Owners and Trainers

Upon arrival at the racecourse, owners and trainers with a declared runner (s) should present their AIR cards (admission card issued by the Association of Irish Racecourses) at the AIR desk to receive their allocation of race day admission, a complimentary race card and a wrist band giving access to the owners and trainers facilities area and the parade ring.

Should you wish to send a representative in your place, please order your AIR representative badges by 12 noon the day before racing via the HRI Ownership website.

Owner guests and syndicates and club members should give their names at the AIR desk to receive racecourse admission, a complimentary race card and an owner swing badge giving access to the owner’s area on Level 3 of the grandstand and the parade ring.

We understand that racehorse ownership comes in many different forms, thus we are more than happy to discuss individual syndicate and partnership requirements and will try our best to accommodate requests where possible.

Owners and trainers with a runner on the day are entitled to complimentary car parking in Area A (blue car park) adjacent to the main entrance by showing the dated car park label to the parking attendant as per attached. Parking is limited and is on a first come first served basis. Our team of parking attendants will guide owner guests, syndicate, and club members to additional parking Area B/D (Yellow car park) nearby if it is required.

All winning owners are presented with a memento following the race and are accompanied by a member of The Curragh team for a celebratory drink and to watch a replay of the race. They also receive a framed photograph of the winning horse.

Owners and Trainers should contact the racecourse in advance to ensure all arrangements with regards to tickets, car parking, complimentary hospitality are in order. Upon arrival, owners and trainers of overseas trained runners should go to the AIR desk to collect their tickets.

Horses travelling from overseas will be stabled in secure overnight stables at the racecourse. While your horse is based at the Curragh, it will have the best equine care to ensure the highest welfare standards are met.

It is important that overseas based trainers contact the Curragh in advance to make the necessary arrangements for their horses.

For hygene reasons, only shavings or paper bedding are provided by the racecourse. Horses will also have access to the world-famous Curragh Training Grounds during their stay.

Complimentary dining for stable staff working on race days is available in the Stable Staff Canteen, sponsored by Moyglare Stud, while there is also a lounge available for use on race days.

For overseas runners, trainers should contact The Curragh in advance in order for us to arrange complimentary accommodation for their employees and transfers during their stay.

There is a prize presented to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out in all races. The trainer who wins the Best Turned Out Awards during the season, will receive a complimentary breakfast for all their staff courtesy of Cavalor Equine Nutrition, while they also present a “Care Pack” to all grooms in charge of all winning horses together with a photograph of their horse.

See www.ihrb.ie for further information. We would strong advise that overseas trainers check that vaccination information is in order by sending a copy of the front cover of the passport and vaccination page to the IHRB email [email protected] tel 045 445600

The Curragh will offer trainers the opportunity to gallop their horses on the track after the races on a limited number of days, subject to suitability of ground conditions. Bookings must be made no later than 12 noon the day before. If on a Sunday, this must be done by 12 noon Friday. The name of the horse and vaccination details must be sent to [email protected]. Bookings and all enquires by contacting Richie Brophy

If you are thinking of staying in the locality, we would like to recommend our partner hotels and accommodation providers – see where-to-stay in Kildare for details. We can source special rates on request.

Regular updates are available on The Curragh’s social media channels.

The Curragh stages two races as part of the Breeders Cup “Win and You’re In Challenge series – the Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) and Flying Five Stakes (Group 1). These Group 1 races will earn automatic starting berths, waivered entry fees and travel incentives into the corresponding race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

The winner of the Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) will receive a free entry to the Bahrain International Trophy (Group 2).

The winner of the GAIN Railway Stakes, July Stakes and Coventry Stakes receive a free entry to the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1).

Brian Kavanagh – CEO 045 441205 [email protected]
Evan Arkwright – Racing & Sponsorship Manager 045 441205 [email protected]
Ciara Doyle – Racing Executive 045 257572 [email protected]
Robbie Moore – Stable Yard Manager 087 6001368 [email protected]
Richie Brophy – Grounds Manager 087 6672556 [email protected]
Brendan Sheridan – Clerk of the Course (IHRB) 087 2563633 b[email protected]