The Moyglare Stud Stakes is a

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horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old

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. 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 late August or early September.

History

The event is named after its long-term sponsor, Moyglare Stud. It was formerly contested over 6 furlongs, and for a period it held Group 3 status. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 1979, and to Group 1 in 1983. Its distance was extended to 7 furlongs in 1992. In 2014 it became part of the Irish Champions Weekend fixture. The Moyglare Stud Stakes became part of the

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series in 2009. The winner of the race now earns an automatic invitation to compete in the same year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Records

Leading

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since 1973 (4 wins): * Christy Roche – ''Tender Camilla (1974), Petipa (1975), Daness (1979), Arctique Royale (1980)'' Leading trainer since 1973 (9 wins): *

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– ''Sequoyah (2000), Quarter Moon (2001), Necklace (2003), Rumplestiltskin (2005), Misty for Me (2010), Maybe (2011), Minding (2015), Happily (2017), Love (2019)'' Leading owner since 1980 (9 wins): ''(includes part ownership)'' *

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– ''Sequoyah (2000), Necklace (2003), Rumplestiltskin (2005), Again (2008), Misty for Me (2010), Maybe (2011), Minding (2015), Happily (2017), Love (2019)''

Winners since 1980

Earlier winners

* 1970: What's a Name * 1971: Princess Bonita * 1972: Where You Lead * 1973: Milly Whiteway * 1974: Tender Camilla * 1975: Petipa * 1976: Regal Ray * 1977: Ridaness * 1978: Phil's Fancy * 1979: Daness

References

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History

Records

Winners since 1980

Earlier winners

See also

References