Leopardstown Stakes Explained

Class:Group 3
Horse Race:Leopardstown Stakes
Location:Leopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Last Run:31 October 1994
Race Type:Flat / Thoroughbred
Website:Leopardstown
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):

----Leading trainer since 1986 (3 wins):

Winners 1986–94

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YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1986width=160px Antic Boywidth=170px Dermot Hoganwidth=180px John Oxx
1987CareafolieMichael KinaneDermot Weld
1988TursanahDavid ParnellKevin Prendergast1:32.00
1989TanwiDavid ParnellKevin Prendergast1:29.70
1990KooyongaWayne HarrisMichael Kauntze1:30.60
1991Swing LowStephen CraineRichard Hannon Sr.1:31.70
1992ForeseeDermot HoganJohn Oxx1:33.30
1993CajarianJohnny MurtaghJohn Oxx1:30.80
1994JahidPat ShanahanDermot Weld1:34.30

Earlier winners

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