Futurity Stakes (Ireland) Explained

Class:Group 2
Horse Race:Futurity Stakes
Location:Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Race Type:Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor:Coolmore Stud
Website:Curragh
Distance:7f (1,408 metres)
Surface:Turf
Track:Right-hand elbow
Qualification:Two-year-olds
Weight:9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners
3 lb for Group 2 winners
Purse: 94,000 (2021)
1st: € 59,000

|}The Futurity Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

The event was previously known as the Ashford Castle Stakes and the Stayers Plate. It was originally contested over 7 furlongs, but it was extended to a mile in 1969. For a period it was classed at Group 3 level.

The race's current spell over 7 furlongs began in 1997. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2001. The Futurity Stakes is now sponsored by Coolmore Stud, and its full title includes the name of Wootton Bassett, a Coolmore stallion.

Records

Leading jockey since 1950 (7 wins):

Leading trainer since 1950 (16 wins):

Winners since 1980

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YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1980width=160px Beneficewidth=170px Christy Rochewidth=180px Vincent O'Brien
1981AnfieldChristy RocheDavid O'Brien
1982DanzatorePat EdderyVincent O'Brien
1983Without ReserveMichael KinaneLiam Browne
1984SunstartPat EdderyVincent O'Brien
1985WoodmanPat EdderyVincent O'Brien1:43.80
1986SanamSteve CauthenJohn Dunlop
1987Demon MagicJohn ReidJohn Oxx1:48.10
1988Phantom BreezeMichael KinaneDermot Weld1:44.90
1989Teach Dha MhileMichael KinaneDermot Weld1:41.50
1990Misty ValleySteve CauthenMichael Kauntze1:40.90
1991St JoviteChristy RocheJim Bolger1:39.50
1992FatherlandLester PiggottVincent O'Brien1:28.20
1993Cois Na TineChristy RocheJim Bolger1:41.50
1994JuralMichael RobertsMark Johnston1:42.00
1995Bijou d'IndeJason WeaverMark Johnston1:38.70
1996Equal RightsJohn ReidPeter Chapple-Hyam1:39.90
1997ImpressionistChristy RocheAidan O'Brien1:26.60
1998St Clair RidgeKevin ManningJim Bolger1:25.90
1999Giant's CausewayMichael KinaneAidan O'Brien1:25.00
2000Lady LaharJohnny MurtaghMick Channon1:35.70
2001Hawk WingMichael KinaneAidan O'Brien1:25.70
2002Van NistelrooyMichael KinaneAidan O'Brien1:24.30
2003Pearl of LoveDarryll HollandMark Johnston1:22.50
2004OratorioJamie SpencerAidan O'Brien1:25.70
2005Horatio NelsonKieren FallonAidan O'Brien1:23.30
2006TeofiloKevin ManningJim Bolger1:22.60
2007New ApproachKevin ManningJim Bolger1:29.00
2008ArazanMichael KinaneJohn Oxx1:33.61
2009Johnny MurtaghAidan O'Brien1:32.59
2010PathforkFran BerryJessica Harrington1:23.45
2011Dragon PulseFran BerryJessica Harrington1:25.50
2012First CornerstoneChris HayesAndrew Oliver1:32.54
2013War CommandJoseph O'BrienAidan O'Brien1:23.94
2014GleneaglesJoseph O'BrienAidan O'Brien1:26.32
2015Herald The DawnKevin ManningJim Bolger1:26.59
2016ChurchillSeamie HeffernanAidan O'Brien1:27.36
2017RostropovichRyan MooreAidan O'Brien1:29.29
2018Anthony Van DyckRyan MooreAidan O'Brien1:24.37
2019 ArmoryRyan MooreAidan O'Brien1:28.03
2020Mac SwineyKevin ManningJim Bolger1:29.68
2021Point Lonsdale Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien1:27.75
2022Aesop's FablesRyan MooreAidan O'Brien1:23.45
2023Henry LongfellowRyan MooreAidan O'Brien1:26.44

Earlier winners

See also

References

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