Fairyhouse Racecourse

The race that brings out the betting man in the least likely of us, the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National truly is an event that captures the hearts and imaginations of the nation. Held on Easter Monday at Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath, it is the high point of a three day long celebration and a major day on the racing calendar. With a prize-fund of €250,000 it is the most valuable handicap jump race run in Ireland, a race of 3 and 5/8 miles and 24 fences that will have you on the edge of your seat. The atmosphere and build-up to this race have to be seen to be believed. A crowd of 30,000 and more getting swept away by the anticipation of the big one, the celebrated horses and riders being greeted by tumultuous applause; a buzz in the air that you will carry with you for many years to come. You would be forgiven for thinking that Fairyhouse is all about the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National but with 22 meetings a year it is the venue for many of the biggest meetings in the horse racing calendar and you will always find something to enjoy all year round.

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