The Leopardstown Stakes was a

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open to two-year-old

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s. It was run at

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

History

The event was formerly known as the Mullion Stakes. It used to be staged in late July or early August. For a period it held Listed status. The race became known as the Ardenode Stud Stakes in the early 1980s. It was promoted to Group 3 level and switched to late October in 1984. It was subsequently called the Leopardstown Stakes. It was discontinued after 1994.

Records

Leading

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since 1986 (2 wins): * Dermot Hogan – ''Antic Boy (1986), Foresee (1992)'' * David Parnell – ''Tursanah (1988), Tanwi (1989)'' ---- Leading trainer since 1986 (3 wins): *

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– ''Antic Boy (1986), Foresee (1992), Cajarian (1993)''

Winners 1986–94

Earlier winners

* 1971: All Spirit * 1972: Chamozzle * 1973:

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* 1974: Piping Rock * 1975: Icing

* 1976: Captain James * 1977: Fujiwara * 1978: Magic North * 1979: Nazwa * 1980: Light Here

* 1981: Fly Start * 1982: Burslem * 1983: Executive Pride * 1984: Leading Counsel * 1985: Toca Madera

References

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History

Records

Winners 1986–94

Earlier winners

See also

References