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A winning smile! 😄
georgie benson guides home Fixation in The Reserve Ladies Derby for trainer Johnny Murtagh . 🏆✨
🐎 A fantastic performance from horse and rider, earning a well-deserved success at the Curragh. 👏 https://t.co/1G7hD4oCP2
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36 days ago
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Meriden proves best in the Neville Homes Summer Fillies Handicap, producing a determined performance to claim victory. 🏆✨
Congratulations to Trainer Denis Hogan Racing , Jockey Chris Hayes and all the connections on the success. 👏 https://t.co/xtIH3YVPD8
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36 days ago
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Runner-up at Royal Ascot last week, Sun Goddess is not for passing eight days on in the €130,000 Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes for Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien https://t.co/GBrIgLPz4D
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36 days ago
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Group 3 honours belong to Ballinea Star, who lands the Jebel Ali Racecourse Racecourse & Stables Anglesey Stakes in impressive fashion.
Congratulations to Trainer Robson De Aguiar, Jockey Donagh O’Connor and all connections on an excellent victory. 👏🏆 https://t.co/rYsnZo0ZsD
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36 days ago
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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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36 days 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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37 days 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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37 days 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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37 days 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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37 days 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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37 days 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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37 days 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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37 days 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?
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37 days 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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38 days 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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38 days 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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38 days 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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39 days 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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39 days 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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40 days ago
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