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
Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (G2)23 May 2026 · Race 4 · 1207Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (G1)23 May 2026 · Race 5 · 1609Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes (Group 3)23 May 2026 · Race 6 · 2011NorthStandard Handicap23 May 2026 · Race 7 · 1408Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)23 May 2026 · Race 8 · 1207Race 14 May 2026 · Race 1Race 24 May 2026 · Race 2Race 34 May 2026 · Race 3Race 44 May 2026 · Race 4Race 54 May 2026 · Race 5Race 64 May 2026 · Race 6Race 74 May 2026 · Race 7Race 84 May 2026 · Race 8Arizona Blaze Standing At The Irish National Stud Irish European Breeders Fund Race19 Apr 2026 · Race 1 · 1005SIS Supporting Irish Racing Hcp19 Apr 2026 · Race 2 · 1005Visit The Irish National Stud And Gardens Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden19 Apr 2026 · Race 3 · 1207Final Furlong Podcast With 1XBet.ie Handicap19 Apr 2026 · Race 4 · 1207Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Alleged Stakes (Group 3)19 Apr 2026 · Race 5 · 2011Bermingham Cameras Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden19 Apr 2026 · Race 6 · 12071XBet.ie Supports Safe Gambling Handicap19 Apr 2026 · Race 7 · 1408
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