Curragh Cup
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1987 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Gala Coral Group |
| Website | Curragh |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1m 6f (2,816 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 8 st 10 lb (3yo); 9 st 11 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 3 lb for Group winners * * at 11 furlongs or over since June 1 last year |
| Purse |
€65,000 (2015) 1st: €39,000 |
The Curragh Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2,816 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.
The event was established in 1987, and for a period it was classed at Listed level. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 1994 and upgraded again to Group 2 status in 2016.
The race is part of the Curragh's three-day Irish Derby Festival meeting, and it is currently held on the final day.
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey (5 wins):
Leading trainer (6 wins):
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