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Laytown Horse Racing Odds

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If you're looking for Laytown Racecourse racecards, you have come to the right place.

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This is an Irish track famous for hosting a race meeting on the beach. Our team will provide the Laytown Racecourse tips that can be followed when the action is under way at this seaside course.

Kempton Park Result
20.30 Kempton Park
Finished
  1. 1. Joseph
    +500
  2. 2. Madjid
    -225F
  3. 3. Pershalla
    +650
See full result for Kempton Park at 8.30
Kempton Park Result
20.00 Kempton Park
Finished
  1. 1. Aigeas
    +3300
  2. 2. Manly Fireball
    +1400
  3. 3. Blakefell
    +150F
See full result for Kempton Park at 8.00
Hamilton Park Result
19.50 Hamilton Park
Finished
  1. 1. Uncle Liam
    +250J
  2. 2. Dandy's Angel
    +700
  3. 3. Hickton
    +2500
See full result for Hamilton Park at 7.50
Navan Result
19.40 Navan
Finished
  1. 1. Mawhibah
    +800
  2. 2. Sunatia
    +500
  3. 3. Shanala
    +400J
See full result for Navan at 7.40
Kempton Park Result
19.30 Kempton Park
Finished
  1. 1. Remi Mae
    +333F
  2. 2. Amelia's Joy
    +400
  3. 3. Startled Lady
    +850
See full result for Kempton Park at 7.30
Hamilton Park Result
19.20 Hamilton Park
Finished
  1. 1. Tee Aitch Aye
    +175F
  2. 2. Aurelune
    +1200
  3. 3. Scheffler
    +15000
See full result for Hamilton Park at 7.20

Laytown at a glance

  • LocationLaytown, County Meath
  • TypeFlat, Beach (sand)
  • Racing since1868

The only racecourse in Ireland run on a beach, on the strand each September.

Laytown Racecourse betting odds can be found once a year when there's a race meeting being hosted on sand. This beachside environment attracts spectators from all over Ireland, with this venue based in County Meath. Since 1868, horse racing has taken place at Laytown Racecourse and there's been an opportunity to wager on the action.

Enjoy Flat Racing at Laytown Racecourse

When it comes to Laytown Racecourse racecards, there's only one and that applies to the race meeting that takes place at this course on an annual basis. Every September, there are races which are held on the strand for one specific day.

The actual Laytown Racecourse track is fairly flat and it hosts Flat encounters. The course measures six furlongs and seven furlongs depending on the type of race. Laytown is clearly unique in that there's only one race meeting held here every year although the action is regulated by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.

How to Bet on Laytown Racecourse Odds

When the September meeting at Laytown Racecourse comes about, there's the chance to place online bets on the action. This means looking through the Laytown Racecourse racecards and determining which runner is most likely to win. There will be plenty of online bookmakers providing odds for customers. You can choose to bet win-only or alternatively bet each-way on the action.

There have been plenty of notable jockeys who have ridden at Laytown Racecourse during their career including Ruby Walsh. Colin Keane, Pat Smullen, Joseph O'Brien and Declan McDonogh are other riders who have turned out at this unique track. It used to be the case that the horses would run a "there and back" course along the sea front although this has since been changed for safety reasons.

Laytown Racecourse a Historic Racing Venue

Laytown Racecourse is steeped in history and you can go back to 1868 to find the first time that horse racing was held at this venue. The race meeting took place in conjunction with the Boyne Regatta and proved to be popular. At the turn of the 20th century, it became more of a regular occurrence to find this annual race meeting taking place.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Laytown Racecourse became an important fixture, with many trainers sending their horses to this meeting as a prep run before the Galway Festival.

Laytown FAQ

When do the Laytown Racecourse races take place?
Laytown Racecourse holds one race meeting and that takes place in September every year. Spectators from all over Ireland and further afield flock to this unique course to watch the spectacle. They can take in a number of flat encounters and place their bets accordingly.
How many races does Laytown Racecourse stage?
There are typically six races when it comes to the Laytown Racecourse racecards. These encounters are over distances of either six or seven furlongs. You can enjoy these short-distance races, with the horses competing on the beach during low tide and these encounters are regulated.
Where is Laytown Racecourse?
Laytown Racecourse is based in County Meath in the Republic of Ireland. It's based in a town called Ninch which is north of Dublin. The nearest significant town is Drogheda and many spectators base themselves here before heading to the racecourse to enjoy the latest action.
How do you get to Laytown Racecourse?
Laytown Racecourse can be accessed quite easily, often by travelling from Dublin. The track can also be found from heading to Drogheda and enjoying a range of public transport options from this port town. There's also the chance to drive to Ninch and park up in a car.

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