Check out the Irish horse racing fixtures today on Friday 8th May 2026. There is just two meetings today in Ireland and action comes from Ballinrobe and Downpatrcik
Irish Horse Racing Fixtures Today: Friday 8th May 2026
There is two Irish horse racing fixtures today and fans are treated to both flat and jumps action.
Ballinrobe host the flat action attracting plenty of runners in their handicaps and there is also a couple of maidens.
One of those maidens is over 1m5f and sees multiple-time Cheltenham Festival runner Ballyadam line up for Henry De Bromhead.
Carmers won that race last year for Paddy Twomey and would win a Group 2 at Royal Ascot when he ran next – so we could get some pointers.
As for the jumps, Downpatrick host a competitive card with some big-field handicaps to indulge into.
Full Ballinrobe Card (Friday 8th May, 2026)
- 4:40 – Harrington Concrete & Quarries Optional Claiming Race (1m 1 1/2f)
- 5:15 – Brian Forkan Construction Maiden (1m 1 1/2f)
- 5:50 – SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden (1m 1 1/2f)
- 6:22 – MG Plant Sales Handicap (1m 1 1/2f)
- 6:52 – Burleigh Accountancy Group Handicap (1m 1 1/2f)
- 7:22 – McGrath Limestone works Handicap (1m 1 1/2f)
- 7:52 – BOYLE Sports Home OF The Early Payout Maiden (1m5f)
- 8:22 – KOG Logistics Handicap (1m5f)
Full Downpatrick Card (Friday 8th May, 2026)
- 5:00 – Randox Maiden Hurdle (2m6f)
- 5:35 – Road Stud Installations Handicap Hurdle (2m6f)
- 6:05 – SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle (2m3f)
- 6:35 – Angie Orr Still Celebrating Her 70th Birthday Mares Handicap Hurdle (2m2f)
- 7:05 – Peter Fitzpatrick & Sons Estate Agents And Chartered Surveyors Handicap Chase (2m 3 1/2f)
- 7:35 – Remembering Caughoo Handicap Chase (2m 7 1/2f)
- 8:05 – Joe Rea Memorial Mares INH Flat Race (2m2f)
How To Watch Irish Horse Racing Fixtures
All Irish fixtures, including WEXFORD today are broadcast live on Racing TV.
But keep an eye out for future meetings at tracks like Leopardstown and the Curragh who sometimes make the ITV Racing schedule – if hosting a big race.
Other Irish Horse Racing Meetings This Week
There will be racing in Ireland on both Saturday and Sunday to close out the week.
Saturday 9th May 2026
- Killarney (NH) – 1:22pm – 5:17pm (8 races)
- Naas (FLAT) – 1:33pm – 5:30pm (8 races)
Sunday 10th May 2026
- Leopardstown (FLAT) – 1:15pm – 5:20pm (8 races)
- Cork (NH) – 2:05pm – 5:30pm (7 races)
