Saturday, 31st January 2026
Day One of the Dublin Racing Festival features highly anticipated four Grade One's with the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup, the feature among other notable and competitive contests.
Throughout its history the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup has served as a leading trial for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Four horses have won both events in the same year – Jodami (1993), Imperial Call (1996), Sizing John (2017) and Galopin Des Champs (2023, 2024 & 2025).
General admission, The Real Deal Bundles and Premium level will be on sale from 1st October 2025.
Race schedule (subject to change)
| 11am | Gates Open |
| 1.15pm | The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) |
| 1.50pm | The Gannon's City Recovery and Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) |
| 2.25pm | The Race and Stay at Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed) |
| 2.55pm | The Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1) |
| 3.30pm | The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1) |
| 4.05pm | The Ryanair Handicap Steeplechase (Listed) |
| 4.35pm | The Paddy Power Play Card INH Flat Race (C&G) (Grade 2) |
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TRANSPORT AND PARKING
Key information about getting to and from Leopardstown Racecourse, including shuttle services, car parking and directions.
RACE & STAY PACKAGES
Great value packages includes tickets, hotel accommodation and racecourse transfers, starting from €143pp.
TICKET TYPES
Everyone is welcome at Leopardstown Racecourse. You can purchase tickets online or at the gate on the day. View our ticket types from general enclosure, premium level to hospitality.
