Curragh set for Tattersalls Irish Guineas this weekend
Novibet Emerald Mile features on Day 1 of 3 day festival
The Novibet Emerald Mile will feature on day 1 of the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival this Friday at The Curragh. Thirty one contender remain in the valuable handicap following this morning’s entry stage headed by top weight I am Superman trained by Michael O’Callaghan. Other notable entries featuring in the €100,000 contest include Point Gellibrand, Dunum, Final Voyage, Chazzesmee and Joe Masseria, while trainer Adrian McGuinness is well represented with six entries most notably Saltonstall, Current Option and Casanova.
Fast Tara, Clounmacon, Ma Bella Artiste and Snowcapped feature among the eighteen fillies entered in the DNG Spring Fillies Premier Handicap, while Carrytheone, Hurricane Ivor, Laugh A Minute and Stag Night are among the eighteen for the valuable Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap
Entries
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Declared runners Wednesday at 10am
Race Times
Friday 1st race 4.50pm last race 8.30pm
Saturday 1st race 1.20pm last race 5.25pm
Sunday 1st race 1.45pm last race 5.25pm
Ground
Good, Good to Firm in places. Currently watering.
Forecast
Dry with warm temperatures
Track
Racing on stand side track. Stalls in centre for all sprints
Transport
Trains to Kildare and Newbridge with free shuttle bus to and from races
Free Shuttle Bus from the Square in Kildare Town and outside Eddie Rockets Restaurant, Main Street in Newbridge
Free Car Parking
Media Coverage
Friday All races live on Racing TV
Saturday RTE Television coverage with five races live 2nd to 5th races, all races live on Racing TV
Sunday RTE Television coverage with five races live 2nd to 5th races, all races live on Racing
TV
Admission (at entrance)
Friday €20 Saturday €30 Sunday €30
Concessions for Seniors
Under 18s free, accompanied by an adult
Special offers available to purchase on line at www.curragh.ie
Curragh Bundle
Hospitality and Dining
Limited number of packages still available for purchase
Entertainment
Friday
Naas Hospital Choir to welcome racegoers. Post race party with Abbaesque live on stage
Saturday
Newbridge Gospel Choir to welcome racegoers. Post race party with Nite Train
Moyglare Kids Zone with free activities for younger racegoers
Sunday
Newbridge Gospel Choir to welcome racegoers. Prize for the Best Dressed to include a luxury stay in the magnificent Cashel Palace Hotel, transport from Finlay Volvo and a bottle of Moet Imperial Brut
Moyglare Kids Zone with free activities for younger racegoers