Saturday, 13th September 2025
Two incredible days of world-class racing, live music, unmissable entertainment at Leopardstown and The Curragh.
Enjoy the excitement of Day 1 of Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown on Saturday, 13th September, with five Group races including the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes is one of Ireland's richest horse races and is regularly rated as one of the top flat races. Past winners include Auguste Rodin, Magical and Golden Horn and Sea The Stars.
It all comes down to this!
race schedule
| 1.10pm | The Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes |
| 1.40pm | The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes |
| 2.15pm | The Tonybet Solonaway Stakes |
| 2.50pm | The Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes (Group 1) |
| 3.25pm | The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) |
| 4.00pm | The Tonybet 'We're Here to Play' Stakes |
| 4.35pm | The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Premier Handicap |
| 5.10pm | The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Premier Handicap |
| 5.45pm | The HKJC WorldPool Autumn Fillies Premier Handicap |
Race & Stay, with our Official Guest Partner
Race & Stay from just €179
Great value packages includes tickets, hotel accommodation and racecourse transfers
Browse Race and Stay's website for their Irish Champions Festival packages which will save you time and money. Race and Stay packages include all you need for a great racing break. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality Stable and Stud Tours, Golf and much more when or after after you book.
