The Curragh Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
History The event was first run in 1932, run as The Curragh Foal Plate until 1956 and The Curragh Foal Stakes in 1957 and 1958. It was classed at Group 3 level in 1971. For a period it was usually staged in July. It was discontinued after 1996.
The Curragh Stakes was revived in 2008, and from this point it held Listed status. It became known as the Grangecon Stud Stakes in 2009. It was switched to August in 2010, and reverted to its former title in 2011. The race was upgraded to Group 3 in 2015 and downgraded back to Listed status in 2018.
Records Leading jockey since 1985 (6 wins): Colin Keane - Ainippe (2014), Bear Cheek (2015), Treasuring (2017), Frenetic (2020), Head Mistress (2021), Mauiewowie (2022)
Leading trainer since 1985 (8 wins): Ger Lyons - Pasar Silbano (2008), Ainippe (2014), Bear Cheek (2015), Treasuring (2017), Frenetic (2020), Head Mistress (2021), Mauiewowie (2022)
Winners since 1985 Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time 1985 Bermuda Classic Willie Carson Paddy Mullins 1986 Dominion Royale Ray Cochrane Robert Williams 1987 Peace Girl Pat Eddery John McLoughlin 1988 Heather Seeker Stephen Craine Liam Browne 1:00.80 1989 Aminata Christy Roche Jim Bolger 0:58.40 1990 Malvernico Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:00.40 1991 Leading Time Christy Roche Jim Bolger 0:58.20 1992 Tropical Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:00.80 1993 Eichtercua John Egan K. O'Sullivan 1:00.70 1994 Millstream Frankie Dettori Mark Johnston 1:04.40 1995 Almaty Pat Gilson Con Collins 1:01.80 1996 Raphane Kevin Darley Con Collins 0:58.70 1997 no race 1997–2007 2008 Pasar Silbano Keagan Latham Ger Lyons 1:00.84 2009 Arctic Pat Shanahan Tracey Collins 1:05.09 2010 Meow Johnny Murtagh David Wachman 0:58.36 2011 An Ghalanta Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:00.20 2012 Three Sea Captains Wayne Lordan David Wachman 1:04.07 2013 Come to Heel Wayne Lordan David Wachman 0:58.87 2014 Ainippe Colin Keane Ger Lyons 0:58.49 2015 Bear Cheek Colin Keane Ger Lyons 0:59.96 2016 Hit The Bid Leigh Roche Darren Bunyan 1:00.04 2017 Treasuring Colin Keane Ger Lyons 1:02.35 2018 Indigo Balance Colm O'Donoghue Jessica Harrington 0:59.64 2019 Millisle Shane Foley Jessica Harrington 1:01.20 2020 Frenetic Colin Keane Ger Lyons 1:00.47 2021 Head Mistress Colin Keane Ger Lyons 0:59.62 2022 Mauiewowie Colin Keane Ger Lyons 1:00.48 2023 Asean Gavin Ryan Donnacha O'Brien 1:00.77 2024 Treasure Isle Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 0:57.85 2025 Ipanema Queen Dylan Browne McMonagle Adrian Murray 0:58.36 2026 Armour Supreme Rossa Ryan Diego Dias 0:59.04
Earlier winners
1932: Smart Alec 1933: Moonstone 1934: Blanco 1935: Solo Whist 1936: Appointment 1937: My Jewel 1938: Red Ruffian 1939: Poker Chip 1940: Dunserverick 1941: King Kling 1942: The Phoenix 1943: Upper Set 1944: Mafosta 1945: Campaigner 1946: Precious Rose 1947: Morning Wings 1948: Ballywillwill 1949: Mighty Ocean 1950: Sheilas Cabin 1951: Stella Aurata 1952: Banri Calma 1953: Gorm Anna 1954: Trouville 1955: Bellette 1956: Silken Glider 1957: Golden Game 1958: His Legend 1959: Hobson 1960: Dorney Common 1961: Golden Sovereign 1962: Majority Rule 1963: Blue Marine 1964: Adriatic Star 1965: Lady Matador 1966: Jadeite 1967: Sorrentina 1968: Soho Lad 1969: Cinerama Two 1970: Supernatural 1971: Mirraglo * 1972: Chamozzle 1973: Noble Mark 1974: Mini Gift 1975: National Wish 1976: Nebbiolo 1977: Perla 1978: Phil's Fancy 1979: Jay Bird 1980: Crimson Heather 1981: Peterhof 1982: Virginia Deer 1983: Safe Home 1984: Zaius
* Wind Drift finished first in 1971, but he was disqualified for carrying an incorrect weight.
See also Horse racing in Ireland List of Irish flat horse races
References
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horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Curragh Stakes (2017). pedigreequery.com – Curragh Stakes – Curragh.