Rathbride Stakes Explained

Class:Group 3
Horse Race:Rathbride Stakes
Location:Curragh Racecourse
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Inaugurated:2004
Race Type:Flat / Thoroughbred
Website:Curragh
Distance:1m 1f (1,811 metres)
Surface:Turf
Track:Right-handed
Qualification:Three-years-old and up
fillies and mares
excluding G1 winners
Weight:9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 9 lb (4yo+)
Penalties
3 lb for Group 2 winners *
* since 1 November last year
Purse:€112,800 (2022)
1st: €70.800

|}The Rathbride Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres) at the Curragh in July.

History

Until 2022 the race was sponsored by Kilboy Estate, a stud farm located in Dolla.[1] It was established in 2004, and the first running was won by Tropical Lady.

The Kilboy Estate Stakes initially held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2011, and raised to Group 2 in 2013.[2] In 2023 the race was downgraded to Group 3 status[3] and given its current title.

The race is staged during a two-day meeting called Irish Oaks Weekend. It is currently run on the second day, the day after the Irish Oaks.

Records

Most successful horse:

Leading jockey (5 wins):

Leading trainer (5 wins):

Winners

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
2004width=150px Tropical Lady4width=160px Kevin Manningwidth=170px Jim Bolger1:50.40
2005Adaala3Declan McDonoghKevin Prendergast1:50.40
2006Blessyourpinksox5Fran BerryPeter Casey1:52.00
2007Alexander Tango3Wayne LordanTommy Stack2:03.50
2008Navajo Moon4Wayne LordanDavid Wachman1:53.75
2009She's Our Mark5Danny GrantPat Flynn2:00.06
2010Latin Love4Ryan MooreDavid Wachman1:53.40
2011Manieree3Niall McCullaghJohn Oxx2:01.53
2012Tannery3Wayne LordanDavid Wachman2:01.18
2013Dank4Ryan MooreMichael Stoute1:51.29
2014Mango Diva4Ryan MooreMichael Stoute1:55.62
2015Wedding Vow3Joseph O'BrienAidan O'Brien1:54.14
2016Bocca Baciata4Colm O'DonoghueJessica Harrington1:54.38
2017Elizabeth Browning3Seamie HeffernanAidan O'Brien1:49.29
2018Magical3Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien1:54.16
2019Red Tea6Donnacha O'BrienJoseph Patrick O'Brien1:55.31
2020Lemista3Colin KeaneGer Lyons1:58.76
2021Insinuendo4Billy LeeWillie McCreery1:55.98
2022Lily Pond3Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien1:54.39
2023Jackie Oh3Colin KeaneAidan O'Brien1:58.16
2024Royal Dress4Ben CoenJames Tate1:50.34

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kilboy Estate to extend support of the Curragh . www.curragh.ie . 2 March 2012 . 17 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120618055241/http://www.curragh.ie/kilboy-estate-to-extend-support-of-the-curragh/ . 18 June 2012 . dead.
  2. Web site: Kilboy Estate Stakes upgraded to Group 2 status . www.curragh.ie . 7 February 2013 . 17 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224631/http://www.curragh.ie/kilboy-estate-stakes-upgraded-to-group-2-status/ . 3 March 2016 . dead.
  3. Web site: European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2023 European Programme of Flat Black Type Races . British Horseracing Authority . 27 July 2023 . 15 February 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230727202338/https://www.britishhorseracing.com/press_releases/european-pattern-committee-announces-changes-to-the-2023-european-programme-of-flat-black-type-races/ . 27 July 2023.