List of Irish National Hunt races - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

A list of notable National Hunt

National Hunt racing

National Hunt racing is the official name given to the sport of horse racing in the United Kingdom, France and Ireland in which the horses are required to jump over obstacles called hurdles or fences...

horse races

Horse racing

Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...

which take place annually in Ireland

Ireland

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, under the authority of Horse Racing Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland is the governing body of horse racing on the island of Ireland. Like most other sports, horse racing is run on an All Ireland basis, so Horse Racing Ireland is responsible for racing in both the Republic of Ireland, which has 25 racecourses, and in Northern Ireland, which has...

, including all races which currently hold Grade 1 or Grade 2 status.

Grade 1

Month	Race Name	Type	Racecourse	Distance †	Age
001 November	JNwine.com Champion Chase	Chase	Down Royal Down Royal Down Royal is a horse racing venue near Lisburn in Northern Ireland. The most valuable race run there is the JNwine.com Champion Chase, run at the Northern Ireland Festival of racing in November...	4828 3m	5yo +
002 November	Morgiana Hurdle	Hurdle	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	4yo +
003 Nov / Dec	Royal Bond Novice Hurdle Royal Bond Novice Hurdle The Royal Bond Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	3219 2m	4yo +
004 Nov / Dec	Hatton's Grace Hurdle Hatton's Grace Hurdle The Hatton's Grace Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are eleven hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
005 Nov / Dec	Drinmore Novice Chase Drinmore Novice Chase The Drinmore Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are fifteen fences to be jumped...	Chase	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
006 December	John Durkan Memorial Chase John Durkan Memorial Chase The John Durkan Memorial Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs at Punchestown in December.The race was first run in 1968 and it was run over a distance of 2 miles until 1973...	Chase	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
007 December	Navan Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
008 December	Racing Post Grade 1 Novice Chase	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3420 2m 1f	4yo +
009 December	Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase The Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Leopardstown Racecourse in December, over a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong....	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3420 2m 1f	5yo +
010 December	Future Champions Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3219 2m	4yo +
011 December	Fort Leney Novice Chase	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	4828 3m	4yo +
012 December	Lexus Chase Lexus Chase The Lexus Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped...	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	4828 3m	5yo +
013 December	December Festival Hurdle December Festival Hurdle The December Festival Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3219 2m	4yo +
014 January	Arkle Novice Chase	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3420 2m 1f	5yo +
015 January	Irish Champion Hurdle Irish Champion Hurdle The Irish Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3219 2m	4yo +
016 February	Spring Juvenile Hurdle Spring Juvenile Hurdle The Spring Juvenile Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Leopardstown Racecourse in February, over a distance of 2 miles. The race is restricted to four year old horses only and is usually contested by horses who go on to contest the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham...	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3219 2m	4yo
017 February	Deloitte Novice Hurdle Deloitte Novice Hurdle The Deloitte Novice Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 2 miles and 2 furlongs , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3621 2m 2f	5yo +
018 February	Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase The Dr P. J. Moriarty Novice Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of about 2 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are fourteen fences to be jumped...	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	4225 2m 5f	5yo +
019 February	Hennessy Gold Cup	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	4828 3m	5yo +
020 April	Powers Gold Cup Powers Gold Cup The Powers Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and during its running there are sixteen fences to be jumped...	Chase	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
021 April / May	Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	5yo +
022 April / May	Punchestown Champion Chase Punchestown Champion Chase The Punchestown Champion Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are eleven fences to be jumped...	Chase	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	5yo +
023 April / May	Growise Champion Novice Chase	Chase	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	5029 3m 1f	5yo +
024 April / May	Punchestown Gold Cup Punchestown Gold Cup The Punchestown Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped...	Chase	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	5029 3m 1f	5yo +
025 April / May	Champion INH Flat Race	Flat	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	4yo * 4–7yo
026 April / May	World Series Hurdle	Hurdle	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	4828 3m	4yo +
027 April / May	Ryanair Novice Chase	Chase	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	5yo +
028 April / May	Punchestown Champion Hurdle Punchestown Champion Hurdle The Punchestown Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	4yo +
029 April / May	Cathal Ryan Mem. Champion Nov. Hurdle	Hurdle	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
030 April / May	Champion Four Year Old Hurdle	Hurdle	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	4yo

Grade 2

Month	Race Name	Type	Racecourse	Distance †	Age
001 October	Gowran Park Champion Chase Gowran Park Champion Chase The Gowran Park Champion Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Gowran Park over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.-Winners:-References:* Racing Post:** , , ,...	Chase	Gowran Park Gowran Park Gowran Park is a horse race course in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the Annerly Estate near the village of Gowran.The first meeting was held in 1914...	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
002 October	Tipperary Hurdle Tipperary Hurdle The Tipperary Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Tipperary Racecourse over a distance of about 2 miles , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.Prior to 2006 the event was known as the John...	Hurdle	Tipperary Tipperary Racecourse Tipperary Racecourse is a horse racing venue in County Tipperary, Ireland which stages both National Hunt and Flat racing. The course is located adjacent to Limerick Junction railway station and approximately two miles from Tipperary town....	3219 2m	4yo +
003 November	Skymas Chase	Chase	Down Royal Down Royal Down Royal is a horse racing venue near Lisburn in Northern Ireland. The most valuable race run there is the JNwine.com Champion Chase, run at the Northern Ireland Festival of racing in November...	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
004 November	Lismullen Hurdle Lismullen Hurdle The Lismullen Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Navan over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....	Hurdle	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
005 November	Fortria Chase Fortria Chase The Fortria Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Navan over a distance of about 2 miles , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....	Chase	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	3219 2m	5yo +
006 November	Clonmel Oil Chase Clonmel Oil Chase The Clonmel Oil Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Clonmel over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....	Chase	Clonmel	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
007 November	Craddockstown Novice Chase Craddockstown Novice Chase The Craddockstown Novice Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt novice chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 2 miles , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....	Chase	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	4yo +
008 November	Monksfield Novice Hurdle Monksfield Novice Hurdle The Monksfield Novice Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt novice hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Navan over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November.The event is named after Monksfield, a...	Hurdle	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
009 December	Tara Hurdle Tara Hurdle The Tara Hurdle is Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Navan Racecourse in December, over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs...	Hurdle	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
010 December	Future Champ INH Flat Race	Flat	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	3219 2m	4yo * 4–7yo
011 December	Hilly Way Chase Hilly Way Chase The Hilly Way Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Cork Racecourse in December, over a distance of 2 miles.The race was first run in 2001 as a Grade 3 race, before being awarded Grade 2 status in 2003.-Records:...	Chase	Cork	3219 2m	5yo +
012 December	Greenmount Park Novice Chase Greenmount Park Novice Chase The Greenmount Park Novice Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Limerick Racecourse in December over a distance of 2 miles and 3½ furlongs.The race is run Boxing Day, during the course's Christmas Festival.-Recent Winners:...	Chase	Limerick	3932 2m 3½f	4yo +
013 December	Bord na Mona Fire Magic Juvenile Hurdle	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3219 2m	3yo
014 December	Christmas Hurdle Christmas Hurdle (Ireland) The Christmas Hurdle is Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Leopardstown Racecourse in December, over a distance of 3 miles.The race is one of the feature races of the Christmas Festival at the course.-Recent Winners:...	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	4828 3m	4yo +
015 January	Slaney Novice Hurdle Slaney Novice Hurdle The Slaney Novice Hurdle is a Grade National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run in January at Naas Racecourse, over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs....	Hurdle	Naas Naas Racecourse Naas Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, approximately 18 miles from Dublin. The course stages both Flat racing and National Hunt racing and in 2010 fifteen race meetings were held there....	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
016 January	Killiney Novice Chase	Chase	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	4225 2m 5f	5yo +
017 January	Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase The Woodlands Park 100 Club Novice Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Naas Racecourse in January over a distance of 3 miles.-Recent Winners:* Amateur jockeys indicated by "Mr"....	Chase	Naas Naas Racecourse Naas Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, approximately 18 miles from Dublin. The course stages both Flat racing and National Hunt racing and in 2010 fifteen race meetings were held there....	4828 3m	5yo +
018 January	Galmoy Hurdle Galmoy Hurdle The Galmoy Hurdle is Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Gowran Park in January, over a distance of 3 miles and during the race there are 13 flights of hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Gowran Park Gowran Park Gowran Park is a horse race course in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the Annerly Estate near the village of Gowran.The first meeting was held in 1914...	4828 3m	5yo +
019 January	Normans Grove Chase Normans Grove Chase The Normans Grove Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Fairyhouse Racecourse in January, over a distance of 2 miles and 1 furlong.The race was first run in 1997.-Records:...	Chase	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	3420 2m 1f	5yo +
020 January	Golden Cygnet Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
021 Jan / Feb	Kinloch Brae Chase Kinloch Brae Chase The Kinloch Brae Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Thurles Racecourse in late January or early February, over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs.The race was first run in 1997.-Records:...	Chase	Thurles	4023 2m 4f	6yo +
022 Jan / Feb	Tied Cottage Chase Tied Cottage Chase The Tied Cottage Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race that takes place in Ireland. It occurs at Punchestown Racecourse each February, over a distance of 2 miles. The race is named after Tied Cottage, a National Hunt horse who won the event in 1980 Cheltenham Gold Cup but was subsequently...	Chase	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	5yo +
023 February	Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle The Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Punchestown Racecourse in late January or early February, over a distance of 2 miles and during the race there are nine hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Punchestown Punchestown Racecourse Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, between the R410 and R411 regional roads near Naas, County Kildare, in Ireland. It is home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland....	3219 2m	5yo +
024 February	Flyingbolt Novice Chase Flyingbolt Novice Chase The Flyingbolt Novice Chase is Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Navan Racecourse in February, over a distance of 2 miles. The race was first run in 2003.-Recent Winners:* Amateur jockeys indicated by "Mr"....	Chase	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	3219 2m	5yo +
025 February	Boyne Hurdle Boyne Hurdle The Boyne Hurdle is Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Navan in February, over a distance of 2 miles and 5 furlongs.the race was first in 1987 as a Grade 3 race, and was run over a distance of 2 miles and 6 furlongs until 1994....	Hurdle	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	4225 2m 5f	5yo +
026 February	Ten Up Novice Chase Ten Up Novice Chase The Ten Up Novice Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Navan Racecourse in February, over a distance of 3 miles. The race was first run in 2003.-Records:...	Chase	Navan Navan Racecourse Navan Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Proudstown near Navan, County Meath, Ireland, approximately 48 kilometres from Dublin. The course stages Flat racing but is best known for National Hunt racing....	4828 3m	5yo +
027 February	Red Mills Chase Red Mills Chase The Red Mills Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Gowran Park in February, over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs.Between 1997 and 2002, the race was run over a distance of 3 miles.-Recent Winners:...	Chase	Gowran Park Gowran Park Gowran Park is a horse race course in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the Annerly Estate near the village of Gowran.The first meeting was held in 1914...	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
028 February	Red Mills Trial Hurdle Red Mills Trial Hurdle The Red Mills Trial Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Gowran Park in February, over a distance of 2 miles and during the race there are nine hurdles to be jumped.-Recent Winners:* Amateur jockeys indicated by "Mr"....	Hurdle	Gowran Park Gowran Park Gowran Park is a horse race course in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the Annerly Estate near the village of Gowran.The first meeting was held in 1914...	3219 2m	4yo +
029 February	Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase The Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase is Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Naas in February, over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs and during the race there are 13 fences to be jumped. The race was first run in 1996 as a Grade 3. It was upgraded to Grade 2 status in 2003.-Recent...	Chase	Naas Naas Racecourse Naas Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, approximately 18 miles from Dublin. The course stages both Flat racing and National Hunt racing and in 2010 fifteen race meetings were held there....	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
030 February	Johnstown Novice Hurdle Johnstown Novice Hurdle The Johnstown Novice Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt horse race in Ireland. It is run at Naas in February over a distance of 2 miles and during the race there are eight hurdles to be jumped. The race was first run in 1989 as a Listed race and it was upgraded to Grade 2 in 2003...	Hurdle	Naas Naas Racecourse Naas Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, approximately 18 miles from Dublin. The course stages both Flat racing and National Hunt racing and in 2010 fifteen race meetings were held there....	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
031 February	Newlands Chase	Chase	Naas Naas Racecourse Naas Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, approximately 18 miles from Dublin. The course stages both Flat racing and National Hunt racing and in 2010 fifteen race meetings were held there....	3219 2m	5yo +
032 February	Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle The Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle is Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Fairyhouse in February, over a distance of 2 miles and during the race there are ten hurdles to be jumped.The race was first run as a Grade 3 race in 2003....	Hurdle	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	3219 2m	4yo
033 February	Bobbyjo Chase Bobbyjo Chase The Bobbyjo Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Fairyhouse Racecourse in February, over a distance of 3 miles and 1 furlong and during the race there are twenty fences to be jumped....	Chase	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	5029 3m 1f	5yo +
034 February	Michael Purcell Novice Hurdle Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle The Michael Purcell Novice Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Thurles Racecourse in February or March, over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs and during the race there are twelve hurdles to be jumped....	Hurdle	Thurles	4023 2m 4f	5yo +
035 March / April	Festival Novice Hurdle	Hurdle	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	4023 2m 4f	4yo +
036 March / April	Dunboyne Castle Novice Hurdle Dunboyne Castle Novice Hurdle The Dunboyne Castle Novice Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run at Fairyhouse Racecourse in April, over a distance of 2 miles. It is one of the feature races of the courses Easter Festival.-Recent Winners:...	Hurdle	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	3219 2m	4yo +
037 April	Hugh McMahon Novice Chase	Chase	Limerick	4828 3m	5yo +

Selected other races

Month	Race Name	Type	Racecourse	Distance †	Age
001 July / Aug	Galway Plate Galway Plate The Galway Plate is a National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Galway over a distance of 2 miles and 6 furlongs , and during its running there are fourteen fences to be jumped...	Chase	Galway	4426 2m 6f	4yo +
002 July / Aug	Galway Hurdle Galway Hurdle The Galway Hurdle is a National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Galway over a distance of 2 miles , and during its running there are nine hurdles to be jumped...	Hurdle	Galway	3219 2m	4yo +
003 November	John Meagher Memorial Chase	Chase	Thurles	4426 2m 6f	5yo +
004 January	MCR Hurdle	Hurdle	Leopardstown Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Racecourse is an Irish horse-racing venue. Like the majority of Irish courses, it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. Located in Leopardstown, County Dublin, 8km south of the Dublin city centre. The course was built by Captain George Quin and modeled on Sandown Park Racecourse...	3219 2m	4yo +
005 January	Thyestes Chase Thyestes Chase The Thyestes Chase is a National Hunt race in Ireland. It is run over at Gowran Park in January, over a distance of 3 miles and during the race there are 16 fences to be jumped...	Chase	Gowran Park Gowran Park Gowran Park is a horse race course in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the Annerly Estate near the village of Gowran.The first meeting was held in 1914...	4828 3m	5yo +
006 March / April	Irish Grand National Irish Grand National The Irish Grand National is a National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of about 3 miles and 5 furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-four fences to be jumped...	Chase	Fairyhouse Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse Racecourse is one of Ireland's premier horse racing venues. Situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 km off the N3. It is the home of the Irish Grand National. The first race meet was held in 1848...	5834 3m 5f	5yo +

† Distances in miles and furlongs

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