2008 Irish 2000 Guineas
The Irish 2000 Guineas – counterpart to the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket – is one of the five Irish Classic races, which also include the Irish versions of the 1000 Guineas, St Leger, Oaks and Derby races.
The Irish 2000 Guineas is a Group 1 flat race for three-year-old thoroughbreds run over a distance of one mile. The race is run each year in May at the Curragh, which hosts all five of the Irish Classics. For interesting facts about the history of racing at the Curragh, see Irish 2000 Guineas history.
It’s not unusual for horses that run the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket – due to be raced on 3 May in 2008 – also to run the Irish 2000 Guineas later in the month. In recent times horses such as Don’t Forget Me, Tirol, Rodrigo De Triano and Rock Of Gibraltar have all completed doubles, winning both of the 2000 Guineas races. Last year saw another double, with Cockney Rebel winning the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and the 2007 Irish 2000 Guineas.
2008 Irish 2000 Guineas
The Boylesports Irish 2000 Guineas for 2008 will be raced on 24 May at the Curragh, the day before the Boylesport 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup are run.
Other races due to be held on the day of the 2000 Guineas include the Weatherbys Ireland Greenland Stakes, Ridgewood Pearl Stakes and Isabel Morris Stakes.
On 24 May, the first race will be run at 2.15pm. See Irish 2000 Guineas tickets for details of ticket options and prices.
The total prize fund for the 2008 Irish 2000 Guineas is €224,500.
Start considering who you think will come out tops at the 2008 Irish 2000 Guineas. See Irish 2000 Guineas betting for some good betting tips, and see Irish 2000 Guineas top trainers for hints on some of the best trainers to back.
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