County Kildare, Ireland
The Curragh racecourse guide
The Curragh sits on County Kildare’s open grasslands at the centre of Ireland’s thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
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Know the course
A little history of The Curragh
The first recorded meeting at the Curragh took place in 1727, although racing traditions on the plains are much older. The racecourse now hosts all five Irish Flat Classics.
What to look for in the form
The broad, galloping course offers straight and round-course racing with an uphill finish, generally giving high-class horses room to show their ability.
Fat Tony says: Track knowledge helps, but it never replaces current form. Compare today’s distance, surface, draw and likely pace before making a call.
Put these in the diary
Major race days at The Curragh
Irish Derby Festival
Irish Guineas Weekend
Irish Oaks Weekend
Irish Champions Festival
Form & results
Latest The Curragh races
Your Game, Your Odds, Your 1XBet.ie Handicap19 Apr 2026 · Race 8 · 1609IRISH MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN (SMULLEN SERIES)16 Oct 2025 · Race 1 · 1609IRISH MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN (SMULLEN SERIES)16 Oct 2025 · Race 1 · 1609IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN16 Oct 2025 · Race 2 · 1207IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN16 Oct 2025 · Race 2 · 1207DNG HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 3 · 1207DNG HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 3 · 1207AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI APPRENTICE HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 4 · 1005AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI APPRENTICE HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 4 · 1005DNG HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 5 · 2011DNG HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 5 · 2011FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET.IE MAIDEN16 Oct 2025 · Race 6 · 2414FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET.IE MAIDEN16 Oct 2025 · Race 6 · 2414DNG GOLD HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 7 · 2816DNG GOLD HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 7 · 28161XBET.IE SUPPORTS IRISH RACING HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 8 · 14081XBET.IE SUPPORTS IRISH RACING HANDICAP16 Oct 2025 · Race 8 · 1408525 Yds (A6)16 Oct 2025 · Race 9525 Yds (A4)16 Oct 2025 · Race 10525 Yds (A3)16 Oct 2025 · Race 11
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