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Familiar sporting faces and politicians among the crowd on the second day at Leopardstown

What better way to beat those Christmas blues than a day at the races?

THE LEOPARDSTOWN CHRISTMAS festival continued today and after punters were forced to brave the elements on St Stephen’s Day, the weather was, although cold, considerably better for racegoers.

Over 13,000 were in attendance on Saturday and there were plenty of familiar faces there to enjoy a day at the races.

President Michael D Higgins was among the punters studying the form book closely

President Michael D Higgins Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

President Michael D Higgins with JP McManus Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Eamon Dunphy was in attendance, armed with the Racing Post, alongside step-daughter Rosie Gogan-Keogh

Eamon Dunphy with Rosie Gogan-Keogh Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar was well wrapped up

Leo Varadkar Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Former Cork football manager Conor Counihan

Conor Counihan Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Stephanie Roche was giving the bookies a helping hand

Horse Racing - 2014 Leopardstown Christmas Festival - Day One - Leopardstown Racecourse PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

Although, they didn’t need too much help as it was another lucrative day for the bookmakers

Racegoers cheer on the horses Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

‘Go on, my son!’

Racegoers cheer on the horses Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

There wasn’t the wind and rain of yesterday but plenty of layers were essential

Brendan Murphy Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

However, this chap had the best view in the house

General view during the race Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

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