The Curragh Racecourse
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The Curragh Racecourse is Ireland’s premier racecourse and just a 5-minute drive from Kildare town, Newbridge town and Kildare Village.
Above all The Curragh Racecourse is a family-friendly, fun day out with excellent facilities for all ages Home to Ireland’s five most important flat races, known as the Classics the Tattersalls Irish 2000 & 1000 Guineas, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, the Juddmonte Irish Oaks & the Comer Group International Irish St Leger
One last hurrah! 🏇🏆
The countdown is on to our 2026 Flat Season Finale at The Curragh!
Join us on Sunday, 1 November, as we bring the curtain down on another incredible season of racing and crown our 2026 Champion Jockey and Champion Trainer! 🏆
One final day of thrilling racing, celebrations and plenty of action on and off the track!
Don’t miss the final chapter of the 2026 Flat Season! 👀
🎟️ Secure your tickets now!
16/10/2026
🍁✨ Thursday 15 October ✨🍁
Congratulations to all our winning connections and many thanks to our sponsors, DNG, Irish EBF, Isuzu and 1XBET ! 🧡
➡️ Scroll For all eight winners 🥇
Even Par strikes on debut in an Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden of reversing fortunes, landing this €25,000 prize in a fifth course win of the season for Gavin Cromwell Racing
Unique Journey defends his title in our €35,000 feature, the DNG Nationwide Handicap, and in great style for Danny Murphy 🥇
09/10/2026
POV: You tell a jockey the 2026 Irish Flat Season is nearly over. 😭
Not to be dramatic, but we’re not okay either.
📍 Flat Finale | The Curragh | Sunday, 1 November
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08/10/2026
Safe to say Billy Lee has had some season! 👏🏇
The 40 year old Limerick native is on the brink of history, closing in on his first Irish Flat Champion Jockey title and potentially becoming the oldest first time champion in almost 50 years! 🏆
🏇 Don’t miss the season finale at The Curragh on Sunday, 1 November!
🎟️ Book your tickets now!
05/10/2026
✨ Sunday 4 October ✨
Eight winners, two Listed victories and plenty to celebrate at the Curragh! 🏆👏
King Cuan landed the Coolmore Sioux Nation Concorde Stakes in brilliant style for trainer Paddy Twomey, jockey Billy Lee and Red Lily Racing Syndicate — who have only just got their voices back after a fabulous win with Trean in the Goffs Million a couple of weeks ago! 🙌
King Cuan’s win made it a double on the day for Paddy Twomey and Billy Lee, who had already teamed up to land the opening race with Pirate Anne Bonny.
Then came Carla Ridge, who produced a determined performance to claim the Hailey Equine Irish EBF Brigid’s Pastures Stakes for trainers Eddie & Patrick Harty, jockey Chris Hayes and owners Dan & Linda Kiely. 💚🏆
There was plenty more to celebrate across the afternoon, with HMAS Perth, Iamimmaculate, Nouvel Espoir and Whimsy also getting their heads in front. Whimsy’s victory provided a first Curragh winner for both trainer Anthony McCann and jockey Aine Connolly — a special milestone for both! 👏
Blue Blue Moon brought the curtain down in the final race of the afternoon, giving jockey Rory Mulligan and trainer J P Murtagh a winner for Moyglare Stud. 💙
Congratulations to all our winning connections and many thanks to our sponsors! 👏🏆
➡️ Scroll through for all eight winners.
05/10/2026
🐎 A FIRST FOR THE CURRAGH
The Curragh is delighted to partner with the Worshipful Company of Farriers to introduce the inaugural Best Shod Horse Award on Tuesday, 20 October.
The award will recognise the exceptional skill, craftsmanship and dedication of farriers, and the important role they play in the welfare and performance of the racehorse.
Judged by Robin May AWCF, each horse competing in the Amateur Riders Derby will be assessed on the condition of their feet and the preparation, fitting and finish of their shoes.
The winning horse will receive a special rosette, with presentations also made to the winning owner and the farrier responsible for the horse’s feet and shoeing.
A new award celebrating an essential craft at the heart of our sport. 🐴🔨
Carla Ridge triumphs in the Listed Hailey Equine Irish EBF Brigid's Pastures Stakes
King Cuan strikes in the Listed Coolmore Stud Sioux Nation Concorde Stakes
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