The Dundalk all-weather horse track to go alongside the new greyhound track that had opened earlier, officially opened on 26 August 2007 costing a further €24million.[2]
The course is a floodlit 1¼ mile left-handed oval, and races are run on an all-weather Polytrack surface.[3][4]
A turf racecourse at Dundalk, which was mainly used for National Hunt events, was closed in 2001. The present all-weather track, reserved for flat races, was opened in August 2007. The highest class horse races to be run at the venue are the Diamond Stakes, which was promoted from Listed to Group 3 status in 2009,[5] and the Mercury Stakes which was upgraded to Group 3 status in 2018.
In 1999 the Dundalk Race Company PLC and Dundealgan Greyhound Racing Company Limited merged to form Dundalk Racing (1999) Ltd. This would allow a new horse racing circuit to be built over the existing turf course and a greyhound track inside the main course. The previous Dundalk Ramparts Greyhound Stadium was closed on 20 November 2000 during which time the horse racecourse was undergoing major changes and despite resistance from the Horseracing Authority both sides were encouraged by the success of Paschal Taggart's Shelbourne Park venture.[6]
The Irish racing scene was experiencing some promising growth and Dundalk officially opened their new Dundalk Stadium on 29 November 2003 to the cost of €11 million. The minister for sport John O'Donoghue conducted the opening honours and thanks were given by CEO Jim Martin to Paschal Taggart chairman of the Bord na gCon/Irish Greyhound Board for their help.[7]
The track measures 550 yards in circumference providing a galloping circuit as opposed to the previous tight circuit of 440 yards. The kennels are located in a renovated building that was formerly the Tote for the racecourse but plans for a new eighty runner complex are in motion.[8]
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The Dundalk International is held annually.[9] It is a prestigious invitation event held for Ireland's leading greyhounds and also attracts some of the UK's top hounds. The event is one of the richest one-off races in Ireland (€20,000 in 2016) and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar after being inaugurated in 1968.[10] The Irish Sprint Cup (formerly the Irish National Cup) arrived at the track in 2004.[11]
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Dundalk Stadium is a horse and greyhound racing venue in Ireland It is located to the north of Dundalk in County Louth 1 Dundalk StadiumLocationRacecourse Road Dundalk County Louth Ireland IrelandCoordinates54 01 15 N 6 23 00 W 54 020896 N 6 383218 W 54 020896 6 383218Date opened2003Race typehorse amp greyhound racingOfficial websiteThe total build cost 35million with a modern grandstand elevated viewing areas restaurant and bars Contents 1 Horse racing 1 1 Notable races 2 Greyhound racing 2 1 Competitions 2 2 Track records 3 ReferencesHorse racing editThe Dundalk all weather horse track to go alongside the new greyhound track that had opened earlier officially opened on 26 August 2007 costing a further 24million 2 The course is a floodlit 1 mile left handed oval and races are run on an all weather Polytrack surface 3 4 A turf racecourse at Dundalk which was mainly used for National Hunt events was closed in 2001 The present all weather track reserved for flat races was opened in August 2007 The highest class horse races to be run at the venue are the Diamond Stakes which was promoted from Listed to Group 3 status in 2009 5 and the Mercury Stakes which was upgraded to Group 3 status in 2018 Notable races edit Month DOW Race Name Type Grade Distance Age SexMarch Friday Patton Stakes A W Flat Listed 1m 3yoOctober Friday Diamond Stakes A W Flat Group 3 1m 2f 150y 3yo October Friday Mercury Stakes A W Flat Group 3 5f 2yo Greyhound racing editIn 1999 the Dundalk Race Company PLC and Dundealgan Greyhound Racing Company Limited merged to form Dundalk Racing 1999 Ltd This would allow a new horse racing circuit to be built over the existing turf course and a greyhound track inside the main course The previous Dundalk Ramparts Greyhound Stadium was closed on 20 November 2000 during which time the horse racecourse was undergoing major changes and despite resistance from the Horseracing Authority both sides were encouraged by the success of Paschal Taggart s Shelbourne Park venture 6 The Irish racing scene was experiencing some promising growth and Dundalk officially opened their new Dundalk Stadium on 29 November 2003 to the cost of 11 million The minister for sport John O Donoghue conducted the opening honours and thanks were given by CEO Jim Martin to Paschal Taggart chairman of the Bord na gCon Irish Greyhound Board for their help 7 The track measures 550 yards in circumference providing a galloping circuit as opposed to the previous tight circuit of 440 yards The kennels are located in a renovated building that was formerly the Tote for the racecourse but plans for a new eighty runner complex are in motion 8 Competitions edit The Dundalk International is held annually 9 It is a prestigious invitation event held for Ireland s leading greyhounds and also attracts some of the UK s top hounds The event is one of the richest one off races in Ireland 20 000 in 2016 and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar after being inaugurated in 1968 10 The Irish Sprint Cup formerly the Irish National Cup arrived at the track in 2004 11 Dundalk International Irish Sprint CupTrack records edit Current 12 13 Yards Greyhound Time Date Notes350 Blame the Game 14 18 46 15 November 2019400 Brodys Magic 15 20 73 8 August 2020 Irish Sprint Cup semi final400 hurdles Distant Legend 21 90 15 August 2009525 Swanley Chick 16 28 14 1 August 2020550 Droopys Verve 17 29 39 12 July 2018575 Vaguely Noble 18 30 92 12 July 2016600 Boleys Fella 19 32 30 12 July 2019620 Dromana Blue 33 51 5 December 2007670 Prince Monalulu 36 47 4 February 2005900 Ballymac Bonnie 20 49 82 12 July 2016Previous Yards Greyhound Time Date Notes350 Mulcair Jo 18 71 12 July 2006350 Kildallon Ranger 18 49 12 July 2012360 Copeland Ranger 19 43 15 July 2004360 Lauragh Empire 19 43 13 August 2004360 Wellington 19 12 30 October 2004400 Mabels Dilemma 21 11 15 August 2005 Irish Sprint Cup Final400 Droopys Rodger 21 06 21 July 2006400 Ciaras Castle 20 96 23 March 2007400 Gingko 20 95 21 July 2007400 Heisman 21 20 94 28 July 2017 Irish Sprint Cup second round400 Droopys Steel 22 20 81 3 August 2018 Irish Sprint Cup third round400 Grangeview Ten 23 20 75 8 August 2020 Irish Sprint Cup semi final410 Geldrops Touch 21 55 26 February 2005525 Graigues Dynasty 28 62 1 April 2004525 Killeigh Grand 28 53 15 October 2004525 Phoenix Paddy 28 46 3 November 2006525 Open Door 28 39 12 July 2007525 Ballymac Tipp 28 31 20 September 2010525 Burnt Beans 28 17 20 May 2017550 Hes The Bizz 29 88 5 February 2004550 Holborn Major 29 85 12 July 2004550 Like A Shot 29 81 25 February 2005550 Droopys Electric 29 73 12 July 2006 Dundalk International550 Si Senor 29 47 12 July 2007550 Droopys Roddick 24 29 40 12 July 2016575 Lunar Boy 31 45 4 September 2004575 Dromana Blue 31 14 5 December 2007575 Stateside Troika 31 09 14 December 2013600 Mobile Dubh 32 90 4 March 2004600 Grandad Pat 32 84 19 November 2005600 Fairly Smart 32 82 21 October 2006600 Ballyhill Beauty 32 59 23 March 2009600 Ballycanal Chief 32 57 15 August 2010620 Air Force Honcho 33 94 22 April 2004620 Westmead Force 33 93 3 July 2005620 Martinstown Lass 33 93 15 August 2005620 Martinstown Lass 33 86 13 January 2006620 Winetavern Oscar 33 72 4 February 2006900 Shelbourne Kay 50 61 12 November 2005900 Hulkster 50 46 12 July 2006900 Shelbourne Kay 50 14 15 August 2006900 Flying Winner 49 99 12 July 2008910 Air Force Honcho 51 08 20 November 2004960 Beaming Surprise 54 62 22 May 2004400 H Distant Legend 21 90 15 August 2009References edit Dundalk Stadium Irelands only All Weather Horse Racing Track Greyhound Racing at Dundalk Stadium dundalkstadium com About Racecourse Go Racing Sport The Times timesonline co uk AIR Association of Irish Racecourse Owners air ie Waiting for Perfection Hobbs Jonathan 2007 Greyhound Annual 2008 Raceform ISBN 978 1 905153 53 4 Dundalk presents all weather track plan Irish Examiner 30 August 2004 Dundalk Greyhound Data Genders Roy 1981 The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing Pelham Books Ltd ISBN 07207 1106 1 Feature Events PDF Irish Greyhound Board Hobbs Jonathan 2007 Greyhound Annual 2008 page 173 Raceform ISBN 978 1 905153 53 4 Track records Greyhound Star 22 January 2018 Dundalk Track records Greyhound Star 7 January 2019 Find us on Facebook SS0 S0 350 Greyhound Racing Ireland Retrieved 30 December 2020 The BarOne Racing com Irish Sprint Cup Semi Final Greyhound Racing Ireland Retrieved 30 December 2020 THE DUNDALK STADIUM A0 A1 525 Greyhound Racing Ireland Retrieved 30 December 2020 Dundalk International final meeting Irish Greyhound Board Racing Post A3 Tri Distance 525 550 575 Final Greyhound Racing Ireland Retrieved 30 December 2020 Fanfruit Ltd Open 600 Greyhound Racing Ireland Retrieved 30 December 2020 REDBOOK IE est 1980 Open 900 Greyhound Racing Ireland Retrieved 30 December 2020 400y track record Irish Greyhound Board 400 track record Irish Greyhound Board The BarOne Racing com Irish Sprint Cup Semi Final Greyhound Racing Ireland 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