Brownstown Stakes Explained

Class:Group 3
Horse Race:Brownstown Stakes
Location:Fairyhouse
County Meath, Ireland
Race Type:Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor:Irish Stallion Farms
Website:Fairyhouse
Distance:7f (1,408 metres)
Surface:Turf
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old and up
fillies and mares
Weight:9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 8 lb (4yo+)
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 or Group 2 winners *
3 lb for Group 3 winners *
* since July 1 last year
Purse:€61,100 (2022)
1st: €38,350

|}The Brownstown Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.

History

The event was formerly held at Leopardstown, and for a period it was classed at Listed level. It used to be run over a distance of 1 mile.

The race was promoted to Group 3 status and cut to 7 furlongs in 2003. It was transferred to Fairyhouse in 2009.

The Brownstown Stakes was run at Naas in 2012, after being abandoned twice at Fairyhouse due to a waterlogged course.

Records

Most successful horse:

Leading jockey since 1987 (4 wins):

Leading trainer since 1987 (5 wins):

Winners since 1987

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1987width=150px Just Class3width=160px John Lowewidth=170px Steve Norton
1988Llyn Gwynant3Willie CarsonJohn Dunlop1:39.00
1989Awayed3Declan GillespiePeter Walwyn1:38.80
1990Kostroma4Stephen CraineTommy Stack1:38.90
1991Idle Affair3Michael KinaneTed Curtin1:44.00
1992Via Borghese3Lester PiggottVincent O'Brien1:42.40
1993Eurostorm3Pat GilsonCon Collins1:40.70
1994Kayfa5Michael KinaneDermot Weld1:38.90
1995Timarida3Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx1:39.70
1996Hagwah4Willie RyanBen Hanbury1:40.50
1997Inchacooley5Eddie AhernMartin Brassil1:46.50
1998Mora3Pat SmullenJohn Oxx1:44.40
1999Castle Quest3Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:39.00
2000Kermiyana3Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx1:41.20
2001Siringas3Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:39.30
2002Dress to Thrill3Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:40.40
2003Perfect Touch4Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:30.50
2004Tropical Lady4Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:29.20
2005Miss Sally3Fran BerryMichael Halford1:26.20
2006Spinning Queen3Michael HillsBarry Hills1:26.50
2007Redstone Dancer5Pat ShanahanSheena Collins1:32.56
2008Cheyenne Star5Seamie HeffernanFrances Crowley1:27.30
2009Glowing4Fran BerryCharles O'Brien1:25.91
2010Berg Bahn3Keagan LathamGer Lyons1:28.15
2011Emulous4Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:29.53
2012Marvada4Shane FoleyKen Condon1:32.96
2013Fiesolana4Billy LeeWillie McCreery1:29.17
2014Tobann4Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:28.44
2015Ainippe3Colin KeaneGer Lyons1:27.12
2016Queen Catrine5Gary CarrollGer Lyons1:27.55
2017Realtra5Colin KeaneRoger Varian1:28.40
2018Xenobia4Chris HayesBill Farrell1:27.06
2019Surrounding6Ronan WhelanMichael Halford1:27.72
2020Valeria Messalina3Shane FoleyJessica Harrington1:23.72
2021Pearls Galore4Billy LeePaddy Twomey1:26.79
2022Marbling5Gary CarrollGer Lyons1:29.27
2023Zarinsk3Colin KeaneGer Lyons1:26.99
2024Jancis 3Billy LeeWillie McCreery1:28.47

See also

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