Irish extravaganza, but where was Great Britain?
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Irish extravaganza, but where was Great Britain?

Opinion  |  Feb 5, 2026  | 

Leopardstown staged its two-day Dublin Racing Festival on Sunday and Monday, but with no runners from Great Britain in attendance, despite its proximity to the Emerald Isle.

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