Curragh racecard, results and TV schedule: Today’s tips, runners, results and stats for the meeting live on At The Races this Friday, May 11

RACING takes place at Curragh today and we have you covered with all the latest runners, results, tips and going news.

Get yourself along to the racecourse or watch on tv as racing gets underway this afternoon.

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What time does racing start at Curragh?

The first race is at 1.20pm.

There are eight races on the card and the last race is due off at 5.20pm.

What TV channel is Curragh on?

You can watch the racing at Curragh on At The Races.

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Attheraces is on Sky channel 415, Virgin channel 534, and UPC in Ireland on channel 418.

What is the going at the racecourse?

The going is currently Yielding to Soft.

Racecourse information with leading jockeys and trainers with runners today:

• Horseshoe shaped circuit of 2 miles, there is a 3f run-in and an uphill finish. 5 & 6 furlong races are straight.
• Low draw best for 5 and 6f. High draw best for 7f and 1m.
• Leading trainers (2013-2018): A P O’Brien 153-734, J S Bolger 49-530, D K Weld 44-353, G M Lyons 37-276.
• Leading jockeys (2013-2018): K J Manning 46-446, J A Heffernan 41-302, S Foley 39-383, C D Hayes 36-396.

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Eamonn Hames' tips for today's meeting at Curragh:

• 1.20 Gossamer Wings
• 1.55 National Guard
• 2.30 Love The Vocals
• 3.05 Major Power
• 3.40 Keep Believing
• 4.15 Hand On Heart
• 4.45 Maths Prize
• 5.20 Athena

Today's Curragh racecards and results:

Templegate's TV Tips

1.50 Chester - Explain: 'Looks to have been lined up for this race and has good course form already'

2.25 Chester - Eminent: 'This looks his optimum trip and he should be a class above these'

3.00 Chester - Not So Sleepy: 'Has track form and is worth chancing in this field'

3.35 Chester - Fun Mac: 'Cracking record when fresh and was unlucky in this race last year'