The Horse Race of Ireland

Similar to England’s 2,000 Guineas is the Irish 2,000 Guineas and is top notch race in Ireland and some feel it is the sequel to England’s race. Because of this, many of the contestants that ran in the Newmarket Guineas make the trip to Curragh in Ireland every year to compete. The two races are very similar as they both are offered to 3-year-old thoroughbreds and spans a distance of...