The Curragh will come alive this Sunday, 14 September 2025, with a blockbuster programme featuring elite Group 1 contests, rich handicaps, and the season’s most anticipated juvenile clashes. From the €500,000 Irish St. Leger to the Moyglare Stud Stakes and National Stakes, Ireland’s racing cathedral will once again showcase the sport at its very best.
Race 1: At 13:30
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (€150,000, 6f)
The day opens with a maximum-field sprint, where raw speed and tactical draw will decide the outcome. Big Gossey, a proven Curragh specialist, shoulders top weight, while Carla Ridge brings strong recent form. British raiders like Tuco Salamanca and Francisco’s Piece add depth, while Go Athletico is a course winner with claims. Expect a blanket finish with over 25 runners charging home.
Race 2: At 14:05
The Stakes (€250,000, 6f 63yds)
Alparslan leads the British challenge, while By The Lake and Glamazon will carry local hopes. Sudbury Hill and Uncertainty are other interesting raiders, while McGuinness saddles the duo Coincidental Glory and Aqua Bear to represent home connections.
Race 3: At 14:40
The Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1, €400,000, 7f)
One of Ireland’s great juvenile tests of class and stamina. Aidan O’Brien runs a powerful hand with Beautify, Composing, and Precise. Suzie Songs brings unbeaten form, while Skydance is a proven stakes filly. British trainer Karl Burke sends Venetian Sun (J: C. Lee) into the mix, raising international intrigue.
Race 4: At 15:15
The Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes (Group 1, €400,000, 5f)
Sprinters from Ireland, Britain, and Australia line up for blistering five-furlong glory. Bucanero Fuerte and Whistlejacket head the home team, while Art Power loves the Curragh. Add in She’s Quality and Vadream and this Group 1 sprint has all the ingredients for fireworks.
Race 5: At 15:50
The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1, €400,000, 7f)
Another  juvenile  highlight, this time for colts. Ballydoyle unleash Dorset, Gstaad and Italy, while Joseph O’Brien relies on North Coast. International spice comes via Saba Desert, who arrives with towering reputation, and Zavateri, a tough British traveller.
Race 6: At 16:25
The Comer Group International Irish St. Leger (Group 1, €500,000, 1m 6f)
The autumn staying crown, and one of Ireland’s most historic races. Al Riffa bids to translate middle-distance brilliance into Classic-winning stamina. Ballydoyle fields Illinois and Queenstown, while Crystal Black is a sentimental local fancy. Britain sends Al Qareem and Amiloc, with Germany represented by Waldadler. Expect a tactical battle in this €500,000 showpiece.
Race 7: At 17:00
The Stakes (Group 2, €200,000, 1m2f)
Fillies and mares take the stage. One Look and Snellen head the ratings at 108. Aidan O’Brien relies on Ballet Slippers and Merrily, while Red Letter is well regarded. Outsiders like Naomi Lapaglia and Higher Leaves could also feature.
Race 8: At 17:35
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap (€150,000, 1m2f)
The curtain falls with another €150,000 handicap. Rock Of Cashel looks progressive, while Masoun (D. McMonagle) and Viking Invasion represent Joseph O’Brien. Seasoned campaigner Mashhoor adds grit, while British interest comes from Tony Montana. With 23 runners declared, this is another puzzle to close a thrilling Curragh raceday.
Curragh Raceday 14 September 2025 promises to be a festival of flat racing, combining the spectacle of three Group 1 contests, the prestige of the Blandford Stakes, and the competitive ferocity of big-field handicaps. The Irish St. Leger will crown the stayers, while the Moyglare and National Stakes could reveal the Classic stars of 2026.
About the Racecourse:
Located in the heart of Kildare, the Curragh Racecourse is Ireland’s home of flat racing and one of the most iconic venues in the sport worldwide. The name “Curragh” translates to “place of the running horse,” and the track is surrounded by sweeping views of the historic grassland plains that give the venue its unique setting.
The Curragh hosts all five Irish Classics, the 2,000 Guineas, 1,000 Guineas, Irish Derby, Irish Oaks and Irish St Leger along with 23 racedays and 11 Group 1 contests across the season. Highlights include the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival in June, the Irish Oaks in July, and the Irish Champions Festival in September. Blending world-class racing with music, fashion, and family-friendly entertainment, the Curragh is both a sporting and cultural landmark, offering hospitality for all tastes, from trackside cafés to grandstand suites.
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