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.
17. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
The Other Mozzie, ridden by Kieren Buckley, took the victory in the Connolly’s Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye
18. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
The Other Mozzie, ridden by Kieren Buckley, took the victory in the Connolly’s Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye
19. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
Mossy Fen Park takes the victory in race one, under jockey Darragh O’Keefe. Susan McCartney presents the award to Coleman Comerford. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye
20. Boxing Day Races at Down Royal
Dessie and Barbara Gray, Gillian McCollum, Lady Deeny, Tara Higgins, Dr Kerry Sweeney, and Richard Sweeney pictured at Down Royal. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye