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12th & 13th September 2015 leopardstown & the curraghirishchampionsweekend www.irishchampionsweekend.ie @IrishChampsWknd

The inaugural Irish Champions Weekend surpassed all expectations and provided two great days of racing, boasting five hotly-contested Group 1 races at Leopardstown and the Curragh. With over 24,000 in attendance on the Saturday and Sunday, Irish Champions Weekend was a sporting and social event combining history, spectacle, glamour, excitement and prestige. It showcased Ireland as a world centre of excellence for horse racing and breeding. 

Longines IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKENDprize-money @4 millionSaturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2015QIPCO Irish the Curragh last year was last year with Fiesolana Ballydoyle stables, AidanChampion Stakes the electrifying success of prevailing to give both O’Brien has sent outWho will ever forget the the Tom Dascombe-trained trainer Willie McCreery nine winners of the race,finish to the QIPCO Irish Brown Panther in the and jockey Billy Lee a including last year’s victorChampion Stakes last Palmerstown House Estate first Group 1 success. Gleneagles.year as The Grey Gatsby Irish St. Leger. The race is The race is confined toedged out local favourite the final Irish Classic of the fillies and mares and the The Moyglare StudAustralia to win for Kevin year and is run over one one mile contest has StakesRyan and Ryan Moore? mile and six furlongs. been a Group 1 contest The Curragh is home toThe race remains one of since 2004. the Group 1 Moyglare Studthe highest-rated on the It was opened up to allow Stakes which is the onlyinternational circuit with older horses to run in The Goffs Vincent Group 1 event in Irelanda prize fund of €1.1 million 1983. This has led to a O’Brien National confined to two-year-oldand it continues to attract number of repeat winners, Stakes fillies. British-basedthe best racehorses in including Vintage Crop Run over seven furlongs trainers have a greatthe world. Recent who won the race before at the Curragh, thiswinners of the one mile taking the Melbourne prestigious Group 1 is recent record in theand two furlong contest Cup in 1993. He won the Ireland’s leading race seven furlong contestinclude The Fugue, race again twelve months for two-year-old and have won itSnow Fairy, Sea The Stars, later and the legendary colts. The great for each of theDylan Thomas and Vinnie Roe scored four Vincent O’Brien last three years.High Chaparral. years in a row between won the race on The Roger 2001 and 2004. a record 15 Varian-trainedPalmerstown occasions Cursory GlanceHouse Estate Irish Coolmore Matron while the was a winningSt. Leger Stakes current favourite lastOne of the highlights There was a thrilling finish incumbent year.of the inaugural Irish to the Coolmore Matron at theChampions Weekend at Stakes at Leopardstown famed

saturday 1 2 t h S ep t em b er leopardstown racecourseLeopardstown is Dublin’s internationally renowned racecourse and hosts theopening day of Longines Irish Champions Weekend, Ireland’s newest racingevent, on Saturday, September 12th. The thrilling finish to last year’s QIPCOIrish Champion Stakes which saw The Grey Gatsby reverse JuddmonteInternational Stakes form with Australia, will live long in the memory.The Coolmore Matron Stakes is the second Group 1 event on the eight-racecard and the day has so much to offer.

race programme admission Irish Champion Stakes Day 1st Race: 3.40pm (approx.) 12th SeptemberGoffs Champions Sale Adult Admission TicketThe Goffs Champions Sale is a boutique Horses-In-Training Sale whichwill take place before racing begins and the Longines Style & Elegance Gate/On The Day €20 Competition will run throughout the day. Online €18 Senior / Student Gate/On The Day €15The Ballylinch Stud European 7f €30,000 Online N/ABreeders Fund Fillies Maiden 8f €100,000The John Deere Juvenile Turf Stakes (Group 3) 14f €150,000 Children U 16 FREE Gate/On The Day N/AThe Irish Stallion Farms European 12f €100,000 Online Breeders Fund ‘Petingo’ Handicap 8f €300,000 8f €200,000The KPMG Enterprise Stakes (Group 3) 10f €1,100,000 7f €150,000The Coolmore Matron Stakes (Group 1) weekend optionThe Clipper Logistics Boomerang Mile (Group 2) 2 Day Adult Ticket Gate/On The Day The QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) Online N/A €30The Irish Stallion Farms European 2 Day Adult TicketBreeders Fund ‘Sovereign Path’ Handicap with The Curragh N/A Thoroughbred Trail €40hospitality options Gate/On The Day Online Leopardstown offers a wide range of high-quality hospitality optionson Longines Irish Champions Weekend. Choose from casual dining Thoroughbred Trail N/Aoptions in the Leopardstown Circle Lounge, private facilities on the Gate/On The Day €15top level of the grandstand with panoramic views of the track, the Online restaurant package overlooking the parade ring or the Pavilionpackage offering exclusive trackside views of the finishing straight.Leopardstown restaurant package • Admission just • Racecards €85 • Table for the Day • Three-course meal Tel: + 385 (0) 1 289 0500Explore the full range of hospitality options at www.leopardstown.com

sunday 1 3 t h S ep t em b er the curragh racecourseThe historic Curragh Racecourse is home to all five Irish Classic races and is thevenue for the second day of Longines Irish Champions Weekend on Sunday,September 13th. There are three Group 1 races on the eight-race card and prideof place goes to the Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger, the final Irish Classicof the season. Many of Europe’s leading two-year-olds will contest the Group 1Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes and the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes.

race programme admissionIrish St. Leger Day 1st Race: 2.00pm (approx.) 13th SeptemberCurragh Thoroughbred Trail Adult Admission TicketOn the morning before racing, the Curragh Thoroughbred Trail isdesigned to give the racing enthusiast a behind-the-scenes look at Gate/On The Day €20 Irish racing’s headquarters while the Longines Style & EleganceCompetition will run throughout the day. Online €18 Senior / Student Gate/On The Day €10The Irish Stallion Farms European 6f €150,000 Online N/ABreeders Fund ‘Bold Lad’ Sprint Handicap 10f €200,000 Children U 16 The Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2) 5f €200,000 Gate/On The Day FREE 7f €300,000 Online N/AThe Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes (Group 2) 7f €300,000 14f €350,000The Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) 6f €250,000The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1) 10f €150,000 weekend optionThe Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger (Group 1)The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction 2 Day Adult Ticket N/A Sale Stakes Gate/On The Day €30 Online The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders N/AFund ‘Northfields’ Handicap 2 Day Adult Ticket €40 with The Curraghhospitality options Thoroughbred Trail Gate/On The Day The Curragh presents excellent hospitality packages on Longines Irish Online Champions Weekend, overlooking the racing action or soaking up thevibrant atmosphere. The Horseshoe Restaurant offers a dining package Thoroughbred Trail N/Awith views of the finishing line, the cool and contemporary Champagne Gate/On The Day €15Bar serves fabulous food overlooking the parade ring, while the Balcony Online Restaurant, on the premier level of the grandstand gives guests theopportunity to experience fine dining while enjoying the races.Curragh horseshoe restaurant package • Admission just • Racecards €80 • Table for the Day • Three-course meal Tel: +353 (0) 45 441 205Explore the full range of hospitality options at www.curraghhospitality.com

race & stay packagesWith just 35 miles separating Leopardstown and the Curragh, there is an extensive choice ofaccommodation options with ‘Race and Stay’ packages starting at €280, including transfers,admission and lunch on both days. Visit www.irishchampionsweekend.ieCo. Kildare Co. Kildare Co. KildareKeadeen Hotel Westgrove Hotel Killashee House Hotel & SpaThe 4 star luxury Keadeen hotel is The 4-star deluxe Westgrove Hotelsituated on the outskirts of Newbridge is under 40 minutes from Dublin City Killashee House Hotel is set amidstin the heart of county Kildare - ‘the Centre and 10 minutes from both Naas over 280 acres of historic and intriguingthoroughbred county’. Opened in 1970, and Maynooth. gardens, walk ways and parkland, withThe Keadeen is the oldest family-run magnificent views over the Kildarehotel in County Kildare and is located Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of our countryside. A hotel that is timeless,just 30 minutes from Dublin. wonderful selected hotels and enjoy natural and elegant where they the following all-inclusive package: understand space, fun and food.Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of ourwonderful selected hotels and enjoy Accommodation Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of ourthe following all-inclusive package: • Breakfast included each morning wonderful selected hotels and enjoy • Luxury transport to and from the the following all-inclusive package:Accommodation racecourse on each day• Breakfast included each morning • Racecourse admission on both days Accommodation• Luxury transport to and from the • Reserved table on both days • Breakfast included each morning racecourse on each day • 3 course lunch on both days • Luxury transport to and from the• Racecourse admission on both days • Complimentary racecard racecourse on each day• Reserved table on both days • Racecourse admission on both days• 3 course lunch on both days Clane, Co. Kildare. • Reserved table on both days• Complimentary racecard • 3 course lunch on both days To book: • Complimentary racecardCurragh Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 www.curraghhospitality.com Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.To book:Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 To book:www.curraghhospitality.com Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 www.curraghhospitality.com

Co. Kildare Co. dublin Co. dublinPalmerstown The Beacon Hotel The Marker HotelHouse Estate Dublin The 4 star luxury South Dublin hotel isDiscover a new experience in conveniently situated near Dundrum The Marker is Dublin’s newest, luxuryluxury living. Stylish, stunning and and Leopardstown. design hotel located on Grand Canalexceptionally original, Palmerstown Square in the heart of Dublin city’sHouse Estate Hotel was designed to Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of our most vibrant new business and culturalsoothe and inspire. wonderful selected hotels and enjoy quarter. the following all-inclusive package:Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of our Stay 1, 2 or 3 nights at one of ourwonderful selected hotels and enjoy Accommodation wonderful selected hotels and enjoythe following all-inclusive package: • Breakfast included each morning the following all-inclusive package: • Luxury transport to and from theAccommodation racecourse on each day Accommodation• Breakfast included each morning • Racecourse admission on both days • Breakfast included each morning• Luxury transport to and from the • Reserved table on both days • Luxury transport to and from the racecourse on each day • 3 course lunch on both days racecourse on each day• Racecourse admission on both days • Complimentary racecard • Racecourse admission on both days• Reserved table on both days • Reserved table on both days• 3 course lunch on both days • 3 course lunch on both days• Complimentary racecard • Complimentary racecardJohnstown, Co. Kildare. Bracken Road, Sandyford, Co. Dublin. Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2.To book: To book: To book:Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205 Tel: + 353 (0) 45 441 205www.curraghhospitality.com www.curraghhospitality.com www.curraghhospitality.com

trail & saleGoffs Champions curragh Thoroughbred TrailSale Sunday 13th SeptemberSaturday 12th September To make this special weekend one to remember, join the CurraghOnce again Goffs will host their Thoroughbred Trail on the Curragh plains before racing on Sunday. The area isboutique Horses-In-Training Sale steeped in racing history and this is a unique opportunity to visit many leadingin the Leopardstown parade racing yards and stud farms. Last year over 400 people took the opportunityring before racing. Last year it to visit some key local training establishments, including the racing yardswas quite the attraction for the of Johnny Murtagh, Michael Halford, John Oxx and Paul Deegan. The worldnovice and seasoned racegoers, famous Irish National Stud and Kildangan Stud threw open their gates and thefeaturing eleven racehorses of Racing Academy and Centre for Education was another popular stop.which nine were sold. Timiyanwas the highest priced lotat an impressive €470,000and the total spent at the salewas over €2 million.

Travel guideTraveling to Ireland from Great Britain is convenient with anincreasing number of air and ferry routes to the island nowavailable. The island of Ireland has five main ferry ports –Belfast, Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Larne and Rosslare, and sevenmain airports - Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Knock, Shannonand Waterford. If traveling from Great Britain to Ireland by Troonferry, you can bring your car or go as a foot passenger. CairnryanVisit ireland.com for more information. Larne Travelling to ireland by sea Belfast Airport Knock Airport Belfast Isle of manDEPART ARRIVE CARRIER DURATION Dublin Airport Dublin Liverpool Dun Laoghaire HolyheadCairnryan Larne P&O Ferries 1hr Shannon Airport Belfast Stena Line 2hrs 15mins Kerry Airport Waterford Airport RosslareFishguard Rosslare Stena Line 2hrs Cork Fishguard Cork Airport PembrokeHolyhead Dublin Irish Ferries 3hrs 15mins Irish Ferries 1hr 49mins Stena Line 3hrs 15mins Dun Laoghaire Stena Line 2hrsLiverpool Dublin P&O Ferries 7hrs 30mins France: Cherbourg, RoscoffPembroke Rosslare Irish Ferries 3hrs 45minsFERRY, COACH & Train OPERATOR contacts airline contactsoperator telephone website operator telephone websiteFerry +44 871 730 0400 irishferries.com Aer Lingus +44 871 718 5000 aerlingus.comIrish Ferries +44 871 702 3477 poferries.com British Airways +44 844 493 0787 britishairways.comP&O Ferries +44 844 770 7070 stenaline.co.uk CityJet +44 871 405 2020 cityjet.comStena Line Citywing +44 871 200 0440 citywing.com easyJet +44 843 104 5000 easyjet.combus +44 871 781 8181 eurolines.co.uk Finnair +358 600 140 140 finnair.comEurolines +353 (0) 1 836 6111 www.buseireann.ie Flybe +44 371 700 2000 flybe.comBus Éireann Linksair +44 844 800 2411 linksair.co.uk Loganair +44 371 700 2000 loganair.co.uktrain +353 (0) 1 836 6222 www.irishrail.ie Ryanair +44 871 246 0000 ryanair.comIrish Rail

M50 linking Dublin Airport, The Curragh (Exit 9)& Leopardstown (Exit 15)M7 to The Curraghn11 to LeopardstownLuas Green Line to Leopardstown fromStephen’s Green, DublinTrain to The Curragh from Heuston Station, County ireland laytownDublin Dublin CountyCourse to Course Dublin Airport DublinLeopardstown is 35 miles from the Curraghby car and takes approx 45 minutes.County M50 Countykildare Dublin City kildare leopardstown Curragh n11 LUAS Naas M7Newbridge Train Leopardstown Racecourse Listowel CurraghRacecoursegetting to: leopardstown Racecourse getting to: the Curragh RacecourseBy Car By CarVia the M50 — South Bound From Dublin take Exit 9 off the M50 onto the N7 southbound.Located just six miles south of Dublin City Centre, Leopardstown Take Exit 12 off the M7. When you arrive, you’ll find plentyis very accessible by car, easily accessed from the M50 - Exit 15. of free car parking. Visit the AA Roadwatch website for moreParking is free so early arrival is advised on race days to ensure travel information.you get a spot. For more information visit www.leopardstown.com By BusFrom City Centre Dublin Coach provides a service to the Curragh races fromTake the N11 (Stillorgan Dual Carriageway) heading towards Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre via the Red Cow Luasthe Southeast, past Stillorgan (right). At traffic lights turn right with stops in Naas and Newbridge. A raceday service is alsoonto Leopardstown Road R113 signposted Leopardstown. available from Limerick via Portlaoise.Continue straight and Leopardstown’s entrance is on the left See Dublin Coach & Curragh Racecourse Schedule atjust before the traffic lights in front of the Roundabout. www.dublincoach.ie.Luas from City Centre By RailThe LUAS offers a regular service from St. Stephen’s Green to Mainline trains from Heuston Station (Dublin), Waterford,Sandyford that takes about 20 minutes. The racecourse is only Cork, Limerick and Galway to Kildare Town witha short walk from the Sandyford station and we also provide a complimentary Shuttle Bus to the racecourse.complimentary shuttle bus service on race days. Call Iarnród Éireann at: +353 (0) 1 836 6222.

TIrhiesuhltRimaacteingExperienceLongines Irish Champions Weekend, the newest event in Irish racing, sits neatly between twoof the most cherished traditional meetings in the calendar. Laytown’s world-famous beachraces are an iconic end-of-summer outing for racing fans from near and far. In Ireland’s southwest, in the beautiful county of Kerry, Listowel’s seven-day Harvest Festival promises‘Serious Racing – Serious Fun’ as it has done for generations. Laytown, Leopardstown, theCurragh and Listowel – the ultimate Irish racing experience.laytown listowelThursday 10th September 13th – 19th SeptemberRacing on the beach at Laytown, just 22 miles from The Harvest Festival atDublin Airport, takes place just once a year. The Listowel remains one ofoccasion draws crowds from all over the world and the most important weeksis one of Irish racing’s iconic experiences. in the racing calendar.Laytown races occupies a unique position in the Irish The seven-day meetingracing calendar as it is the only racing event run on a takes place each Septemberbeach under the Rules of Racing. As the tide recedes and like all major Irish racing festivals, it drawsin the morning of race day, the racecourse is quickly huge crowds from far and wide. The Kerry Nationalset up allowing for six races of between six furlongs Handicap Chase is the biggest race of the weekand one mile. The majority of racegoers watch the and is run on the Wednesday. Friday is Ladies Dayaction from an elevated field above the strand which and it attracts the largest attendance, often inis set up for the day with temporary marquees which excess of 26,000. The Listowel Supporters Clubact as the weigh-room, the jockeys’ room, bars and Lartigue Handicap Hurdle is another highlight ofrestaurants. Access to the beach is restricted while the week and the Listed Listowel Stakes is the featureracing is underway. Flat race at the Festival.For more information see www.laytownstrandraces.ie For more information see listowelraces.ieor call +353 (0)41 9842111 or call +353 (0) 68 21144

Local Attractions & EventsNewbridge Silverware & Irish National Stud and Powerscourt House ShoppingMuseum of Style Icons Japanese Gardens & GardensNewbridge Silverware,  The Irish National Stud Powerscourt is one of the Kildare Village Outletrenowned for style and quality, belongs to the people of world’s greatest gardens, Shopping close toencompasses an extensive Ireland but prides itself on featuring Ireland’s highest Kildare Town, Whitewaterrange of jewellery and giftware being enjoyed and waterfall, championship Shopping Centre inas well as a museum of appreciated by visitors golf courses & superb Newbridge and Dundrumartefacts and memorabilia on from all parts of the globe. shopping. Nestled in the Town Centre, Dublinstars of the silver screen and Nowhere better symbolises foothills of the Wicklow 16 are the ultimatemodern day icons. all that is great about County Mountains you will find the destinations for shoppersNewbridge, Co. Kildare Kildare, the beating heart perfect natural escape at with a great selection ofWeb: newbridgesilverware.com of Ireland’s thoroughbred Powerscourt House and shops to choose from.Tel: +353 (0) 45 431 301 industry, than the stud, Gardens, from the Palladian a unique attraction of Mansion to the formal Tiger Dublin Fringe FestivalNational Concert Hall outstanding natural beauty gardens, elegant rooms, Ireland’s leadingIreland’s National Concert Hall that is home to some of the meticulous service and first multidisciplinary arts festivalis regarded by performing most magnificent horses and class cuisine, Powerscourt featuring performance,artists as one of the finest sumptuous gardens to be is unforgettable. theatre, music, art, comedy,concert halls in Europe. found anywhere in the world. Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow dance, gaming and circusAt the heart of Dublin’s city Tully, Co. Kildare Web: powerscourt.com from Irish and internationalcentre it boasts a thrilling Web: irishnationalstud.ie Tel: +353 (0) 1 204 6000 artists.programme of the world’s Tel: +353 (0) 45 521 617 Date: 7-20 September 2015greatest performers and Dublin CityIreland’s finest musicians. Web: fringefest.comEarlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (0) 1 670 6106Web: nch.ieTel: +353 (0) 1 417 0000 Leopardstown Racecourse horse racing ireland Curragh Racecourse Foxrock, Dublin 18, Ireland. The Curragh, Co. Kildare, Ireland. The Curragh, Co. Kildare, Ireland.T: +353 (0) 1 289 0500 E: [email protected] T: +353 (0) 45 455 455 E: [email protected] T: +353 (0) 45 441 205 E: [email protected] www.leopardstown.com www.goracing.ie www.curragh.ie LeopardstownRacecourse @leopardstownrc goracing @GoRacing TheCurraghRacecourse @curraghrace