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Johnny Murtagh attempts to win first Irish Classic as a trainer in this Saturday’s Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas

THE Guineas Spring Racing Festival gets under way at the Curragh next Saturday when the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas is the highlight of an eight race card. There are a total of 19 entries for the Group One Classic, including the Johnny Murtagh trained and ridden Fort Knox and eight from the powerful Aidan O’Brien…

Camelot and Parish Hall to clash at Curragh this Bank Holiday Monday

TRIPLE Classic winner Camelot and Dewhurst Stakes winner Parish Hall are the star attractions on show at the Newbridge Parishes Family Race Day at the Curragh this Bank Holiday Monday with the pair among the entries for the Group Three High Chaparral Mooresbridge Stakes following today’s publication of entries. Proceeds from the day will be…

Camelot and Parish Hall set to clash in High Chaparral Mooresbridge Stakes

DUAL Derby winner Camelot and Dewhurst Stakes winner Parish Hall are set for a mouth watering clash in the Group Three High Chaparral Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh on Monday, 6th May. The Bank Holiday fixture also stages the Group Three Canford Cliffs EBF Athasi Stakes in which Lilly’s Angel will bid to follow up…

Derby Food Paddock to showcase best of Irish Food

DERBY FOOD PADDOCK TO SHOWCASE THE BEST OF IRISH FOOD AT THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL The Curragh Racecourse is delighted to announce that the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival 2013 will feature the Derby Food Paddock showcasing some of the best Irish food from 28th to 30th June. Situated in the…

Curragh prepare for 28th Newbridge Parishes Family Race Day

The Curragh prepare for 28th Newbridge Parishes & Community Family Race Day Newbridge Community Family Race Day at the Curragh will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May. Proceeds from the day will be donated to worthy charities in the locality by both the Catholic and Church of Ireland parishes. Sponsors include Coolmore Stud,…

Curragh Racecourse Supporting the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund

Help us support the Irish Injured Jockeys fund at the Newbridge Parishes Race Day on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May The management of the Curragh Racecourse and Curragh Hospitality.com, our online hospitality booking website, have organised a special fundraiser for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund on May 6th 2013. Buy a special Admission & Lunch…

Parish Hall among 10 entries for the Irish Open Alleged Stakes at the Curragh this Sunday

Parish Hall is among ten entered for the Listed Irish Open Alleged Stakes taking place at the Curragh this Sunday. The Jim Bolger trained performer has been off the track since landing the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes in October 2011. “Parish Hall is very much ground dependent,” said his trainer Jim Bolger. “He is in…

Grand National Prep Race

Woodlands Park 100 Club Leinster National at Naas Racecourse, Sunday the 10th of March Rare Bob and Oscar Time set to clash as they use this weekend’s feature race, the Woodlands Park 100 Club Leinster National, as the prep race for the Aintree Grand National. All Rare Bob’s wins have come on soft-heavy ground, which…

Equisoft New Curragh Sponsor

Equisoft has agreed to sponsor a series of three races during the 2013 racing season at the Curragh. An industry leader in innovative horse and bloodstock management software, the Newbridge based company has developed a very impressive portfolio of over 120+ clients in 16 countries. EquisoftLive is their latest web based horse management system www.equisoftlive.com…

Don Cossack set to get back to Winning Ways

paddypower.com Cheltenham Trial day at Naas Racecourse Sunday the 24th of February Don Cossack will try and get back to winning ways at Naas on Sunday, when he lines up in the Grade 2 paddypower.com Novice Hurdle. The five year old ran a fine race behind the Cheltenham bound Mozoltov in a Grade 2 the…