Curragh Racecourse Curragh Racecourse The Curragh Racecourse, usually referred to as simply The Curragh, is Ireland's most important Thoroughbred racecourse. It is situated on the Curragh plain in County Kildare, between the towns of Newbridge and Kildare. The name "Curragh" comes from the Irish (Gaeilge) word "Cuirreach", meaning "place of the running horse". The first recorded race on the plain took place in 1727, but it was used for races before then. The first Derby was held in 1866, and in 1868 the Curragh was officially declared a horse racing and training facility by act of parliament. The course is right-handed, about
2006 Irish Greyhound Derby 2006 Irish Greyhound Derby The 2006 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 9 September 2006. The winner Razldazl Billy won €175,000 and was trained by Dolores Ruth, owned by Liam Marks and bred by Tommy Holden, whelped down by Michael Power and reared by Shirley Ruth. The race was sponsored by the Paddy Power. At Shelbourne, 9 September (over 550 yards): 5¼, 1¾, short-head, ¾, ¾ (lengths) Double English Greyhound Derby champion Westmead Hawk was unable to travel to Ireland for the 2007 Irish Derby, which