The Futurity Stakes is a

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in Ireland open to two-year-old

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s. It is run at the

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over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.

History

The event was previously known as the Ashford Castle Stakes and the Stayers Plate. It was originally contested over 7 furlongs, but it was extended to a mile in 1969. For a period it was classed at Group 3 level. The race's current spell over 7 furlongs began in 1997. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2001. The Futurity Stakes is now sponsored by

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, and its full title includes the name of

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, a Coolmore stallion.

Records

Leading

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since 1950 (7 wins): *

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– ''Without Reserve (1983), Phantom Breeze (1988), Teach Dha Mhile (1989), Giant's Causeway (1999), Hawk Wing (2001), Van Nistelrooy (2002), Arazan (2008)'' Leading trainer since 1950 (16 wins): *

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– ''Chamier (1952), Baljour (1964), Great Life (1969), Tantoul (1970), Seaford (1972), Sir Penfro (1973), I've a Bee (1975), Padroug (1976), Octavo (1977), Accomplice (1978), Monteverdi (1979), Benefice (1980), Danzatore (1982), Sunstart (1984), Woodman (1985), Fatherland (1992)''

Winners since 1980

Earlier winners

* 1950: Sea Prince * 1951: Coolabah * 1952: Chamier * 1953: Kingsley * 1954: Katushev * 1955: Clelie * 1956: Martini * 1957: Paddy's Point * 1958: Dusky Boy * 1959: Say Less * 1960: Carsage * 1961: Sicilian Prince * 1962: Quick Freeze * 1963: Californian * 1964: Baljour * 1965: Bellis * 1966: Zaracarn * 1967: French Serenade * 1968: Santamoss * 1969: Great Life * 1970: Tantoul * 1971: i) Bog Road, ii) Flair Path * * 1972: Seaford * 1973: Sir Penfro * 1974: Small World * 1975: I've a Bee * 1976: Padroug * 1977: Octavo * 1978: Accomplice * 1979:

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* The race was run in two separate divisions in 1971.

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1980

Earlier winners

See also

References