Futurity Stakes (Ireland)
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Coolmore Stud |
| Website | Curragh |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7f (1,408 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-hand elbow |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
| Weight |
9 st 3 lb Allowances 3 lb for fillies Penalties 5 lb for Group 1 winners 3 lb for Group 2 winners |
| Purse |
€100,000 (2014) 1st: €60,000 |
| 2015 | ||
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| Herald The Dawn | Now Or Never | Shogun |
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| 2014 | ||
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| Gleneagles | Vert De Grece | Hall Of Fame |
| 2013 | ||
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| War Command | Mustajeeb | Exogenesis |
| 2012 | ||
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| First Cornerstone | Flying The Flag | Birdman |
| 2011 | ||
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| Dragon Pulse | Parish Hall | Astrology |
| 2010 | ||
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| Pathfork | Glor Na Mara | Samuel Morse |
| 2009 | ||
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| Cape Blanco | Mister Tee | King Ledley |
| 2008 | ||
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| Arazan | Ryehill Dreamer | Grand Ducal |
| 2007 | ||
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| New Approach | Curtain Call | Henrythenavigator |
| 2006 | ||
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| Teofilo | Eagle Mountain | Ferneley |
| 2005 | ||
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| Horatio Nelson | Galantas | Silent Times |
| 2004 | ||
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| Oratorio | Democratic Deficit | Elusive Double |
| 2003 | ||
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| Pearl of Love | Tumblebrutus | The Mighty Tiger |
The Futurity Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at the Curragh 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 Coolmore Stud, and its full title includes the name of Galileo, a Coolmore stallion.
Records
Leading jockey since 1950 (7 wins):
- Michael Kinane – 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):
- Vincent O'Brien – 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
a The 2009 running took place at Fairyhouse.
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: Monteverdi
* The race was run in two separate divisions in 1971.
See also
References
- galopp-sieger.de – Futurity Stakes.
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Futurity Stakes (2015).
- irishracinggreats.com – Futurity Stakes (Group 2).
- pedigreequery.com – Futurity Stakes – Curragh.