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Leopardstown Stakes

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Leopardstown Stakes
Group 3 race (discontinued)
LocationLeopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Last run31 October 1994
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteLeopardstown
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-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

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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

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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 OxxAntic Boy (1986), Foresee (1992), Cajarian (1993)

Winners 1986–94

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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

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  • 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

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References

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