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.
| Group 3 race (discontinued) | |
| Location | Leopardstown County 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 |
History edit
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 edit
Winners 1986–94 edit
| 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 edit
- 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 edit
References edit
- Racing Post:
- pedigreequery.com – Leopardstown Stakes – Leopardstown.