The first race meeting at Downpatrick was held in 1685 under the charter of James II of England.
The king issued letters patent creating The Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders in the County of Down.
The feature race at the course is the Ulster National Handicap Chase run over a distance of 3 miles 4 furlongs 110 yards.
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