Balanchine Stakes

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Balanchine Stakes
(Airlie Stud Stakes)
ClassGroup 2
Location Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Inaugurated2005
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Airlie Stud
Website Curragh
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 0 lb
Penalties
3 lb for Group winners
Purse 112,800 (2022)
1st: €70,800
Balanchine Stakes
2024
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner AMO Racing Limited and Giselle De Aguiar.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
Truly EnchantingCalifornia DreamerJanuary
Previous years
2023
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Alymer Stud Limited.svg Owner Mrs M D O'Callaghan.svg
MatrikaGunzburgAshwiyaa
2022
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs A M O'Brien orange cap.svg Owner Matilda and Kilmichael Racing Partnership.svg
StatuetteBadbMatilda Picotte
2021
Owner Mrs A M O'Brien orange cap.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs P Shanahan.svg
VelocidadYetCheerupsleepyjean
2020-2011
2020
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Aloha StarFreneticMother Earth
2019
Owner Niarchos Family.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
AlbignaPrecious MomentsPeace Charter
2018
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Riviera Equine S A R L.svg Owner Harry R D McCalmont.svg
So PerfectSkitter ScatterCava
2017
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ClemmieButterscotchMamba Noire
2016
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mr Saeed Manana.svg Owner David K Kelly.svg
Roly PolySeafrontElusive Beauty
2015
Owner Ronan O'Gara.svg Owner T Egan.svg Owner Ms Aileen Lynam.svg
Most BeautifulOnly MineMiss Elizabeth
2014
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I Am BeautifulJeanne GirlQuinta Verde
2013
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Bye Bye BirdieHeart FocusClenor
2012
Owner Mr J Gildea.svg Owner Mrs B V Sangster.svg Owner Mrs Susan Roy and Mrs John Magnier and D Graham.svg
SendmylovetoroseTrue VerdictSlope
2011
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Mr Jaber Abdullah Ireland.svg
ExperienceSomasachNaseem Sea
2010-2005
2010
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SeeharnGatamalataMoonlit Garden
2009
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Long LashesElusive GalaxyGold Bubbles
2008
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ShimahChintzWhat's Up Pussycat
2007
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ListenTuscan EveningCharlotte Bronte
2006
Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Thistle Bloodstock Limited.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger 2nd.svg
GaudeamusThe Real ThingSimonetta
2005
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Sahara PrincessSandieUgo Fire
 

The Balanchine Stakes, also known as the Airlie Stud Stakes, is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.

Contents

The event's registered title honours Balanchine, a successful filly whose victories included the Irish Derby in 1994. The race was established in 2005, and it was originally classed at Listed level. The first two runnings were contested over 7 furlongs. [1]

The race's distance was cut to 6 furlongs in 2007, and for a period it was known as the Saoire Stakes. It reverted to its former name in 2009, and from this point its sponsored title was the Ballygallon Stud Stakes.[ citation needed ]

The Balanchine Stakes was promoted to Group 3 status in 2011. In 2019 the race received a further boost when it was one of 3 Group 3 race's across Europe promoted to Group 2 status following the European Pattern Committee's review for 2019. It is now sponsored by Airlie Stud, and it is held on the second day of the Curragh's three-day Irish Derby Festival meeting, as part of the supporting card to the Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes.[ citation needed ]

Records

Leading jockey (8 wins):

Leading trainer (10 wins):

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
2005Sahara Princess Johnny Murtagh Jessica Harrington 1:25.60
2006Gaudeamus Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:27.70
2007 Listen Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 1:15.40
2008Shimah Declan McDonogh Kevin Prendergast1:12.97
2009Long Lashes Fran Berry Jessica Harrington 1:15.24
2010Seeharn Declan McDonogh Kevin Prendergast1:12.66
2011Experience Wayne Lordan David Wachman 1:12.36
2012Sendmylovetorose Colm O'Donoghue Andrew Oliver1:16.92
2013Bye Bye Birdie Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:10.94
2014I Am Beautiful Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:12.56
2015Most Beautiful Ryan Moore David Wachman 1:11.91
2016 Roly Poly Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:15.32
2017 Clemmie Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:11.87
2018So Perfect Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:12.34
2019 Albigna Shane Foley Jessica Harrington 1:12.90
2020 Aloha Star Chris Hayes Fozzy Stack 1:13.59
2021Velocidad Declan McDonogh Joseph O'Brien 1:15.29
2022Statuette Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:13.64
2023Matrika Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:10.43
2024Truly Enchanting Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:14.40
2025Beautify Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:10.59

See also

References

  1. "New sponsor for Derby Friday". RTÉ Sport. 28 February 2005. Retrieved 25 June 2011.