Irish Guineas Festival 2024 Betting Tips, Best Bookmakers & Free Bets

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How do Guineas Betting Odds Work?

The most common odds format for the Irish Guineas Festival is fractional odds. These odds are denoted by a fraction, i.e. two numbers separated by a slash. For example, 3/1, 9/2, 16/1, 100/1 are all fractional odds. 

The number on the left is how much you will win, and the number on the right is how much you will need to stake to win this amount. 

For example, if you bet on a horse at odds of 5/1, you will win €5 for every €1 you stake. So, if you stake €5, you will win €25. This is, of course, if the horse wins!

Another common odds format is decimal odds. Whereas fractional odds indicate how much you can win (profit), decimal odds indicate your total payout: your profit plus the return of your stake. 

For example, 5/1 in decimal odds form is 6.0. So a €5 bet at 6.0 will give a total return of €30. 

Irish Guineas Festival Live Stream

A live stream allows you to watch the race unfolding at the track. Perhaps nothing beats being at the event in person, but having a high-quality stream of the event is the next best thing. 

This is an option that is now available on many betting websites. Look out for an icon that mentions a live stream, and it allows you to watch some of the build-up to the race and all the action when the stalls open. 

With many races not televised on mainstream channels, the live stream options from bookmakers like bet365, William Hill and Paddy Power has given customers the opportunity to cheer their horse on from the comfort of their home. 

Irish Guineas Festival History

The first running of the 2,000 Guineas took place in 1921 and was won by Soldennis. The following year saw the introduction of the 1,000 Guineas. 

Now traditionally run three weeks after the English equivalent at Newmarket, it often attracts the winners of those races. However, the last horse to repeat the 2,000 Guineas double was Churhcill in 2017, while Hermosa did the 1,000 Guineas double in 2019. 

The 2,000 Guineas and the 1,000 Guineas are the first Classic races of the 2024 Irish flat season. 

Irish Guineas Key Facts

• Dates: Saturday 27th (2,000 Guineas) and Sunday 28th (1,000 Guineas)

• Track: Curragh Racecourse

• Distance: One Mile

• Class: Group 1

• Prize Pot: €500,000

• Age: Three-year-olds

The Latest Irish Guineas Festival News

The English 1,000 Guineas produced a scintillating finish between Tahiyra and Mawj, with the latter prevailing by half a length, and the pair of them well clear of the third horse. 

And there is every possibility that a rematch could take place in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. Dermot Weld, trainer of Tahiyra, said: “She's run a massive race in what they say is a good time. We'll have a look at the Irish Guineas but we'll see how she comes out of this before we make any definite decisions.”

While Saeed Bin Suroor, trainer of Mawj, said: “We will keep options open and see how she comes out of the race. 

“She’s entered in the French Guineas but that is probably too close to this race. But she is also in the Irish Guineas, so we will talk to Sheikh Mohammed and will make a decision after a week.”

Mawj and Oisin Murphy going to post before the Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes on day three of The QIPCO Guineas Festival at Newmarket Racecourse. Picture date: Sunday May 7, 2023.  

Previous Winners at Irish Guineas Festival

While Aidan O’Brien has been the dominant force for many years, it is somewhat surprising he has not won the 2,000 Guineas since 2017 when Churchill took the honours. It is also notable that British-trained runners have a good recent record in the race, with three winners in the last ten years. 

Irish 2,000 Guineas Previous Winners

Over the past ten years, Aidan O’Brien has teamed up to win five renewals of the Irish 1,000 Guineas, with Ryan Moore partnering three of them, and Seamie Heffernan the other two. O’Brien is the leading trainer in the race’s history with ten victories. Dermot Weld has trained five winners of the race, with a 40-year gap between Prince’s Polly triumph in 1982 and Homeless Songs’ victory in 2022.

Irish 1,000 Guineas Previous Winners

Our Verdict on Irish Guineas Festival Betting

Big horse racing festivals can often provide bettors with better value than average race meetings. Because they are very popular betting heats, bookmakers often compete to offer the best value in terms of odds, promotions and bonuses. Therefore, being aware of your options as a punter is vital to make good returns on your selections. 

The Irish Guineas Festival also has a history of throwing up many surprising results, so it often pays to leave the crowd and take a chance on an outsider. At this stage of the season, the pecking order of the best horses, particularly in the juvenile division, is up in the air, so every outcome is possible!