The Dublin Racing Festival 2024: Odds, Dates, And Betting Tips

Posted: January 29, 2024

Updated: January 29, 2024

The Dublin Racing Festival is a popular event with fans of Irish racing, and the festival attracts crowds of over 30,000 people each year. It's a two-day National Hunt racing festival held at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland. Being the opening event of the Irish jump season and it's considered to be one of the most important racing events in the country.

This past weekend featured Cheltenham Trials Day, and now it’s Ireland’s turn with a two-day festival at Leopardstown racecourse showcasing eight Grade 1 races. Notable performances by Sir Gino, Ginny’s Destiny, Noble Yeats, and Lossiemouth have solidified their positions for upcoming Festival races. Now, attention turns to their market rivals, as last year witnessed six horses from Leopardstown claiming victory at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Saturday’s card alone hosts key races like the Arkle, Turners, Gold Cup, and Bumper, promising the discovery of more racing talent.

Dublin Racing Festival 2024 Entries

On Saturday, the Arkle Chase favourite, Marine Nationale, aims to strengthen his claim in only his second start over fences. Priced at 8/11 for March, Barry Connell’s stable star may face tougher competition than at Cheltenham. Turners Novices’ Chase favourite Gaelic Warrior presents a challenge, having previously won a Grade 1 over 3 miles at Punchestown last season. After a commanding debut at Limerick over Christmas, he’s now entered for the minimum trip on Saturday, potentially setting the stage for a clash at the Turners in March.

While Galopin Des Champs isn’t the favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup yet (best priced at 11/10), according to online sportsbook news in the UK, victory in the Irish Gold Cup on Saturday could change that. He’s expected to face his two-time conqueror, Fastorslow, who aims to bolster his Gold Cup credentials despite being priced as the outsider at 7/2.

Sunday’s events include El Fabiolo strengthening his Champion Chase claims following Jonbon’s defeat in the Clarence House chase. One of the top online sportsbooks in the UK, Bet365 Sportsbook, already has El Fabiolo odds-on for Cheltenham. State Man, at 1/3, seeks a second consecutive victory in the Irish Champion Hurdle. Impaire Et Passe remains persistent over 2 miles, while the impressive Relkeel winner, Bob Olinger, a two-time Festival winner, puts his Champion Hurdle claims to the test. The clash of these contenders underscores the significance of this weekend as a highlight of the racing calendar.

Dublin Racing Festival 2024 Tips

The Dublin Racing Festival 2024 will take place on Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 4th at Leopardstown racecourse.

There are eight Grade 1 races on the card, including the Arkle Chase, Turners Novices’ Chase, Irish Gold Cup, and Irish Champion Hurdle.

Saturday’s Key Races and Betting Tips

Before heading over to Bovada Sportsbook, we suggest you do some homework. Analyse the horses, their trainers, historyand tyhe track otself. Also take a look at the Dublin Racing Festival 2024 weather forecast.

Arkle Chase: Marine Nationale is the favourite at 8/11, but he may face tough competition from Gaelic Warrior, who is entered to run over the minimum trip after winning over 3 miles at Punchestown.
Irish Gold Cup: Galopin Des Champs is the favourite at 11/10, but he will face his two-time conqueror Fastorslow, who is priced as the outsider at 7/2.
Spring Juvenile Hurdle: Salvator Mundi is entered to make his debut on Saturday, but he has not raced since February 2023 and can be passed over.

Sunday’s Key Races and Betting Tips

Champion Chase: El Fabiolo is the favourite at 4/6 with Bet 365 Sportsbook, after his market rival Jonbon was defeated in Saturday’s Clarence House chase.
Irish Champion Hurdle: State Man is the favourite at 1/3, but there is strong competition from Impaire Et Passe and Bob Olinger.

Betting Tips According To Bovada Sportsbook

Arkle Chase: Marine Nationale (8/11)
Irish Gold Cup: Galopin Des Champs (11/10)
Spring Juvenile Hurdle: Bunting (7/1)
Champion Chase: El Fabiolo (4/6)
Irish Champion Hurdle: State Man (1/3)

Dublin Racing Festival 2024 Dates

The Dublin Racing Festival is a two-day fixture that takes place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th February. For those of you placing your horse racing bets, keep in mid that racing commences at 13:20 on Saturday whilst Sunday’s first race is at 12:40.