Curragh fixture rearranged and new dates announced for three races


Sunday, July 23, 2023

HRI have announced a new date for the Curagh fixture lost to the weather today and the transfer of three races as a consequence. Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post


Horse Racing Ireland has announced that the Curragh meeting, which was scheduled for today but was cancelled due to waterlogging, will now be held on Sunday, August 13.
 
However, The Minstrel Stakes (Group 2) is transferred to Leopardstown this Thursday, July 27 to form an eight-race card. This race reverts back to entries after final forfeit stage with fresh declarations to run to be made by 10am this Tuesday, July 25.
 
In addition, The Rathbride Fillies Stakes (Group 3) is transferred to Gowran Park next Saturday, July 29. This race will close for fresh entries along with the remainder of the Gowran Park meeting by 12 noon this Tuesday, July 25.
 
Finally, The Hurry Harriet Fillies Stakes (Listed), which was due to be held at Gowran Park on Wednesday, August 16, is transferred to the rescheduled Curragh meeting on Sunday, August 13 and will now close for entries on Tuesday, August 8 along with the remainder of the Curragh card.