The Curragh Racecourse

The Curragh Racecourse 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

The FINAL Irish Classic of the season taking shape. 🏆👏Today’s final forfeit stage has revealed a high-quality cast remai...
08/09/2026

The FINAL Irish Classic of the season taking shape. 🏆👏

Today’s final forfeit stage has revealed a high-quality cast remaining in Sunday’s Group 1 Comer Group International Irish St Leger at The Curragh.

⭐ Scandinavia sets a towering standard, arriving on a seven-race winning streak which includes four Group 1 victories.

🏇 Trustyourinstinct brings an exceptional Curragh record, while William Haggas is preparing to send Arabian Force and four-time Group 1 winner Dubai Honour. 🇬🇧

The final Classic awaits. Be there to see it. 👀🏆

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📅 Saturday 12th | Sunday, 13 September

The Moyglare is taking shape. 👀🏆Today’s final forfeit stage reveals an exciting line-up for Sunday’s Group 1 Moyglare St...
08/09/2026

The Moyglare is taking shape. 👀🏆

Today’s final forfeit stage reveals an exciting line-up for Sunday’s Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes.

Sun Goddess is set to step up to seven furlongs for the first time, while Green Empress, Dancing Destiny and Alpha could renew their rivalry after filling the first three places in last month’s Debutante Stakes over course and distance.

The next generation of stars are ready to shine. ⭐️

📍 The Curragh | Sunday, 13 September
🏆 Irish Champions Festival

The next generation is coming… 👀“The lads are obviously coming along behind us and are going to stamp over us very short...
08/09/2026

The next generation is coming… 👀

“The lads are obviously coming along behind us and are going to stamp over us very shortly! That’s a motivation to keep working.”

Aidan O’Brien on sons Joseph and Donnacha, who have quickly become two of his biggest challengers in the training ranks. 

Father and sons, rivals on the track - all heading into a huge Irish Champions Festival weekend. 🏆

12-13 September | Leopardstown & The Curragh

Fearless spirit. Individual style. ✨Inspired by the legendary Grace O’Malley, Grace & Glory arrives at The Curragh this ...
08/09/2026

Fearless spirit. Individual style. ✨

Inspired by the legendary Grace O’Malley, Grace & Glory arrives at The Curragh this Sunday for Irish Champions Festival.

Think bold, authentic and unapologetically you - with an incredible luxury escape to The Grace, Westport Estate awaiting our winner. 👀

Swipe to discover the inspiration, meet the judges and see what’s up for grabs. ➡️

Sunday 13 September | The Curragh 🏇

Ireland’s final Classic awaits. 🏆Joseph O’Brien looks set to saddle Trustyourinstinct in the Comer Group International I...
07/09/2026

Ireland’s final Classic awaits. 🏆

Joseph O’Brien looks set to saddle Trustyourinstinct in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger at The Curragh this Sunday.

“Trustyourinstinct will probably be the main one in the Irish St Leger. He loves the Curragh. Of course Scandinavia is going to be very hard to beat but he’s a good horse and a live contender. He’s been around a long time and keeps getting better. We’re learning about him too and changing up the tactics as he’s got older.” - Joseph O’Brien

One final Classic. One huge Sunday. 🇮🇪

Your Sunday soundtrack. 🎧🥂DJ Lance West takes over the Champagne Bar at The Curragh, bringing the soundtrack to an after...
07/09/2026

Your Sunday soundtrack. 🎧🥂

DJ Lance West takes over the Champagne Bar at The Curragh, bringing the soundtrack to an afternoon of world-class racing, champagne and Parade Ring views.

Make it your weekend.
Make it Irish Champions Festival. 🏆

📍 Day 2 - The Curragh
📅 Sunday, 13 September

Whatever your kind of weekend… make it Irish Champions Festival. 🏇🎧🥂World-class racing. DJs. Live music. Style. Food. Fr...
07/09/2026

Whatever your kind of weekend… make it Irish Champions Festival. 🏇🎧🥂

World-class racing. DJs. Live music. Style. Food. Friends. And an atmosphere you’ll want to be part of.

📍 Leopardstown | Saturday 12 September
📍 The Curragh | Sunday 13 September

Two days. One incredible weekend.

Make it Irish Champions Festival. 🏆

07/09/2026

⚡ Thundering On is set to return. ⚡

The Oaks heroine is being readied for the Group 2 Blandford Stakes at The Curragh this Sunday, following a mid-season break.

“She had a little mid-season break with a view to focusing on an autumn campaign and this is a lovely starting point for her. Obviously she’s a really high-class filly.” - Joseph O’Brien

And a little rain wouldn’t be unwelcome… 🌧️👀

“It wouldn’t do her chances any harm.”

Could the Classic winner return to winning ways at Irish Champions Festival? 🏆

📍 The Curragh
📅 Sunday, 13 September

05/09/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO. ⏳🏆

This time next week… we’ll be crowning Champions. 👀

Two days. Two iconic racecourses. The very best of Irish and international racing.

The countdown to Irish Champions Festival is officially ON. 🔥

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The Curragh Racecourse
Newbridge
R56RR67

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+35345441205

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