A list of notable flat horse races which take place annually in Ireland, under the authority of Horse Racing Ireland, including all conditions races which currently hold Group 1, 2 or 3 status in the European Pattern. The distances of the races are expressed in miles, furlongs and yards. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Other races Discontinued References Revised Group Race Programme in Ireland for 2020 Announced - Revised Irish Pattern 2020. 2020 Flat Pattern Book - Irish Pattern Races, Listed Races and Premier Handicaps 2020. Down Royal - Her Majesty's Plate upgraded to a Listed Race. European Pattern Committee 2016 - Curragh races upgraded by European Pattern Committee. Flat Flat races Horse races, flat Horse racing-related lists