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in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July. The race was first run in 1995. It was run as a 7 furlong handicap in 2000, and was awarded Listed status in 2001. It is currently sponsored by
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(4 wins): * Kevin Manning – ''Via Verbano (1997), Union Project (1999), Citizen Edward (2000), Wexford Native (2022)'' Leading trainer (6 wins): * Aidan O'Brien – ''Bach (2001), Mingun (2003), Emperor Claudius (2010), Pirateer (2011), Count Of Limonade (2013), Giovanni Boldini (2014)''


Winners


See also

* Horse racing in Ireland * List of Irish flat horse races


References

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