Dublin Racing Festival
3rd & 4th February 2024
The 2024 Dublin Racing Festival is the Irish jump season's opening championships, a premier racing festival with 8 Grade 1 contests and a number of high profile Grade A and B Chases and Hurdles over the weekend. Held at Leopardstown, Dublin's only racecourse, only 20 minutes from the city centre. Why not join us, and Race and Stay Ambassador, Patrick Mullins, to enjoy the excellent jump racing, craic and entertainment at one of Ireland's best race meetings. Do not miss it!
The Races
Saturday February 3rd 2024
Features 4 Grade 1 races The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle, The Spring Juvenile Hurdle, The Irish Arkle Novice Chase and the The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup. Add to this the Grade B Race and Stay at Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle. The Grade A Glencullen Handicap Chase, and The Goffs Future Stars INH Flat Race for a fabulous day at the races.
Sunday February 4th 2024
Features 4 more Grade 1 races: The Ladbrokes Novice Chase, The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase, The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle and the The Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle with The Grade A Leopardstown Chase, The Liffey Hurdle and Mares Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) to savour concluding with the Grade 2 Irish EBF Mares I.N.H. Flat Race.
Race and Stay
Dublin Racing Festival
Race and Stay are proud to be the Official Guest Partner for both Leopardstown and Horse Racing Ireland. Our Dublin Racing Festival Packages can include everything you need for a top class racing break. 4 or 5* Hotel, Transport, Tickets, Hospitality and much more leaving you free to enjoy your stay with our expert staff looking after you.
Package Prices start from as little as €159 per guest and they can be tailored to perfectly suit you, your budget and guest requirements. With Leopardstown located only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre you'll be able to enjoy post race bars and nightlife, attractions, restuarants and much more during your stay. Couple this with the fabulous races, great value Race and Stay Packages and you have the makings of a great Irish Racing Break.
Patrick Says...
"Leopardstown stages some of the best racing in Ireland and the Dublin Racing Festival is one we target with all of our best horses. The big races are very prestigious and all races over the weekend have excellent prize money on offer. A great festival, a fabulous racecourse and a very fair track to ride with a stiff finish, Leopardstown is a racecourse everyone wants to win at."
Race & Stay Packages
All You Need in One Easy Transaction
Our exclusive ready-made Dublin Racing Festival Packages offer you the best choice of Hotels, all easy to book and great value for money. From the options below you can view all packages and book securely for all guests with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee.
DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Special Extended Package
Leopardstown, Punchestown & Fairyhouse
6 Night Tour Package
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year as we take in both days of the Dublin Racing Festival then racing again at Punchestown with our Private Suite Hospitality on Monday, a Stable tour with Irish Champion Trainer Willie Mullins on Tuesday and racing at Fairyouse on Wednesday with our Private Suite Hospitality. Return Airport Transfers and all tour transport is also included. A unique and exciting tour package designed especially for Jump race fans. 4 excellent race days to enjoy with a number of FREE extras included.
WESTGROVE HOTEL
35 mins from Leopardstown
A friendly Hotel within easy walking distance of Bars and Shops. Quality Bedrooms, Food and Service with excellent leisure facilities. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
MALDRON HOTEL
20 mins from Leopardstown
The Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross is located on the N7 Road, with easy access, and only 20 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin Centre. Ideal for Groups, Couples and Singles
TRINITY CITY HOTEL
25 mins from Leopardstown
Ideally located in Dublin City Centre within easy walking distance of the city attractions, bars and restaurants only 25 mins from Leopardstown. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
RADISSION BLU ST HELENS HOTEL
15 mins from Leopardstown
Enjoy a 5* Luxury stay at The Radisson. Set in spacious and luxurious grounds located just outside of Dublin City Centre The Radisson Blu St Helens is ideal for Couples and Small Groups.
MARKER HOTEL
25 mins from Leopardstown
5* Luxury located right in the heart of Dublin City Centre within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
20 mins from Leopardstown
5* Luxury located in Ballsbridge, one of the lovely subrbs of the city within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Couples and Small Groups.
Exclusive Extras
Just some of the exciting extras you can add to your Race and Stay Package
Racecourse Dining
VIP Hospitality at Leopardstown
The best way to enjoy the Dublin Racing Festival is to book a Hospitality package in one of the two dining locations at Leopardstown.The 1888 Restaurant is now SOLD OUT on both days. The Molly Malone Banquet in the Leopardstown Pavillion also offers you reserved seating on tables of 10 and has a lively atmosphere with entertainment throughout the day. Enjoy a Buffet lunch and waiter served drinks and a free race card.
Extend Your Stay
Add on More Racing and Stable Visit
Join us on Monday 5th February for a day of racing at Punchestown and enjoy a great afternoon of racing from the comfort of our Race and Stay Private Suite overlooking the track. Lunch is also included. On Tuesday 6th February you can join our Willie Mullins Stable Tour when we visit Ireland's Champion Jumps Trainer at his Closutton base for an exclusive stable and gallops tour. Join us on Wednesday 7th February for a great day of racing at Fairyhouse and enjoy our Private Suite with Lunch overlooking the track. Three great additions to this year's festival that you can add to your package or book seperately with us.
VIP Transport Options
Available All Days
If you are looking for a true VIP Dublin Racing Festival Experience then why not upgrade your package to include a VIP Transport Option. We can arrange great value Helicopter Transfers to and from the races, Chauffeur driven cars to and from the airport or to and from the races and even Private Jets to bring your group to Ireland for one of the best racing festivals around. Just let us know what you'd like to make your experience unique and exciting and we will deliver.
Over 46, 000 Happy Guests Have Booked with us
Let them tell you about their experience
" I Just wanted to thank you and all your team for an amazing weekend. Couldn’t have asked for a better service, everything worked like clockwork. We will hopefully be back with you next year and for many years to come" Alex
