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Group 1 · Shelbourne Park · Ireland · March–April
About the Easter Cup
The Easter Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious races at Shelbourne Park, a Group 1 feature that lights up the Dublin spring calendar. As one of the first majors of the Irish season, it traditionally doubles as an early guide to the summer's Irish Derby contenders.
How to punt the Easter Cup
The Easter Cup is a seasonal marker rather than an endpoint — trainers peak dogs for it specifically, so expect good recent form but check whether the winner's connections are targeting the Irish Derby, which re-shapes summer campaigns. Early-season sectionals at Shelbourne set the benchmark for the year; note which kennels are already hitting top splits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Easter Cup run?
The Group 1 Easter Cup is staged at Shelbourne Park in Dublin each spring.
Why is the Easter Cup important?
As one of the first Group 1 races of the Irish season, the Easter Cup is a traditional early indicator of which greyhounds will feature in the Irish Greyhound Derby later in the year.