As well as some excellent racing, the day also provided the opportunity for some head-turning fashion, despite the winter chill.
Here are some of those who enjoyed the festive event.

9. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
It’s On The Line takes victory in the penultimate race of the day, with Charlie Mullins the jockey. Aimee Dixon of MetCollect, jockey Charlie Mullins, Emmett Mullins, and Geoff Angus, MetCollect MD. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye

10. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
Eagle Terrace wins the MetCollect Handicap Chase with Dara McGill the jockey. Noel Kelly, and Patrick and Jacqueline Devenney accept the award from Geoff Angus, Managing Director of MetCollect. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye

11. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
It’s On The Line takes victory in the penultimate race of the day, with Charlie Mullins the jockey, pipping Ferns Lock under B O’Neill to the line. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye

12. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
It’s On The Line takes victory in the penultimate race of the day, with Charlie Mullins the jockey. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye

