Irish Racecourse Information
Down Royal Racecourse
Welcome To Down Royal Racecourse The history of Down Royal goes back over 300 years to the reign of James II. Created by Royal Charter in 1685, The Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders was tasked with “Encouraging the Breed in the County of Down”. Undoubtedly the most famous horse to race at Down Royal was the “Byerly Turk” one of the three foundation stallions of the Stud Book. Down Royal Racecourse is the home of the Northern Ireland Festival of Racing |
Contact Details  Address Down Royal Racecourse Maze Lisburn Co. Antrim BT27 5BW Telephone 48 28 926 21256 Fax 48 28 926 21433 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Down Royal Racecourse is situated 2 1/2 miles from Lisburn and 10 miles south of Belfast. It is adjacent to the A1 which is the main Belfast/Dublin route. Public Transport Bus from Belfast. Airport Belfast City 15.8 km (9.8 miles) Route Finder |
Down Royal Racecourse Facilities Betting Tote facilities and bookmakers are available Parking Children Disabled |
Down Royal Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Grandstand Tickets: Food And Drink Viewing Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw Draw no advantage Down Royal is an almost square right handed galloping track of nearly 2 miles in circumference with a downhill run to the straight and a slight uphill finish to the post. There is a chute for the 5 furs start. National Hunt Course  Down Royal is an almost square right handed galloping track of nearly 2 miles in circumference with a downhill run to the straight and a slight uphill finish to the post.There are 10 fences (2 ditches) and 8 hurdles on the circuit. |
Down Royal Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Wednesday Monday Monday Friday Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Wednesday Friday Saturday Friday Date 06 February 2008 17 March 2008 05 May 2008 30 May 2008 20 June 2008 21 June 2008 22 June 2008 29 August 2008 03 September 2008 31 October 2008 01 November 2008 26 December 2008 Race Type More Information |
