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

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

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.

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

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

22. Boxing Day Races

Racegoers 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

Ella McGuigan and Georgia Kearney pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze.

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Ella McGuigan and Georgia Kearney pictured at the 2025 Boxing Day Races at Down Royal Racecourse at the Maze. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye