Gallinule Stakes

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Gallinule Stakes
ASSERT.jpg
Assert , oil on canvas
Painting by Bob Demuyser (1920-2003)
ClassGroup 3
Location Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
SponsorHeider family
Website Curragh
Race information
Distance1m 2f (2,012 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree-year-olds
Weight9 st 5 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners*
5 lb for Group 2 winners*
5 lb if two Group 3 wins*
3 lb if one Group 3 win*
*after 1 June 2020
Purse€50,000 (2021)
1st: €29,500
Gallinule Stakes
2025
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
ThriceEmitReyenzi
Previous years
2024
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Chief Little RockStrombergEcureuil Secret
2023
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DrumrollTeutatesKingswood
2022
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Hannibal BarcaLyrical PoetryBoundless Ocean
2021
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EarlswoodArturo ToscaniniSnapraeterea
2020-2011
2020
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CrossfirehurricaneGold MazeSherpa
2019
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ConstantinopleBuckhurstU S S Michigan
2018
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Platinum WarriorLatrobeHarvestfortheworld
2017
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HomesmanBorn To PlayFinn McCool
2016
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Beacon RockSanta MonicaFoxtrot Charlie
2015
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CurvyGiovanni CanalettoPrince Gagarin
2014
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AdelaideMekong RiverBoqa
2013
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2012
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2011
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2010-2001
2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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Alexander Of HalesSpanish HarlemEyshal
2006
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Puerto RicoMon MichelKing In Waiting
2005
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2004
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MeathCairdeasBarati
2003
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NysaeanHandelTipperary All Star
2002
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Della FrancescaJammaalSadlers Wings
2001
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ExaltationJammaalPebble Island
2000-1991
2000
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GlyndebourneRight WingMedia Puzzle
1999
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Urban OceanSunshine StreetDazzling Park
1998
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QuwsTakarianRisk Material
1997
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Johan CruyffOlympic MajestyMingling Glances
1996
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Needle GunPrince Of AndrosAl Mohaajir
1995
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ShemaranPrince Of AndrosAkhiyar
1994
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Right WinGeorge AugustusArtema
1993
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MassyarHushangSinissipi
1992
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1991
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1990-1988
1990
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Missionary RidgeLotus PoolAnvari
1989
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Porter RhodesPhantom BreezePetite Ile
1988
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Project ManagerBaltic FoxKris Kringle
 

The Gallinule Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.

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History

The event is named after Gallinule, the Irish-based sire of Pretty Polly. It was originally restricted to three-year-olds, and for a period it held Group 2 status. It was extended to 1 mile and 4 furlongs in 1976, and reverted to its previous length in 1983.[ citation needed ]

The race was opened to older horses in 1994. It was downgraded to Group 3 level in 1998. It was staged at Leopardstown in 2001 and 2002, and its former age restriction was restored in 2004.[ citation needed ]

Records

Leading jockey since 1950 (8 wins):

Leading trainer since 1950 (19 wins):

Winners since 1977

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1977 Alleged 3 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 2:30.90
1978 Inkerman 3 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 2:32.20
1979 Ardross 3Stan Moore Paddy Prendergast 2:52.60
1980 Gonzales 3 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 2:33.10
1981 Erins Isle 3Declan Gillespie Jim Bolger 2:51.20
1982 Assert 3 Christy Roche David O'Brien 2:34.70
1983Carlingford Castle3 Michael Kinane Liam Browne2:57.50
1984Montelimar3 Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien 2:09.20
1985Lord Duke3 Lester Piggott Frank Dunne
1986Welsh Fantasy3Pat ShanahanCon Collins2:16.20
1987 Seattle Dancer 3 Cash Asmussen Vincent O'Brien 2:09.20
1988Project Manager3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:07.10
1989Porter Rhodes3Paul Eddery Henry Cecil 2:07.50
1990Missionary Ridge3 Michael Hills Barry Hills 2:04.20
1991Sportsworld3 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 2:06.60
1992 Brief Truce 3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 2:09.00
1993Massyar3 Michael Kinane John Oxx 2:11.10
1994Right Win4 Lester Piggott Richard Hannon Sr. 2:19.90
1995Shemaran3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:12.80
1996Needle Gun6 Michael Roberts Clive Brittain 2:06.00
1997Johan Cruyff3 Kevin Manning Aidan O'Brien 2:11.90
1998Quws4Stephen CraineKevin Prendergast2:07.70
1999Urban Ocean3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:14.40
2000Glyndebourne3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:12.20
2001Exaltation3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:11.00
2002Della Francesca3 Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2:12.50
2003Nysaean4 Jimmy Fortune Richard Hannon Sr. 2:10.30
2004Meath3 Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien 2:10.90
2005Im Spartacus3 Jamie Spencer David Flood2:12.70
2006Puerto Rico3 Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 2:20.20
2007Alexander of Hales3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:09.60
2008Hebridean3 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 2:12.05
2009Grand Ducal3 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 2:19.71
2010Jan Vermeer3 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 2:11.38
2011Alexander Pope [a] 3 Colm O'Donoghue Aidan O'Brien 2:08.46
2012Speaking of Which3 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:09.80
2013 Leading Light 3 Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 2:07.83
2014 Adelaide 3 Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 2:16.79
2015Curvy3 Wayne Lordan David Wachman 2:08.93
2016Beacon Rock3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:17.12
2017Homesman3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:12.63
2018Platinum Warrior3Shane FoleyMichael Halford2:09.84
2019Constantinople3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:10.23
2020Crossfirehurricane [b] 3 Shane Crosse Joseph O'Brien 2:08.41
2021Earlswood3Ben Coen Johnny Murtagh 2:16.38
2022Hannibal Barca3 Shane Crosse Joseph O'Brien 2:09.94
2023Drumroll3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:09.07
2024Chief Little Rock3 Wayne Lordan Aidan O'Brien 2:08.23
2025Thrice [c] 3 Wayne Lordan Aidan O'Brien 2:04.46
  1. The 2011 winner Alexander Pope was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Packing Tycoon
  2. The 2020 race was run in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
  3. The winner was originally place second behind Reyenzi, however following a stewards enquiry was promoted to first

Earlier winners

See also

References