The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs, and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.
Assert, oil on canvas Painting by Bob Demuyser (1920-2003)
Shirley Heights, Derby winner by Bob Demuyser (1920-2003)
The Curragh Racecourse is a flat racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland. The racecourse is home to Ireland’s five most important flat races, known as the Classics. Racing takes place 23 days each year from the end of March until late October. Guided tours of the venue are available outside of race days.
"The Curragh race course", a 19th-century print
Johnny Murtagh has had more than 300 wins at the Curragh.
Trainer A. P. O'Brien has had more than 600 wins at the course.
2009 World Champion Sea The Stars trained on the Curragh by John Oxx