Laytown Laytown races have not changed very much through the years, but they are unique because they are the only grandstand races held in Europe which have the approval of the governing bodies. The enclosure consists of a three acre field, elevated above the beach. Steps which have been built up into the face of the sand dunes and these form the Grandstand. Marquees are erected on the day before the races and these are used to provide a weigh room, bars and snack bars.
On Race-Day, the strand is closed from early morning and work on the course then commences. By the time the first race is ready to start the tide has gone out and racing can begin.
