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): Dermot Hogan – Antic Boy (1986), Foresee (1992) David Parnell – Tursanah (1988), Tanwi (1989)
Leading trainer since 1986 (3 wins): John Oxx – Antic Boy (1986), Foresee (1992), Cajarian (1993)
Winners 1986–94 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 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 List of Irish flat horse races
References Racing Post: , , , , , , pedigreequery.com – Leopardstown Stakes – Leopardstown.