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Champions Bundle

If you are looking for the best value option to start your day at Leopardstown, the Champions Bundle is the perfect choice for you. This fantastic value bundle includes admission to racing, a €10 food voucher a €5 Tote voucher and a race card. Please note the Champions Bundle must be purchased in advance and it cannot be purchased on the day.

The Irish Champion Stakes

This race has become a leading contest in world horse racing; ranked the second-best race in the Longines World Thoroughbred Rankings in 2020. Previous winners include Sadler’s Wells, Dylan Thomas, Sea The Stars, Fantastic Light, So You think, The Fugue, Snow Fairy, Golden Horn, Almanzor, Roaring Lion and Magical (2019, 2020).
The Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes

Undoubtedly one of the best races of the season and the first of six Group 1 races on Longines Irish Champions Weekend, the Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes was won in great style by Legatissimo in 2015, her third top-level success of that season. Alice Springs was even more impressive when winning the following year and for good measure she went on to take the Group 1 Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket next time out. Other notable recent winners include the likes of Soviet Song, Lush Lashes and Lillie Langtry. The 2017 renewal was particularly strong with Hydrangea and Winter, both trained by Aidan O'Brien, fighting out a thrilling race which was to be ranked as the world’s best fillies and mares’ race of the year. In 2018, the Karl Burke-trained Laurens just got the better of big local hope Alpha Centauri.

Saturday 10th September 2022

Race Schedule - 10th September 2022
1.55pm	The Ballylinch Stud EBF Ingabelle Stakes (Listed) of €100,000 2yo Fillies Only, c7f
2.30pm	The Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Sovereign Path' Handicap of €150,000 Ext H’cap for 3yo+
3.05pm	The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes (Group 2) Guaranteed value of €150,000 2yo only
3.40pm	The Kilternan (Group 3) Guaranteed value of €100,000 3yo+
4.15pm	The Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) Guaranteed value of €1,000,000 3yo+
4.50pm	The Clipper Logistics Boomerang Stakes (Group 2) Guaranteed value of €200,000 3yo+
5.25pm	The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes(Group 1) Guaranteed value of €400,000 3yo+
6.00pm	The Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Petingo' Handicap of €150,000 Ext H’cap 3yo+

Fashion

At The Races
Style and Fashion is at the heart of Longines Irish Champions Weekend.
The weekend welcomes racing fashions from both ladies and gents that add theatre and colour to one of the social occasions of the year. But equally the weekend encourages the comfort of chic casual or pared-down elegance, so you can relax and enjoy this important sports weekend. In the words of Longines - elegance is an attitude.
Young Designer Award

Longines Irish Champions Weekend is synonymous with style and will see a weekend of high fashion kicking off at Leopardstown on Saturday, September 10 and The Curragh on Sunday, September 11.
Furthermore, the Longines Irish Champions Weekend Young Designer Award will take place on Sunday where three finalists will be showcasing their designs and the overall winner will be announced, chosen by a judging panel and a Longines representative, so stay tuned for more updates.

Food and Beverage

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The Champions Pavilion

This is the premium hospitality offering for those who want to experience Longines Irish Champions Weekend in luxury. Catch every moment of every race in the upper level of the Leopardstown Pavilion. With floor to ceiling glass views and private viewing balcony overlooking the finish straight, the Pavilion Mezzanine is a superb location to enjoy one of the richest and most glamourous race meetings on the international racing calendar. Experience top class hospitality, in beautifully dressed surroundings and enjoy wonderful dishes from our inspired Taste the World menu offering which accommodates dining at a time and tempo to suit your day.
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The 1888 Restaurant Package

The 1888 Restaurant is located in the heart of the action on the second level of the Grandstand. Overlooking the parade ring on one side and has access to grandstand viewing which ensures you don't miss any of the action. Savour racing in this prime location with à la carte style Dining. This package includes admission tickets, complimentary programmes, Tote betting facilities and TV'S. Should you wish to view racing from a reserved seat in the Grandstand, you can purchase a Premium Level seat upgrade for €20 (subject to availability). For reservations contact [email protected]