Irish Champions Weekend make up

DESPITE the short history of Irish Champions Weekend, it is evident that the Leopardstown part of the weekend is a more popular affair, at the very least racing-wise. This is understandable of course when you take into account a comparison of the two feature races - the Irish Champion Stakes on Saturday and the Irish St. Leger on Sunday. The former has a rich history of attracting huge names and producing highlight-of-the-season type races. The latter can often end up an uncompetitive affair and is discredited by some, given its status as a classic race opened to all ages.