The 93rd running of the Irish Oaks was held on Saturday 11th July 1987 over 1 mile 4 furlongs of The Curragh. The winner won €101,000 and was owned by Sheikh Mohammed, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Walter Swinburn. The winner won by 3 lengths in 2 minutes 34.9 seconds, with 4 lengths back to the third.

IRISH OAKS 1987

UNITE (Chestnut filly by Kris out of Pro Patria) SR 1939

The winning owner won €101,000 (The equivalent of £235,000 in today's terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator).

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Pos. Horse Weight Jockey Owner Trainer
1 UNITE 9.0 Walter Swinburn Sheikh Mohammed Sir Michael Stoute
2 BOURBON GIRL 9.0 Pat Eddery   Barry Hills
3 EUROBIRD 9.0 Cash Asmussen    
4 FARAWAY PASTURES 9.0 John Reid    
5 HAWAIIAN PEACE 9.0 Christy Roche    
6 SKY NINSKI 9.0 Mick Kinane    
7 DIAMOND SEAL 9.0 Dermot Hogan    
8 QUEEN'S BRIDGE 9.0 Tony Ives Mr Paul Mellon Ian Balding
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