Media Guide 2020
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MEDIA GUIDE 2020 Contents Welcome 05 Minstrel Stakes (Group 2) 54 2020 Fixtures 06 Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Anglesey Stakes (Group 3) 56 Race Closing 2020 08 Kilboy Estate Stakes (Group 2) 58 Curragh Records 13 Sapphire Stakes (Group 2) 60 Feature Races 15 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) 62 TRM Equine Nutrition Gladness Stakes (Group 3) 16 Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) 64 TRM Equine Nutrition Alleged Stakes (Group 3) 18 Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3) 66 Coolmore Camelot Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 2) 20 Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) 68 Coolmore Mastercraftsman Irish EBF Athasi Stakes (Group 3) 22 Coolmore Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes (Group 2) 70 FBD Hotels and Resorts Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3) 24 A R M Holding Debutante Stakes (Group 2) 72 Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas (Group 1) 26 Snow Fairy Fillies' Stakes (Group 3) 74 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2) 28 Kilcarn Stud Flame Of Tara EBF Stakes (Group 3) 76 Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2) 30 Round Tower Stakes (Group 3) 78 Tattersalls Ireland Irish 1000 Guineas (Group 1) 32 Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group 1) 80 Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) 34 Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1) 82 Gallinule Stakes (Group 3) 36 Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) 84 Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3) 38 Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes (Group 1) 86 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1) 40 Moyglare ‘Jewels’ Blandford Stakes (Group 2) 88 Comer Group International Curragh Cup (Group 2) 42 Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3) 90 Gain Railway Stakes (Group 2) 44 Renaissance Stakes (Group 3) 92 Dubai Duty Free International Stakes (Group 3) 46 Smurfit Beresford Stakes (Group 2) 94 Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1) 48 Weld Park Stakes (Group 3) 96 Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2) 50 Curragh Training Grounds 98 Kerrygold Irish Oaks (Group 1) 52 Key Contacts 100 Welcome The completion of the new Curragh last year was a very exciting chapter in the long and illustrious history of the racecourse The spectacular redevelopment ensures that one of the world’s most iconic racecourse offers magnificent facilities on a par with the best anywhere in the world Additional improvements have been made to the facilities over the winter months which aim to enhance the race day experience 20 race days will take place this season from March to October this year featuring a variety of upgrades to the race programme including significant increases in prize money thanks to the support and commitment of our race sponsors This ensures we offer record prize money across a broad range of races to ensure our race days feature the highest quality and most competitive races throughout the season The Curragh Training Grounds have recently enjoyed a major upgrade with thanks to Eva Maria Bucher Haefner, which significantly enhances the training facilities with the ambition to attract more trainers to use the world class network of gallops and more owners to consider the Curragh as their place of choice to base their horses in training We very much look forward to welcoming you to the Curragh where a warm welcome awaits you Photo credits to David Betts. 5 2020 Fixtures PADDY POWER DAY SKY BET MIDSUMMER EVENING SUNDAY 19TH JULY - Kildare Village Ladies Derby Day SUNDAY 29TH MARCH WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 8 race programme with first race at 2.00 and last race at 6.00 7 race programme with the first race at 1.45 with the last race at 5.10pm 7 race programme with the first race off at 5.45 and the last off at 9.00 Feature race(s): Sapphire Stakes (Group 2), Kilboy Estate Stakes (Group 2), Corinthian Charity Challenge, Kildare Village Feature race(s): Paddy Power Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap) Feature race(s): Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3), Sky Bet Silver Ladies Derby. Stakes (Listed) and Sky Bet Race to the Ebor (Premier TRM CLUB COLOURS DAY Handicap). KEENELAND SUMMER FAMILY DAY SATURDAY 18TH APRIL DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST - Summer Family Day 8 Race programme with the first race at 1.50 and the last race at 5.40 FRIDAY 26TH JUNE (Evening) - Curragh Party Night 7 race programme with the first race at 2.05 and the last race at 5.15 Feature race(s): TRM Equine Nutrition Gladness Stakes (Group 7 race programme with the first race at 5.45 and the last race at 9.00 Feature race(s): Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) Rathasker 3) and TRM Equine Nutrition Alleged Stakes (Group 3). Feature race(s): Ragusa EBF Premier Handicap. Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) NEWBRIDGE PARISHES DAY SATURDAY 27TH JUNE - Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby CURRAGH SUMMER MUSIC NIGHTS MONDAY 4TH MAY 8 race programme with the first race at 1.45 and the last race at 6.00 FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 8 Race programme with the first race at 1.20 and the last race at 5.20 Feature race(s): Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1), GAIN 7 race programme with the first race at 5.30 and the last race at 8.30 Feature race(s): Coolmore Camelot Mooresbridge Stakes Railway Stakes (Group 2), Comer Group International Feature race(s): Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3), Comer Group (Group 2), Coolmore Mastercraftsman Stakes (Group 3), Curragh Cup (Group 2), Dubai Duty Free International Stakes Irish St. Leger Trial (Group 3). First Flier stakes (Listed), Dick McCormick Tetrarch Stakes (Group 3), Dubai Duty Free Rockingham (Premier Handicap). (Listed). SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST SUNDAY 28TH JUNE - Juddmonte Curragh Picnic Day TATTERSALLS IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL 7 race programme with the first race at 5.15 and the last race at 8.15 8 race programme with the first race at 1.30 and the last race at 5.30 SATURDAY 23RD MAY Feature race(s): A.R.M. Holding Debutante Stakes (Group 2), Feature race(s): Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1), Airlie Galileo Futurity Stakes (Group 2) . 8 Race programme with the first race at 1.40 and the last race at 5.40 Stud Stakes (Group 2), Paddy Power Celebration Stakes (Listed). Feature race(s): Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas (Group 1), FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST Weatherbys Ireland Greenland Stakes (Group 2) Lanwades KERRYGOLD IRISH OAKS WEEKEND 7 race programme with the first race at 4.55 and the last race at 7.55 Stud Stakes (Group 2), FBD Hotels & Resorts Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3). SATURDAY 18TH JULY - Kerrygold Irish Oaks Feature race(s): Flame of Tara Stakes (Group 3), Round Tower Stakes (Group 3), Snow Fairy Stakes (Group 3) Tote 8 programme card with the first race at 1.55 and the last race at 5.55 SUNDAY 24TH MAY Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap). Feature race(s): Kerrygold Irish Oaks (Group 1), Minstrel 8 Race programme with the first race at 1.30 and the last race at 5.15 Stakes (Group 2), Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Anglesey Feature race(s): Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas (Group 1), (Group 3), Tote Scurry (Premier Handicap). Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1), Gallinule Stakes (Group 3). LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND (DAY 2) AUTUMN FAMILY DAY Curragh to offer record prize SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER 8 race programme with the first race at 2.00 and the last race at 5.40 8 race card with the first race at approx. 1.45 and the last race at approx. 5.30 money this year to enhance Feature race(s): Comer Group International Irish St Leger Feature race(s): TRM Waterford Testimonial Stakes (Listed), 2020 Race Programme… (Group 1), Derrinstown Stud Flying Five (Group 1), Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Listed) Tote Irish Cesarewitch Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1), Goffs Vincent O’Brien (Premier Handicap). The Curragh is delighted to announce that prize money has been National Stakes (Group 1), Moyglare Jewels Blandford increased All Group 1 races will now be worth a minimum of (Group 2). STUDENT RACE DAY €300,000 and there have been positive increases to enhance a variety TH CURRAGH AUTUMN TASTE OF KILDARE FESTIVAL THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER of handicaps and programme for both stayers and sprinters, while all races on Group 1 days will have a minimum value of €20,000 7 race card with the first race at approx. 1.00 pm and the last race at approx. SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day will receive a major boost with 4.00 additional prize money over a variety of stakes and handicap races 7 race programme with the first race at approx. 1.45 and the last race at 5.30pm A mixture of Maidens & Handicaps. to increase total prize money to €2 3 million euro Feature race(s): Renaissance Stakes (Group 3), Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3). *Race times are subject to change The Comer Group International Irish St Leger will be increased to €700,000 in total prize money SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 7 race programme with the first race at approx. 1.45 and the last race at 5.30. Feature race(s): Smurfit Beresford Stakes (Group 2) , Weld Park Stakes (Group 3). 7 RACE CLOSING 2020 GROUP, LISTED AND PREMIER HANDICAPS 2ND SUPPLIMENTARY RACE DATE RACE NAME STATUS VALUE CONDITIONS DISTANCE CLOSING DECLARATION ENTRY ENTRY 29.03.20 Paddy Power Irish Linclonshire Premier Handicap €100,000 4yr old + 8 11-Mar 27-Mar 10am 18.04.20 TRM Equine Nutrition Gladness Stakes Group 3 €63,000 3 yr olds + 7f 25-Mar 14-Apr 12 Noon 17-Apr 10am 18.04.20 TRM Equine Nutrition Alleged Stakes Group 3 €63,000 4 yr old + 1m 2f 25-Mar 14-Apr 12 Noon 17-Apr 10am 04.05.20 Coolmore Camelot Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes Group 2 €125,000 4 yr old + 1 mile 2 f 01-Apr 29-Apr 12 Noon 03-May 10am 04.05.20 Coolmore Mastercraftsman Irish EBF Athasi Group 3 €75,000 3 yr old + Mares and fillies 7 F 01-Apr 29-Apr 12 Noon 03-May 10am Stakes 04.05.20 First Flier Stakes Listed €45,000 2 yr old 5 f 29-Apr