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Owners & Trainers Guide
2020
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Introduction
The Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare is third century when chariot races were held at the
Ireland’s premier international Flat horse racing “Cuireach” - the Gaelic word for racecourse, on the
venue and one of the most iconic sporting venues lands known today as the Curragh
in the world.
Ireland is branded as the “Land of the Horse” and
It is one of the most historic sporting venues in County Kildare is branded as the “Thoroughbred
Ireland with the first race taking place during the County” with the Curragh at it’s very centre as the
1700s. It has a fascinating heritage - there is also established capital of the Irish horse racing industry
written evidence of horse racing dating back to the and home to an extensive racing community.
(Photos courtesy of David Betts)
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Curragh Race Days 2020
PADDY POWER DAY
7 race programme with the first race at 1.45pm with last race at 5.10pm. Feature Races: Paddy Power Irish Lincolnshire (Premier
Sunday 29th March
Handicap)
TRM CLUB COLOURS DAY
8 race programme with the first race at 1.50pm and last race at 5.40pm. Feature Races: TRM Equine Nutrition Gladness
Saturday 18th April
Stakes (Group 3) and TRM Equine Nutrition Alleged Stakes (Group 3).
NEWBRIDGE PARISHES DAY
8 Race programme with the first race at 1.20pm and last race at 5.20pm. Feature Races: Coolmore Camelot Mooresbridge
Monday 4th May Stakes (Group 2), Coolmore Mastercraftsman Stakes (Group 3) ,First Flier stakes (listed), Coolmore Dick McCormick Tetrarch
Stakes (Listed).
TATTERSALLS IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL
8 Race programme with the first race at 1.40pm and last race at 5.40pm. Feature Races: Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas (Group
Saturday 23rd May 1), Weatherbys Ireland Greenland Stakes (Group 2) Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2), FBD Hotels & Resorts Marble Hill
Stakes (Group 3).
8 Race programme with the first race at 1.30pm and last race at 5.50pm. Feature Races: Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas,
Sunday 24th May
Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1), Gallinule Stakes (Group 3).
SKY BET MIDSUMMER EVENING
Wednesday 3rd June 7 race programme with the first race off at 5.45pm and last off at 9.00pm. Feature Races: Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3), Sky
(evening) Bet Silver Stakes (Listed) and Sky Bet Race to the Ebor (Premier Handicap).
CURRAGH PARTY NIGHT / DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL / JUDDMONTE CURRAGH PICNIC DAY
Friday 26th June (evening) 7 race programme with the first race at 5.45pm and last race at 9.00pm. Feature Races: Ragusa EBF Premier Handicap.
8 race programme with the first race at 1.45pm and last at 6.00pm. Feature Races: Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1),
Saturday 27th June GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2), Comer Group International Curragh Cup (Group 2), Dubai Duty Free International Stakes
(Group 3), Dubai Duty Free Rockingham (Premier Handicap)
8 race programme with the first race at 1.30pm and last at 5.30pm. Feature Races: Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1),
Sunday 28th June
Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2), Paddy Power Celebration Stakes (Listed)
KERRYGOLD IRISH OAKS / LADIES DERBY DAY
8 programme card with the first race at 1.55pm and last race at 5.55pm. Feature Races: Kerrygold Irish Oaks (Group 1),
Saturday 18 July
Minstrel Stakes (Group 2), Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Anglesey (Group 3), Tote Scurry (Premier Handicap).
8 race programme with first race at 2.20pm and last race at 6.00pm. Feature Races: Sapphire Stakes (Group 2), Kilboy Estate
Sunday 19th July
Stakes (Group 2), Corinthian Charity Challenge, Kildare Village Ladies Derby.
KEENELAND SUMMER FAMILY DAY
7 race programme with the first race at 2.05pm and last race at 5.15pm. Feature Races: Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1)
Sunday 9th August
Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)
CURRAGH SUMMER MUSIC NIGHTS
7 race programme with the first race at 5.30pm and last race at 8.30pm. Feature Races: Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3), Comer
Friday 14th August (evening)
Group Irish St Leger Trial (Group 3)
Saturday 22nd August 7 race programme with the first race at 5.15pm and last race at 8.00pm. Feature Races: A.R.M. Holding Debutante Stakes
(evening) (Group 2), Galileo Futurity Stakes (Group 2)
7 race programme with the first race at 4.55pm and last race at 7.55pm. Feature Races: Flame of Tara Stakes (Group 3),
Friday 28th August (evening)
Round Tower Stakes (Group 3), Snow Fairy Stakes (Group 3) Tote Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap)
LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND DAY 2
8 race programme with the first race at 2.00pm and last race at 5.40pm. Feature Races: Comer Group International Irish St
Sunday 13th September Leger (Group 1), Derrinstown Stud Flying Five (Group 1), Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1), Goffs Vincent O’Brien National
Stakes (Group 1), Moyglare Jewels Blandford (Group 2)
CURRAGH AUTUMN TASTE OF KILDARE FESTIVAL
7 race programme with the first race at approx. 1.45pm and last race at 5.15pm. Feature Races: Renaissance Stakes
Saturday 26th September
(Group3), Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3)
7 race programme with the first race at approx. 1.45 and last race at 5.15. Feature Races: Smurfit Beresford Stakes (Group2) ,
Sunday 27th September
Weld Park Stakes (Group3),
AUTUMN FAMILY DAY
8 race card with the first race at approx. 1.45pm and last race at approx. 5.45pm. Feature Races: TRM Waterford Testimonial
Sunday 11th October
Stakes (Group 3), Staffordstown Stud Stakes (listed) Tote Irish Cesarewitch.
STUDENT RACE DAY
Thursday 15th October 7 race card with the first race at approx. 1.00 pm and the last race at approx. 4.00pm. A mixture of Maidens & Handicaps
(NB race times maybe subject to change)
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Owner Raceday Details
Entries complimentary main course, tea or coffee and
dessert.
It is necessary to make entries for all our races
through your relevant racing authority or contact A single owner, partnership or syndicate with a
Horse Racing Ireland - + 353 (0) 45 441442. runner(s) on a race day is entitled to a total of four
complimentary meals irrespective of how many
Weatherbys (GB entries) – +44 1933 440011
runners on the day.
racingops@weatherbys.co.uk
Tables are reserved for a 45-minute sitting in order
France Galop (French entries) -
to accommodate all owners during the day. Places to
fgtech@france-galop.com include your preferred time for dining are allocated
on a first come first served basis. In order to
guarantee your place, reservations for dining are
Owners Race Day Details required to be made no later than 3pm on the day
In advance of the race days, all owners will receive of declarations by contacting Ciara Doyle Tel: + 353
a letter via email from Horse Racing Ireland at the (0) 45 447223 or on email: racing@curragh.ie. Subject
time of entry to confirm details of facilitates that will to availability, additional dining vouchers can be
be available. purchased in advance of the meeting.
Upon arrival at the racecourse, all owners should Additional Hospitality Option: Should you
present their admission card issued by the wish to have a reserved table in any of the various
Association of Irish Racecourses at the AIR turnstile. restaurants and suites, please contact Paul Keane Tel
Each card holder will receive their race card and +353 (0) 45 443214 or on email pkeane@curragh.ie.
relevant badges.
Children can have access to the Lounge, but this
All owners with a runner on the day will have all day will need to be organised in advance at the time of
access to the Tattersalls Owners Lounge on level 3 the booking. A child’s dining option is available to
of the Grandstand. Complimentary tea and coffee purchase.
will be served.
Dining is available up until the start of the third last
DINING race.
Dining which is available in the Tattersalls Owners
Restaurant on Level 3, which comprises of a
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Owner Raceday Details
International Runners OWNERS TICKETING ALLOCATION
• Additional admission and parade ring only
On arrival at the racecourse, owners with overseas
access passes can be requested in advance of
trained runners should go to the Owners & Trainers
the meeting. Sole Owners, Partners and Clubs
desk located in reception at the entrance to receive
can request up to an additional 4 admissions to
their tickets. We require that all arrangements with
complement their AIR card allocation, through
regards to tickets, car parking and dining are made
the Owners department in HRI.
in advance of the race day to ensure efficient entry to
racecourse. To make the necessary arrangements, • Syndicates can request additional tickets to
please contact Ciara Doyle Tel + 353 (0) 45 447223 cover the number of registered members
email racing@curragh.ie or Evan Arkwright Tel + within the syndicate.
353 (0) 45 441205, eark@curragh.ie • All ticket orders must be made through www.
*For all Enquiries, an Owners and Trainers desk racehorseownership.ie/tickets by 3pm the
is located at reception at the entrance building day before racing (if racing takes place on
Sunday this must be submitted by Friday 3pm).
Additional tickets cannot be arranged on the
PARKING
race day. These tickets will be e-mailed on
Owners with a runner on the day are entitled to
the day of declarations by HRI. Please present
complimentary parking in area A/B. Owners are
them at the AIR stile where you can collect your
required to show the letter they will have received
Owners & Trainers swing badge.
at time of entry to the parking attendant to access
the parking area. Parking is limited and therefore
on a first come first served basis.
VIEWING AREA
A designated seating area for trainers and owners is
located on the Level Two of the Grandstand.
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Owner Raceday Details
It is important to note that we can not permit WINNING OWNERS
access through the turnstiles for owners unless
All winning owners are accompanied by a member
they have an AIR card or go to the Owners and
of the Curragh team to the historic Queen’s Room
Trainers Desk in reception to receive the necessary
to celebrate their success, with a glass of Taittinger
voucher for admission.
Champagne. They will also receive a USB stick
In the event of any owner, trainer or jockey with containing a recording of the race and photograph
runner (s) mislaying their AIR card for entry, they will of the winning horse.
need to contact Sarah in AIR + 353 (0) 1 6760924 in
advance of the meeting.
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Trainers Race Day Details
Upon arrival at the racecourse, all trainers should TRAINERS TEA ROOM
present their admission card issued by the
Trainers with runners on the day can also avail of
Association of Irish Racecourses at the AIR turnstile.
complimentary refreshments in the “Trainers Tea
Each card holder will receive their race card, and
Room” located next to the Weigh Room via the
relevant badges.
Front Entrance. A toilet is located next to it.
It is important to note that we can not permit
access through the turnstiles for trainers unless
they have an AIR card or go to the Owners and
TATTERSALLS OWNERS LOUNGE
Trainers Desk in reception to receive the necessary All trainers with runners on the day are entitled to
voucher for admission. use the Tattersalls Owners Lounge, located on level
3 of Grandstand.
All trainers with a runner on the day will have all day
access to the Tattersalls Owners Lounge, located
on level 3 of the Grandstand. Parking
Trainers are entitled to complimentary parking in
DINING Area A close to the entrance building by showing
their IRTA car parking badge. Parking is limited
Dining for trainers and one guest with a runner on
and therefore on a first come first served basis.
the race day is available in the Tattersalls Owners
Restaurant, located on level 3 of the Grandstand,
which comprises of complimentary main course, VIEWING AREA
tea or coffee and dessert.
A designated seating area for trainers and owners is
Tables are reserved for a 45-minute sitting in order located on the Level Two of the Grandstand.
to accommodate all owners during the day. Places
to include your preferred time for dining which
are allocated on a first come first served basis. In
order to guarantee your place, reservations for
dining must be made no later than 3pm on day of
declaration by contacting Ciara Doyle Tel: + 353 (0)
45 447223 or on email: racing@curragh.ie.
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Trainers Race Day Details
International Runners AIR CARDS
On arrival at the racecourse, trainers with overseas In the event of any owner, trainer or jockey with
trained runners must go to the Owners & Trainers runner (s) mislaying their AIR card for entry, they will
desk located at reception at the entrance to receive need to contact Sarah in AIR + 353 (0) 1 6760924 in
their tickets. This must be arranged in advance advance of the meeting or go to the Owners and
of the race day by contacting Ciara Doyle Tel + Trainers Desk to receive the necessary voucher for
353 (0)45 447223 email racing@curragh.ie or Evan entry to the racecourse.
Arkwright Tel + 353 (0) 45 441205, eark@curragh.ie
*For all Enquiries, an Owners and Trainers desk THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS
is located at reception at the entrance building. As part of our continued association with the
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, ITBA
members with a horse they bred running on the day
can request up to two complimentary admissions in
advance only by contacting ITBA by 3pm on the day
prior to racing (or by Friday if racing on Sunday).
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GOING REPORTS RACE DAY GALLOPERS
We will supply regular updates from entry stage The Curragh will offer trainers the opportunity to
to day of racing on our website and social media gallop their horses on the track after races on a
channels. Please contact Track Foreman Pat Webb limited number of race days, subject to suitability
Tel + 353 (0) 87 6736958 email pwebb@curragh. of ground conditions. Cost €275 plus vat per horse.
ie or alternatively Evan Arkwright, Tel + 353 (0) 87
22409890 email eark@curragh.ie Bookings need to be made no later than 3pm on
the day before race day. Bookings and all enquiries
to Ciara Doyle Tel + 353 (0)45 447223 email racing@
STABLING
curragh.ie or Evan Arkwright Tel + 353 (0) 45 441205.
Horses travelling from overseas will be stabled in
our secure overnight stables at the racecourse.
While your horse is here the best equine care is
available to ensure the highest welfare standards
are met. We are very proud of our equine care
facilities and are happy to do anything we can to
improve your horse’s stay.
Overseas based trainers must contact Ciara Doyle
in advance of the race day to reserve their stabling
and confirm their requirements – Tel + 353 (0)45
447223 email: racing@curragh.ie
For hygiene reasons, only shavings or paper are
provided by the racecourse.
STABLE STAFF
For grooms travelling from overseas The Curragh
Racecourse Ltd will arrange and cover the cost of all VETERINARY AND FARRIER PROVISION
the accommodation and transfer to the racecourse ON RACE DAYS
during their stay. Contact Ciara Doyle Tel + 353
Our Stabling Manager can arrange as required.
(0)45 447223 email racing@curragh.ie
The Curragh also has a Best Turned Out prize for VACCINATIONS PROCEDURES
every race during the year. See www.irhb.ie for latest information.
Hospitality on race days is available in the Stable We would strongly advise that trainers check
Staff Canteen, sponsored by Moyglare Stud. vaccination information is in order by sending
Stable staff working on the race day are entitled to a copy of the front cover of the passport and
one meal voucher per person and complimentary vaccination page to the IHRB email: equine@ihrb.
Tea & Coffee. ie or telephone + 353 45 445600.
2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CURRAGH TRAINING GROUNDS
Overseas trained runners stabled at the Curragh
will have access to a variety of world class gallops
during their visit to the racecourse. Many of the
gallops have been recently refurbished.
Please contact Pat Kelly Tel + 353 (0) 87 8321215,
Shane Gorey + 353 (0) 87) 348 2768 or alternatively
contact Ciara Doyle Tel + 353 (0)45 447223 email
racing@curragh.ie2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
The Curragh Tea m
Key racing contacts at The Curragh
Evan Arkwright (Racing & Sponsorship +353(0) 87 2240890
eark@curragh.ie
Manager) + 353 (0) 45 257579
Pat Webb (Head Groundman) + 353 (0) 87 6736958 pwebb@curragh.ie
Brendan Sheridan (Clerk of the Course) + 353 (0) 87 2563633 sherdocks@hotmail.com
Pat Kelly (Training Grounds Mgr.) + 353 (0) 87 8321215 pkelly@curragh.ie
Richie Brophy (Assistant Groundsman) + 353 (0) 87 6672556 rbrophy@curragh.ie
Shane Gorey (Training Grounds Exec.) + 353 (0) 87 2482768 sgorey@curragh.ie
Robbie Moore (Stabling Manager) + 353 (0) 876001368 racing@curragh.ie
Ciara Doyle (Racing Executive) + 353 (0) 45 447223 racing@curragh.ie
Other useful numbers
Pat Keogh (CEO Curragh) +353 45 441205 pkeogh@curragh.ie
Amy Moran (Head of Operations) + 353 45 441205 amoran@curragh.ie
Horse Racing Ireland + 353 45 455455 info@hri.ie
Irish Horse Regulatory Board + 353 45 445601 info@ihrb.ie
Association Irish Racecourses + 353 1 6760924 info@air.ie
Irish Thoroughbred Marketing + 353 45 443060 info@itm.ie2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
2020 “Free entry ” initiative
The winner and horses who are placed 2nd, 3rd The winner of the following races will be given a
and 4th in the following races will have any entry free entry (not to include supplementary as these
or supplementary entry fee that has been paid by races are run before the second entry stage) into
them refunded should they run in the Dubai Duty the Irish Derby (should they run, any entry fees paid
Free Irish Derby will be refunded).
• Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas • UAE Derby
• Derrinstown Derby Trial
• Prix Du Jockey Club
• Dante Stakes
• Epsom Derby
• Prix Greffulhe
• Chester Vase
• Dee Stakes
Breeders Cup
Challenge Series
Entry fee and travel paid for the winner
We stage 2 races in the Breeders Cup Challenge
series, the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes
and Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes both on
15th September. The winner of these races will be
given a free entry and travel incentives into the
corresponding race at the Breeders Cup World
Championship at Keeneland this year. Please see
www.breederscup.com for more details.
PLUS 10
The winner of the following races will be given a
We are pleased to be recognised by Plus 10, an
free entry into the Irish Derby (should they run, any
owners and breeders incentive scheme, for many
entry or supplementary fees paid will be refunded).
of our races.
➢ Derby Italiano
➢ Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas
➢ Gallinule Stakes
➢ Nijinsky Stakes (King George VI Cup)
➢ Silver Stakes
➢ Epsom Oaks
➢ Prix de Diane
➢ King Edward VII Stakes
➢ Hampton Court Stakes
➢ Prix Hocquart
➢ Prix du Lys2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
RECORD TIMES
CURRAGH RECORD TIMES
Distance Time Horse Age Weight Going Date
5F 57.17 Bali Royal 7 9-5 Gd 16/07/05
5F 58.20 Lahinch 2 8-11 Gd 15/09/01
6F 1.08.10 Invincible Spirit 4 9-0 Gd/Fm 15/09/01
6F 1.09.35 Sudirman 2 9-3 Gd 11/08/13
6F 63yds 1.12.40 Bold Tack (Disq) 4 9-8 Fm 11/06/75
6F 63yds 1.14.26 Actress 2 9-0 Gd/Fm 15/07/17
7F 1.21.14 Trade Fair 4 9-0 Gd/Fm 18/07/04
7F 1.20.90 Hawk Wing 2 9-0 Gd/Fm 16/09/01
8F 1.35.00 Arctic Storm 3 9-0 Gd 16/05/62
8F 1.37.03 Avenue Gabriel 2 9-0 Gd 15/09/13
8F Rnd 1.34.30 Llyn Gwynant 4 9-4 Gd 19/08/89
8F Rnd 1.40.08 Flying Jib 2 9-0 Gd 13/10/13
8F Rnd 1.35.10 Emperor Claudius 3 8-13 Gd/Fm 27/06/10
9F 1.49.20 Chelsea Rose 3 8-13 Gd 04/09/05
9F 1.57.73 Grandee 2 9-5 Gd 10/10/16
10F 2.00.60 Market Booster 3 8-6 Gd 27/06/92
11F 2.18.60 Lisieux Rose 3 8-13 Gd 15/08/98
12F 2.25.60 St Jovite 3 9-0 Gd 28/06/92
13F 2.49.90 Esprit D’Etoile 3 8-7 Fm 21/05/88
14F 2.55.40 Arrikala 3 8-7 Gd 28/06/92
16F 3.21.80 King Carew 5 7-8 Gd/Fm 14/09/032020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
LEADING JOCKEYS (2014-2019)
Jockey Wins-Rides Win %
Ryan Moore 73-247 29.56%
Donnnacha O’Brien 56-304 18.42%
Colin Keane 46-401 11.47%
Kevin Manning 45-446 10.09%
Pat Smullen 44-308 14.29%
LEADING TRAINERS (2014-2019)
Trainer Wins-Rides Win %
Aidan O’Brien 147-785 18.73%
Jim Bolger 54-511 10.57%
Dermot Weld 44-324 13.58%
Joseph O’Brien 40-297 13.47%
Ger Lyons 38-322 11.80%2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Race closing 2020
Race Date Race Name Status Value Conditions Distance Closing 2nd Supplimentary Declaration
Entry entry
29.03.20 Paddy Power Irish Premier €100,000 4yr old + 8 11-Mar 27 March
Lincolnshire Handicap
18.04.20 TRM Equine Nutrition Group 3 €63,000 3 yr olds + 7f 25-Mar 14-Apr 12 Noon 17 April
Gladness Stakes
18.04.20 TRM Equine Nutrition Group 3 €63,000 4 yr old + 1m 2f 25-Mar 14-Apr 12 Noon 17 April
Alleged Stakes
04.05.20 Coolmore Group 2 €125,000 4 yr old + 1 mile 2 f 01-Apr 29-Apr 12 Noon 3 May
Camelot Irish EBF
Mooresbridge Stakes
04.05.20 Coolmore Group 3 €75,000 3 yr old + 7F 01-Apr 29-Apr 12 Noon 3 May
Mastercraftsman Irish Mares and
EBF Athasi Stakes fillies
04.05.20 First Flier Stakes Listed €45,000 2 yr old 5f 29-Apr 3 May
04.05.20 Coolmore Dick Listed €55,000 3yr old only 7F 29-Apr 3 May
McCormack EBF
Tetrarch Stakes
23.05.20 Guineas Premier Premier €50,000 3 yr old Fillies 8F 19th May 22 May
Handicap Handicap
23.05.20 FBD Hotels and Group 3 €65,000 2 yr old only 6F 19-May 22 May
Resorts Marble Hill
Stakes
23.05.20 The Tattersalls Irish Group 1 €400,000 3 yr old only 1 mile 25.09.19 08.04.20 19 May 12 Noon 21 May
2000 Guineas entire colt
and fillies
23.05.20 The Weatherbys Group 2 €120,000 4 yr old + 6F 15-Apr 19.05 12 Noon 22 May
Ireland Greenlands
Stakes
23.05.20 The Lanwades Stud Group 2 €120,000 4yr old + 1 mile 15-Apr 19.05 12 Noon 22 May
Stakes (Registered fillies only
as Ridgewood Pearl
Stakes)
24.05.20 Tattersalls Irish 1000 Group 1 €400,000 3 yr old Fillies 1 Mile 25.09.19 08.04.20 19.05 12 Noon 22 May
Guineas only
24.05.20 Tattersalls Gold Cup Group 1 €400,000 4 yo old + 1 mile 2 18-Mar 19.05 12 Noon 22 May
furlongs 110
yards
24.05.20 Gallinule Stakes Group 3 €60,000 3 yr old 1 mile 2 19-May 22 May
furlongs
24.05.20 Premier Handicap Premier €50,000 4 yr old + 10 F 19-May 22 May
Handicap
24.05.20 Habitat EBF Handicap Premier €50,000 3yr old + 8F 19-May 22 May
Handicap
03.06.20 Ballyogan Stakes Group 3 €60,000 3yr old + 6F 29-Apr 28.05 12 Noon 2 June
Fillies
03.06.20 Sky Bet Silver Stakes Listed €47,000 3 yr old + 10 F 28-May 2 June2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Race closing 2020
Race Date Race Name Status Value Conditions Distance Closing 2nd Supplimentary Declaration
Entry entry
03.06.20 Race to the Ebor Premier €60,000 4 yr old + 14 F 28-May 2 June
Handicap
03.06.20 Sky Bet Junefest Premier €50,000 3 yr old 5F 28-May 2 June
Handicap Handicap
26.06.20 TRM Ragusa EBF Premier €50,000 3 yr old + 12 F 22-Jun 25 June
Handicap Handicap
27.06.20 Dubai Duty Free Irish Group 1 3 yr old entire 1 mile 4 F 06.11.19 20.05.20 23 June 12 Noon 25 June
Derby €1,500,000 Colt and
Fillies only
27.06.20 Comer Group Group 2 €150,000 3 yr old + 1 mile 6 F 20-May 23 June 12 Noon 26 June
International Curragh
Cup
27.06.20 Dubai Duty Free Premier €125,000 3 yr old + 5F 10-Jun 26 June
Rockingham Handicap Handicap
27.06.20 GAIN Railway Stakes Group 2 €130,000 2 yr old Only 6F 20-May 23 June 12 Noon 26 June
27.06.20 Dubai Duty Free Group 3 €100,000 3 yr old + 1 mile, 2 F 20-May 23 June 12 Noon 26 june
International Stakes
27.06.20 Dubai Duty Free Premier €100,000 3 Yr old + 7F 10-Jun 26 June
Summer Fillies Handicap Fillies only
27.06.20 Dubai Duty Free Dash Listed €75,000 3 yr old + 6F 23-Jun 26 June
Stakes
27.06.20 Dubai Duty Free Derby Premier €75,000 3yr old + 8F 23-Jun 26 June
Festival Handicap Handicap
28.06.20 Paddy Power Listed €60,000 3 yr old+ not 1 mile 23-Jun 26 June
Celebration Stakes won Gr 1 or Round
Gr 2
28.06.20 Juddmonte Pretty Group 1 €300,000 3 yr old + 1 mile 2 F 22-Apr 23 June 12 Noon 26 June
Polly Stakes Fillies &
Mares only
28.06.20 Airlie Stud Stakes Group 2 €130,000 2 yr old Fillies 6F 20-May 23 June 12 Noon 26 June
(Registered as Only
Balanchine Stakes)
18.07.20 Kerrygold Irish Oaks Group 1 €400,000 3 yr old Fillies 1 mile 4 F 06.11.19 20-May 14 July 12 Noon 16 July
only
18.07.20 Minstrel Stakes Group 2 €110,000 3 yr old + 7F 10-Jun 14 July 12 Noon 17 July
18.07.20 Jebel Ali Racecourse Group 3 €65,000 2 yr old 6 F 63 yards 14-Jul 17 July
& Stables Anglesey
Stakes
18.07.20 TOTE Scurry Handicap Premier €125,000 3 yr old + 6 F 63 yards 01-Jul 17 July
Handicap
19.07.19 Kilboy Estate Stakes Group 2 €115,000 3 yr old + 1 mile, 1 F 10-Jun 14 July 12 Noon 17 July
fillies not won
Gr 1
19.07.20 Sapphire Stakes Group 2 €110,000 3 yr old + 5F 10-Jun 14 July 12 Noon 17 July2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Race closing 2020
Race Date Race Name Status Value Conditions Distance Closing 2nd Supplimentary Declaration
Entry entry
09.08.20 Keeneland Phoenix Group 1 €300,000 2 yr old entire 6F 10-Jun 15-Jul 4th August 12 7 August
Stakes colts & Fillies Noon
09.08.20 Rathasker Stud Group 3 €65,000 3 yr old + 6F 01-Jul 4th August 12 7 August
Phoenix Sprint Stakes Noon
14.08.20 Comer Group Group 3 €100,000 3 yr old + 1 Mile 6 F 08-Jul 10 August 12 13 August
International Irish St Noon
Leger Trial Stakes
(registered Ballycullen
Stakes)
14.08.20 Royal Whip Stakes Group 3 €60,000 3 yr old + 1 Mile 2 F 08-Jul 10 August 12 13 August
Noon
14.08.20 Curragh Stakes Listed €45,000 2 yr old 5F 10-Aug 13 August
22.08.20 Galileo Irish EBF Group 2 €130,000 2 yr old Colt 7F 15-Jul 18.08 12 Noon 21 August
Futurity Stakes
22.08.20 A.R.M. Holding Group 2 €130,000 2 yr old Fillies 7F 15-Jul 18 August 12 21 August
Debutante Stakes only Noon
28.08.20 Snow Fairy Fillies' Group 3 €65,000 3 yr old + 1 Mile 1 F 22-Jul 24 August 12 27 August
Stakes Fillies Only Noon
28.08.20 Kilcarn Stud Flame of Group 3 €80,000 2 yr old Fillies 1 Mile 24-Aug 27 August
Tara EBF Stakes only
28.08.20 Round Tower Stakes Group 3 €60,000 2 yr old 6F 24-Aug 27 August
28.08.20 TOTE Irish Premier €100,000 3 yr old + 1 Mile 12-Aug 27 August
Cambridgeshire Handicap
13.09.20 Comer Group Group 1 €700,000 3 yr old + 1 Mile 6 F 27-May 29-Jul 8 Sept 12 Noon 11 September
International Irish St
Leger
13.09.20 Goffs Vincent O'Brien Group 1 €400,000 2 yr old entire 7F 24-Jun 29-Jul 8 Sept 12 Noon 11 September
National Stakes Colts & Fillies
13.09.20 Moyglare Stud Stakes Group 1 €400,000 2 yr old Fillies 7F 24-Jun 29-Jul 8 Sept 12 Noon 11 September
only
13.09.20 Derrinstown Stud Group 1 €400,000 3 yr old + 5F 24-Jun 29-Jul 8 Sept 12 Noon 11 September
Flying Five Stakes
13.09.20 Moyglare 'Jewels' Group 2 €250,000 3 yr old + 1 Mile 2 F 05-Aug 8 Sept 12 Noon 11 September
Blandford Stakes Fillies &
Mares only
13.09.20 Irish Stallion Farms Premier €150,000 3 yr old + 6F 10-Sep 11 September
EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap Should have
Handicap run at least
twice
13.09.20 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Premier €150,000 3 yr old + 1 Mile, 2 F 10-Sep 11 September
Northfields Handicap Handicap Should have
run at least
twice
26.09.20 Loughbrown Stakes Group 3 €60,000 3 yr old + 2 Miles 19-Aug 22 Sept 12 Noon 25 September
26.09.20 Renaissance Stakes Group 3 €60,000 3 yr old + 6F 19-Aug 22 Sept 12 Noon 25 September
27.09.20 Smurfit Beresford Group 2 €120,000 2 yr old 1 mile round 19-Aug 22 Sept 12 Noon 25 September
Stakes
27.09.20 Weld Park Stakes Group 3 €67,500 2 yr old Fillies 7F 22-Sep 25 September
only2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Race closing 2020
Race Date Race Name Status Value Conditions Distance Closing 2nd Supplimentary Declaration
Entry entry
11.10.20 Staffordstown Stud Listed €50,000 2 yr old Fillies 8 F Round 06-Oct 09 October
Stakes (reg as Silken only
Glider)
11.10.20 Joe McGrath EBF Premier €50,000 2 yr old 5F 06-Oct 09 October
Premier Handicap Handicap
11.10.20 TRM Waterford Listed €45,000 3 yr old + 6F 06-Oct 09 October
Testimonial
11.10.20 TOTE Irish Cesarewitch Premier €100,000 3 yr old + 2 Miles 23-Sep 09 October
Handicap
(Dates and race details correct at time of printing)
All Group One races have 48 hour declarations and entries, the deadline is the same as Ireland for
all declarations must be made through HRI at 10am. Early Closing races and by 11am for normal closing
Foreign Entries must be made through the trainer’s entries. Trainers outside of the UK would need to
home Authority. In the case of UK trainers making contact their home authority for closing times.1. 2. 3.
2019 Group 1 Hall of Fame
1. Tattersalls 2000 Guineas – Phoenix of
Spain
2. Tattersalls Gold Cup - Magical
3. Tattersalls 1000 Guineas – Hermosa
4. Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby – Sovereign
5. Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes – Iridessa
6. Kerrygold Irish Oaks – Star Catcher
7. Keeneland Phoenix Stakes – Siskin
8. Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes –
Fairyland
9. Moyglare Stud Stakes – Love
10. Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes –
Pinatubo
11. Comer Group International Irish St Leger –
Search For A Song
4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11.2020 Curragh Racecourse - Owners & Trainers GUIDE
Loc ation
Located off Exit 12 of M7 between Newbridge and Kildare Town.
HOW TO GET THERE:
BY CAR - Take exit 12 off the M7 and follow the R413 for a short drive until you come to the Curragh racecourse,
follow the signage to the designated car park, which is on the right.
BY RAIL - Trains to Newbridge and Kildare Town with free shuttle to racecourse on race days.
BY AIR - Dublin Airport is approx. one hour by car
Private planes to Weston, Dublin; Kilrush Airstrip, Kilcullen
Helicopter – the Curragh has a designated landing area. The Curragh Operations team must be
contacted in advance. Tel + 353 (0) 45 441205 email: racing@curragh.ie
Kilcock
Maynooth
M4 M50
Leixlip
Lucan
Dublin City Centre
Clane
Celbridge Newlands Cross
Red Cow Roundabout
N7
Saggart N82
Exit 12 Tallaght
Naas R114
Newbridge Brittas
N81
Portarlington
Kildare Blessington
Ballymore Eustace
Monasterevin
Mountmellick
M7 Kilcullen
Hollywood
Valleymount
Calverstown
Portlaoise M7 N81
Athy
M9
M7 N77
N80
N81
Abbeyleix N78
M9
N80
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