{"id":3270,"date":"2026-06-04T13:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gainanimalnutrition.com\/equine\/?p=3270"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:15:45","slug":"gain-equine-nutrition-curragh-partnership-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gainanimalnutrition.com\/equine\/gain-equine-nutrition-curragh-partnership-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"GAIN Equine Nutrition and The Curragh Continue Partnership to Back Future Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GAIN Equine Nutrition\u2019s long-standing support of The Curragh Racecourse continues to shape the pathway for Ireland\u2019s next generation of two-year-old talent, with the 2026 season building on a partnership in place since 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s sponsorship was officially launched at the racing yard of leading trainer Jessica Harrington, a valued customer of GAIN Equine Nutrition, highlighting the brand\u2019s close connection with those at the heart of Irish racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 sponsorship features two key juvenile contests at The Curragh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GAIN Maiden for Fillies<\/strong> \u2013 Sunday, 28th June, on Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day. This \u20ac40,000 race provides a valuable platform for emerging fillies on one of the most prestigious fixtures in the Irish flat racing calendar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2)<\/strong> \u2013 Saturday, 18th July, during Juddmonte Irish Oaks weekend. Established in 1851, the Railway Stakes is one of Ireland\u2019s most historic juvenile races and a recognised stepping stone to top-level success. The Railway Stakes continues to attract top-class performers, with many past winners progressing to Group 1 honours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Joanne Hurley, Head of Equine at GAIN Equine Nutrition, said sponsorships like this play an important role in supporting performance and progression at the top end of Irish racing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cOur association with The Curragh, particularly the Railway Stakes, is something we are very proud of. The race has a proven track record of producing elite two-year-olds and plays an important role within the wider bloodstock industry. We look forward to another strong season of racing in partnership with The Curragh.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager at The Curragh, added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe are proud to continue our partnership with GAIN Equine Nutrition, who have been tremendous supporters of The Curragh and Irish racing. Their continued backing of the Railway Stakes, alongside the sponsorship of a valuable juvenile contest on Irish Derby Day, reflects a shared commitment to excellence and the development of future champions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Trainer Jessica Harrington also highlighted the importance of such support to the industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWinning at The Curragh is hugely important from a trainer\u2019s perspective. It\u2019s a premier racecourse and a true showcase for Irish racing. It\u2019s very positive to see a brand like GAIN supporting races not just at The Curragh, but across the country \u2013 that level of backing is vital and greatly appreciated.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership continues to play an important role in supporting the quality and depth of Ireland\u2019s juvenile racing programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gainanimalnutrition.com\/equine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3276\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>L-R; Evan Artwright The Curragh, Joanne Hurley GAIN Equine Nutrition, Jessica Harrington Racehorse Trainer, Kirsty Burke Jessica Harrington Racing &amp; Richard Fitzsimons GAIN Equine Nutrition.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lisa Dunphy<\/strong>, Senior Marketing Manager \u2013 Agri, Tirl\u00e1n<br>lisdunphy@tirlan.ie | 083 182 3337<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evan Arkwright<\/strong>, Racing and Sponsorship Manager, The Curragh<br>eark@curragh.ie | 087 2240890<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GAIN Equine Nutrition\u2019s long-standing support of The Curragh Racecourse continues to shape the pathway for Ireland\u2019s next generation of two-year-old talent, with the 2026 season building on a partnership in place since 2012. 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