Curragh (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 27 September 2026

The Curragh (IRE), situated in County Kildare, Ireland, hosted an exciting day of flat racing on 27 September 2026. The meeting took place on turf under heavy ground conditions, featuring a total of eight races. This Curragh (IRE) report provides a breakdown of the action, with further details available in our full Curragh (IRE) results and Curragh (IRE) race results 27 September 2026 archives.

Meeting Statistics

• The standout highlight of the day was a dominant 75% favourite strike rate across the eight-race card.
• Total runners: 106
• Average field size: 13.3
• Biggest-priced winner: Chally Chute (IRE) at 17.00 in the Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch.

Race-by-Race Results

• 1:25 – Army Equitation Centenary Irish EBF Maiden (7f): Won by Raging Bull (IRE) (Ryan Moore, 1.50). Placed: Overhead Drive (IRE) (15.00, 0.2 btn), Golden Idol (IRE) (9.00, 6 btn).
• 2:00 – Izuzu Ireland Irish EBF Maiden (9f): Won by Capability Brown (IRE) (W. M. Lordan, 5.00). Placed: Cluster (GB) (3.00, 2.25 btn), Warrawood (GB) (67.00, 5 btn).
• 2:35 – Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club Renaissance Stakes (Group 3) (6f): Won by Soul Love (GB) (Pierre-Louis Jamin, 3.50). Placed: Big Gossey (IRE) (13.00, 0.75 btn), Power Blue (IRE) (3.50, 4 btn).
• 3:10 – Celebrating County Kildare And Lexington Twinning Maiden (6f): Won by Valentino Eclipse (IRE) (Seamie Heffernan, 1.40). Placed: Port Arthur (IRE) (26.00, 3.75 btn), A Good Yarn (IRE) (4.50, 2 btn).
• 3:45 – Darley Fillies Stakes (Group 3) (7f): Won by Curracloe (USA) (Ben Coen, 2.62). Placed: Alpine Wedding (IRE) (4.50, 2.75 btn), Damsel In Distress (IRE) (2.62, 2.25 btn).
• 4:20 – Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch (17f): Won by Chally Chute (IRE) (Sam Coen, 17.00). Placed: Sirius (FR) (29.00, 0.5 btn), Galileo Dame (IRE) (26.00, 0.3 btn).
• 4:55 – Kwiff More Bang For Your Bet Nursery Handicap (7f): Won by Moon Sand (FR) (J M Sheridan, 3.50). Placed: Romance (GER) (3.75, 4 btn), Gabby Hayes (IRE) (19.00, 2.5 btn).
• 5:30 – Kwiff Supercharged Betting (Q.R.) Handicap (10f): Won by Fianna (IRE) (Mr O McGill, 5.00). Placed: Justenzia (IRE) (5.00, 1.75 btn), Timandi (IRE) (13.00, 2.75 btn).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

Aidan O'Brien led the trainers' standings with 2 wins. Jockeys Ryan Moore, W. M. Lordan, Pierre-Louis Jamin, Seamie Heffernan, and Ben Coen each secured 1 victory during the meeting.

Insight

Punters enjoyed a highly predictable afternoon at the Curragh, with a remarkable 75% favourite strike rate underscoring the dominance of the market leaders. While most favourites justified their odds, the card was not without its moments of intrigue, most notably the success of Chally Chute (IRE) at odds of 17.00 in the marathon 17-furlong Irish Cesarewitch, providing the only significant upset on an otherwise punter-friendly day.

For a full breakdown of today’s performance metrics and detailed finishing positions, view the full results here.