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in Ireland open to two-year-old
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s. It is run at the
Curragh
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over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
History
The event was first run in 1932, run as The Curragh Foal Plate until 1956 and The Curragh Foal Stakes in 1957 and 1958. It was classed at Group 3 level in 1971. For a period it was usually staged in July. It was discontinued after 1996.
The Curragh Stakes was revived in 2008, and from this point it held Listed status. It became known as the Grangecon Stud Stakes in 2009. It was switched to August in 2010, and reverted to its former title in 2011. The race was upgraded to Group 3 in 2015 and downgraded back to Listed status in 2018.
Records
Leading
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since 1985 (6 wins):
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Colin Keane
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Keane was born in County Meath and rode his first race winner at Dundalk in December ...
- ''Ainippe (2014), Bear Cheek (2015), Treasuring (2017), Frenetic (2020), Head Mistress (2021), Mauiewowie (2022) ''
Leading
trainer since 1985 (8 wins):
* Ger Lyons - ''Pasar Silbano (2008), Ainippe (2014), Bear Cheek (2015), Treasuring (2017), Frenetic (2020), Head Mistress (2021), Mauiewowie (2022)''
Winners since 1985
Earlier winners
* 1932: Smart Alec
* 1933: Moonstone
* 1934: Blanco
* 1935: Solo Whist
* 1936: Appointment
* 1937: My Jewel
* 1938: Red Ruffian
* 1939: Poker Chip
* 1940: Dunserverick
* 1941: King Kling
* 1942: The Phoenix
* 1943: Upper Set
* 1944: Mafosta
* 1945: Campaigner
* 1946: Precious Rose
* 1947: Morning Wings
* 1948: Ballywillwill
* 1949: Mighty Ocean
* 1950: Sheilas Cabin
* 1951: Stella Aurata
* 1952: Banri Calma
* 1953: Gorm Anna
* 1954: Trouville
* 1955: Bellette
* 1956: Silken Glider
* 1957: Golden Game
* 1958: His Legend
* 1959: Hobson
* 1960: Dorney Common
* 1961: Golden Sovereign
* 1962: Majority Rule
* 1963: Blue Marine
* 1964: Adriatic Star
* 1965: Lady Matador
* 1966: Jadeite
* 1967: Sorrentina
* 1968: Soho Lad
* 1969: Cinerama Two
* 1970: Supernatural
* 1971: Mirraglo *
* 1972: Chamozzle
* 1973: Noble Mark
* 1974: Mini Gift
* 1975: National Wish
* 1976:
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* 1977: Perla
* 1978: Phil's Fancy
* 1979: Jay Bird
* 1980: Crimson Heather
* 1981: Peterhof
* 1982: Virginia Deer
* 1983: Safe Home
* 1984: Zaius
* Wind Drift finished first in 1971, but he was disqualified for carrying an incorrect weight.
See also
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Horse racing in Ireland
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List of Irish flat horse races
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References
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Flat races in Ireland
Curragh Racecourse
Flat horse races for two-year-olds
1932 establishments in Ireland
Recurring sporting events established in 1932