Tipperary Racecourse
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Tipperary Racecourse is a horse racing
venue in County Tipperary
, Ireland
which stages both National Hunt and Flat racing
. The course is located adjacent to Limerick Junction
railway station and approximately two miles from Tipperary
town.. Tipperary Racecourse is owned by Horse Racing Ireland
.
Racing had taken place at Tipperary since 1848 but the current course opened in September 1916. It was known as Limerick Junction racecourse until 1986. The course is left-handed and flat and measures one mile
and two furlong
s round. There is a five furlong sprint track which joins the main racecourse at the start of the straight.
race and the Group Three Concorde Stakes
on the flat, both run on the same day in October.
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
venue in County Tipperary
County Tipperary
County Tipperary is a county of Ireland. It is located in the province of Munster and is named after the town of Tipperary. The area of the county does not have a single local authority; local government is split between two authorities. In North Tipperary, part of the Mid-West Region, local...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
which stages both National Hunt and Flat racing
Flat racing
Flat racing is a form of Thoroughbred horse racing which is run over a level track at a predetermined distance. It differs from steeplechase racing which is run over hurdles...
. The course is located adjacent to Limerick Junction
Limerick Junction
Limerick Junction is an important railway station in South Tipperary, Ireland which was originally named "Tipperary Junction". Tipperary town is about two miles away to the south-east. Limerick Junction, with a cluster of pleasantly presented railway cottages and a pub, is a small hamlet...
railway station and approximately two miles from Tipperary
Tipperary
Tipperary is a town and a civil parish in South Tipperary in Ireland. Its population was 4,415 at the 2006 census. It is also an ecclesiastical parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, and is in the historical barony of Clanwilliam....
town.. Tipperary Racecourse is owned by Horse Racing Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland is the governing body of horse racing on the island of Ireland. Like most other sports, horse racing is run on an All Ireland basis, so Horse Racing Ireland is responsible for racing in both the Republic of Ireland, which has 25 racecourses, and in Northern Ireland, which has...
.
Racing had taken place at Tipperary since 1848 but the current course opened in September 1916. It was known as Limerick Junction racecourse until 1986. The course is left-handed and flat and measures one mile
Mile
A mile is a unit of length, most commonly 5,280 feet . The mile of 5,280 feet is sometimes called the statute mile or land mile to distinguish it from the nautical mile...
and two furlong
Furlong
A furlong is a measure of distance in imperial units and U.S. customary units equal to one-eighth of a mile, equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, 40 rods, or 10 chains. The exact value of the furlong varies slightly among English-speaking countries....
s round. There is a five furlong sprint track which joins the main racecourse at the start of the straight.
Major races
Tipperary's major races are the Grade Two Tipperary HurdleTipperary Hurdle
The Tipperary Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Tipperary Racecourse over a distance of about 2 miles , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.Prior to 2006 the event was known as the John...
race and the Group Three Concorde Stakes
Concorde Stakes
Concorde Stakes may refer to:*Concorde Stakes , a horse race held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Australia.*Concorde Stakes , a horse race held at Tipperary Racecourse in Ireland....
on the flat, both run on the same day in October.