Eyrefield Stakes

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Eyrefield Stakes
Group 3 race
Location Leopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Website Leopardstown
Race information
Distance1m 1f (1,811 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners
5 lb for Group 2 win or 2 Group 3 wins
3 lb for Group 3 winners
Purse€50,000 (2020)
1st: €29,500
Eyrefield Stakes
2023
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs Marcella Burns.svg
Grosvenor SquareCambridgeZaphod
Previous years
2022
Owner Ennistown Stud.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Godolphin.svg
Speirling BeagHiawathaVillage Voice
2021
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Duke De SessaPiz BadileAnchorage
2020-2011
2020
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2019
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DegravesPersiaJustifier
2018
Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
GuaranteedMasaffSovereign
2017
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Flag Of HonourGiuseppe GaribaldiHazapour
2016
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Dubai SandDiodorusYouarewonder
2015
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Moonlight MagicLandofhopeandgloryLeafy Shade
2014
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2013
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Mekong RiverAchnahaMandatario
2012
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2011
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Call To BattleAlla SperanzaTower Rock
2010-2001
2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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2005
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WovokaDanehill MusicRoyal Intrigue
2004
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YehudiImperial BriefIn The Ribbons
2003
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MikadoTarakalaLiss Ard
2002
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YesterdayEklimSnippets
2001
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On The NileWrong KeyArkaga
2000-1991
2000
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Vinnie RoeRebellineKarsavina
1999
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Chiang MaiHomerQuality Team
1998
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Wild HeavenPort BayouMorning Breeze
1997
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Andy DufresneChenilleCrystal Wind
1996
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Strawberry RoanBuddy MarvelMingling Glances
1995
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DeynawariCeirseachSlightly Speedy
1994
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HumbelFill The BillBluffing
1993
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City NightsNew TribeMetroella
1992
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SinissipiDesert TeamArabic Treasure
1991
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FawaayidArrikalaMr Boal
1990-1988
1990
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EnzoFavoured NationsDuharra
1989
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Catch Twenty TwoAnnie LaurieDaylight Hour
1988
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Beyond The LakePrince LyphardMy Corncrake
 

The Eyrefield Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in October or November.

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The event was formerly titled the Old Connell Race, and it used to be held at the Curragh. It became known as the Eyrefield Race in 1990. It was transferred to Leopardstown in 1995, and from this point it was called the Eyrefield Stakes. It was upgraded from Listed to Group 3 status in 2017. [1]

Records

Leading jockey since 1988 (6 wins):

Leading trainer since 1988 (12 wins):

Winners since 1988

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1988Beyond the Lake Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 2:10.80
1989Catch Twenty TwoPat ShanahanMichael Kauntze2:08.40
1990Enzo Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:56.40
1991Fawaayid Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:58.00
1992Sinissipi Michael Kinane John Oxx 1:59.50
1993City NightsPat Shanahan Dermot Weld 2:00.70
1994HumbelPat Shanahan Dermot Weld 2:05.30
1995Deynawari Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:00.20
1996Strawberry Roan Christy Roche Aidan O'Brien 1:58.20
1997Andy Dufresne Kevin Darley Ted Walsh 2:06.90
1998Wild Heaven Micky Fenton Charles O'Brien2:08.70
1999Chiang Mai Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien 2:05.80
2000 Vinnie Roe Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:02.10
2001On the Nile Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2:02.60
2002 Yesterday Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2:01.20
2003Mikado Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien
2004Yehudi Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien 2:02.20
2005WovokaTony Culhane Mick Channon 2:04.10
2006Anton Chekhov Colm O'Donoghue Aidan O'Brien 1:59.00
2007Alessandro Volta Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:54.91
2008Mourayan Michael Kinane John Oxx 2:02.86
2009Mikhail Glinka Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:01.49
2010Tiz the Shot Declan McDonogh Kevin Prendergast2:02.93
2011Call to Battle Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:58.38
2012Sugar Boy Chris Hayes Patrick Prendergast2:02.21
2013Mekong River Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:54.43
2014Parish Boy Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:54.38
2015Moonlight Magic Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:01.05
2016Dubai Sand Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:56.81
2017Flag Of Honour Padraig Beggy Aidan O'Brien 2:04.79
2018Guaranteed Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:54.94
2019Degraves Shane Crosse Joseph O'Brien 2:09.32
2020Flying VisitLuke McAteer Jim Bolger 2:03.64
2021Duke De Sessa Colin Keane Dermot Weld 1:56.74
2022Speirling BeagRory Cleary Jim Bolger 2:03.05
2023Grosvenor Square Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:07.50

See also

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References

  1. "European Pattern Committee announces changes to the 2017 European Programme / 01 Feb 17". British Horseracing Authority. Retrieved 1 February 2017.