On 19 April 1997 Classic Park began her second season in the Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes in which she was ridden for the first time by Stephen Craine and started a 14/1 outsider in an eight-runner field.
Craine was again in the saddle when Classic Park was stepped up to Group One class for the Irish 1000 Guineas over one mile at the Curragh on 24 May and was made a 20/1 shot against nine opponents.