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Curragh Ground Report 25.06.26 Following selective watering the ground on both tracks is now good. Forecast very warm & dry today, tomorrow there is a low risk of isolated thunderstorms. 2 to 6 mm of rain Saturday, Mainly dry Sunday. Continue to monitor regarding further selective watering

With the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival just days away, we joined Joseph O'Brien and his team at Carriganóg Racing yesterday morning. With plenty to look forward to across the weekend, Joseph shared the latest on his runners, including Irish Derby hopeful James J Braddock, who heads to the Curragh after a strong third-place finish in the Epsom Derby and is set to take on Christmas Day once again in Sunday’s Classic. 🏆 Thanks to Joseph and the team for the warm welcome and hospitality. ❤️

Curragh Ground Update 24.6.26 Following a dry & warm evening, the Curragh is now good (Straight) & good, good to firm in places (Round). Selective watering today. Temperatures in mid 20s to early 30s through to Thursday. Reduced possibility of isolated thunder showers Friday with 1-4mm (approx) forecast Saturday morning & 1-3mm (approx) Sunday morning according to Met Éireann.

🏇✨ We’re proud to announce that The Reserve at Killashee is the official sponsor of the Ladies Derby at this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival at The Curragh. As The Reserve celebrates its first anniversary, this partnership marks a special milestone for the luxury countryside residence, nestled in the heart of Kildare’s renowned horse country. The Reserve Ladies Derby, one of Europe’s most prestigious races for amateur and professional female jockeys, will take centre stage on Saturday 27 June at 4.30pm during an unforgettable weekend of world-class racing, fashion, entertainment and live music. One Weekend. Endless Memories.

Curragh Ground Report 23.06.26 Following another dry warm day the ground is yielding, good to yielding in places (straight) and good to yielding (round) Racing on stand side track with 5 yards fresh ground for Saturday/Sunday. Forecast warm and dry, temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees on Thursday. Monitoring regarding watering

Curragh Ground Report 22.06.26 Following a dry warm day yesterday the ground is yielding (straight) yielding, good to yielding in places (round) Racing on stand side track. Forecast dry with temperatures reaching mid to high 20s for the coming days.

1 week to go. ⏳ Let’s look back to 2025 and Lambourn, who completed the Epsom Derby and Irish Derby double with a commanding victory at the Curragh. Who will follow in his footsteps and become the next Irish Derby champion? This Is Where Legends Begin. https://t.co/hptwIMI9iX

‘It’s going to be a fantastic renewal of the Irish Derby’ Joseph O'Brien chats to Meghann Scully on Off The Ball . We can’t wait! x.com/Meghann_Scully…

⚡️ Thundering On. Thundering home. Now potentially thundering towards the Curragh. Fresh from her impressive Epsom Oaks victory, Joseph O’Brien has revealed that the Juddmonte Irish Oaks is the most likely next target for the exciting daughter of Frankel. Could she complete the Oaks double on July 18th? 🌹🏆

Will Christmas Day become the latest colt to complete the Epsom–Irish Derby double? Twenty horses have achieved the feat, most recently Lambourn in 2025 ✨🏆 Where legends begin✨ Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby 26 -28 June 🏆🐎🇮🇪 https://t.co/CjCsPFpIFB