Champions’ Weekend crowds didn’t justify the massive pre-event hype

There is no doubt that the inaugural Champions’ Weekend was a success and HRI, Leopardstown and the Curragh can be well pleased with their collective efforts.

The most important fact is the racing was of a very high order and the flat game, which many of us love, was showcased in a manner that was probably never seen in this country in the past.

The overall attendance for both days, at Leopardstown and the Curragh, was a satisfactory 24,000 plus.