After several days in Killarney we decided to stay longer instead of driving to Galway as we realised it was too far to go for only 1 night. We found out about the local race meeting so off we went on a lovely Irish summer day to the Killarney Races. The racecouse must be one of the most picturesque in the world with a stunning backdrop of mountains and the greenest track we have ever seen. We had fun betting on horses ridden by an old jockey (about 60) who seemed to ride home a winner or place getter in every race.
the mounting yard
the mounting yard
The next day we drove back to Dublin and stopped in Kildare at the Irish National Stud. There wasn't much happening as it is not the breeding season but we saw the famous VINTAGE CROP (Melb Cup winner) who is happily retired at the stud. He wasn't up for looking at the camera.
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