Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse

Pictures from the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders

Pictures by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Race 3:  TOALS BOOKMAKERS HUNTERS CHASE 

Stand Up And Fight ridden by Derek O'Connor beats Sizing Coal in the third race.

This is the last day of racing under the management of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Race 3: TOALS BOOKMAKERS HUNTERS CHASE Stand Up And Fight ridden by Derek O'Connor beats Sizing Coal in the third race. This is the last day of racing under the management of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Racegoers at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Racegoers at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Bookmakers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Bookmakers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Bookmakers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Bookmakers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Jockeys leave the jockey room at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Jockeys leave the jockey room at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Jockeys leave the jockey room at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Jockeys leave the jockey room at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

General view of the winners enclosure at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse General view of the winners enclosure at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Racegoers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Racegoers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Horses in the parade ring pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Horses in the parade ring pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Neil McMullan and friends pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Neil McMullan and friends pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Racegoers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Racegoers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Rachael Greenfield, Lauren Carson, Maeve McIlroy and Joanne Lawlor pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Rachael Greenfield, Lauren Carson, Maeve McIlroy and Joanne Lawlor pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Rachael Greenfield, Lauren Carson, Maeve McIlroy and Joanne Lawlor pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Rachael Greenfield, Lauren Carson, Maeve McIlroy and Joanne Lawlor pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Amy McFadden, Nicole Erwin and Danielle Erwin pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Amy McFadden, Nicole Erwin and Danielle Erwin pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Racegoers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Racegoers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Racegoers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Racegoers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Racegoers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Racegoers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Racegoers pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.placeholder image
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Racegoers pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

Peita McAllister, Lauren Maginnis and Sarah Gibson pictured at Down Royal.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse Peita McAllister, Lauren Maginnis and Sarah Gibson pictured at Down Royal. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 

Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 

12:00 Race 1:  IRISH STALLIONS FARMS EBF BEGINNERS CHASE 

Grotesque trained by Sean Flanagan wins the first race.

This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 26th December 2018 Boxing Day racing at Down Royal Racecourse 12:00 Race 1: IRISH STALLIONS FARMS EBF BEGINNERS CHASE Grotesque trained by Sean Flanagan wins the first race. This is the last day of racing under the management of of the Down Royal Corporation of Horsebreeders. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
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