IRISH RACECOURSE

Laytown

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About Laytown

The only beach race meeting in Europe held under official Rules of Racing. Laytown stages a single afternoon fixture each summer on the firm sand of Laytown Strand, timed around the tide. The card features approximately seven races over six and seven furlongs.

LOCATION
Co Meath
Republic of Ireland
TYPE
Beach (Flat)
Sand strand
FOUNDED
1868
158 years of racing
CIRCUIT
Straight
0.75m circumference
SEASON
One day in Aug/Sep
★ COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
  • ONLY beach race meeting in Europe under official rules
  • Single annual fixture timed to the tide
  • Races run on Laytown Strand, Co Meath
  • Approximately 7 flat races each year
★ TOP RACES AT LAYTOWN
  1. Laytown Beach Races (1 day, late August/early September)

Official course website: laytownstrandraces.com

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