Futurity Stakes (Ireland)

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Futurity Stakes
Group 2 race
Location Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Coolmore Stud
Website Curragh
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-hand elbow
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners
3 lb for Group 2 winners
Purse 94,000 (2021)
1st: € 59,000
Futurity Stakes
2023
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2022
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2021
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2020-2011
2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010-2001
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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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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000-1991
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1999
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1998
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1997
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1996
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1995
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1994
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1993
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1992
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1991
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1990-1988
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1989
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1988
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The Futurity Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

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History

The event was previously known as the Ashford Castle Stakes and the Stayers Plate. It was originally contested over 7 furlongs, but it was extended to a mile in 1969. For a period it was classed at Group 3 level.[ citation needed ]

The race's current spell over 7 furlongs began in 1997. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2001. The Futurity Stakes is now sponsored by Coolmore Stud, and its full title includes the name of Wootton Bassett, a Coolmore stallion.

Records

Leading jockey since 1950 (7 wins):

Leading trainer since 1950 (17 wins):

Winners since 1980

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1980Benefice Christy Roche Vincent O'Brien
1981Anfield Christy Roche David O'Brien
1982 Danzatore Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1983Without Reserve Michael Kinane Liam Browne
1984Sunstart Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1985 Woodman Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien 1:43.80
1986Sanam Steve Cauthen John Dunlop
1987Demon Magic John Reid John Oxx 1:48.10
1988Phantom Breeze Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:44.90
1989Teach Dha Mhile Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:41.50
1990Misty Valley Steve Cauthen Michael Kauntze1:40.90
1991 St Jovite Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:39.50
1992 Fatherland Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 1:28.20
1993Cois Na Tine Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:41.50
1994Jural Michael Roberts Mark Johnston 1:42.00
1995 Bijou d'Inde Jason Weaver Mark Johnston 1:38.70
1996Equal Rights John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:39.90
1997Impressionist Christy Roche Aidan O'Brien 1:26.60
1998St Clair Ridge Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:25.90
1999 Giant's Causeway Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:25.00
2000Lady Lahar Johnny Murtagh Mick Channon 1:35.70
2001 Hawk Wing Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:25.70
2002Van Nistelrooy Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:24.30
2003Pearl of Love Darryll Holland Mark Johnston 1:22.50
2004 Oratorio Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien 1:25.70
2005 Horatio Nelson Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 1:23.30
2006 Teofilo Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:22.60
2007 New Approach Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:29.00
2008Arazan Michael Kinane John Oxx 1:33.61
2009 Cape Blanco [lower-alpha 1] Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 1:32.59
2010 Pathfork Fran Berry Jessica Harrington 1:23.45
2011Dragon Pulse Fran Berry Jessica Harrington 1:25.50
2012First Cornerstone Chris Hayes Andrew Oliver1:32.54
2013 War Command Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:23.94
2014 Gleneagles Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:26.32
2015Herald The Dawn Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:26.59
2016 Churchill Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:27.36
2017Rostropovich Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:29.29
2018 Anthony Van Dyck Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:24.37
2019Armory Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:28.03
2020 Mac Swiney Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:29.68
2021Point Lonsdale Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:27.75
2022Aesop's Fables Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:23.45
2023Henry Longfellow Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:26.44
2024Henri Matisse Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:24.11
  1. The 2009 running took place at Fairyhouse

Earlier winners

* The race was run in two separate divisions in 1971.

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