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The Curragh Racecourse Irish 2000 Guineas horse race – 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 Racecourse as part of the Irish Guineas Festival. Curragh Racecourse hosts all five of the Irish Classics. For interesting facts about the history of racing at the Curragh Racecourse, take a look at Irish 2000 Guineas history.
Irish 2000 Guineas Winners
On 24 May 2008 jockey Johnny Murtagh rode Henrythenavigator to victory over Kevin Manning on New Approach to win the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh Racecourse. Henrythenavigator’s performance marked the fifth Irish 2000 Guineas victory for renowned trainer Aidan O'Brien and the second consecutive 2000 Guineas double. Find out more in the Irish 2000 Guineas top trainers section.
It's not unusual for horses that run the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket 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. 2007 saw another double with Cockney Rebel winning the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and the 2007 Irish 2000 Guineas.
Irish 2000 Guineas Fixtures
The Boylesports Irish 2000 Guineas will be raced on 23 May at the Curragh Racecourse, the day before the Boylesport Irish 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup are run.
Other notable races due to be held on the day of the Irish 2000 Guineas include the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes and TP Waters Marble Hill Stakes.
On 23 May, the first race will be run at 2.00pm. Visit Irish 2000 Guineas tickets for details of ticket options and prices.
Irish 2000 Guineas Betting
The total prize fund for the Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) will be £224,500.00 – the same amount as 2008.
Start considering who you think will defy the Irish 2000 Guineas odds to come out on top. Review our Irish 2000 Guineas betting guide for some good betting tips and check out Irish 2000 Guineas top trainers for hints on some of the best trainers to back.
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| poptelecom.co.uk Maiden Stakes (Div 2) (Class 5) Flat | ||
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| 17:25 Uttoxeter | | |
| Mount Argus Open Hunters' Chase (Class 6) | ||
| 17:55 Uttoxeter | | |
| David 'Smokey Joe' Hadfield Memorial Novices' Hurdle (Class 4) | ||
| 18:25 Uttoxeter | | |
| 32Red Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) | ||
| 18:55 Uttoxeter | | |
| Oakley Outing Handicap Chase (Class 4) | ||
| 19:30 Uttoxeter | | |
| Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) | ||
| 20:00 Uttoxeter | | |
| 32Red Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) | ||
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| 16:55 Wexford | | |
| Owenavarragh (Q.R.) Maiden Flat | ||
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| 18:10 Doncaster | | |
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| Kat Communications Knowledge About Telecoms Median Auction Maiden Stakes (Class 5) Flat | ||
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| Frenchgate First For Fashion Handicap (Rnd) (Class 3) Flat | ||
| 20:20 Doncaster | | |
| robinsonsofbawtry.com Handicap (Class 4) Flat | ||
| 20:50 Doncaster | | |
| Elements Medispa Handicap (Class 4) Flat | ||
| 13:50 Thirsk | | |
| British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Class 4) Flat | ||
| 14:20 Thirsk | | |
| Pavilion At Thirsk Racecourse For Wedding Receptions Handicap (Class 6) Flat | ||
| 14:55 Thirsk | | |
| Market Cross Jewellers Handicap (Class 3) Flat | ||
| 15:30 Thirsk | | |
| Marion Gibson Brown Memorial Handicap (Class 4) Flat | ||
| 16:05 Thirsk | | |
| Yorkshire Outdoors Adventure Experiences Handicap (Class 2) Flat | ||
| 16:40 Thirsk | | |
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| 17:15 Thirsk | | |
| Thirsk Racecourse Conference Rooms Maiden Stakes (Div 2) (Class 5) Flat | ||
| 17:45 Thirsk | | |
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| 14:05 Bangor-on-Dee | | |
| Bhest 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) | ||
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