Gigi wins the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race for Jockey Mr H.C. Swan, Trainer Gordon Elliot for owners John F Doyle & Dee L'Estrange

16/06/2024

Rightfolksplease wins the Randox Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Kevin Sexton, trained by Paul Flynn for owners the Who Owns That Horse Syndicate.

16/06/2024

Rauzan wins the Dunlop Homes Rated Novice Hurdle for Jockey Hugh Morgan, Trainer Eoin Doyle for Owner Mrs P Doyle.

16/06/2024

Run for Harry wins the Download the New Tote App Opportunity Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Philip Byrnes, Trainer Mrs Gillian Callaghan for Owner Pearse Callaghan

16/06/2024

Cracking performance from Run For Harry who records successive wins for Mrs Gillian Callaghan 🏆 Tote Racing

16/06/2024

Hidden Land wins the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Shane Fitzgerald, Trained by Andrew Kinirons for Owner PJP Byrne

16/06/2024

Hidden Land easily wins the Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle for Andrew Kinirons

16/06/2024

Little Trilby wins the Cab Plant Maiden Hurdle for Jockey Jake Coen, Trainer Gordon Elliot and owners the Little Emperor Syndicate

Address

24 Ballydugan Road
Downpatrick
BT306TE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442844612054

Website

http://www.bit.ly/DownpatrickRacecourse

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Videos

Checkout some highlights from our Family Fun Raceday on 15th July 🎈 Our next Feature is Sunday 11th August for our Music & Style Raceday. Visit our website to book tickets 🎫

Charles And Kathleen Caldwell Memorial Rated Novice Hurdle

Rauzan comes home first in the Charles And Kathleen Caldwell Memorial Rated Novice Hurdle under Phillip Enright for trainer Eoin Doyle! 👏

Quinn Estate Agents Handicap Hurdle

Steps In The Sand drops back in trip and takes the Quinn Estate Agents Handicap Hurdle in superb style with Eoin Walsh onboard for the Cian Collins yard! 🥇

Goodies Bags ready ahead of our Family Fun Raceday tomorrow. Remember to book tickets online before 10pm this evening to guarantee your free kids goodie bags.

Don’t miss out on the action…. Family fun Raceday is 4 Sleeps away 🥳 Please remember to book tickets online in advance to guarantee a children’s goodie bag. #familyfun #summer #horsesofinstagram

We are gearing up for our 🎈Annual Family Fun Raceday 🎈at Downpatrick Racecourse taking place on Monday 15th July (bank holiday). Join us for children’s entertainment including Jurassic World, Children’s Disco, Horse Education Station, Lama walks, fun races and much much more as well as thrilling horse racing it’s something for the whole family Visit bit.ly/DpkFamilyFunRaceday2024 for more details and to book tickets. #familyfun #summer #visitmourne #horsesofinstagram

Download The New Tote App Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

Cracking performance from Run For Harry who records successive wins for Mrs Gillian Callaghan 🏆 Tote Racing

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Hidden Land easily wins the Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle for Andrew Kinirons

The Turnstiles are open and the sun is shining. Come and join us. General Admission tickets can be purchased at the turnstiles. First Race 2.00pm

Download The New Tote App Handicap Chase

A 40/1 shock in the Download The New Tote App Handicap Chase as the 14-year-old Robin De Roost leads them home under the guidance of Aileen O'Sullivan for trainer Thomas Gibney 🏆

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

The Market principals come to the fore in the Irish EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle with Femme Magnifique holding off Sharp Object to score for the Kieran Callaghan and Willie Mullins combination 🥇

Private Ryan wins the Dennison Commercials Hunters Chase

Private Ryan was the winner of our big race this evening, the Dennison Commercials Hunters' Chase, striking for Sean Doyle and jockey Jamie Scallan and just edging out the game Gorthill 🏆

Down Royal Corporation Of Horse Breeders Opportunity Handicap Hurdle

A cracking finish to the Down Royal Corporation Of Horse Breeders Opportunity Handicap Hurdle as That's About Right narrowly prevails under Conor Owens for trainer Philip Rothwell 🏆

Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Easy as you like for Golden Temple in the Frank And Brian Fitzsimons Memorial Handicap Hurdle as the four-year-old gallops home unchallenged under Sam Ewing for trainer Noel Meade 👏

Ahead of our Racemeeting tomorrow, meet our sponsor- @Dennison Rentals Need a vehicle to cover a breakdown or extra support during busy periods? Dennison Rentals offer Contract (Long-term) & Spot (Short-term) Hire Solutions! All vehicles are: ✅High-spec ✅Fully valeted & serviced ✅Fully taxed ✅Tyres included Delivery & Collection Services Available from across our 4 depots in: Ballyclare, Coleraine, Newry & Dungannon. Hear from one of our customers; Ardboe Coldstore! Get in touch with our team today: Call Us: 07801756066 E-mail us: [email protected] Visit: https://www.dennisons.co.uk/rentals #downpatrickracesponsor #thankyou

Meet our Sponsor – Dennison JCB We are delighted to introduce Dennison JCB – kind sponsors of The Dennison JCB Maiden Hunters Steeplechase. Dennison JCB is the official JCB Dealership in Northern Ireland & County Donegal for Construction, Industrial, Access Equipment & Generators. Established in 2018, headquartered in Templepatrick, offering New & Used Plant Machinery, Genuine JCB Parts & Attachments, Plant Maintenance & Breakdown Support. Employing 37 staff members including 10 Mobile Engineers who work throughout the province, providing 24/7 Customer Support. With flexible finance solutions available, competitive rates and tailored plans to suit your needs. We have our very own purpose-built demo area where you can test drive machines, view demo machinery and speak with our expert team. Get in touch with our team today: 028 9344 2222 [email protected]

Meet our Sponsor – Dennison Commercials We are delighted to introduce Dennison Commercials – kind sponsors of The Dennison Commercials Hunters Steeplechase & The Dennison Commercials Northern Region Point to Point Awards. Dennison Commercials is a family-run group of businesses, with over 50 years in operation and four depots across Northern Ireland. Dennison Commercials is the longest established Volvo Truck & Bus Dealership in the UK & Ireland. Providing New, Used & Rental Volvo Trucks as well as a complete range of aftermarket products and services from four strategically located dealer points across N.I. including: Ballyclare, Coleraine, Dungannon & Newry.

Ruth Morrison interview

🗣️ "We've built another 31 boxes, 14 wash bays, vet sampling unit so it really is great." Ruth Morrison, our general manager, discusses the new facilities added to the racecourse & our hunter chase evening which is our next meeting!

Gerry Hannity, Lifetime Badgeholder At Downpatrick Racecourse Memorial Maiden Hurdle

Going Live makes a winning debut under Rules for Gordon Elliott Racing in the Gerry Hannity, Lifetime Badgeholder At Downpatrick Racecourse Memorial Maiden Hurdle 🏆