IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL

Irish Guineas Festival

Saturday 27th - sunday 28th May

The Irish Guineas festival race is an annual horse racing event that takes place at the Curragh racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland. The festival is a two-day event held in late May or early June and features two classic flat races: the Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Irish 2,000 Guineas.

The Irish 1,000 Guineas is a Group 1 race open to three-year-old fillies and is run over a distance of one mile. The race was first run in 1922 and is considered one of the most prestigious races for fillies in Ireland. The current record time for the race is 1 minute and 34.57 seconds, set by Alpha Centauri in 2018.

The Irish 2,000 Guineas is a Group 1 race open to three-year-old colts and is also run over a distance of one mile. The race was first run in 1921 and is considered one of the most important races for colts in Ireland. The current record time for the race is 1 minute and 35.12 seconds, set by the legendary horse Frankel in 2011.

The Irish Guineas festival race is a popular event for horse racing fans and attracts some of the best horses from Ireland and around the world. The festival also features a number of other races, including the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup and the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes.
If you are interested in attending the Irish Guineas festival race, be sure to plan ahead and book your tickets early. The festival is a popular event and tickets can sell out quickly. Additionally, be sure to dress appropriately for the event, as it is considered a formal occasion.
Overall, the Irish Guineas festival race is an exciting and prestigious event that is not to be missed by any horse racing fan.

The past 5 years of the Irish 1000 Guineas, Irish 2000 Guineas, and Tattersalls Gold Cup:

Irish 1000 Guineas:

Irish 2000 Guineas:

Tattersalls Gold Cup: