Leopardstown Stakes

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Leopardstown Stakes
ClassGroup 3
Location Leopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Final run31 October 1994
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Website Leopardstown
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationTwo-year-olds

The Leopardstown Stakes was a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It was run at Leopardstown over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it was scheduled to take place each year in late October.

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History

The event was formerly known as the Mullion Stakes. It used to be staged in late July or early August. For a period it held Listed status.

The race became known as the Ardenode Stud Stakes in the early 1980s. It was promoted to Group 3 level and switched to late October in 1984. It was subsequently called the Leopardstown Stakes. It was discontinued after 1994.

Records

Leading jockey since 1986 (2 wins):


Leading trainer since 1986 (3 wins):

Winners 1986–94

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1986Antic BoyDermot Hogan John Oxx
1987Careafolie Michael Kinane Dermot Weld
1988TursanahDavid Parnell Kevin Prendergast 1:32.00
1989TanwiDavid Parnell Kevin Prendergast 1:29.70
1990 Kooyonga Wayne Harris Michael Kauntze1:30.60
1991Swing LowStephen Craine Richard Hannon Sr. 1:31.70
1992ForeseeDermot Hogan John Oxx 1:33.30
1993Cajarian Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:30.80
1994JahidPat Shanahan Dermot Weld 1:34.30

Earlier winners

See also

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