Sunday 4th April 2021
The Fairyhouse Gold Cup is the feature race on Easter Sunday. This enthralling contest is run over two miles and four furlongs and boasts winners of the calibre of the likes of Arkle, Like A Butterfly, Road to Respect and Al Boum Photo.
Easter Sunday is also Family Day and promises
to be a fantastic day out for all the family, and with ample free entertainment
laid on for the kids, the parents are sure to be able to relax and enjoy some
family time with a great day at the races.
Our KIDS GO FREE policy
means that all the family can experience one of Ireland’s most prestigious
racecourses, the ‘older ones’, the thrills of and spills of spring racing, and
the ‘younger ones’, all the free entertainment we have on offer, which will
include; Little Hoofs jumping displays, pony rides, games, bouncy castles,
face painting, balloon modelling and the Front Runner Club who will be running
a special Grand National quiz. Caricaturist Darren Birdie will also be there
doing art workshops throughout the day with the kids.
Easter Sunday also features the La Bucca
Easter Bonnet competition, it’s a fantastic opportunity for the kids to show
their creative side by making the most colourful and exciting bonnet hats.
There are some great prizes on offer from La Bucca Restaurants for both the
winner and runners up.
Gates Open: 12pm | First Race: 2:05pm | Last Race: 5:45pm