Curragh Racecourse Hosts Eight Races on Day 2 of Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby 2025

A panoramic view of Curragh Racecourse during Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby weekend with horses lining up for a Group race under sunny skies.
By | 28 Jun 2025 | Mumbai

The Curragh Racecourse is all set to host an exciting lineup of eight thrilling races on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as part of the second day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby festival. The action kicks off with a maiden race, The Barronstown Stud Irish EBF, at 13:15. This 7-furlong contest offers a prize purse of €20,000. The field includes Al Haarith, All Hail, Benvenuto Cellini, Dorset, Hamiyan (FR), Jordi Bear, Mr Vettori, New Zealand, Palace Tyne, South Island, Swinging The World, The Holy Apostle, and Unbreakable Duke.

Following this is the prestigious Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes at 13:45, run over 6 furlongs with a total prize of €120,000. The fillies in contention are Artista, Beautify, Lady Iman, Leblon Queen, Luna Mia (GB), and Skydance (GB).

The third event on the card is The Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Anglesey Stakes at 14:20, a Group 3 race run over 6 furlongs and 63 yards, offering €60,000 in prize money. The runners include Flushing Meadows (USA), Killourney Reigns, Stop The Nation, She’s Too Kool, and Suzie Songs.

Scheduled at 14:55 is The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai International Stakes in Honour of Kevin Prendergast. This race will be contested over 1 mile and 2 furlongs, with €100,000 up for grabs. The entries are Trustyourinstinct, Deepone (GB), Layfayette, Elizabeth Jane, Roosevelt (GB), and Gotomylovely.

The highlight of the day, The Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes, a Group 1 race, takes place at 15:30. This elite 1 mile and 2 furlong race carries a massive €300,000 prize pool. Competing for glory are Higher Leaves, Jancis, Kalpana (GB), Magical Hope (GB), Survie, Wemightakedlongway, and Whirl.

At 16:05, racegoers can enjoy The Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Ladies Derby Handicap, spanning 1 mile and 2 furlongs and offering €30,000. The extensive field includes Longbourn, Masoun (FR), Final Voyage, Bear Profit, Fiver Friday, Solomon (GB), Tatateo, The Real Screamer, Moonlit Mist, Secret World, Loingseoir, Hemight, Desert Friend, and Breathe Again.

The penultimate race, The Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Handicap, goes off at 16:40. This 6-furlong contest carries a €26,000 purse. The runners are Daamberdiplomat, Collective Power, Jon Riggens, Back Down Under, Brigid’s Cloak (GB), Airspeed, Never Shout Never, Cold Hearted, Saturn Seven, Gordon Bennett, Rappell, Tawaazon, Manhattan Chute, and Verified.

Capping off the day is The Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF Maiden at 17:15, run over 6 furlongs with a €20,000 prize fund. The wide field of hopefuls includes Bennu, Best Suggestion, Colter Bay (FR), Describe (GB), Dreaminthejungle, Eichan San, Men Of Honour, Naples, Radient Man, Sun Soldier, Washington Street, Angel Of Promise, Charasson, Grown Ups, Lady Crossing, Mise Freisin, Stella Alpina, and Suerte.

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