27 of the best pictures as Boxing Day races draw the crowds to Down Royal

By Valerie Martin

Published 26th Dec 2025, 13:36 GMT

The traditional Boxing Day races at Down Royal proved a popular day out on Friday, December 26.

These race-goers took the opportunity to turn on the style for their festive day at the races.

Taylor Armstrong and Rebecca-Leigh Donnelly pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze.

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Taylor Armstrong and Rebecca-Leigh Donnelly pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Racegoers pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze.

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Racegoers pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Lucy Lagan and Katie Maguire pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze.

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Lucy Lagan and Katie Maguire pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Kate Carey, Naimh McErlain and Kara Caldwell pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze.

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Kate Carey, Naimh McErlain and Kara Caldwell pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye