Challenge Stakes (Ireland)

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Challenge Stakes
2024
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Fishdance Ltd.svg Owner Mr Scott Bryceland.svg
GratefulDancing TangoMagical Zoe
Previous years
2023
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Mr Koji Maeda.svg Owner Miss P F O'Kelly.svg
ShamidaDivine JewelScarlett O'Hara
2022
Owner Gongolphin and Racing.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs Paul Shanahan.svg
RosscarberyEmily DickinsonLady Hayes
2021
Owner Mr Koji Maeda.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg
Believe In LoveFederica SophiaForbearance
2020-2011
2020
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mr D S Nevison.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
PassionTraishaKastasa
2019
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Ballylinch Stud.svg Owner Sun Bloodstock.svg
Peach TreeMoteoCimeara
2018
Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg
CimearaSizzlingNaughty Or Nice
2017
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs M Cahill.svg Owner Richard Galway.svg
Wild Irish RoseWingingitTilly's Chilli
2016
Owner Mrs A M O'Brien orange cap.svg Owner Mrs S Grassick.svg Owner Stonethorn Stud Farms Limited Ireland.svg
Arya TaraAvenanteGlenmayne
2015
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Mrs A G Kavanagh.svg
Fields Of AthenrySilwanaDrifting Mist
2014
Owner Dr R Lambe.svg Owner Richard Barnes.svg Owner Andrew Tinkler.svg
Pale MimosaManalapanMutual Regard
2013
Owner Andrew Tinkler.svg Owner Mrs L Carr.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg
Royal DiamondSir EctorUnaccompanied
2012
Owner Dr R Lambe.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Mrs Sean Hussey.svg
Galileo's ChoiceAklanSteps To Freedom
2011
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Anamoine Ltd.svg Owner Cill Choca Syndicate.svg
Sense Of PurposeBob Le BeauFictional Account
2010-2000
2010
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Claire McAuley.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg
Profound BeautyDrumfireUnity
2009
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
Profound BeautyYankee DoodleAliyfa
2008
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg Owner Mr P D Savill.svg
Profound BeautyGalisticPeppertree Lane
2007
Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg Owner J Higgins.svg Owner B Kerr.svg
GalisticReform ActPrincess Nala
2006
Owner Charles C Walker - Osborne House.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg
Foreign AffairsMkuziSimple Exchange
2005
Owner J Higgins.svg Owner Hollyville Syndicate.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
OrpingtonDashing HomeVirginia Woolf
2004
Owner Mr P W Harris.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Basil Brindley.svg
BaroloTwo Miles WestValentina Guest
2003
Owner R Forristal.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mr P Garvey.svg
Blue CorrigHandelCruzspiel
2002
Owner K M Griffin.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Stonethorn Stud Farms Limited Ireland.svg
Queens WharfSlaney SandBowmore
2001
Owner Seamus Sheridan.svg Owner John J Brennan.svg Owner Mrs Paul Shanahan.svg
Vinnie RoeSadlers WingsFantasy Royale
2000
Owner Windflower Overseas Holdings.svg Owner Mr P D Savill.svg Owner Mr M Berger.svg
Pairumani StarRoyal RebelDutch Harrier
 

The Challenge Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2,816 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.

The race was first run in 1991 and was restricted to fillies and mares from 2016. [1] Since 2016 the race has been run as the Stanerra Stakes. In 2018 it was upgraded from Listed to Group 3 status as part of changes to enhance the European programme of stayer's races. [2]

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

Leading jockey (8 wins):

Leading trainer (9 wins):

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
2000Pairumani Star5Pat Shanahan John Dunlop 3:0.60
2001 Vinnie Roe 3 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 3:2.20
2002Queens Wharf4Jerry O'DwyerMichael Halford3:43.90
2003Blue Corrig3 Declan McDonogh Joseph Crowley3:00.70
2004Barolo5 Johnny Murtagh Peter Harris 3:03.70
2005Orpington4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:56.20
2006Foreign Affairs8 Declan McDonogh Sir Mark Prescott 2:57.60
2007Galistic4Danny Grant Patrick J. Flynn 3:09.01
2008Profound Beauty4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:55.00
2009Profound Beauty5 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:59.30
2010Profound Beauty6 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 3:04.82
2011Sense Of Purpose4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 3:01.82
2012Galileo's Choice6 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 3:09.13
2013 Royal Diamond 7 Johnny Murtagh Johnny Murtagh 2:59.65
2014Pale Mimosa5 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:59.63
2015Fields Of Athenry3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 3:09.77
2016Arya Tara3Anastasia O'Brien Joseph O'Brien 3:09.35
2017Wild Irish Rose3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 3:03.65
2018Cimeara3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 3:08.44
2019Peach Tree3 Wayne Lordan Aidan O'Brien 3:02.08
2020Passion [a] 3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 3:18.85
2021Believe In Love4Ronan Whelan Roger Varian 3:03.52
2022Rosscarbery4 Billy Lee Paddy Twomey3:01.94
2023Shamida3 Chris Hayes Dermot Weld 3:00.98
2024Grateful [b] 3Ronan Whelan Aidan O'Brien 3:01.29
2025Goodie Two Shoes [c] 6 Dylan Browne McMonagle Joseph O'Brien 2:59.74
  1. ↑ The 2020 running took place at Naas in August due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
  2. ↑ The 2024 running took place at Fairyhouse
  3. ↑ The 2025 running took place at Fairyhouse

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Curragh races upgraded by European Pattern Committee". The Curragh racecourse. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2018 European Programme of Black Type Races". British Horseracing Authority. 26 January 2018.
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