Leopardstown Stakes
| Group 3 race (discontinued) | |
| Location |
Leopardstown Co. Dublin, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Last run | 31 October 1994 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | Leopardstown |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7f (1,408 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
The Leopardstown Stakes was a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It was run at Leopardstown over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it was scheduled to take place each year in late October.
History
The event was formerly known as the Mullion Stakes. It used to be staged in late July or early August. For a period it held Listed status.
The race became known as the Ardenode Stud Stakes in the early 1980s. It was promoted to Group 3 level and switched to late October in 1984. It was subsequently called the Leopardstown Stakes. It was discontinued after 1994.
Records
Leading jockey since 1986 (2 wins):
- Dermot Hogan – Antic Boy (1986), Foresee (1992)
- David Parnell – Tursanah (1988), Tanwi (1989)
Leading trainer since 1986 (3 wins):
- John Oxx – Antic Boy (1986), Foresee (1992), Cajarian (1993)
Winners 1986–94
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Antic Boy | Dermot Hogan | John Oxx | |
| 1987 | Careafolie | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | |
| 1988 | Tursanah | David Parnell | Kevin Prendergast | 1:32.00 |
| 1989 | Tanwi | David Parnell | Kevin Prendergast | 1:29.70 |
| 1990 | Kooyonga | Wayne Harris | Michael Kauntze | 1:30.60 |
| 1991 | Swing Low | Stephen Craine | Richard Hannon Sr. | 1:31.70 |
| 1992 | Foresee | Dermot Hogan | John Oxx | 1:33.30 |
| 1993 | Cajarian | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | 1:30.80 |
| 1994 | Jahid | Pat Shanahan | Dermot Weld | 1:34.30 |
Earlier winners
- 1971: All Spirit
- 1972: Chamozzle
- 1973: Furry Glen
- 1974: Piping Rock
- 1975: Icing
- 1976: Captain James
- 1977: Fujiwara
- 1978: Magic North
- 1979: Nazwa
- 1980: Light Here
- 1981: Fly Start
- 1982: Burslem
- 1983: Executive Pride
- 1984: Leading Counsel
- 1985: Toca Madera
See also
References
- pedigreequery.com – Leopardstown Stakes – Leopardstown.
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