The Irish Derby Stakes have been held annually at The Curragh in County Kildare, Ireland since 1866. The ancient Gaelic name " Curragh, " actually means racecourse and the Derby is Ireland's most important event in thoroughbred horse racing.
The race for 3-year-olds colts and fillies is run a distance of 1 1/2 miles, drawing the best horses in Great Britain and France to compete.
Irish Derby winners:
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