The Select Stakes is a

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competition held annually at

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Greyhound Stadium located in the south of

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. It is a prestigious event targeted by many of Ireland's leading greyhounds and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar. The competition today is sponsored by Gain Feeds but in the past sponsors have included

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and Red Mills.

Past winners

Venues & Distances

*1970–2003 (Waterford 525y) *2004–2011 (Waterford 550y) *2012–present (Waterford 525y)

Sponsors and names

*1965–1965 (Waterford Glass International) *1970–1975 (Marquis of Waterford Cup) *1976–1978 (Truboard Gold Cup) *1979–1997 (Waterford Glass Stakes/Waterford Crystal Stakes) *1998–1998 (Waterford Masters) *1999–2000 (Kearns Waterford Masters) *2002–2003 (Westside Business Park Waterford Masters) *2004–2005 (Michael Meade Waterford Masters) *2006–2008 (Gain Waterford Masters) *2009–2011 (Red Mills Waterford Masters) *2012–2019 (Gain Select Stakes) *2023–2023 (TIME Greyhound Nutrition)

References

{{UK & Irish greyhound competitions Greyhound racing competitions in Ireland Sport in Waterford (city) Recurring sporting events established in 1965