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The opening race of day 2 of Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival goes to Shakespeare who delivers a smart performance to land the BarronstownStud Maiden at the Curragh.
Congratulations to Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Jockey Ryan Moore and connections on an excellent start. 👏🐎 https://t.co/pT4O0eQPNV
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5 months ago
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Wyman produces an impressive display to land the McGuinness Maintenance Services Irish Stallion Farms Maiden for trainer Jessica Harrington and jockey Shane Foley. 🏆
🇺🇸 A memorable day for owner Susan Rainey Fallon, who flew in from America to cheer on Wyman and was rewarded with a winner at Irish Derby Weekend. ✨🐎
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5 months ago
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Darius Dark lands the three-timer and in the €30,000 Fitzpatrick's Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap under Rory Mulligan for Johnny Murtagh 👏 https://t.co/SQbFl9QxSg
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5 months ago
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Summer Island adds their name to the winners' roll on day 1 of Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby with victory in the Schweppes Trophy Handicap.
Congratulations to Trainer Natalia Lupini, Jockey Oisin Murphy and all the connections 👏 https://t.co/XjAgnH051r
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5 months ago
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It's a winner for Oisín Murphy and a fine ride, coming right from the back of the field to land the €30,000 Schweppes Handicap aboard Summer Island for Natalia Lupini 🏆 https://t.co/d7nFo8EWwF
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5 months ago
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A determined performance sees Prevalence land the Silken Thomas & Lock 13 Handicap. 🏆
Congratulations to Trainer Ger Lyons, Jockey Colin Keane and Juddmonte on a deserved success. 👏 https://t.co/2UZ9dJKa4f
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5 months ago
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Loughrea continues the Opening Day action with success in the Diageo Luxury Spirits Irish Stallion Farms Maiden.
Congratulations to Trainer Andrew Slattery, Jockey Sam Coen and all the connections on the victory. 👏 https://t.co/ZMTGWFBsgh
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5 months ago
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Opening Day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival gets underway with victory for Abraham Lincoln in The Keadeen Hotel Irish Stallion Farms Maiden.
Congratulations to Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Jockey Ryan Moore and connections. 👏🐎 https://t.co/0OBXT2Gele
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5 months ago
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🏆 The field is set for the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.
Eight contenders will line up on Sunday to battle for Classic glory in Ireland’s greatest race.
Fresh from his emphatic Epsom Derby victory, Christmas Day bids to complete the coveted English-Irish Derby double, but faces a quality field including Epsom third James J Braddock, unbeaten Raaheeb, Benvenuto Cellini, Pierre Bonnard, Action, Shaihaan and Bunyola Bay.
One race. One winner. One place in history. 🏆🇮🇪
Who will be crowned the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby champion?
status.hri-ras.ie/rider-info.asp…
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5 months ago
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Your Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival weekend starts here. 🏇✨
Three unforgettable days of speed, style, sounds and spectacle await at the Curragh. From Friday evening racing to Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, every day offers something special.
🎶 Live music all weekend featuring The Whistlin’ Donkeys and The Tumbling Paddies.
👒 Style on Saturday & Sunday.
👨👩👧👦 Family fun in the Moyglare Kids Zone.
🏆 Classic and Group 1 racing, including Sunday’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby
🚌 Free shuttle bus connections from Naas, Kildare and Newbridge town centres and stations.
Save this guide, plan your weekend, and make every moment count at the Curragh. ✨
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5 months ago
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🏇 The stage is set for a blockbuster Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes.
Epsom Oaks heroine Thundering On heads a stellar field of 10 on Saturday’s second day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival.
Joseph O’Brien’s Classic winner leads a high-class line-up featuring Estrange, One Look, Red Letter, Nyra, Venetian Lace, Qilin Queen, Carolina Jetstream, Beautify and Wemightakedlongway, all chasing Group 1 glory at the Curragh.
Who will take home the Pretty Polly Stakes crown? 👑
🎟️ Secure your tickets now.
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5 months ago
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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
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5 months ago
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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. ❤️
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5 months ago
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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.
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5 months ago
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🏇✨ 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.
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5 months ago
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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
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5 months ago
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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.
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5 months ago
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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
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5 months ago
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⚡️ 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? 🌹🏆
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5 months ago
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