The Curragh Racecourse Tips & Betting Predictions
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Situated deep in the heart of County Kildare, the Curragh racecourse is one of the oldest, and most important sporting venues in the whole of Ireland.
While venues like Leopardstown and Punchestown stage both flat and jumps racing, the Curragh specialises in flat racing, and hosts the majority of Ireland’s most prestigious races during the flat season.
The Curragh Racecourse History
Opened in 1727, the name “Curragh” is derived from an Irish word meaning “place of the running horse”. It wasn’t until 1866 that the first Irish Derby was staged. Two years later, the Irish parliament declared the Curragh was the country’s preeminent horse racing and training facility.
Many of Ireland’s greatest horses have hit the headlines with huge victories at the Curragh. None more so than the great Nijinsky, who won the Irish Derby at the Curragh during his legendary Triple Crown-winning campaign in 1970.
Fellow greats like Shergar, Galileo and High Chaparral claimed Classic glory at the Curragh. Sea The Stars won the Beresford Stakes at the Curragh as a two-year-old, before going on to win the British 2000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe during his incredible, unbeaten season in 2009.
In 2015, Curragh Racecourse Limited announced that major changes were to be made to modernise this historic venue. Four years later, a new grandstand was opened at the Curragh, along with a state-of-the-art weighing room, a new parade ring and a reception area which includes a fascinating museum feature.
The Curragh Racecourse Major Races
All five Irish Classics are staged at the Curragh, and well over €5m in prize money will be handed out at the track during the course of the season.
First up is the Irish 2000 Guineas and Irish 1000 Guineas, which take place at the end of March. The following month, the Curragh stages the Irish Derby and the Irish Oaks.
In September, the Irish St Leger is run at the Curragh. Unlike the British version, which is only open to three-year-olds, older horses are allowed to enter the Irish version of this historic Classic.
The Curragh Major Meetings Schedule 2020
| Meeting Title | 2020 Dates |
|---|---|
| Irish Guineas Festival | Friday 12th June |
| Saturday 13th June | |
| Irish Derby Meeting | Friday 26th June |
| Saturday 27th June | |
| Sunday 28th June | |
| Irish Oaks Meeting | Saturday 18th July |
| Sunday 19th July | |
| Irish St Leger Day | Sunday 13th September |
| Beresford Stakes Meeting | Saturday 26th September |
| Sunday 26th September |
The Curragh Track Characteristics
The Curragh is a right-handed, horseshoe-shaped track, around two miles in length. As the track isn’t a complete oval, like most racecourses, no races over two miles can be run at the Curragh.
Although the home straight is only three furlongs long on the round course, there’s a chute so that races up to one mile in length can be run on a straight track.
The track at the Curragh is very testing in nature. Although it’s a galloping track, the final few furlongs are all uphill, bringing stamina to the fore.
The Curragh Odds
Irish 2000 Guineas Odds
Irish 1000 Guineas Odds
Bookmaker Promotions for The Curragh
In a crowded online sports betting world, bookmakers are always trying to attract your custom, which is why punters can get their hands on some cracking offers for meetings like the Irish Guineas Festival.
Bookies regularly throw up boosted doubles on the short-priced favourites and offer enhanced each-way terms on some of the big field handicaps. So, keep your eyes peeled.
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The Curragh Live Streaming
You can watch a live stream of the racing from The Curragh at bet365, William Hill or Paddy Power. All three bookmakers have live broadcasts of UK and Irish racing. Click on the links to be taken straight to the bookmaker.
The Curragh Tips & Betting Predictions
Siskin carries the tag of favouritism into this year's Irish 2000 Guineas. Read our full preview to see how we think Ger Lyon's star will get on at the Curragh.
The following day, Albigna bids to win a second Group One in the Irish 1000 Guineas. Check out our full preview of that historic Classic.
The following day, Albigna bids to win a second Group One in the Irish 1000 Guineas. Check out our full preview of that historic Classic.
The Curragh Racecourse FAQs
Where is the Curragh?
The Curragh is a racecourse situated in County Kildare, Ireland.
What races are run at the Curragh?
All of Ireland five Classic races are run at the Curragh. The Irish 2000 Guineas, Irish 1000 Guineas, Irish Derby, Irish Oaks and the Irish St Leger.
Are jump races held at the Curragh?
No. The Curragh only stages flat races.
When was the Curragh first opened?
The Curragh racecourse was opened in 1727.
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