The Brownstown Stakes is a

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open to

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and

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s aged three years or older. It is run at

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over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.

History

The event was formerly held at

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, and for a period it was classed at Listed level. It used to be run over a distance of 1 mile. The race was promoted to Group 3 status and cut to 7 furlongs in 2003. It was transferred to Fairyhouse in 2009. The Brownstown Stakes was run at

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in 2012, after being abandoned twice at Fairyhouse due to a waterlogged course.

Records

Most successful horse: * ''no horse has won this race more than once since 1987'' Leading

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since 1987 (4 wins): *

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– ''Mora (1998), Dress to Thrill (2002), Perfect Touch (2003), Emulous (2011)'' * Kevin Manning - ''Castle Quest (1999), Siringas (2001), Tropical Lady (2004), Tobann (2014)'' Leading trainer since 1987 (5 wins): * Ger Lyons - '' Berg Bahn (2010), Ainippe (2015), Queen Catrine (2016), Marbling (2022), Zarinksk (2023)''

Winners since 1987

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1987

See also

References