The Irish premier handicap races are high prize money races for racehorses in the handicap class.

Irish premier handicaps are the premium horse racing handicap events in Ireland. The Irish premier handicap racing events are a test for the best racehorses who are weighted depending on age and previous form. The weight allowance means horses with previous success carry a penalty for winning.

In our Irish premier handicap horse racing guide, we will list everything you need to know about the biggest and best premier handicap horse races in Ireland.

All Irish Premier Handicap Horse Races

Here is a list of all the premier handicap races in Ireland:

Race Name	Racecourse	Distance	Age	Month
Irish Lincolnshire Handicap	Curragh	8f	4yo+	March
Mallow Handicap	Cork	7f	4yo+	May
Ragusa Handicap	Curragh	12f	4yo+	June
Spring Fillies Handicap	Curragh	8f	3yo	June
Rockingham Handicap	Curragh	5f	3yo+	June
Nasrullah Handicap	Navan	10f	4yo+	July
Royal County Handicap	Navan	10f	3yo	July
Blackwater Handicap	Naas	8f	3yo	July
Cork Derby Handicap	Cork	12f	4yo+	July
SkyBet Race To The Ebor Handicap	Curragh	14f	4yo+	July
Habitat Handicap	Cork	8f	4yo+	July
Scurry Handicap	Curragh	6f	3yo+	July
Summer Handicap	Curragh	7f	3yo+	July
Derby Festival Handicap	Curragh	8f	3yo	July
Ulster Derby Handicap	Down Royal	12f	3yo	July
Guineas Festival Handicap	Curragh	10f	4yo+	August
Junefest Handicap	Curragh	5f	3yo	August
Connacht (Q.R.) Handicap	Galway	16f	4yo+	August
Galway Mile Handicap	Galway	8f	3yo+	August
Guinness Handicap	Galway	12f	3yo+	August
Ahonoora Handicap	Galway	7f	3yo+	August
Doneraile Handicap	Cork	5f	3yo+	August
Red God Handicap	Dundalk	10f	3yo+	August
Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap	Killarney	14f	3yo+	August
Naas Racecourse Business Club Handicap	Naas	6f	3yo	August
Irish Cambridgeshire Handicap	Curragh	8f	3yo+	August
EBF Premier Nursery Handicap	Navan	5f	2yo	September
EBF Premier Nursery Handicap	Cork	7f	2yo	September
Petingo Handicap	Leopardstown	12f	3yo+	September
Sovereign Path Handicap	Leopardstown	7f	3yo+	September
Bold Lad Handicap	Curragh	6f	3yo+	September
Northfields Handicap	Curragh	10f	3yo+	September
Listowel Printing Works Handicap	Listowel	12f	3yo+	September
EBF Premier Nursery Handicap	Listowel	8f	2yo	September
Joe McGrath Handicap	Curragh	5f	3yo+	September
Irish Cesarewitch Handicap	Curragh	16f	3yo+	October
Leopardstown October Handicap	Leopardstown	12f	3yo+	October
Naas November Handicap	Naas	14f	3yo+	November
Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap	Naas	6f	2yo	November

Guide To All Premier Handicap Races in Ireland

Here is a guide to all the premier handicaps in Ireland:

Irish Lincolnshire Handicap

The Irish Lincolnshire is a Premier Handicap horse race run at the Curragh Racecourse over a 1-mile distance taking place at the start of the Flat season in March. The race is open to horses aged four years or older and attracts a competitive field of milers looking to win the first Irish Premier Handicap of the year.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Irish Lincolnshire Premier Handicap event.

Mallow Handicap

The Mallow Premier Handicap horse race is run at Cork Racecourse over 7 furlongs distance taking place in March. The race is open to horses aged four years or older.

Ragusa Handicap

The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund ‘Ragusa’ is a Premier Handicap horse race run at the Curragh Racecourse over a 1-mile 4 furlongs distance in June.

The race is open to horses aged four years or older.

Spring Fillies Handicap

The Spring Fillies is a Premier Handicap horse race run at the Curragh Racecourse over a 1-mile distance in June.

The race is open to horses aged three years old.

Rockingham Handicap

The Rockingham Handicap is a horse race run at the Curragh racecourse for horses aged 3 and over.

This event occurs every year in June and is a distance of five furlongs.

Nasrullah Handicap

The Nasrullah Handicap is a horse event at Navan Racecourse for horses aged four and older.

The fixture occurs each year in July and has a distance of 10 furlongs.

Royal County Handicap

The Royal County Handicap is a race that occurs at the Navan Racecourse for horses aged 3 and over.

The event takes place every year in July with a distance of 10 furlongs.

Blackwater Handicap

The Blackwater Handicap is a race that occurs at the Naas Racecourse for horses aged 3.

The event takes place every year in July with a distance of 10 furlongs.

Cork Derby Handicap

The Cork Derby Handicap is a race that occurs at the Cork Racecourse for horses aged 4 and above.

The fixture takes place every year in July with a distance of twelve furlongs.

SkyBet Race To The Ebor Handicap

The SkyBet Race To The Ebor Handicap is a race that takes place at the Curragh racecourse for horses aged four and over.

The event takes place in July every year with a distance of 14 furlongs.

Habitat Handicap

The Habitat Handicap is an event at the Cork racecourse that occurs each year in July.

The race is for horses aged four and older and is a distance of 8 furlongs.

Scurry Handicap

The Scuffy Handicap is a race held at the Curragh Racecourse with a distance of 6 furlongs.

It occurs each year in July for horses aged 3 and over.

Summer Handicap

The Summer Handicap is an event held at the Curragh Racecourse for aged 3 horses or older.

The fixture takes place in July each year and has a distance of seven furlongs.

Derby Festival Handicap

The Derby Festival Handicap is a fixture on the Curragh Racecourse that takes place each July every year.

This event is for horses aged three and has a distance of eight furlongs.

Ulster Derby Handicap

The Ulster Derby is a three-year-old horse race in Northern Ireland with a flat handicap. It is held every year in June at Down Royal over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs and 150 yards (2,551 metres).

For more information, check out our full guide to the Ulster Derby event.

Guineas Festival Handicap

The Guineas Festival Handicap is an aged 3+ race in Ireland held at the Galway Racecourse.

The event occurs in August each year and has a distance of 12 furlongs.

Junefest Handicap

The Junefest Handicap is an event held in August at the Curragh Racecourse in Ireland.

This fixture is for horses aged 3 and over and has a distance of 5 furlongs.

Connacht (Q.R.) Handicap

The Connacht (Q.R.) Handicap is a fixture held in August at the Galway Racecourse in Ireland.

The event is for horses aged four and older and within a distance of 16 furlongs.

Galway Mile Handicap

The Galway Mile Handicap is a race that occurs in August each year at the Galway Racecourse. The fixture is for horses aged 3 and above and is 8 furlongs long.

For more information, check out our full guide to the Galway Mile Handicap event.

Guinness Handicap

The Guinness Handicap is a premier handicap race held at the Galway Racecourse in Ireland.

This event is for horses aged 3 or over only and is 12 furlongs long. The fixture takes place every year in August.

Ahonoora Handicap

The Ahonoora Handicap is a premier handicap event held in Ireland at the Galway Racecourse.

The fixture is for horses aged three and over and is 7 furlongs long. This race is held in August each year.

Doneraile Handicap

The Doneraile Handicap is a premier handicap race annually at Cork Racecourse in Ireland.

The race is for horses aged three and up and lasts five furlongs. Every year in August, this race takes place.

Red God Handicap

The Red God Handicap, held annually at Dundalk Racecourse in Ireland, is a premier handicap event.

The race lasts ten furlongs and is open to horses aged three and up. This race takes place every year in August.

Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap

The Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap, held annually at Killarney Racecourse in Ireland, is a major handicap event. The event is 14 furlongs long and is open to horses aged three and up. This race is held every year in August.

For more information, check out our guide to the Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap event.

Naas Racecourse Business Club Handicap

The Naas Racecourse Business Club Handicap is a premier handicap event held at Naas Racecourse in Ireland every year. The event is for three-year-old horses and is six furlongs long. This race takes place every year in August.

Irish Cambridgeshire Handicap

The Irish Cambridgeshire Handicap is a premier handicap fixture held at the Curragh Racecourse in Ireland. The event is for horses over the age of three only and is eight furlongs long. This race occurs every year in August.

For more information, check out our guide to the Irish Cambridgeshire Handicap event.

Petingo Handicap

The Petingo Handicap is a major handicap race that takes place at Leopardstown Racecourse in Ireland.

The race is twelve furlongs long and is only open to horses over the age of three. Every year in September, this race takes place.

Sovereign Path Handicap

The Leopardstown Racecourse in Ireland hosts the Sovereign Path Handicap, a major handicap race.

The race is seven furlongs long and is only open to horses over the age of three. Every year in September, this race occurs.

Bold Lad Handicap

The Bold Lad Handicap is a premier handicap racing event held in Ireland at the Curragh racecourse.

This race is open to horses aged 3 and older and is 6 furlongs long.

Northfields Handicap

The Northfields Handicap is a major handicap race conducted at Ireland’s Curragh Racecourse.

The race is limited for horses over the age of three and lasts 10 furlongs. Every year in September, this race takes place.

Listowel Printing Works Handicap

Listowel Printing Works Handicap is a Premier Handicap race contested over 1m 4f with racehorses three-year-old plus.

Every year in September, this race takes place and the ground is usually on the softer side of good.

Joe McGrath Handicap

The Joe McGrath Handicap is an event that is 5 furlongs long-held in Ireland at the Curragh racecourse.

This race takes place every September and is open to horses aged three and above.

Irish Cesarewitch Handicap

The Irish Cesarewitch Handicap is an event 16 furlongs long which is based in Ireland at the Curragh racecourse.

The race takes place every October and is open to horses aged three and over.

Leopardstown October Handicap

The Leopardstown October Handicap is a race 12 furlongs long which is based at the Leopardstown racecourse in Ireland.

The event occurs in October every year and is for horses aged 3 or over only.

Naas November Handicap

The Naas November Handicap is a race 14 furlongs long for horses aged 3 and over. This event occurs every November at the Naas Racecourse in Ireland.

For more information, check out our guide to the Naas November Handicap event.

Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap

The Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap is a two-year-old race with a distance of six furlongs.

The fixture is based at the Naas racecourse in Ireland and takes place every year in November.

Summary

The Irish premier handicap races are run over various distances varying from 5 furlongs up to 2-mile events.

If you enjoy racing in England be sure to check out all the UK Premier Handicap Horse Races.

Punters enjoy placing bets on the Irish Premier Handicaps because they are well-contested races that are hard to predict the winner.

Other popular horse racing events you might be interested in are:

Group 1 horse racing events in Ireland
Group 2 horse racing betting events in Ireland
Group 3 horse racing in Ireland
Irish Listed horse races

Understanding handicaps in horse racing are vital for punters interested in horse racing betting. Horses in a race are allocated different weights (displayed on Irish racecards in stone and lbs) according to their official ratings (OR).

If punters can study the form and find racehorses who like the course, ground and think it will return to form for the premier handicap there are amazing odds to be wagered on with Premier Handicap races in Ireland.

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