Downpatrick Racecourse

09/02/2025

With just 7 weeks to the Randox Ulster National on Sunday 30th March 2025 we are delighted that Randox have extended their sponsorship of our flagship race for another 5 years.

Read the full article here👇

Locally-based company continue to support local track, with Ulster National due to be held on March 30

13/01/2025

Do you remember Pineau De Re winning the 2013 Ulster National at Downpatrick before winning the Aintree Grand National in 2014?

After racing, he was retrained and has competed at show jumping, evening, team chasing and showing. At 22 years old he is still competing. Doesn't he look fantastic!.

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Pineau de Re, a French-bred racehorse, made history by winning the 2014 Grand National at Aintree at 25/1. After starting in National Hunt Flat races, he gained recognition with a win in the 2013 Ulster Grand National. Post-Grand National, Pineau de Re continued racing until 2016. In retirement, he....

24/12/2024

Our team would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and New Year 🎄🍾
Thank you to everyone that supported us during the 2024 season, we look forward to welcoming you back in 2025.

18/12/2024

Struggling for Christmas Gift Ideas?
Tickets for The Ulster National Racemeeting would be the perfect gift for any racing enthusiast 🐎
Check out our special Christmas discount on VIP Cocktail Lounge Tickets reduced to £50 if purchased before midnight on Christmas Day (25th December 2025).
Ulster National Racemeeting tickets must be booked before 3pm today (Wednesday 18th December) to enjoy the option of Christmas post. Tickets will be posted in Christmas gift presentation to arrive before Christmas. 🎁
After 3pm tickets can still be purchased but may not arrive by post before Christmas however a voucher will be issued by email that can be printed at home. Actual tickets will follow by post after Christmas. 🎄
Book Here: https://bit.ly/DPKUlsterNationalRaceday2025

16/12/2024

Congratulations to our Competition Winner- Gemma Brannigan who won x2 VIP Cocktail Lounge Tickets to The Ulster National Racemeeting on Sunday 30th March 2025. 🐎
Gemma is our only winner. Please remember to be vigilant for imposters. We will never ask competition winners to click on links. Gemma you have received a private message from us.
Thank you to everyone who entered our competition.
Remember The Christmas Special Offer reduced rate on VIP Cocktail Lounge will be available until Christmas Day. Dunleath Suite Hospitality Tickets & VIP Cocktail Lounge Tickets booked before Wednesday 18th December will be posted in gift presentation. 🎁🎄
Book Online: https://bit.ly/DPKUlsterNationalRaceday2025

06/12/2024

🎅🎁 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION TIME🎁🎅
Are you struggling for Christmas Gift Inspiration?
Check out our ticket options for the Ulster National Raceday on Sunday 30th March 2025.
➡️ https://bit.ly/DPKUlsterNationalRaceday2025

The Christmas Special Offer reduced rate on VIP Cocktail Lounge will be available until Christmas Day. Tickets booked before Wednesday 18th December will be posted in gift presentation.

To be in with a chance of winning Two VIP Cocktail Lounge Tickets, Simply Like and Share this Post and Tag a Friend.

VIP Cocktail Lounge Tickets include:
🎟Admission
📒Racecard
🪑Reserved Seat in Dunleath Suite
🍹Cocktail on Arrival
🎁Complimentary Mini Grazing Platter
📌Celebrity Tipster
💷Tote Facility
🎤Live Music After Racing

The winner will be announced on Monday 16th December - in time for tickets to be with you before Christmas Day.

PLEASE BE VIGILANT FOR IMPOSTERS. We will NEVER ask a winner for bank details or to follow links. We will announce the winner on our page on Monday 16th December and also send a private message.

Downpatrick Racecourse - Home of National Hunt Racing in Northern Ireland

14/11/2024

VOTING IS NOW OPEN FOR RACECOURSE OF THE YEAR 2024
We would thoroughly appreciate your support. 🥰
To vote, simply follow this link:
https://www.hri.ie/corporate/press-office/awards/racecourse-of-the-year

24/10/2024

The Jumps are BACK on Racing TV Start your FREE MONTH TRIAL now to watch over 75 live Irish and British meetings 👉 https://bit.ly/3AgSID6

21/10/2024

Last Friday saw our End of season Raceday. Thank you to everyone that came and supported us on Friday & throughout the season.
We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2025 🐎

14/10/2024

It was such a pleasure to welcome Rebecca Menzies Racing to Downpatrick Racecourse on Friday. Their trip was well rewarded with two winners on the day.

11/10/2024

EDGEWELL wins the Rebecca Menzies Racing 40 Winners and Counting for John Wade Handicap Chase for Jockey Ross Chapman, Trainer Rebecca Menzies and Owner John Wade.

11/10/2024

BOOMSLANG wins the Denvirs of Downpatrick Beginners Steeplechase for Jockey Ross Chapman, Trainer Rebecca Menzies for Owner Miss Maria D Myco

11/10/2024

JIMLIS CAVE wins the Denis Macauley Memorial Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Donagh Meyler, trained by RK Watson for Owner Geoffrey Ruddock.

11/10/2024

PRENDS GARDE A TOI wins the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle for jockey Jack Kennedy, trained by Gordon Elliot for owners Gigginstown Stud

11/10/2024

Prends Garde A Toi is kept up to his work in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle with the five-year-old maintaining the gallop to score under Jack Kennedy for Gordon Elliott🏆

11/10/2024

PORTNACOO wins the Pro Solar NI, Sam Downey Memorial Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Darragh O'Keefe, Trained and Owned by Harry Smyth

11/10/2024

☀️ Hey Sunshine stays on best of all to land the Northern Ireland On Course Bookmakers Association Novice Handicap Hurdle, with the five-year-old finding plenty under Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins

11/10/2024

HEY SUNSHINE wins the Northern Ireland on Course Bookmakers Association Novice Handicap Hurdle for Jockey Paul Townend, trained by Willie Mullins for the Temple Bloodstock Hey Sunshine Syndicate