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
LANWADES STUD STAKES (G2)25 May 2025 · Race 3 · 1609TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP (G1)25 May 2025 · Race 4 · 2112TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS (G1)25 May 2025 · Race 5 · 1609QUINNBET SPRING FILLIES HANDICAP (PREMIER HANDICAP)25 May 2025 · Race 6 · 1609CRYOCLINIC.IE HANDICAP25 May 2025 · Race 7 · 2816GLENROYAL HOTEL AND SHODA CAFE IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES MAIDEN25 May 2025 · Race 8 · 2011Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden24 May 2025 · Race 1 · 1207Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Orby Stakes (L)24 May 2025 · Race 2 · 2414Tulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Handicap24 May 2025 · Race 3 · 2011Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (G2)24 May 2025 · Race 4 · 1207Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (G1)24 May 2025 · Race 5 · 1609Emerald Mile Handicap24 May 2025 · Race 6 · 1609Curragh Handicap24 May 2025 · Race 7 · 1408Revamp Restoration And Conservation Handicap24 May 2025 · Race 8Finlay Volvo Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden24 May 2025 · Race 9Tote Never Beaten By Sp Irish European Breeders12 Apr 2025 · Race 1 · 1207Tote Multiples Available On Tote.ie Irish12 Apr 2025 · Race 2 · 1207Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Race12 Apr 2025 · Race 3 · 1005Sis Supporting Irish Racing Handicap12 Apr 2025 · Race 4 · 1005Lodge Park Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Park12 Apr 2025 · Race 5 · 1609
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