The Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare is an excellent day out for all the family. Today was the Juddmonte Bereford Stakes and the Irish Pony Club. The sun was beaming which made it all the better! A Google maps link to the Curragh is provided at the bottom of this post.
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| Entrance to the Curragh Racecourse |
The Irish Pony Club day showcased young horse riders from around the country. There was a Jockey Skills Training Course which took place the previous week. There were 12 participants who took part and the winner was Conor Houlihan from Waterford. There was also demonstrations from these young riders throughout the day.
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| Demonstration by Members of the Pony Club |
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| Members of the Pony Club Race on the track |
There are many places to bet in the Curragh, whether you fancy the Tote, Paddy Power or the various bookies which are located outside, under the stands. If I am placing a bet on a single horse - win or each way, I usually venture out to the bookies. As I know what horse I want to pick, I look for the best price for that horse. Most of the time I pick the wrong horse but its all a bit of fun!
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| Bookie Stalls at the Curragh |
There are several bars scattered across the Curragh so getting a drink is never an issue. If you do get peckish during your visit, there are also many dining areas. These dining options are available to suit everyone's taste and the
Curragh offers a wide range of dining and hospitality packages including the
Balcony Restaurant, Horseshoe Suite and Champagne Bar. During my visit I got sausage and chips for €5.50 from one of the fast food outlets which filled the gap.
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| Enjoying a pint and watching the races |
Parking is free at the Curragh but if you don't have a car you can also travel by Dublin Coach. They provide an additional stop at the Curragh on race days on their N7 service. Check out their website for more details. There is also the option of getting the train to Kildare town via Irish Rail.
Have a great day and please do let us know how you get on. More pictures of the Curragh are below:
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| Racing Action |
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| Parade Ring |
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| The Finishing Post |
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| The Starting Post |
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| Halfway there |
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| Anyones Race |
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| Statue |
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