The Twelve Days of Christmas would not be the same without the four days of Leopardstown.
Christmas racing is guaranteed to get the pulses racing with some of the best horses from Ireland and Britain in action during the Leopardstown Christmas festival.
Of course, the same questions are asked every year and on the top of everyone’s list is ‘what are the sure things?’
Here’s our 5 certainties for this year’s festival
The festive party will be in full swing
Stephen’s Day is Racing Post Day. This is the day when Dublin’s party spirit sparks back to life after the brief respite of Christmas Day.
Youth mingles happily with the experienced race goer and the stars and celebrities come out to share the experience.
There’ll be some fine Christmas jumpers on show
The 27th is Paddy Power Day when town meets country and the steeplechasers show what a really useful Christmas jumper looks like!
Fashion is a guaranteed winner
The 28th is Ladies Day, where winter racing fashion has an elegance and style quite different to the other seasons. It really is a great day to be at the races.
Seasonal favourites will be on show
The Lexus Chase, on 28th December, is one of the most prestigious races in the calendar and attracts racing enthusiasts from all over Ireland and Britain. It’s an unmissable event and is sure to be a great one!
Something for the whole family
The final day is Gathering Day featuring the Ryanair Hurdle. It is an ideal day to bring the family racing from near and from far.
For more information on this year’s Leopardstown Christmas festival, click here.
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