Curragh (IRE) Horse Racing Result Report — 4 October 2026

The Curragh (IRE), a world-renowned racecourse located in County Kildare, Ireland, hosted an action-packed eight-race meeting on 4 October 2026. The racing took place on a turf track with the going officially described as Soft. This Curragh (IRE) report provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Curragh (IRE) results and key takeaways from the Curragh (IRE) race results 4 October 2026.

Meeting Statistics

The 38% favourite strike rate set the tone for a day that balanced short-priced certainties with competitive handicap action.

Total runners: 105
Average field size: 13.1
Favourite strike rate: 38%
Biggest-priced winner: Nouvel Espoir (IRE) at 7.50 in the Business Plus Handicap

Race-by-Race Results

1:20 – Final Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie Irish EBF Fillies Maiden (7f): Winner: Pirate Anne Bonny (W. J. Lee, P. Twomey, 1.29). Placed: Little Darling (4.00, 6.5 btn), Petticoat Bay (12.00, 1.5 btn).
1:55 – Bermingham Cameras Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden (7f): Winner: Hmas Perth (W. M. Lordan, Aidan O'Brien, 1.30). Placed: Nonsense (34.00, 1.75 btn), Wo Wo Never (19.00, 1.75 btn).
2:30 – Coolmore Sioux Nation Concorde Stakes (Listed) (7f): Winner: King Cuan (W. J. Lee, P. Twomey, 7.00). Placed: Princess Child (12.00, 3.5 btn), Loughrea (1.91, 0.5 btn).
3:05 – 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Handicap (9f): Winner: Iamimmaculate (Declan McDonogh, G. O'Leary, 6.00). Placed: Benevento (17.00, 0.75 btn), Majestic King (7.00, 0.5 btn).
3:40 – Hailey Equine Irish EBF Brigid's Pastures Stakes (Listed) (6f): Winner: Carla Ridge (Chris Hayes, Eddie & Patrick Harty, 4.00). Placed: Dancing Saxon (4.33, 0.5 btn), Royal Bay Cen (8.00, 1.25 btn).
4:15 – Business Plus Handicap (6f): Winner: Nouvel Espoir (Julian Pietropaolo, James M Barcoe, 7.50). Placed: Therewillbeglory (21.00, 1.5 btn), Smoke Them Out (12.00, 0.2 btn).
4:50 – Holden Plant Rentals Lady Riders Classic (Q.R.) Handicap (12f): Winner: Ms Aine Connolly (Whimsy, A. McCann, 5.00). Placed: Rest Your Mind (4.00, 0.3 btn), Alfalfa (4.50, 1 btn).
5:25 – 1xBet.ie Proud Partners Of Irish Sport Apprentice Handicap (8f): Winner: Blue Blue Moon (Rory Mulligan, J. P. Murtagh, 7.00). Placed: Loingseoir (11.00, 0.5 btn), Lady Arwen (26.00, 3 btn).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

P. Twomey led the way amongst the trainers with 2 wins, while W. J. Lee was the standout jockey of the meeting, also securing 2 victories.

Insight

The meeting saw favourites perform to a solid 38% strike rate, with well-supported runners like Pirate Anne Bonny and Hmas Perth obliging early in the card. However, the listed races and handicaps provided significant tests for punters, with Loughrea failing to justify favouritism in the Concorde Stakes.

The day’s most notable result came in the Business Plus Handicap, where Nouvel Espoir provided the biggest-priced winner of the day at 7.50, highlighting the competitive nature of the larger fields on the soft ground.

For full race analysis and detailed information, visit the Good Racing Guide website.