The Curragh's showpiece weekend, headlined by the Group 1 Irish Derby over a mile and a half — the Irish counterpart to Epsom and the oldest of Ireland's five Classics, first run in 1866.
Irish Derby at a glance
318 days awayDatesFri 25 - Sun 27 Jun 2027
Duration3 days
Feature raceIrish Derby (G1)
CodeFlat
Course established—
Capacity—
DirectionRight-handed
Nearest stationKildare and Newbridge train stations (complimentary race-day shuttle bus)
Where it is
CourseThe CurraghNewbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Nearest stationKildare and Newbridge train stations (complimentary race-day shuttle bus)
Headline races
Irish Derby (G1)
Pretty Polly Stakes (G1)
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