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You are invited · Wed 17 Mar 2027

Bluegrass St Patrick's Day Races

Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, United Kingdom

St Patrick's Day racing; a touch of green.

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart Casual
Millinery
optional
Season
Spring

Women

Smart-casual is advised for all race days; sportswear (such as jerseys) is not allowed.

Encouraged

  • Smart casual; hats and occasionwear on Ladies Days

Leave at home

  • Sportswear, jerseys

Men

Smart-casual advised; sportswear not allowed.

Encouraged

  • Smart casual; suit on Ladies Days

Leave at home

  • Sportswear, jerseys

Weather

Typically 1-9°C; cold and changeable, wind and showers; soft ground underfoot. (General UK climate guide, not from the club.)

Check the official details before you go: downroyal.com ↗

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