IRISH RACING CALENDAR
Entries Closing for Weeks Commencing 3rd – 10th February 2025
(Please see early closing section for early closing races)
🔗 Week Commencing 3rd February PDF
🔗 Week Commencing 10th February PDF
Irish Race Programmes – Early Closing Races
Closing Wednesday 29th January 2025
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Punchestown – 16th February (Early Closing)
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Punchestown – 3rd February
Closing Thursday 30th January 2025
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Fairyhouse – 5th February
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Thurles – 6th February
Closing Monday 3rd February 2025
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Dundalk – 7th February
Closing Tuesday 4th February 2025
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Naas – 8th February
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Navan – 9th February
Closing Wednesday 5th February 2025
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Curragh – 14th September (Early Closing)
Closing Thursday 6th February 2025
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Dundalk – 12th February
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Clonmel – 13th February
Closing Monday 10th February 2025
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Dundalk – 14th February
Closing Tuesday 11th February 2025
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Gowran – 15th February
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Punchestown – 16th February
EARLY CLOSING RACES – BRITAIN
Closing by noon Monday 27th January 2025
Haydock – 15th February 2025
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The Haydock Park Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
3m4f | 5yo+ | Race Number 20961
Aintree – 5th April 2025
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The Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
4m2f | 7yo+ | Race Number 22001For horses with at least six chase starts (one this season) and one placing (1st–4th) in a 2m7.5f+ chase during career. Must be rated 130+ by BHA or equivalent.
Closing by noon Monday 3rd February 2025
Kempton – 22nd February
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The Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
3m | 5yo+ | Race Number 21101
Closing by noon Friday 7th February 2025
Ascot – 15th February
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The Betfair Swinley Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)
3m | 5yo+ | Race Number 20952 -
The Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1)
2m5f | 5yo+ | Race Number 20951
IRELAND
Closing by noon Wednesday 29th January 2025
Punchestown – 16th February (Meeting 36)
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Race C: QuinnBet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase (Listed)
3m3f
Closing by noon Wednesday 5th February 2025
Curragh – 14th September (Meeting 272)
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Race G: Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes – 2yo – 6f
For horses sold at Tattersalls Ireland Sept Yearling Sale (24–26 Sept 2024) or Sapphire Sale (14 Nov 2024). Must be named and in training by deadlines.
WORK RIDERS – INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT
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📱 Office Mobile: 087 2558870
EQUUIP NOTICE
🧠 Addiction Awareness & Support Webinar
📅 Wednesday 22nd January @ 7pm
👥 Presented by: Tim Mahony & Ronan Devaney (Cuan Mhuire)
📧 Register: smcdonnell@hri.ie
📩 Zoom link will be sent on the day.
NH WORKING GROUP
📣 A new group is forming to review the HRI Restricted Race Series ahead of the 2025/26 season.
🗣️ If you wish to take part in discussions:
✉️ office@irta.ie or 📱 call 087-2588770
ITBA FILLIES BONUS SCHEME
€7,500 Bonus Races:
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Fairyhouse – Wed 5th Feb – Race A
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Fairyhouse – Wed 5th Feb – Race F
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Naas – Sat 8th Feb – Race B
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Clonmel – Thurs 13th Feb – Race A
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Gowran – Sat 15th Feb – Race G