Railway Stakes (Ireland)

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Railway Stakes
ClassGroup 2
Location Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Inaugurated1851
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
SponsorGain Feeds
Website Curragh
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Purse€112,800 (2022)
1st: €70,800
Railway Stakes
2025
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner AMO Racing Limited and Giselle De Aguiar.svg
True LovePuerto RicoPower Blue
Previous years
2024
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mr T S Palin.svg Owner AMO Racing Limited and Giselle De Aguiar.svg
Henri MatisseThe Strikin VikingArizona Blaze
2023
Owner AMO Racing Limited and Giselle De Aguiar.svg Owner Al Shaqab Racing.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
Bucanero FuerteUnquestionableHis Majesty
2022
Owner H H Aga Khan.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner E S Racing.svg
ShartashBlackbeardApache Outlaw
2021
Owner Amo Racing Limited.svg Owner Craig Bernick.svg Owner Pearse Racing Club.svg
Go Bears GoCastle StarMasseto
2020-2011
2020
Owner Miss C R Holmes.svg Owner Zhang Yuesheng.svg Owner Mrs R J Jacobs.svg
Laws Of IndicesLucky VegaArctician
2019
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Peter M Brant.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg
SiskinMonarch Of EgyptFort Myers
2018
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Mr T S Palin.svg Owner Mr C R Hirst.svg
Van BeethovenMarie's DiamondCertain Lad
2017
Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg
BeckfordVerbal DexterityMurillo
2016
Owner Sean Jones.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mr Saeed Suhail.svg
Medicine JackPeace EnvoyDream Of Dreams
2015
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mill House LLC.svg Owner Godolphin.svg
Painted CliffsRockaway ValleyLog Out Island
2014
Owner Mr T S Palin.svg Owner Ahmad Abdulla Al Shaikh.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
Kool KompanyAhlan EmaratiWar Envoy
2013
Owner Mrs Fitri Hay.svg Owner Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
SudirmanBig TimeCoach House
2012
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mr A Oliver.svg
ProbablyCristoforo ColomboTiger Stripes
2011
Owner Andrew Russell.svg Owner L Mulvany.svg Owner N W T Dalzell.svg
Lilbourne LadTough As NailsFrench Emperor
2010-2001
2010
Owner Daniel Pittack.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner P Gilsenan.svg
FormosinaSamuel MorseClondinnery
2009
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner R A Pegum and A Oliver.svg Owner Philip M Lloyd.svg
Alfred NobelIn Some RespectKing Ledley
2008
Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg
MastercraftsmanAlhabanIntense Focus
2007
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Sean Jones.svg
Lizard IslandSouth DakotaIrish Jig
2006
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Andrew Boyle.svg Owner Mr Matthew Green.svg
Holy Roman EmperorDraytonExcellent Art
2005
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier 2nd.svg Owner M T O'Donnell.svg
George WashingtonAmigoniNamaya
2004
Owner D H W Dobson.svg Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg Owner Gerard O'Leary.svg
Democratic DeficitRussian BlueL'Altro Mondo
2003
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner The Farleigh Court Rac P'ship.svg Owner Ballylinch Stud.svg
Antonius PiusSpanish AceClassic Navigator
2002
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Bertram R Firestone.svg Owner D H W Dobson.svg
Hold That TigerPakhoesLuminata
2001
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier 2nd.svg Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg
Rock Of GibraltarHawk WingDaneleta
2000-1991
2000
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner P Johnson.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
Honours ListSure MarkSequoyah
1999
Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs J M Ryan.svg Owner S And L Racing Syndicate.svg
BernsteinDesert SkyAppalachia
1998
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Lady Clague.svg Owner Mrs David Nagle and Mrs John Magnier.svg
CamargoNamidApril Starlight
1997
Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier 2nd.svg Owner Mr P D Savill.svg
King Of KingsDanyrossDixie Dynamo
1996
Owner Mr P D Savill.svg Owner John T L Jones Jr.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg
Daylight In DubaiCheck The BandQuws
1995
Owner Miss P F O'Kelly.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Ribot Racing Syndicate.svg
Flame Of AthensSweet RobinRibot's Secret
1994
Owner Mrs Catherine Shubotham.svg Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg
Eva LunaHelmsmanJahid
1993
Owner Juma Humaid.svg Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mrs G W Jennings.svg
Polish LaughterKly GreenBartok
1992
Owner Peter J P Gleeson.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner The Sussex Stud Limited.svg
Ivory FrontierShahikTropical
1991
Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg Owner D H W Dobson.svg
El PradoSafety TacticMaledetto
1990-1988
1990
Owner Mrs Aubrey Ison.svg Owner Mrs Catherine Shubotham.svg Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg
Time GentlemenNordic SopranoGreen Lightning
1989
Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg Owner John J McLoughlin.svg Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
ArmanascoNeat DishSadlers Congress
1988
Owner Henryk De Kwiatkowski.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mrs E J O'Grady.svg
HonoriaGhilanGod's Country
 

The Railway 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 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.

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History

The event was established in 1851, and it was originally contested over 6 furlongs. It was extended by 63 yards in 1897.[ citation needed ]

The race became known as the Railway Plate in 1946. It reverted to the title Railway Stakes in 1956. It was given Group 3 status in the early 1970s.[ citation needed ]

The Railway Stakes was shortened to 6 furlongs in 1984. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 2003. It is currently held on the same day as the Irish Derby.[ citation needed ]

Records

Leading jockey since 1950 (7 wins):

Leading trainer since 1950 (15 wins):

Winners since 1980

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerTime
1980LawmakerTommy Murphy Vincent O'Brien
1981Anfield Christy Roche David O'Brien
1982Ancestral Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1983 El Gran Senor Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien 1:18.10
1984Moscow Ballet Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1985Bermuda Classic Brent Thomson Paddy Mullins
1986PoloniaDeclan Gillespie Jim Bolger
1987 Flutter Away Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:18.30
1988Honoria Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:13.10
1989Armanasco Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:13.90
1990Time Gentlemen Willie Carson John Dunlop 1:12.20
1991 El Prado Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 1:14.40
1992Ivory Frontier Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:13.70
1993Polish Laughter Walter Swinburn Ben Hanbury1:15.80
1994 Eva Luna (IRE) Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:14.20
1995Flame of Athens John Reid Michael Grassick1:12.80
1996Daylight in Dubai John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:12.00
1997 King of Kings Christy Roche Aidan O'Brien 1:14.00
1998Camargo Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:20.00
1999Bernstein Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:13.00
2000Honours List Damien Oliver Aidan O'Brien 1:14.50
2001 Rock of Gibraltar Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:14.40
2002 Hold That Tiger Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:17.00
2003Antonius Pius Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:13.50
2004Democratic Deficit Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:11.60
2005 George Washington Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 1:13.10
2006 Holy Roman Emperor Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 1:12.50
2007Lizard Island Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:18.71
2008 Mastercraftsman Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 1:13.32
2009 Alfred Nobel Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 1:15.05
2010Formosina Ryan Moore Jeremy Noseda 1:10.77
2011Lilbourne Lad Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Sr. 1:13.56
2012Probably Billy Lee David Wachman 1:17.24
2013 Sudirman Wayne Lordan David Wachman 1:11.73
2014Kool Kompany Fran Berry Richard Hannon Jr. 1:12.60
2015Painted Cliffs Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:13.29
2016Medicine Jack Colin Keane Ger Lyons1:13.20
2017Beckford Declan McDonogh Gordon Elliott 1:11.71
2018Van Beethoven Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:12.45
2019 Siskin Colin Keane Ger Lyons1:13.02
2020 Laws of Indices Chris Hayes Ken Condon1:14.49
2021Go Bears Go Rossa Ryan David Loughnane1:12.80
2022ShartashBen Coen Johnny Murtagh 1:14.44
2023Bucanero Fuerte Rossa Ryan Adrian Murray1:09.97
2024Henri Matisse Wayne Lordan Aidan O'Brien 1:11.72
2025True Love Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:13.39

Earlier winners

See also

References

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