36 pictures from Ladbrokes Festival of Racing launch in Hillsborough Castle

Down Royal Racecourse has confirmed it is increasing its investment in the upcoming November Festival to bring the richest National Hunt race to Northern Ireland.
By Gemma Murray
Published 7th Oct 2019, 17:09 BST
Down Royal confirms richest ever National Hunt race in Northern Ireland. Event held at Hillsborough Castle.Down Royal confirms richest ever National Hunt race in Northern Ireland. Event held at Hillsborough Castle.
Down Royal confirms richest ever National Hunt race in Northern Ireland. Event held at Hillsborough Castle.

This was confirmed last weekend by CEO Emma Meehan at the Ladbrokes Festival of Racing launch in Hillsborough Castle.

With a total prize fund over the two days of €460,000, Friday 1st November will see the richest hurdle race in Northern Ireland take place - The WKD Hurdle - while the Ladbrokes Grade 1 Champion Chase will run on Saturday 2nd.

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