Day 1 - Leopardstown
Saturday 12th September, The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes Day
Day 1 features five Group Races including the world class Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. Come and see the best Irish and international flat horses in action.
Experience the thrill of the race like never before with the VR Jockey Cam. Get a jockey’s-eye view and feel the rush of the track in immersive virtual reality. Step into the saddle, compete with friends, and see who crosses the winning line first!
Create a treasured memory with a photo opportunity with the Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes trophy, before it is awarded to the winner!
Fashion takes centre stage on Day 1 of the Irish Champions Festival as Ireland’s premier menswear retailer, Louis Copeland, and family-owned luxury hotel group, Ardán Collective, join forces to sponsor the ‘Champions of Style’ Award.