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
BERMINGHAM CAMERAS IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN4 Oct 2025 · Race 1 · 1408BERMINGHAM CAMERAS IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN4 Oct 2025 · Race 1 · 1408BERMINGHAM CAMERAS IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN4 Oct 2025 · Race 2 · 1408BERMINGHAM CAMERAS IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN4 Oct 2025 · Race 2 · 1408DARLEY IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND BRIGID'S PASTURES STAKES (FILLIES' AND MARES' LISTED)4 Oct 2025 · Race 3 · 1207DARLEY IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND BRIGID'S PASTURES STAKES (FILLIES' AND MARES' LISTED)4 Oct 2025 · Race 3 · 12071XBET.IE SUPPORTS IRISH RACING HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 4 · 12071XBET.IE SUPPORTS IRISH RACING HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 4 · 1207AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI APPRENTICE HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 5 · 1609AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI APPRENTICE HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 5 · 1609AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI LADY RIDERS TROPHY (Q.R.) HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 6 · 2414AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI LADY RIDERS TROPHY (Q.R.) HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 6 · 24141XBET.IE SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 7 · 12071XBET.IE SAFER GAMBLING HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 7 · 1207FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET.IE HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 8 · 1609FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET.IE HANDICAP4 Oct 2025 · Race 8 · 1609525 Yds (A3)4 Oct 2025 · Race 9525 Yds (A7)4 Oct 2025 · Race 10KILDARE HOUSE HOTEL IRISH EBF 2YO MAIDEN27 Sep 2025 · Race 1 · 1207KILDARE HOUSE HOTEL IRISH EBF 2YO MAIDEN27 Sep 2025 · Race 1 · 1207
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