Group 1’s in Ireland

Ireland has a rich history of horse racing. The world’s largest Thoroughbred stud, Coolmore Stud, has its main farm there (in addition to major operations in the U.S. and Australia).

In recent years, Irish bred and trained horses have enjoyed considerable success in major races worldwide. Various horses achieved victory in one or more of the British 2000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, considered the three most prestigious races in Europe. In the 6 runnings of the Epsom Derby between 2008 and 2013, Irish horses filled 20 of the first 30 placings, winning the race 5 times.

Group 1 Records in Ireland

  • Number of Group 1’s – 12
  • Total Group 1 Prize Money – $US6,134,000
  • Average Stake Per Group 1 Race – $US511,000
  • Richest Race – Irish Derby – $US1,350,000

 

List of Group 1 Races in Ireland

  • Irish 2,000 Guineas – $349,000, 1609m, May, Curragh, 3yo c&f
  • Tattersalls Gold Cup – $297,400, 2112m,, May, Curragh, 4yo+
  • Irish 1,000 Guineas – $379,000, 1609m, May, Curragh, 3yo f
  • Pretty Polly Stakes – $291,000, 2012m, June Curragh 3yo+ f
  • Irish Derby – $1,458,000, 2414m, June Curragh, 3yo c&f
  • Irish Oaks – $466,000, 2414m, July Curragh, 3yo f
  • Phoenix Stakes – $291,000, 1207m, July / Aug Curragh, 2yo c&f
  • Matron Stakes – $349,000, 1609m, September Leopardstown, 3yo+ f
  • Irish Champion Stakes – $1,458,000, 2012m,, September Leopardstown, 3yo+
  • Moyglare Stud Stakes – $408,000, 1408m,, September Curragh, 2yo f
  • Vincent O’Brien National Stakes – $408,000, 1408m,, September Curragh, 2yo c&f
  • Irish St. Leger – $466,000 2816m,,September, Curragh, 3yo+

 

Irish Derby 2016 – Video