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Ruby Walsh aboard Min will be gunning for the big race in Leopardstown on Monday

Storm Barbara won't disrupt Stephen's Day racing

It's all systems go at the three Irish racecourses which will open on St Stephen's Day despite the high winds and heavy rain that have buffeted the country, with Leopardstown, Limerick and Down Royal ready for business.

Racing • 25 Dec 16

Valseur Lido takes JNwine Chase for De Bromhead

Valseur Lido made a perfect start to his time with Henry de Bromhead when running out a convincing winner of the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 05 Nov 16

Rahsaan ridden by Sean Flanagan (right) beats Apple's Jade ridden by Ruby Walsh to win

Rashaan edges favourite Apple's Jade at Down Royal

Gordon Elliott effectively ruled out a tilt at the Champion Hurdle with Apple's Jade after she suffered a shock defeat at Down Royal but the Meath handler had some respite with four winners on the day.

Racing • 04 Nov 16

Road To Riches aims for Down Royal Chase repeat

Road To Riches is likely to bid for a second success in the JNwine.com Champion Chase after pleasing connections at Gowran Park on Saturday.

Racing • 04 Oct 16

Botany Bay seals Ulster Derby win at Down Royal

The €100,000 Magners Ulster Derby went the way of 7-1 shot Botany Bay at Down Royal today.

Racing • 20 Jun 15

Fields of Athenry to be on song at Down Royal

The Magners Ulster Derby is the feature at Down Royal and Fields Of Athenry could be all the rage for Aidan O'Brien's in-form yard.

Racing • 19 Jun 15

Meeting at Down Royal rescheduled for next Wednesday, 11 February

Wednesday's Down Royal meeting cancelled

Wednesday's meeting at Down Royal has been called off due to frost.

Racing • 03 Feb 15

Leopardstown plays host to seven Grade One contests over four days

VIDEO: Best of NH talent at Christmas meetings

RTÉ Sport's Joe Stack previews the very best of National Hunt talent expected to be on show at Leopardstown, Limerick and Down Royal over the festive period.

Racing • 23 Dec 14

Boston Bob has won first time out in each of the last three seasons

Down Royal feature attracts 12 confirmations

Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own and his Aintree and Punchestown-winning stable companion Boston Bob are among 12 horses confirmed for Saturday's JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 28 Oct 14

Protaras could give Meade hat-trick at Down Royal

Protaras attempts to give Noel Meade a hat-trick of victories in the Attheraces Ulster Cesarewitch Handicap at Down Royal.

Racing • 11 Sep 14

Salsify and Colman Sweeney taking the plaudits at Cheltenham earlier this year

Hunter big guns clash at Down Royal

Old rivals Salsify and Tammys Hill will do battle again in the Albert Bartlett Hunters Chase at Down Royal on St Stephen’s Day.

Racing • 23 Dec 13

Bryan Cooper onboard Roi Du Mee comes home to win

Roi romp at Down Royal

Bryan Cooper made the most of his spare ride on Roi Du Mee, who ran out an impressive winner of the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Racing • 02 Nov 13

Tony McCoy partnered Jezki to an impressive victory

McCoy is edging closer to milestone

Tony McCoy moved to within eight victories of the magic 4000-winner mark over jumps when Jezki made a smooth return to the track at Down Royal.

Racing • 01 Nov 13

Sizing Europe is gearing up for Group One success at Down Royal

Sizing Europe takes centre stage at Down Royal

The JNwine.com Champion Chase is the highlight of the year at Down Royal and Sizing Europe has another crack at three miles in the Grade One showdown.

Racing • 01 Nov 13