IRISH RACING CALENDAR
Irish Entries closing for the weeks commencing 17th and 24th March 2025
(Please see early closing section for early closing races)
🔗 Week Commencing 17th March PDF
🔗 Week Commencing 24th March PDF
Irish Race Programmes – Early Closing Races
Closing Wednesday 12th March 2025
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Gowran 2nd June (Early Closing)
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Down Royal 17th March
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Wexford 17th March
Closing Thursday 13th March 2025
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Cork 20th March
Closing Monday 17th March 2025
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Dundalk 21st March
Closing Tuesday 18th March 2025
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Navan 22nd March
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Naas 23rd March
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Limerick 23rd March
Closing Wednesday 19th March 2025
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Curragh 12th April (Early Closing)
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Fairyhouse 21st April (Early Closing)
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Curragh 25th May (Early Closing)
Closing Thursday 20th March 2025
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Clonmel 27th March
Closing Monday 24th March 2025
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Dundalk 28th March
Closing Tuesday 25th March 2025
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Curragh 29th March
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Leopardstown 30th March
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Downpatrick 30th March
EARLY CLOSING RACES – BRITAIN
Closing by noon Monday 17th March 2025
Aintree – 3rd April 2025
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The Randox Foxhunters Chase 6yo+ 2m5f – Race Number 21981
For 6yo+ with a rating of 100+, that have placed 1st–3rd in a Hunters’ steeple chase on two occasions (or one + another steeple chase or Open P2P), based on performances up to 17th March. Unrated horses may be eligible subject to the Handicapper’s discretion.
Aintree – 4th April 2025
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The Randox Supporting Prostate Cancer UK Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) 5yo+ 2m5f – Race Number 21991
IRELAND
Closing by noon Wednesday 12th March 2025
Gowran Park – 2nd June 2025 (Meeting 148)
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Race C: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Gowran Classic – €200,000 (Median Auction Race) – 3yo only – 1m1f 100y
EBF eligible, sires with median price ≤ €75,000
Closing by noon Wednesday 19th March 2025
Curragh – 12th April 2025 (Meeting 80)
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Race E: Lodge Park Stud Irish EBF Park Express Stakes (Group 3) 3yo+ fillies 1m
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Race F: The Tote Alleged Stakes (Group 3) 4yo+ 1m2f
Fairyhouse – 21st April 2025 (Meeting 92)
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Race F: Boylesports Irish Grand National Handicap Chase – €500,000 (Grade 3)
5yo+ that have run in at least 3 steeplechases and placed in a 2m5f+ steeplechase up to 23rd March 2025
Curragh – 25th May 2025 (Meeting 135)
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Race D: Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) 4yo+ 1m2f 110y
Cheltenham Festival 2025 – Reminder
Deadline for Complimentary O/T badges:
📅 Friday 7th March at 12 noon
Jockey Club Details:
Irish Trainers without runners may receive two O&T badges (non-parade ring) per day of the Festival.
➡️ Collected at O&T desk, North Entrance.
➡️ No access to Owners & Trainers facilities.
➡️ Must bring photo ID.
➡️ Only the trainer may collect badges — no third-party pickup.
AGM 2025
📅 Monday 24th March 2025
📍 Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge @ 3pm
Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can confirm numbers with the venue.
ITIE Awards 2025
Nominations Now Open!
Nominations for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, supported by Godolphin, are now live.
➡️ Anyone can nominate a friend or colleague.
➡️ Open until midnight Tuesday 4th March
➡️ Submit online: www.itiea.org
💰 €62,000 in prize money across 10 award categories
Need help?
Contact: Sandra Hughes (Awards Ambassador)
📞 087 3781739
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📞 IRTA Contact:
045 522981 (Mon–Fri, 9am–1pm)
📱 Office Mobile: 087 2558870
ITBA FILLIES BONUS SCHEME
Races offering the €7,500 ITBA Fillies Bonus:
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Wexford Mon 17th March – Race A
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Cork Thurs 20th March – Race G
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Down Royal Mon 17th March – Race G
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Clonmel 27th March – Race E
IRE INCENTIVE SCHEME
Races offering the €10,000 IRE Incentive:
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Dundalk Fri 28th March – Race D