UK Racecourse · Northern Ireland
Downpatrick Racecourse
Downpatrick, County Down
Charming jump racing in the heart of County Down
Downpatrick is a tight, right-handed National Hunt course in County Down with a racing heritage dating back over 300 years. The undulating track provides exciting, competitive racing, and the intimate atmosphere and stunning views over the surrounding countryside make it a beloved fixture on the Irish racing circuit.
Betting at Downpatrick
Track characteristics, draw bias and the angles that matter when you are pricing up a race at Downpatrick, plus our model’s own read of the market.
Downpatrick at a glance
Downpatrick Guides & Articles
Everything written about Downpatrick, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- Caughoo at Downpatrick: The Complete StoryThe full story of Caughoo, who won the Ulster National at Downpatrick before his legendary 100/1 victory in the 1947 Aintree Grand National.
- The History of Downpatrick RacecourseOver 300 years of racing at Downpatrick — from the Royal Charter of 1685 to County Down's National Hunt venue and the Downpatrick Gold Cup.
The big races
2The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- Downpatrick Gold Cup: Complete GuideYour complete guide to the Downpatrick Gold Cup — County Down's signature chase and a key contest at Downpatrick Racecourse.
- Downpatrick Summer Festival 2026: Floor Plan & CapacityCheck Downpatrick racecourse capacity, floor plans and meeting room spaces for Summer Festival 2026. Essential venue info for County Down's top jumps event.
Photos on this page are used under Creative Commons licences. Titles, sources and licence links for each one are on our image credits page.
Research the field with the AI Race Predictor
Our model publishes calibrated win-probability estimates for UK races — a second opinion to understand a race, not tips. It's open about its record: it doesn't beat the market, and we show exactly how it does.
Gamble Responsibly
Gambling should be entertaining and not seen as a way to make money. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help and support is available.
