The 54th running of the Irish St Leger was held on Saturday 14th September 1968 over 1 mile 6 furlongs of The Curragh. The winner was owned by Eamon De Velera, President of Ireland, trained by Michael Hurley and ridden by Frank Berry. The winner won £8476, winning by 5 lengths in 3 minutes 11.0 seconds.

IRISH ST LEGER 1968

GIOLLA MEAR (Bay colt by Hard Ridden out of Tacobella) SR 1847

The winning owner won £8476 (The equivalent of £144,400 in 2018 terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator).

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Pos. Horse Age/Weight Jockey Owner Trainer
1 GIOLLA MEAR 3 9st 0lbs Frank Berry Eamon De Valera Michael Hurley
2 SARAGAN 3 9st 0lbs Liam Ward 11 Earl Harrington M Vincent O'Brien
3 LAURENCE O 3 9st 0lbs George McGrath    
4 ZORBA II 3 9st 0lbs Bill Williamson   Paddy Prendergast
There were 10 runners in this race, so significant details are missing. Email johnwslusar@gmail.com if you can help fill the gaps.
  Betting Giolla Mear was unplaced in the Irish Derby behind Ribero (SR 1997)
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