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
MOYGLARE 'JEWELS' BLANDFORD STAKES (FILLIES' & MARES' GROUP 2)14 Sep 2025 · Race 7 · 2012IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NORTHFIELDS HANDICAP (PREMIER HANDICAP)14 Sep 2025 · Race 8 · 2012IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN16 Aug 2025 · Race 1 · 1207IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN16 Aug 2025 · Race 1 · 1207IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN16 Aug 2025 · Race 1 · 1207IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN16 Aug 2025 · Race 1 · 1207IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NURSERY HANDICAP16 Aug 2025 · Race 2 · 1207IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NURSERY HANDICAP16 Aug 2025 · Race 2 · 1207IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NURSERY HANDICAP16 Aug 2025 · Race 2 · 1207IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NURSERY HANDICAP16 Aug 2025 · Race 2 · 1207MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CURRAGH IRISH EBF STAKES (L)16 Aug 2025 · Race 3 · 1006MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CURRAGH IRISH EBF STAKES (L)16 Aug 2025 · Race 3 · 1006MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CURRAGH IRISH EBF STAKES (L)16 Aug 2025 · Race 3 · 1006MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CURRAGH IRISH EBF STAKES (L)16 Aug 2025 · Race 3 · 1006NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE ROYAL WHIP STAKES (G3)16 Aug 2025 · Race 4 · 2012NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE ROYAL WHIP STAKES (G3)16 Aug 2025 · Race 4 · 2012NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE ROYAL WHIP STAKES (G3)16 Aug 2025 · Race 4 · 2012NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE ROYAL WHIP STAKES (G3)16 Aug 2025 · Race 4 · 2012KWIFF: SUPERCHARGE YOUR HORSE RACING BETTING HANDICAP16 Aug 2025 · Race 5 · 1207KWIFF: SUPERCHARGE YOUR HORSE RACING BETTING HANDICAP16 Aug 2025 · Race 5 · 1207
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