Curragh Racing Tips
Curragh is one of the best racecourses in Ireland and one of the best in Europe. Very few Ireland racecourses (if any) have this reputation. The racecourse gets its name from Cuirreach, an Irish word that means ‘place of running horse.’
Many people consider it the house of flat racing in Ireland, and for good reasons. At the top of the list is the fact that it holds a wide range of quality horse races. As such, it’s no surprise that it has become the go-to destination for breeders and those looking for world-class training facilities.
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Curragh racecourse history
Like most courses in Ireland, Curragh has quite a rich history. The green grass on the course can tell tales of kings that have stepped on it a couple of centuries back. In the 17thcentury specifically, kings and noblemen regularly rode their horses on the grounds for racing, hunting, or hawking. Over time, the location grew popular for horse riding and was fitting to build a racecourse there. Thus, in 1727, the first horse race was recorded on these grounds.
It wasn’t long before the racecourse became the go-to destination for horse races. However, its status as Ireland’s horse racing course was only cemented in 1868 by passing the Curragh of Kildare Act. The act preserved Curragh’s purpose as a horse racing destination and settled the common pasture rights.
Two years before this act was put in place, horse racing lovers witnessed the first Irish Derby. The other horse racing classic followed in the 56 years that came. During this time, Curragh experienced a huge increase in stud farms and stables and became a huge contributor to Ireland’s economy. Today, Curragh Racecourse is the home of about 26% of all Irish-trained horses.
Horse racing attendances grew over the decades, which led to talks of the redevelopment of the racecourse. In 2015, the redevelopment plans were finally revealed. This would see the introduction of a parade ring, a new grandstand, and a weight room, as well as other grand refurbishments to the stables.
The Course
Curragh flat course
The Curragh flat course is not your ordinary track. It comes with several branches that races use for different events. For instance, the Pilate course is the furthest from the course stands and has the Derby Course on its inside. Races under two miles are run on this track. As you come closer to the finish line, you’ll notice an extra chute that often hosts races that are less than a mile long.
Curragh main racing events
Irish 1,000 Guineas
This horse race event was started in 1922. It’s a Group 1 event that only thoroughbred fillies over three years old can participate in. It is run for over 1 mile and happens every year in May. The first Irish 1000 Guineas was won by Lady Violette.
Irish 2,000 Guineas
This is a Group 1 flat race open to thoroughbred fillies and colts over three years old. It was started in 1921 and is run over a mile. Like the Irish 1000 Guineas, it is held every year in May. Soldennis won the inaugural race.
Irish Derby
This is a Group 1 flat race that’s open to thoroughbred fillies and colts. It’s run for over a mile and takes place every year in June or July. Its earliest version was called O’Darby Stakes and was run in 1817. However, it was discontinued five years later.
Irish Oaks
This is yet another Group 1 horse race that is open to thoroughbred fillies three years old only. It is run over a mile and 4 furlongs and happens in July. It can be likened to The Oaks – a popular race in England. This event was started in 1895 and was initially over a mile long.
International Stakes
This is a Group 3 flat race that’s only open to thoroughbred horses three years old and above. It is run for 1 mile and 2 furlongs and happens every year in June and July. Initially, this race was run at Phoenix Park.
Irish St. Leger
This is a Group 1 flat race that’s only open to thoroughbred horses three years old. It is run over 1 mile and six furlongs in September every year.
Where to bet on Curragh races
Online betting sites
Other bookmakers we cover: Mrplay Sport.
There’s the option of placing bets at the local bet shops at the racecourse. However, they only work for those who are physically present at the racecourse. The shops are convenient and a great option, but when compared to online betting sites, the benefits fade away.
With online betting sites, you benefit from horse history and stats that you can use to pick your best horse. Moreover, there are offers you can take advantage of that can greatly improve the amount you win from your bets.
To get all these benefits, you need to work with a reputable betting site. Luckily, there’s no shortage of such sites. Get one that’s licensed, supports multiple payments available in your region, and has a range of horse racing betting options, and you are good to go.
How to get to Curragh racecourse
Bus
Dublin Coach offers the service to Curragh Racecourse on race days. It transports people from Dublin Airport through Red Cow Luas and stops at Newbridge and Naas. It also moves from Westmoreland Street in Dublin through Kildare Village.
Self-drive
From Dublin, you should leave M50 on Exit 9 to enter N7 heading south. Then, exit M7 at Exit 12 which will lead you to the racecourse.
Taxi
Taxis are available to drop you off at the course’s main entrance from Dublin City and the airport.
Train
The most convenient station to use is at Kildare Town. There are also complimentary shuttle buses to take you to the racecourse.
If you are interested in flat racing, then Curragh is the place for you. It hosts about 18 races every year between May and September. It’s easy to get to the course, and there are a lot of amenities onsite.
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Our previous Curragh tips
Our selection for every race at recent Curragh meetings. Open a meeting to see each tip.
Tue, 20 October 20267 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:25 | Nation Blaze1xBet.ie Supporting October Racing Irish EBF Maiden | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
| 13:55 | Nouvel EspoirAutumn Racing With 1xBet.ie At The Curragh Handicap | Colin KeaneJames M Barcoe |
| 14:25 | Together NowBill Hanlon Memorial Fillies Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:00 | The Good WifeStaffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) | W J LeeP Twomey |
| 15:35 | SiriusEvery Race, Every Moment 1xBet.ie Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Race | Mr David DunsdonW P Mullins |
| 16:10 | Kodi Brown1xBet.ie Supports The Curragh Handicap | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
| 16:45 | Mythical RockAlways Gambling Responsibly With 1xBet.ie Handicap | Ben CoenC Byrnes |
Thu, 15 October 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:02 | Champion BasmaIrish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden | Chris HayesE J O'Neill |
| 13:37 | AmiataDNG Nationwide Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 14:12 | Lunar EmpressIrish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Smullen Series) | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 14:47 | Suir MonadDNG Excellence Handicap | Sam CoenAndrew Slattery |
| 15:22 | AlmazannDNG People & Property Maiden | Chris HayesD K Weld |
| 15:57 | PriorstownIsuzu Ireland Handicap | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 16:32 | Steel MagnoliaOctober Racing With 1xBet.ie Apprentice Handicap | Patrick McGettiganW McCreery |
| 17:07 | La La LucrativeFeel The Rush With 1xBet.ie Handicap | Robbie ColganMatthew J Smith |
Sun, 4 October 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:20 | Pirate Anne BonnyFinal Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie Irish EBF Fillies Maiden | W J LeeP Twomey |
| 13:55 | Hmas PerthBermingham Cameras Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 14:30 | LoughreaCoolmore Sioux Nation Concorde Stakes (Listed Race) | Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery |
| 15:05 | Majestic King1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Handicap | Chris HayesDenis Gerard Hogan |
| 15:40 | Royal Bay CenHailey Equine Irish EBF Brigid's Pastures Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 16:15 | Cool AzulBusiness Plus Handicap | W J LeeA Oliver |
| 16:50 | AlfalfaHolden Plant Rentals Lady Riders Classic (Q.R.) Handicap | Ms J I StokesTimothy Doyle |
| 17:25 | Highbury See See1xBet.ie Proud Partners Of Irish Sport Apprentice Handicap | Sam CoenAndrew Slattery |
Sun, 27 September 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:25 | Raging BullArmy Equitation Centenary Irish EBF Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:00 | Kingdom Of CamelotIzuzu Ireland Irish EBF Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:35 | BrusselsQatar Racing And Equestrian Club Renaissance Stakes (Group 3) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:10 | A Good YarnCelebrating County Kildare And Lexington Twinning Maiden | Wayne LordanAidan Anthony Howard |
| 15:45 | Value PendingDarley Fillies Stakes (Group 3) | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:20 | The ReverendFriends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch (Premier Handicap) | W J LeeW P Mullins |
| 16:55 | RomanceKwiff More Bang For Your Bet Nursery Handicap | Andrew SlatteryJosh Halley |
| 17:30 | ChipsrdownKwiff Supercharged Betting (Q.R.) Handicap | Mr A P RyanAndrew Slattery |
Sat, 26 September 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | BenownMarket Square Monasterevin Irish EBF Maiden | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 14:00 | Lewis CarrollKwiff More Bang For Your Bet Rated Race | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 14:35 | NamiidKwiff Supercharged Joe McGrath Handicap | Ben CoenJ P Murtagh |
| 15:10 | Noble ExhibitChurchill Tyres Beresford Stakes (Group 2) | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 15:45 | Uncle GoalieIzuzu Ireland Handicap | Rory ClearyRory Anthony Devine |
| 16:20 | TreanGoffs Million | W J LeeP Twomey |
| 16:55 | KenoughGra Chocolates Maiden | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 17:25 | SangrealEquiwinner Patches Fillies Maiden | J M SheridanJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
Sun, 13 September 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:45 | SondadIrish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap) | Joanna MasonMichael & David Easterby |
| 14:15 | Star Of StateTattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes | Ryan MooreJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 14:50 | Sun GoddessMoyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:25 | Comanche BraveBAR 1 Betting Flying Five Stakes (Group 1) | Billy LoughnaneDonnacha Aidan O'Brien |
| 16:00 | Giant SequoiaGoffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 16:35 | ScandinaviaComer Group International Irish St. Leger (Group 1) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 17:10 | Thundering OnMoyglare ''Jewels'' Blandford Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) | Ryan MooreJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 17:45 | Amadeus MozartIrish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap (Premier Handicap) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
Sat, 29 August 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:18 | Darkness FallsJohn Ormonde Wexford Sand Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 13:53 | So LovelyNewtownanner Stud Irish EBF Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:28 | Banks Of The BoyneAudi Naas Nursery Handicap | Wesley JoyceMichael Mulvany |
| 15:03 | Great Barrier ReefHeider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:40 | FaiyumSnow Fairy Fillies Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 16:15 | Pierre RoyalTote Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap) | Adam CaffreyAdrian McGuinness |
| 16:50 | NaoiHolden Plant Rentals Apprentice Handicap | Sam CoenW McCreery |
| 17:25 | NdaawiPat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Supported By Ballylinch Stud | Ms N CarberryGordon Elliott |
Sat, 22 August 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:05 | Iveagh HouseCoolmore Stud St Mark's Basilica Irish EBF Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 13:40 | AculaMoloney's Bar And Music Venue Maiden | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 14:15 | KekeMitsubishi Electric Handicap | W J LeeEdward Lynam |
| 14:50 | AlphaAlpha Centauri Debutante Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 15:25 | City Of DubaiCoolmore Stud City Of Troy Tom Cooper Irish EBF Futurity Stakes (Group 2) | W J LeeP Twomey |
| 16:00 | YousaynothingatallNeville O'Byrne Memorial Irish EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 16:35 | LayfayetteComer Group International Irish St. Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3) | Adam CaffreyNoel Meade |
| 17:08 | Bold OptimistFriends Of Moorefield GAA Handicap | Scott McCullaghDaniel McLoughlin |
Sun, 16 August 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:35 | Mr MontaukIrish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap (Birdcatcher Series) | Declan McDonoghJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 14:10 | The PipemanIrish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Wayne LordanMiss Natalia Lupini |
| 14:45 | Bundle Of InterestMelbourne Cup Carnival Handicap | Dylan Browne McMonagleW McCreery |
| 15:20 | Thomas ChippendaleVelo "Official Coffee At The Curragh" Irish EBF Maiden | Wayne LordanA P O'Brien |
| 15:55 | GuinelotTote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap | Shane FoleyK J Condon |
| 16:25 | A Boy Named SusieNewbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) | Oisin MurphyDonnacha Aidan O'Brien |
| 16:55 | Armor SupremeWilliam Hill Irish EBF Juvenile Sprint Stakes (Listed Race) | Rossa RyanDiego Dias |
| 17:25 | Happy HenryBet With Tote On Racing & Sports Handicap | Leigh RocheW McCreery |
Sun, 9 August 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:15 | SnowingFollow Us On Instagram @ GuidenstownStud Irish EBF Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 13:45 | IbelieveicanflyGrand Hotel Malahide Irish EBF Fillies Juvenile Race | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:15 | ShakespeareGuidenstown Stud Irish EBF Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:50 | Rosie FrithSheehy Motors Volkswagen Handicap | Colin KeanePatrick Magee |
| 15:25 | Big GosseyFBD Hotels And Resorts Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) | W J LeeCharles O'Brien |
| 16:00 | Sun GoddessKeeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 16:35 | Go AthleticoTote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap | Ronan WhelanAdrian McGuinness |
| 17:10 | Dark ViperMoney Back Daily Specials With Tote.ie Handicap | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
Sun, 19 July 20268 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:40 | Litmus Test1xBet.ie Proud Partners Of Irish Sport Irish EBF Maiden | W J LeeP Twomey |
| 14:10 | White Sand BeachCavalor Equine Nutrition Irish EBF Fillies Maiden | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 14:40 | Ibelieveicanfly1xBet.ie Supporting Irish Sport Irish EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 15:15 | Big GosseyGlenroyal Hotel And Shoda Cafe Minstrel Stakes (Group 2) | W J LeeCharles O'Brien |
| 15:50 | MallavellyRacing World 50th Anniversary Irish EBF Fillies Handicap | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 16:25 | Al Riffa1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup (Group 2) | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 17:00 | TradewindsJames Nolan Bar Kildare Nursery Handicap | Paddy HarnettDonnacha Aidan O'Brien |
| 17:30 | Pierre GrosseFinal Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie Irish EBF Maiden | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
Sat, 18 July 20269 selections
| Time | Selection | Jockey / trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 13:10 | Anchor RoadJuddmonte 'Lead Artist' Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden | Colin KeaneG M Lyons |
| 13:40 | Never The SameHailey Equine Irish EBF Fillies Maiden | Dylan Browne McMonagleJoseph Patrick O'Brien |
| 14:15 | One LookAl Shira'aa Racing Meadow Court Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) | James DoyleP Twomey |
| 14:50 | HeadmasterLiverpool FC Foundation Scurry Handicap | Dylan Browne McMonagleEdward Lynam |
| 15:25 | Cover UpTulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Sapphire Stakes (Group 2) | James DoyleSimon & Ed Crisford |
| 16:00 | ConfuciusGAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2) | Ryan MooreA P O'Brien |
| 16:35 | Earth ShotJuddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1) (Fillies) | James DoyleWilliam Haggas |
| 17:10 | Noble HonourHill Of Allen Stud Handicap | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
| 17:45 | Real EncounterWTW Willis Handicap | Shane FoleyMrs John Harrington |
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