WATCH: We speak to Evan Arkwright, the Racing and Sponsorship Manager at the Curragh Racecourse

IT'S the first day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival at The Curragh racecourse. 

We caught up with Evan Arkwright, the Racing and Sponsorship Manager at the track. 

He tells us what to expect from the next three days including the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Sunday.