Unlike Royal Ascot , where top hat and tails are the order of the day for attendees , Coleman merely asks that punters , of which there are typically about 5-6,000 each year , aim for smart casual . ` Thousands flock each year to see the novelty of a full race meeting on a beach . Star jockeys and celebrities are among the throngs that come to Laytown each year . The first time I saw it was in 2008 when my friend and I were at the track for an afternoon race. Safety measures have been in place since tragedy struck in 1994 .
Thousands flock each year to see the novelty of a full race meeting on a beach . Star jockeys and celebrities are among the throngs that come to Laytown each year . The first time I saw it was in 2008 when my friend and I were at the track for an afternoon race. Safety measures have been in place since tragedy struck in 1994 .