Leopardstown Racecourse National Hunt Owners & Trainers Guide 20/21 Season

GUIDE FOR TRAINERS & OWNERS NATIONAL HUNT SEASON 2020-2021

WELCOME TO LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE

Everyone at Leopardstown is looking forward to the upcoming 2020-2021 National Hunt Season at Leopardstown which despite the current challenges presented by Covid19 will feature some of the best jumps racing in the UK and Ireland.

We have produced this booklet to provide you with information on key National Hunt racing at Leopardstown. Leopardstown Racecourse has a proud tradition of hosting national hunt racing since 1888. Over the season this includes over €3 million in prize money, fifteen Grade 1 races, two iconic festivals - The Leopardstown Christmas Festival (26th-29th December 2020) and Dublin Racing Festival (February 6th-7th 2021).

Recent years have seen approximately €25 million invested in our facilities and we are nearly finished our current redevelopment which include a new weighroom building which also encompasses new and spacious male and female jockey changing rooms, medical facilities, trainers lounge & winning connections suite.

The Leopardstown Christmas Festival which takes place on 26th-29th December has over €1 million in prize money over the four days including seven Grade 1 races. Dublin Racing Festival returns for its fourth year and will take place over the weekend of Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of February 2021 and it offers over €1.8 million in prize money with 8 Grade 1 races, with a minimum race prize money of €100,000.

Whilst we usually look forward welcoming all owners and connections to The Leopardstown Lounge, our dedicated Owners and Trainers area, this will be guided by government guidelines on Covid 19, however, we will endeavour to make the experience as memorable as possible despite this.

We very much look forward to welcoming you and your horses to Leopardstown soon and please do not hesitate to contact me for any other queries.

I wish you the very best of luck this season.

Yours Sincerely,

Tim Husbands, Leopardstown Racecourse CEO Leopardstown Racecourse, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, D18C9V6 T +353 01 289 0500 E thusbands@leopardstown.com | W www.leopardstown.com

WELCOME TO THE LEOPARDSTOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Held over four days from the 26th December, the Leopardstown Christmas Festival hosts an impressive racing programme with a range of valuable handicaps and also 7 Grade 1 races including; Racing Post Novice Steeplechase, Paddy PowerChase, Paddy Power FutureChampions Novice Hurdle, The Savills Steeplechase, Neville Hotels Novice Steeplechase and the Matheson Hurdle to name but a few of the iconic races.

The Leopardstown Christmas Festival | 26th-29th December 2020

THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DECEMBER 26th-29th OVER €1.1 MILLION IN PRIZE MONEY The racing programme includes Seven Grade 1 races and other valuable races including: DAY DISTANCE RACE RATING PRIZE MONEY

Day 1 17F Racing Post Novice Steeplechase G1 €80,000 Day 1 16F Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle G2 €35,000 Day 2 24F Paddy Power Handicap Steeplechase Grade B €150,000 Day 2 17F Paddy Power Rewards Club Chase G1 €100,000 Day 2 16F Paddy Power Future Champions Novices Hurdle G1 €80,000 Day 3 24F Savills Steeplechase G1 €150,000 Day 3 24F The Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle G1 €100,000 Day 4 16F Matheson Hurdle G1 €100,000 Day 4 24F Neville Hotels Novice Steeplechase G1 €80,000 Day 4 20F Advent Insurance Irish EBF Mares Hurdle G3 €35,000

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THE LEOPARDSTOWN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

26th-29th December

€1.1 million euros in prize money and Seven Grade 1 races including The Racing Post Novice Steeplechase, The Paddy Power Steeplechase, The Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle, The Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle, The Savills Steeplechase, The Neville Hotels Novice Steeplechase and The Matheson Hurdle.

DAY 1:

Saturday 26th December: RACING POST DAY

First Race: 12.10 Approx

AGE DISTANCE RACE RATING PRIZE MONEY 4 16f The Tote Ireland Maiden Hurdle 4yo only €12,000 5+ 16f Thorntons Recycling Maiden Hurdle 5yo and up €12,000 3 16f Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle 3yo only Grade 2 €35,000 4+ 16f Holden Plant Rental Novice Handicap Hurdle (0-123) €14,500 4+ 17f Racing Post Novice Steeplechase * Grade 1 €80,000 4+ 17f Racing Post Handicap Steeplechase (0-140) €21,000 4 16f The Leopardstown Bumper €9,000 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY €183,500 CLOSING DATES:

*8 Early Closing Races Close on Wednesday November 25th Day 1 Entries - Thursday 17th December 2020

DAY 2: Sunday 27th December: PADDY POWER DAY AGE DISTANCE

RACE

First Race: 12.10 Approx RATING

PRIZE MONEY

3 16f Paddy Power Maiden Hurdle 3yo only

4+ 17f Paddy Power Beginners Steeplechase

5+ 17f The “Paddy’s Rewards Club” Steeplechase *

€12,000

Grade 1

4+ 16f Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle * Grade 1

4+ 16f Paddy Power Handicap Hurdle Handicap

(0-145)

5+ 24f Paddy Power Handicap S’Chase (0-150) *

Grade B

4-7 20f Paddy Power Bumper

CLOSING DATES:

€12,500 €100,000 €80,000 €21,000 €150,000 €9,000

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY €384,500

*8 Early Closing Races Close on Wednesday November 25th Day 2 Entries - Thursday 17th December 2020

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DAY 3:

Monday 28th December: SAVILLS DAY

First Race: 12.10 Approx

AGE DISTANCE RACE RATING PRIZE MONEY 4 20.2f The Tote Ireland Maiden Hurdle 4yo only €12,000 4+ 24f Pertemps Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Qualifer) €21,000 4+ 21f Ballymaloe Foods Beginners Steeplechase €12,500 4+ 24f Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle * Grade 1 €100,000 4+ 20f Irish Daily Star Novice Handicap Hurdle HCap (80-116) €11,000 5+ 24f Savills Steeplechase 5yo and up * Grade 1 €150,000 4-7 16f Midland Legal Solicitors Bumper

€9,000

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY €315,500 CLOSING DATES:

*8 Early Closing Races Close on Wednesday November 25th Day 3 Entries - Monday 21st December 2020

DAY 4: Tuesday 29th December: MATHESON HURDLE DAY AGE DISTANCE

First Race: 12.10 Approx

RACE

RATING PRIZE MONEY 4+ 21f The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap S’Chase (0-123) €18,500 5+ 20f Pigsback.com Maiden Hurdle 5yo and up €12,000 4+ 20f The Advent Insurance EBF Hurdle (Mares) Grade 3 €35,000 4+ 24f Neville Hotels Novice Steeplechase * Grade 1 €80,000 4+ 16f Matheson Hurdle * Grade 1 €100,000 4+ 20f The Irish EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130) €23,000 4-7 16f The Irish Injured Jockeys Bumper ( Winners of 1) €10,000

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY €278,500 CLOSING DATES:

*8 Early Closing Races Close on Wednesday November 25th Day 4 Entries - Monday 21st December 2020

WELCOME TO THE DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL The Dublin Racing Festival is a showcase of the finest jump racing in Ireland and Great Britain as top horses from both countries will fight it out to win two massive titles – the Unibet Irish Gold Cup and the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle.

This is a weekend of top quality racing with â‚Ź1.5 million euros in prize money that cannot be missed. The entire weekend will be a magnet for the best of the best in horse racing; the masters of this sport - the top trainers, the bravest jockeys and the most prestigious owners.

Join our celebration of the brilliance of jumps racing and the very best Dublin has to offer, at one, famous venue.

Dublin Racing Festival | Leopardstown 3-4 February 2018 |

DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL

6th-7th February 2021

OVER €1.8 MILLION PRIZE MONEY ACROSS THE WEEKEND MINIMUM RACE VALUE IS €100,000 The racing programme includes Eight Grade 1 races and other valuable Graded and handicap races: DAY DISTANCE RACE RATING PRIZE MONEY

Day 1 16F The PCI Irish Champion Hurdle G1 €150,000 Day 1 2 2F Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle G1 €125,000 Day 1 17F The Arkle Novice Chase G1 €125,000 Day 1 17F Ladbrokes Dublin Chase G1 €125,000 Day 2 24F T he Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup G1 €200,000 Day 2 21F Flogas Novice Chase G1 €125,000 Day 2 16F The Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle G1 €125,000 Day 2 16F Tattersalls Ireland Spring Juvenile Hurdle G1 €125,000

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DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL

6th - 7th February 2021

The impressive racing programme across one weekend includes the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup and the PCI Irish Champion Hurdle, 8 Grade 1 races, 2 Grade 2 races and 5 Premier Handicaps, with a minimum race prize money value of €100,000. This is jumps racing at its finest.

DAY 1: Saturday 6th February

First Race: 12.50pm approx

AGE DISTANCE RACE RATING PRIZE MONEY 5yo+ 22f Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle * Grade 1 €125,000 5yo+ 5yo+ 5yo+ 4yo+ 4 yo+ 4-7yo

17f 17f 17f 16f 16f 16f

The Ladbrokes Dublin Steeplechase * The Arkle Novice Chase * The Matheson Steeplechase The PCI Irish Champion Hurdle * The Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle Goffs Future Stars I.N.H. Flat Race (C&G)

CLOSING DATES:

Grade 1 €125,000 Grade 1 €125,000 Grade B €100,000 Grade 1 €150,000 Grade B €125,000 Grade 2 €100,000

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY €850,000

*8 Early Closing Races close on Wednesday 13th January 2021

Early Closing Handicaps close on Wednesday 20th January 2021 Bumpers close on on Wednesday 20th January 2021

DAY 2: Sunday 7th February

First Race: 12.40pm approx

AGE DISTANCE RACE

RATING

4yo+ 4yo 5yo + 4yo+ 5yo +

PRIZE MONEY

18f 16f 16f 24f 21f

EBF Mares “Paddy Mullins” Handicap Hurdle Tattersalls Ireland Spring Juvenile Hurdle * The Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle * William Fry Handicap Hurdle Flogas Novice Steeplechase *

Grade B €100,000 Grade 1 €125,000 Grade 1 €125,000 Grade B €100,000 Grade 1 €125,000

5yo + 24f 5 yo+ 21f 4-7yo 16f

The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup * The Gaelic Plant Hire Leopardstown Chase Coolmore Nh Sires I.N.H. Flat Race (Mares)

Grade 1 €200,000 Grade A €125,000 Grade 2 €100,000

CLOSING DATES:

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY €1,000,000

*8 Early Closing Races close on Wednesday 13th January 2021

Early Closing Handicaps close on Wednesday 20th January 2021 Bumpers close on on Wednesday 20th January 2021

LEOPARDSTOWN - OWNERS & TRAINERS INFORMATION

Going Reports

From entry stage up to the day of racing we supply regular going reports on our website and also post regular updates on our Leopardstown Racecourse Twitter pages.

Going reports can also be found on the IHRB (Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board) You are also welcome call the office anytime on +353 (0) 1 289 0500 for further detailed information.

Leopardstown Track

The track is a left-handed oval of one mile and six furlongs with a run in of 2 ž furlongs and an uphill finish. There are seven hurdles and ten chase fences on the circuit

Racing Surface

Throughout the year the highest level of attention is given to the racing surface to provide the best surface possible at all times. We have invested in a new top of the range watering system to help maintain the track during the season.

Stables, Equine Care and Accommodation

Horses travelling from overseas or from a long distance away have use of our secure overnight stables. While your horse is here the best equine care is available, from farriers to vets, to ensure the highest welfare standards are met. We are very proud of our equine care facilities and are happy to do anything we can to improve your horse's stay. Please get in touch directly if you have any queries at +353 01 289 0500 or email info@leopardstown.com

Travelling Grooms

For grooms traveling from overseas to Leopardstown, we will arrange complimentary accommodation for all travelling stable staff, we will also arrange a car or provide transfers to and from the hotel when required. The cost of all the accommodation and transfers are covered by the racecourse.

Stable Staff

All stable staff attending Leopardstown have the use of the Stable Staff canteen located in the racecourse stables and run by Coles Catering. The stable staff canteen is open every race day 3 hours before the first race time and provides a range of hot and cold meals along with sandwiches, cakes and snacks. There is also a full selection of hot and cold drinks.

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TRAVELLING INFORMATION FOR NON-IRISH BASED HORSES DURING COVID-19

Due to the current pandemic there are additional guidelines, restrictions and quarantines in place, the severity of these depend on the status of the Covid-19 in Ireland and the relevant government advice.

For further information on travel within the Republic of Ireland please visit www. gov.ie and follow the links to the specific page regarding travel.

The team at Leopardstown would still be delighted to welcome overseas runners and have worked in conjunction with the IHRB and Horse Racing Ireland, to implement procedures to provide as much information as possible regarding travel and logistics during your visit to Ireland and to assist as much as possible.

If guidelines advise isolation upon arrival, we can help with this, from placing your horse with an Irish based trainer who can look after it and bring to the races to accommodating the box or lorry driver during isolation.

Any person who is restricted by movements will NOT be allowed to enter racecourse property which includes the stableyard.

Below are the relevant contact numbers for Leopardstown Racecourse: - Racecourse Office:

00353 1 2890500

info@leopardstown.com

- Tim Husbands: CEO

00353 86 605 5526

thusbands@leopardstown.com

- Vicki Donlon:

00353 87 202 9195

vdonlon@leopardstown.com

- Louise O'Regan:

0035387 351 5196

loregan@leopardstown.com

- Willie Gibbons: Track Manager

0035387 812 9573

wgibbons@leopardstown.com

- Hughie Clark: Stable Manager

00353 86 8158737

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HOW LEOPARDSTOWN CAN HELP?

Leopardstown Racecourse are pleased to provide complimentary accommodation for anyone who is subject to restricted movements when travelling with a horse.

It is Leopardstown’s understanding that the Horsebox Driver when booking their travel arrangements can be defined under the same heading as a 'Freight Driver’ which will allow the driver ease of access to and from the designated stableyard, and associated accommodation.

Your horse will need to be stabled away from the racecourse complex in alternative stabling. Currently some Irish based trainers are offering this service. Should you wish to avail of this service then Leopardstown Racecourse can provide details of these trainers and assist with this process. A nominated representative will also have to be declared for any runners you have at Leopardstown.

All expenses incurred whilst in the Republic of Ireland including Irish trainers’ boarding costs and travel between the nominated yard and the racecourse will be covered by Leopardstown.

Leopardstown have a created an International travel form which we ask any overseas trainers to complete to ensure we have all information of travel details and requirements to make your travel as seamless as possible. This form can be obtained by contacting the Leopardstown Office.

MORE INFORMATION WWW.LEOPARDSTOWN.COM Leopardstown Racecourse, Administration Office, Foxrock, Dublin D18 C9V6.

IRELAND Phone: +353 (0) 1 289 0500 Email: info@leopardstown.com www.leopardstown.com