The Irish St Leger 2026 will be held at the Curragh Racecourse in Ireland on September 13. The Group 1 staying race is run over 1 mile 6 furlongs (approximately 2,816m) and is open to horses aged three and older. With €500,000 in guaranteed prize money, it is one of Ireland’s most important staying races and a major target for leading European stayers.
Race Overview
| Race Name | Irish St Leger |
|---|---|
| Grade | G1 |
| Date | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Racecourse | Curragh Racecourse, Ireland |
| Surface | Turf |
| Distance | 1 mile 6 furlongs (approximately 2,816m) |
| Conditions | 3-year-olds and older |
| Total Prize Money | €500,000 |
| 1st Prize | €284,500 |
| Race Number | Race 6 |
| Post Time | 16:35 (local time) |
Why International Bettors Follow
The Irish St Leger is one of Ireland’s most prestigious staying races. Unlike the traditional St Leger in Britain, the Irish race is open to older horses as well as three-year-olds, creating the possibility of strong clashes between different generations. The race regularly attracts leading European stayers and is an important late-season target for horses competing over longer distances.
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, and other major operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
Last updated: September 09, 2026
| Horse | 1xBet |
|---|---|
| Scandinavia | 1.44 |
| Jan Brueghel | 7.00 |
| Trustyourinstinct | 8.00 |
| Queenstown | 11.00 |
| Dubai Honour | 15.00 |
| Sons And Lovers | 15.00 |
| Arabian Force | 34.00 |
| Consent | 34.00 |
| Beset | 50.00 |
| Leinster | 50.00 |
| Tennessee Stud | 50.00 |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Al Riffa |
| 2nd | Amiloc |
| 3rd | Al Qareem |
Historical Winners
| Year | Horse |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Al Riffa |
| 2024 | Kyprios |
| 2023 | Eldar Eldarov |
| 2022 | Kyprios |
| 2021 | Sonnyboyliston |
