The 2021 National Hunt Finale will take place over two days following a very successful National Hunt season at Leopardstown - March 7th & 8th 2021.

The 2021 National Hunt Finale will take place over two days following a very successful National Hunt season at Leopardstown - March 7th & 8th 2021.

The TRI Equestrian National Hunt Finale takes place on March 7th and showcases seven exciting jumps races. It features the TRI Equestrian Handicap Steeplechase which is off at 4.50 p.m. The race was won last year by Gun Digger for trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey, Kevin Brouder. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Donohue Marquees, TRM Equine Nutrition, Irish Stallion Farms EBF and TRI Equestrian for their sponsorship of the fifteen races over the two days. 

March 8th, 2021 is our official Schools Go Racing day where we invite primary school children in our local community and educate them about how horse racing works. Due to unprecedented times, we are unable to welcome primary schools to Leopardstown Racecourse. However, the HRI Racing Juniors is an initiative from Horse Racing Ireland which provides a platform where children can learn more about horses in a child-centred way. HRI Juniors have created print at home activities for your children while learning from home. 

Sunday 7th March

Time	Race Name
2.10	The Donohoe Marquees Maiden Hurdle of €12,000
2.45	The Seamus Meade Hurdle of €17,000
3.15	The TRM Equine Nutrition Mares Maiden Hurdle of €12,000
3.45	The Anton O'Toole Mares Handicap Hurdle of  €11,000
4.20	The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Steeplechase of €18,500
4.50	The TRI Equestrian Handicap Steeplechase of €40,000 (Grade B)
5.20	The TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe (Pro/Am) Flat Race of €10,000

 

Monday 8th March

Time	Race Name
2.20	The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of €13,500(Rated 80-109)
2.55	The Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Novice Hurdle of €20,000
3.30	The TRI Equestrian Handicap Hurdle of €11,000 (Rated 80-109)
4.00	The TRI Equestrian Superstore & Cafe Beginners Steeplechaseof €12,500
4.30	The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase of €15,500
5.00	The John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R) Handicap Steeplechaseof €11,500
5.30	The Leopardstown Racecourse  Flat Race of €10,000

 

 

The final two racedays of the National Hunt Lockdown League are upon us taking place on March 7th & 8th; the National Hunt Finale weekend. Gary Dunne currently leads the table followed closely by Helen Griffiths, Caroline Lennon and Kerrie Anderson. Can Gary hold on to the lead for the final two racedays to be crowned champion? In the Dublin Racing Festival only table, after 2 days of top-class racing, John O’Callaghan took the victory over two days by 3 points from Mickey Grainger in what was a tight affair. Damien Horgan finished in 3rd while 5 others finished tied 4th on 105 points.

 

POS.	FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	26TH Dec	27th Dec	28th Dec	29th Dec	6th Feb	7th Feb	TOTAL POINTS
1	Gary	Dunne	37	44	44	50	45	32	252
2	Helen	Griffiths	49	25	30	50	50	45	249
3	Caroline	Lennon	44	33	30	53	45	40	245
4	Kerrie	Anderson	32	42	40	41	45	42	242
5	Damien	McGrady	37	30	27	53	55	40	242
6	Sean	Bourke	33	27	42	57	50	27	236
7	Paul	Barr	20	30	39	43	55	45	232
8	Allan	Snow	59	35	18	45	40	35	232
9	Sharon	Booth	22	34	32	42	47	54	231
10	Joseph	Curran	35	30	27	50	45	37	224