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Kildare
The county of Kildare is
famous as a sporting, racing and hunting region. The county's
main features are big open grasslands, lush
green pastures and large tracts of ancient bogland - all interspersed
with trees and gentle rolling hills.
Ireland
has a strong racing culture and the sport is enjoyed by all.
Much of the thoroughbred industry centers around the
Curragh,
a grassy plain in County Kildare that stretches unfenced for
over 5,000 acres.
This is home to many training yards and studs and every morning
horses can be seen going through their paces on the gallops.
Most of the major flatraces including the Irish Derby take place
at
the
Curragh Racecourse just east of Kildare town.
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