Irish Champions Festival

Day Two of the Irish Champions Festival Moves to the Historic Curragh Racecourse

2025 promises to deliver an unforgettable experience, packed with thrilling action both on and off the track at the iconic Curragh.

The highlight of the day is the Comer Group Irish St. Leger, the fifth and final Irish Classic of the year. It headlines a stellar race card featuring four Group 1 races and nearly €2.5 million in prize money—making this one of the richest and most exciting race days on the Irish calendar.

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1330 Irish Stallion Farms Bold Lad EBF Premier Handicap 1405 Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Stakes 1440 Moyglare Stud Stakes G1 1515 Bar One Racing Flying Five G1 1550 Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes G1 1625 Comer Group International Irish St Leger G1 1700 Moyglare Jewels Blandford Stakes G2 1735 Irish Stallion Farms Northfields EBF Premier Handicap

We are beyond excited to welcome Kyprios back to the Curragh on Irish Champions Festival, Sunday 14th September.

Bred at Moyglare Stud and foaled on 18 May 2018, Kyprios is owned by Eva Heffner of Moyglare, the Coolmore partners John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, and Westerberg. He proudly raced in Moyglare colours throughout his career.

Trained by Coolmore’s Aidan O’Brien, Kyprios has achieved a remarkable 17 wins from 21 starts, including being the only Ballydoyle horse to win eight Group 1 races. His stellar performances, including Irish St. Leger victories at the Curragh in 2022 and 2024 with Ryan Moore aboard, confirm his status as a once-in-a-generation stayer.

Join us on Sunday 14th September to pay tribute as this true racing legend parades at the Curragh.

Missed the Virtual Reality Jockey Cam on Day 1 of Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown? Or perhaps you just want a second shot in the saddle? Here’s your chance!

On Sunday 15th September, racegoers at the Curragh can experience the rush of flat racing through VR. Step into the saddle, compete with friends, and see who crosses the winning line first!

Join Robbie in the Curragh’s Champions Hall on Sunday, 14th September, for exclusive chats with top jockeys and trainers. Alongside expert previews of the day’s races, Robbie will host insightful conversations with some of racing’s most prominent personalities.

The Classic Catwalk returns for its final outing of the season with a glamorous Rosé and Runway event, sponsored by Whispering Angel. Sip, strut, and enjoy the stylish ambiance in our Whispering Angel Garden Bar—with fabulous prizes up for grabs. Stay tuned for more details!

Day 2 of Irish Champions Festival, Sunday 14th September at The iconic Curragh Racecourse will be an action packed and fun filled family day out.

There will be a huge selection of activities for younger children to enjoy from the racecourse train, carousels, spin the wheel, racecourse treasure hunt alongside our much-loved face painters!

Face painters, caricaturists and our all our favourite characters will be on hand at the Moyglare Kids Zone to entertain our little racegoers at the Irish Champions Festival! So come along for a lovely day out, knowing that your little ones will be entertained and ready to enjoy their day!

Save the date for an incredible day of world-class racing, live music and unmissable entertainment.

For more information and to read all about the amazing Day 1 action in Leopardstown Racecourse on Saturday 13th September, please visit the link below. 

For those travelling for the weekend, Race & Stay offers fully organised itineraries across one, two and three night packages.  Make it a weekend to remember!