Curragh upsets: ten of the greatest Irish Guineas shocks of the last 50 years

The Racing Post front page on the Monday after Six Perfections' odds-on defeat in the 2003 Irish 1,000 Guineas

Irish Guineas weekend at the Curragh is synonymous with star displays from brilliant performers, but it has also produced plenty of shock results through its illustrious history.

Mark Boylan highlights ten of the standout surprises from the last 50 years of the Irish 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas.

1972: Ballymore's incredible debut victory

The late Paddy Prendergast was undoubtedly a trailblazer in Irish racing history but, even by his phenomenal standards, the prospect of winning a Classic with a debutant was pretty unbelievable.

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Published on 23 May 2020inFeatures

Last updated 16:18, 18 June 2020

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