The weekend that opens the Irish Classic season at the Curragh: the Irish 2,000 Guineas on Saturday, then the Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup on Sunday, three Group 1s in two days.
Irish Guineas at a glance
271 days awayDatesSat 22 - Sun 23 May 2027
Duration2 days
Feature raceIrish 2,000 Guineas (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 2,000 Guineas (G1)
Irish 1,000 Guineas (G1)
Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1)
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