The Week Ahead: Irish & British Horse Racing, 3–9 August
A look ahead to the key horse racing fixtures taking place in Ireland and Britain from August 3rd to August 9th.
Curragh
The Curragh Horse Racing Tips: Nine selections for Irish Oaks Day (Saturday, July 18, 2026)
Nine selections for the Curragh on Saturday, including in the Irish Oaks as Epsom winner Thundering On bids for a classics double.
Irish 2,000 Guineas 2026 Preview: Betting Tips, Odds & Curragh Racecard Analysis
Saturday’s Curragh card is headlined by the 2026 Irish 2,000 Guineas, with Aidan O’Brien’s Gstaad bidding to follow up his impressive English Guineas run. We preview the Classic alongside the Greenland Stakes, Gallinule Stakes and the rest of a competitive day of racing at the Curragh, featuring betting tips, selections and race analysis throughout.
Prestige and Pace: Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes Set to Light Up the Curragh
The Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh promises to be one of the standout highlights of Irish Champions Weekend, with Europe’s top sprinters set to battle it out for Group 1 glory.