Race & Stay and Horse Racing Ireland Racecourses extend successful partnership through to 2029
New multi-year extension agreement builds on 15 years of racing tourism expertise
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Race & Stay and Horse Racing Ireland Racecourses extend successful partnership through to 2029. Pictured left to right – Lucy Beck (Managing Director of Race and Stay), Martyn Pipe (CEO of Race and Stay) , Gavin Cromwell (Trainer), Perceval Legallois trained by Gavin, Eoghan Finegan (Jockey) , Rob Crabbe (Commercial Manager of HRI Racecourses) and Keeva O’Hagan (Sales Manager at Race and Stay)
Race & Stay and Horse Racing Ireland Racecourses extend successful partnership through to 2029
New multi-year extension agreement builds on 15 years of racing tourism expertise
Over 80,000 racegoers welcomed to Irish racing by Race & Stay
Race & Stay, Ireland’s leading horse racing tour specialist, has extended their successful partnership with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Racecourses through to the end of 2029, reinforcing a shared commitment to growing racecourse attendance, attracting international visitors and showcasing the very best of Irish racing.
The agreement sees Race & Stay continue as the official guest partner of HRI Racecourses, encompassing Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary, while securing sponsorship involvement at three of Ireland’s leading racing festivals: the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, the Navan Racing Festival and the Fairyhouse Easter Festival.
The agreement also provides opportunities for future collaboration at Tipperary Racecourse as the significant redevelopment of their new all-weather track and revamped turf track
progresses.
Building on an established and successful relationship, the partnership will focus on delivering exceptional racing experiences, developing new promotional opportunities and encouraging greater attendance at both major festivals and race meetings throughout the year.
Race & Stay will continue to provide specialist racing packages combining accommodation, racecourse admission and hospitality, helping racing enthusiasts from Ireland, the UK and further afield experience Irish racing at its finest.
Rob Crabbe, Commercial Manager of Horse Racing Ireland, commented: “Over recent years Race & Stay have become a really valued partner, helping us promote Irish racing and enhance the overall experience for racegoers attending major festivals at HRI racecourses, as well as supporting and driving attendance across our year-round racing programme. We are excited to build on that success together over the coming years.”
Lucy Beck, Managing Director of Race & Stay, commented: “We are delighted to further strengthen our already successful partnership with Horse Racing Ireland Racecourses, securing our sponsorship involvement at the Dublin Racing Festival, Navan Racing Festival and Fairyhouse Easter Festival through to 2029.
“Over the past 15 years, Race & Stay has established itself as Ireland’s leading horse racing tour specialists, welcoming more than 80,000 racegoers to Irish racing events. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved and the role we have played in introducing racing enthusiasts from Ireland, the UK and further afield to some of the finest racing experiences in the world.
“This renewed partnership provides an exciting opportunity to build on that success, not only by continuing to grow attendance at Ireland’s major racing festivals, but also by encouraging more people to discover the fantastic racing and hospitality available at Irish racecourses throughout the year. We look forward to working closely with HRI and its racecourse teams to develop new initiatives, attract new audiences and further enhance Ireland’s reputation as a world-class destination for horse racing and tourism.”
New multi-year extension agreement builds on 15 years of racing tourism expertise
Over 80,000 racegoers welcomed to Irish racing by Race & Stay
Race & Stay, Ireland’s leading horse racing tour specialist, has extended their successful partnership with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Racecourses through to the end of 2029, reinforcing a shared commitment to growing racecourse attendance, attracting international visitors and showcasing the very best of Irish racing.
The agreement sees Race & Stay continue as the official guest partner of HRI Racecourses, encompassing Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary, while securing sponsorship involvement at three of Ireland’s leading racing festivals: the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, the Navan Racing Festival and the Fairyhouse Easter Festival.
The agreement also provides opportunities for future collaboration at Tipperary Racecourse as the significant redevelopment of their new all-weather track and revamped turf track
progresses.
Building on an established and successful relationship, the partnership will focus on delivering exceptional racing experiences, developing new promotional opportunities and encouraging greater attendance at both major festivals and race meetings throughout the year.
Race & Stay will continue to provide specialist racing packages combining accommodation, racecourse admission and hospitality, helping racing enthusiasts from Ireland, the UK and further afield experience Irish racing at its finest.
Rob Crabbe, Commercial Manager of Horse Racing Ireland, commented: “Over recent years Race & Stay have become a really valued partner, helping us promote Irish racing and enhance the overall experience for racegoers attending major festivals at HRI racecourses, as well as supporting and driving attendance across our year-round racing programme. We are excited to build on that success together over the coming years.”
Lucy Beck, Managing Director of Race & Stay, commented: “We are delighted to further strengthen our already successful partnership with Horse Racing Ireland Racecourses, securing our sponsorship involvement at the Dublin Racing Festival, Navan Racing Festival and Fairyhouse Easter Festival through to 2029.
“Over the past 15 years, Race & Stay has established itself as Ireland’s leading horse racing tour specialists, welcoming more than 80,000 racegoers to Irish racing events. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved and the role we have played in introducing racing enthusiasts from Ireland, the UK and further afield to some of the finest racing experiences in the world.
“This renewed partnership provides an exciting opportunity to build on that success, not only by continuing to grow attendance at Ireland’s major racing festivals, but also by encouraging more people to discover the fantastic racing and hospitality available at Irish racecourses throughout the year. We look forward to working closely with HRI and its racecourse teams to develop new initiatives, attract new audiences and further enhance Ireland’s reputation as a world-class destination for horse racing and tourism.”