Leopardstown Racecourse

Always a great day out. Corporate natch. The only way. On the day in question it was in aid of a really good cause. MC did his best to extract money from the punters torn between bidding in the auction or throwing it away on the nags. Most did both. Meal was as you’d expect — hotel mass meal style but of a superior variety it must be said. A really super way to spend a Sunday afternoon. And there were horses as well. Left the shirt behind though …

I love going here! its a stephens day tradition to go to the races at leopardstown but to be honest i prefer going here during the summer or just on sunny days.
you can sit out on the stands sipping a pint of cider (thats my racing drink!) and you can watch all the horses run by.
The amosphere is amazing! you have people spuring on their chosen horse and others cursing the horse they picked that has just fallen. whe you win the feeling is amazing and then you always wish you had been a bit more daring and put more than a fiver each way on the horse!
going up to the actual bookies and watching their odds changing as you get closer to the race is thrilling, you pick the guy with the best odds and make your bet with him, i dont know why anyone would go to the tote!

Hello trotters!
I went to Leopardtsown Racecourse while I was in Dublin this past Christmas. It’s about 24 Euro per person for admission. My favorite part was seeing all the individual bookies that you can go to which you don’t see in the States. The grand stands are nice and convenient.
It was a great scene since we went after Chistmas & St. Stephen’s Day. The ladies were dressed up with hats and feathers in their hair. There was even a ladies best dressed contest, which i’ll have to take a part of next time! ;)
The winner’s circle area is closeby and you can get a real close up look at the horses before and after each race. This is where I pick my horse based off the jockey’s ensemble!
There was some extreme fog which led to a delay. We ran into the bar for warmth and you can smell the aromas of hot whiskey and cloves! Certainly get syour heart pumping! Of course we had to grab some chips off the fish & chips truck/​stand. They eventually postponed the race to the next day so we only got to bet on a few races.
3 euro winnings… i’ll come back!!!

Again, just a review of the race course as I am not a fan of animal sports.
Leopardstown dates back to 1888 and is based on England’s famous Sandown Racecourse. Its name comes from Town of the Lepers and not the town of big spotted cats!
Here there are private suites, pavilions and hospitality rooms, pay as you play golf course, lots of food and drink areas and a night club all on site. There are free crèche facilities and family friendly fun days so it is fun for all the family and all ages.

Let’s get this straight: I’m not a grumpy, 70-​year-​old social recluse with a gambling problem. Promise.
But I do like Leopardstown Racecourse. Actually, I love it! Of all the Racecourses I’ve visited in my time (and I’ve seen a few, going to the races is very ‘hip’ in Australia) I’d have to say Leopardstown is probably the best.
I mean, what more could you ask for in a racing venue? Far-​reaching, verdant racing area, huge grandstand with ample seating for all punters (and not just the racing elite), loads of bookies and gambling options and let’s not forget the healthy dose of bars and fast food outlets.
Leopardstown provides all this and more. And you know what the ‘more’ is?!? An on-​site nightclub and plentiful bars that are open WELL after the close of the day’s racing event. This is something I’ve not encountered before, not in all my previous racegoing experience (unless you count the makeshift outdoor dancing areas they set up at the ‘bush’ races — Roma, Goondiwindi, Dalby, you know who you are, but to be fair, it never does rain in Western Queensland!)
So this is the first time I’ve experienced the civilised, bar-​like atmosphere of a post-​race event event at a racecourse. And I tell you what, it sure makes a difference. It is so refreshing to have somewhere to party on late into the evening without the risk of losing half of your friends (and newfound crushes!) in taxi queues, McDonalds branches and other bars in other areas of the city.
This idea concentrates the after race partying, and ensures your racegoing revellry can continue uninterrupted into the evening and beyond.
Way to go Leopardstown, love your work! And at only around 30 minutes from Dublin’s city centre (and with a free shuttle bus from Sandyford luas line on race days and during festivals) your new favourite racecourse is oh-​so accessible!