GAIN The Advantage Series 2025

Horse Racing Ireland is thrilled to announce the return of the GAIN The Advantage Series for its fifth consecutive year. This highly anticipated flat racing series will begin on June 12, 2025, at Leopardstown Racecourse, and will consist of seven exhilarating legs across seven different tracks, culminating in a spectacular finale at Naas Racecourse on September 18, 2025.

In addition to Leopardstown and Naas, the series will feature legs at Ballinrobe, Navan, Down Royal, Tipperary, and Killarney Racecourses. Last year's champion, Paul Flynn, targeted the series and secured three impressive wins, finishing the series with a total of 36 points.

GAIN Equine Nutrition remains committed to supporting the flat racing sector through GAIN The Advantage Series by increasing prize money by 50% from base level in all races. This enhancement reflects the ongoing efforts to support the trainers, grooms, and breeders who are integral to the success of the racing and breeding industry in Ireland.


2025 GAIN The Advantage Series - Race Meetings 

Venue

Date

Distance

Value

Race Summary

LEOPARDSTOWN

Thurs 12/06/25 (eve)

7

15000

Handicap 3yo and up (70 = 10st) (GAIN The Advantage Series)

BALLINROBE 

Mon 23/06/25 (eve)

13

15000

Handicap 4yo and up (70 = 10st) (GAIN The Advantage Series)

NAVAN 

Sun 13/07/25

5f 

15000

Handicap 3yo only (70 = 9st 12lbs) (GAIN The Advantage Series)

DOWNROYAL

Fri 18/07/25 (eve)

13

15000

Handicap 4yo and up (70 = 10st) (Apprentice not lost 7lb claim) (GAIN The Advantage Series)

TIPPERARY*

Fri 08/08/25 (eve)

12.5

15000

Handicap 4yo and up (70 = 11st 7lbs) (Ladies - Q.R. & Apprentices) (GAIN The Advantage Series)

KILLARNEY

Fri 22/08/25

8

15000

Handicap 3yo and up (70 = 10st) (GAIN The Advantage Series)

NAAS

 

Thu 18/09/25

8

15000

Nursery Handicap (70 = 9st 12lbs) (GAIN The Advantage Series)

 

*If Tipperary Racecourse is closed for all-weather track development works this fixture will move to Fairyhouse Racecourse on 9th July.


  CORK 26TH APRIL WINNING HORSE – SOLAR DRIVE  WINNING OWNER – SOLAR DRIVE SIX SYNDICATE WINNING TRAINER – PAUL W FLYNN  WINNING BREEDER – NIARCHOS FAMILY  WINNING GROOM – FULL TIME GROOM – CIARA FLYNN 
LEOPARDSTOWN DIV 1    - 17TH MAY WINNING HORSE - FEATURE THIS WINNING OWNER – IAN BRASSIL &  BRIAN MCINERNEY WINNING TRAINER – PAUL W FLYNN  WINNING BREEDER – VAMBECK WINNING GROOM – FULL TIME GROOM – CIARA FLYNN 
  LEOPARDSTOWN DIV 2 - 17TH MAY   WINNING HORSE - TORI ANGEL WINNING OWNER – JOHN LAVERY  WINNING TRAINER  - SHEILA LAVERY WINNING BREEDER – JOHN LAVERY  WINNING GROOM – FULL TIME GROOM – MARIE MCCARTHY   
  NAVAN  - 8TH JUNE WINNING HORSE -KEKE WINNING OWNER – WOOD HALL STUD WINNING TRAINER – EDDIE LYNAM  WINNING BREEDER – WOOD HALL STUD  WINNING GROOM – CAOIMHE QUINLAN 
BALLINROBE - JUNE 24TH WINNING HORSE DESERT FRIEND WINNING TRAINER - DENISE FOSTERWINNING  OWNER - MAGNIFICENT EIGHT SYNDICATE WINNING BREEDER - RABBAH BLOODSTOCK WINNING GROOM - HANNAH EWART 
DOWNROYAL 19TH JULY WINNNING HORSE – EVENINGS EMPIRE  WINNING TRAINER  - EDDIE & PATRICK HARTY  WINNING OWNER – FEARGHAL AND BRONAGH EASTWOOD WINNING BREEDER – DEERPARK STUD  WINNING STABLE STAFF - KATIE CODY 
TIPPERARY 9TH JULY WINNING HORSE - NOT JUST ANY EAGLEWINNING TRAINER - PATRICK J FLYNN WINNING BREEDER -LYKKE TIL GROUP WINNING STABLE STAFF -JOHN DUNSTER
KILLARNEY 23RD AUGUST - DIV 1WINNING HORSE - SPRING COLLECTION WINNING TRAINER - DAVID HARRY KELLY WINNING OWNER - GEMMA O MAHONEY WINNING BREEDER - KINGWOOD STUDWINNING STABLE STAFF  -  CIARAN FINNAN 
KILLARNEY 23RD AUGUST - DIV 2 WINNING HORSE - NIBRAS RAINBOW  WINNING TRAINER - PAUL FLYNN WINNING OWNER - MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS SYNDICATE WINNING BREEDER - DIOMED BLOODSTOCK LIMITED WINNING STABLE STAFF  -  CIARA FLYNN
NAAS 19TH SEPTEMBER    WINNING HORSE - MYKONIAN ODYSSEY   WINNING  TRAINER - BRENDAN DUKE     WINNING OWNERS - MARTIN HUGHES & PETER SLEZAK WINNING BREEDER - JOHN JOE RONAYNE  WINNING STABLE  STAFF - NIAMH FAHY          
GAIN ADVANTAGE SERIES WINNERS  WINNING TRAINER - PAUL FLYNN  WINNING BREEDER - KINGSWOOD STUD  WINNING STABLE STAFF - CAOIMHE QUINLAN