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
2007 Irish Greyhound Derby 2007 Irish Greyhound Derby The 2007 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 7 September 2007. The winner Tyrur Rhino won €175,000 and was trained by Paul Hennessy, owned and bred by P.J.Fahy. The race was sponsored by the Paddy Power. At Shelbourne, 7 September (over 550 yards): 1¼, ¾, 1¾, ¾, dis (lengths) There was a high quality entry for the 2007 Irish Derby that included the 2007 English Greyhound Derby 2nd, 3rd and 5th in Loyal Honcho, Forest Scholes and Ullid Connor respectively. Also lining