Category Archives: News

Killultagh Vic books his place on the boat to Cheltenham

Paddy Power Cheltenham Trial Day, Naas Racecourse, Sunday 23rd February Killultagh Vic has secured his place as part of the Willie Mullins team on the road to Cheltenham after he won the Paddy Power Bumper at Naas Racecourse on Sunday. Killultagh Vic  beat favourite Golantilla by 16 lengths; his odds have shortened from 33/1 to 11/1…

Naas Win Horse Racing Ireland Special Category Award

Naas Racecourse has won the Special Category Award for ‘Most Family Friendly’ racecourse, at this year’s Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Awards at Leopardstown Racecourse, December 9th 2013. Selected by the Racegoers Consultative Forum based upon the best customer experience, the award was accepted by Naas Racecourse Marketing and PR Manager, Edel McCabe. The Racegoers Consultative…

Durkan Set to Be Race of The Season So Far

Four  Grade 1 Winners Line Up  at Punchestown Mullins Favours Ground Conditions Two Former Winners Take Part Sundays renewal of the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Chase is set to be the race of the season so far with four Grade 1 winners including Sir Des Champs, Arvika Ligeonniere,  2011 winner Rubi Light and last…

Over 600 people Jogged For Jockeys at the Curragh Racecourse

Over 600 people Jogged For Jockeys at the Curragh Racecourse Over 600 people took part in the third annual Jog For Jockeys charity fundraiser yesterday (Sunday 29th September) at the Curragh Racecourse. All monies raised will be donated to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. Barry Geraghty, who finished 9th overall, was the first jockey home…

Walking Tour of Curragh Training Grounds

Free Members Walking Tour of Training Grounds Tuesday 15th October 8.45 am Tour starts at 9.00am Must be booked in advance Contact: Yvonne 045 441205 racing@curragh.ie ** Weather permitting. ** Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn.

Tattersalls to sponsor Irish 2000 Guineas for next three years

The Curragh Racecourse today announced that Tattersalls is to sponsor the Irish 2000 Guineas for the next three years. Europe’s leading bloodstock sales company who sponsored the Group One Irish Classic for the first time this year, have agree to extend their association with the race from 2014 to 2016, with the option to continue…

Members Lunch Sunday 1st September 2013 Moyglare Stud Stakes Day

The Curragh will hold a members lunch on Sunday 1st of September, Moyglare Stud Stakes Day. To book your table please call Yvonne on 045 441205 or book on line at www.curraghhospitality.com €25pp Will including table for the day and a 2 course buffet lunch. Free Family admission Moyglare Stud Stakes Day 1st September. (adults…

War Command out to redeem his reputation in the Group Two Galileo Futurity Stakes at the Curragh tomorrow

THE Group Two Galileo EBF Futurity Stakes tops the bill on another fantastic day of racing at the Curragh tomorrow, Saturday, 24th August Royal Ascot winner War Command is out to redeem his reputation in the Galileo EBF Futurity Stakes, following his defeat behind Sudirman in the Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at this venue…

War Command out to redeem his reputation in Group Two Galileo Futurity Stakes at the Curragh this Saturday

THE Group Two Galileo EBF Futurity Stakes tops the bill on another fantastic day of racing at the Curragh this Saturday, 24th August which also features the Group Three Flying Five Stakes, the Group Three Gain Irish St Leger Trial Stakes and the valuable Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes. Royal Ascot winner War Command…

War Command, Big Time and Sudirman to clash in Keeneland Phoenix Stakes this Sunday

RUNAWAY Coventry Stakes winner War Command is set to put his unbeaten record on the line when he tackles a maximum of 10 opponents in the Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh this Sunday, 11th August. The son of War Front is one of five entries for trainer Aidan O’Brien, who is also…