Meld Stakes

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Meld Stakes
Group 3 race
Location Leopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Aer Lingus College Football Classic (2023)
Website Leopardstown
Race information
Distance1m 1f (1,811 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 9 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for G1 / G2 winners *
3 lb for G3 winners *
* since 1 August last year
Purse 50,000 (2022)
1st: €30,975
Meld Stakes
2024
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Paul Hardy.svg
Diego VelazquezTarawaBright Stripes
Previous years
2023
Owner Ballylinch Stud.svg Owner Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith.svg Owner Mrs P Shanahan.svg
Self BeliefAlfred MunningsEmpress Of Beauty
2022
Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner J Connaughton.svg Owner Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez.svg
Boundless OceanBear StoryPatrick Sarsfield
2021
Owner Masaaki Matsushima.svg Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
JapanMaker Of KingsSinawann
2020-2011
2020
Owner Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez.svg Owner Zhang Yuesheng.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg
Patrick SarsfieldAncient SpiritFort Myers
2019
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd.svg Owner Zhang Yuesheng.svg
MohawkUp Helly AaAncient Spirit
2018
Owner Mrs June Judd and Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Mrs Fitri Hay.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
Turret RocksDeauvilleHazapour
2017
Owner Godolphin Ireland.svg Owner Mrs Fitri Hay.svg Owner Sean Jones.svg
Moonlight MagicDeauvilleTennessee Wildcat
2016
Owner Mr Saleh Al Homaizi.svg Owner Godolphin Ireland.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum pink cap.svg
Decorated KnightPortageAdool
2015
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Mr D Lavelle.svg Owner David Spratt.svg
Carla BiancaEllevalBrendan Brackan
2014
Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Mr Thomas Barr.svg
Parish HallAfternoon SunlightPonfeigh
2013
Owner Miss K Rausing.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs C L Weld.svg
ScintillulaMarsAlong Came Casey
2012
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner SF Racing Partnership.svg Owner Mr V I Araci.svg
Famous NameBallybacka LadyNative Khan
2011
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner J Connaughton.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
Famous NameDunboyne ExpressCreekside
2010-2001
2010
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs D F O'Rourke.svg
Famous NameSteinbeckBea Remembered
2009
Owner B and M Syndicate.svg Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg
She's Our MarkLord AdmiralCasual Conquest
2008
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg
King Of RomeLord AdmiralMustameet
2007
Owner Joseph Joyce.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg
FracasRed Rock CanyonLord Admiral
2006
Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg Owner Mr Joseph Comerford.svg
HeliostaticLord AdmiralKendor Dine
2005
Owner Mr George J Kent.svg Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg Owner H E The President of Ireland.svg
Tropical LadyLord AdmiralCairdeas
2004
Owner Mrs P D Osborne.svg Owner Mrs A M O'Brien.svg Owner Sean Hughes.svg
Latino MagicSolskjaerCache Creek
2003
Owner Niarchos Family.svg Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg
MingunCarnival DancerIn Time's Eye
2002
Owner Imperial Racing.svg Owner Mr W J Gredley.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg
Imperial DancerChancellorSights On Gold
2001
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
MuakaadBonnardAdonesque
2000-1991
2000
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Lady O'Reilly.svg Owner Luke Comer.svg
TakaliYaraChimes At Midnight
1999
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Crock Of Gold Syndicate.svg
Make No MistakeSaffron WaldenGolden Rule
1998
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Mr M Doyle.svg
TakarianMake No MistakeFruits Of Love
1997
Owner Dermot McAuliffe.svg Owner Mr Michael H Watt.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
Caiseal RosCasey TibbsStrawberry Roan
1996
Owner Michael H Keogh.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Sir Anthony O'Reilly.svg
IdrisPredappioSong Of Tara
1995
Owner Mr Saeed Manana.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Noel Furlong.svg
Needle GunHushangKayaara
1994
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner M Haga.svg Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg
CajarianRoyal BallerinaPerfect Imposter
1993
Owner Duke of Devonshire.svg Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg Owner Miss P F O'Kelly.svg
Lord Of The FieldVintage CropDanse Royale
1992
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
Market BoosterDabtiyaMirana
1991
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Stonethorn Stud Farms Limited Ireland.svg
SardaniyaZafadolaEileen Jenny
1990-1988
1990
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Mount Juliet Ltd.svg Owner UNKNOWN.svg
KhalafiyaCrockadoreEmerald Waters
1989
Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner Mrs Catherine Shubotham.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
Slender StyleNoora AbuWrapping
1988
Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg Owner Niarchos Family.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
Sailor's MateDark LomondSkating
 

The Meld Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. 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 July.

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The event was formerly contested over 1 mile and 4 furlongs, and it used to be held at the Curragh in late August or early September. It was previously known as the Brownstown Stakes, and for a period it was restricted to fillies and mares. It was renamed in honour of the successful filly Meld in the 1980s.

The race was reopened to male horses and cut to 1 mile and 2 furlongs in 1993. It was switched to July in 1994. It was transferred to Leopardstown in 2003, and it was shortened to 1 mile and 1 furlong in 2010. The 2014 race was run at the Curragh over 1 mile 2 furlongs. The name Brownstown Stakes is now given to a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse.

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

Leading jockey (8 wins):

Leading trainer (9 wins):

Winners since 1982

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1982Miraflora3 Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1983Bay Empress3Pat GilsonTommy Burns Sr.
1984 Opale 4 Pat Eddery Alec Stewart
1985Ulterior Motive3 Pat Eddery John Dunlop
1986I Want to Be4 Pat Eddery John Dunlop
1987Three Tails3 John Reid John Dunlop
1988Sailor's Mate3 Willie Carson Dick Hern 2:46.70
1989Slender Style3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 2:38.20
1990Khalafiya3Ron Quinton John Oxx 2:36.90
1991Sardaniya3 Michael Kinane John Oxx 2:38.10
1992Market Booster3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 2:39.90
1993Lord of the Field6 Billy Newnes James Toller2:08.30
1994Cajarian3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:03.80
1995Needle Gun5 Michael Kinane Clive Brittain 2:01.60
1996Idris6 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:02.60
1997Caiseal Ros3 Pat Smullen Jim Bolger 2:06.20
1998Takarian3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:07.90
1999Make No Mistake4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:02.20
2000Takali3Niall McCullagh John Oxx 2:04.10
2001Muakaad4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:01.60
2002Imperial Dancer4Chris Catlin Mick Channon 2:02.20
2003Mingun3 Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2:06.90
2004Latino Magic4Robert BurkeRobbie Osborne2:05.70
2005Tropical Lady5 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:06.30
2006Heliostatic3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:06.50
2007Fracas5 Wayne Lordan David Wachman 2:10.38
2008King of Rome3 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 2:04.05
2009She's Our Mark5Danny Grant Pat Flynn 2:08.74
2010Famous Name5 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:54.62
2011Famous Name6 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:56.71
2012Famous Name7 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:54.60
2013Scintillula3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:52.64
2014 Parish Hall 5 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:13.77
2015Carla Bianca4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:57.80
2016 Decorated Knight 4 George Baker Roger Charlton 1:55.93
2017Moonlight Magic4 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:58.80
2018Turret Rocks5 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:55.20
2019Mohawk3 Donnacha O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:54.98
2020Patrick Sarsfield4 Declan McDonogh Joseph O'Brien 1:52.90
2021 Japan 5 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:52.99
2022Boundless Ocean3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:00.49
2023Self Belief4 Billy Lee Willie McCreery2:00.82
202Diego Velazquez3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:52.32

Earlier winners

See also

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