Futurity Stakes (Ireland)
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.
| Group 2 race | |
| Location | Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
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| 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 | €95,000 (2020) 1st: €56,050 |
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| Mac Swiney | Cadillac | Ontario |
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| 2019 | ||
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| Armory | Rebel Tale | Geometrical |
| 2018 | ||
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| Anthony Van Dyck | Christmas | Mohawk |
| 2017 | ||
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| Rostropovich | Coat Of Arms | Berkeley Square |
| 2016 | ||
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| Churchill | Radio Silence | Arcada |
| 2015 | ||
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| Herald The Dawn | Now Or Never | Shogun |
| 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 |
| 2010-2001 | ||
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| 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 |
| 2002 | ||
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| Van Nistelrooy | Chappel Cresent | Wilful |
| 2001 | ||
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| Hawk Wing | Sholokhov | Stage Call |
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| 2000 | ||
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| Lady Lahar | Bonnard | Beckett |
| 1999 | ||
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| Giant's Causeway | Brahms | Polish Panache |
| 1998 | ||
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| St Clair Ridge | Mus-If | Flip The Switch |
| 1997 | ||
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| Impressionist | Fruits Of Love | Natalis |
| 1996 | ||
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| Equal Rights | Recondite | ReconditeI |
| 1995 | ||
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| Bijou D'Inde | Axford | Classic Fountain |
| 1994 | ||
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| Jural | Indian Wedding | Via Lombardia |
| 1993 | ||
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| Cois Na Tine | Ballykett Nancy | City Nights |
| 1992 | ||
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| Fatherland | Newton's Law | Colour Party |
| 1991 | ||
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| St Jovite | Tik Fa | Mekong |
| 1990-1988 | ||
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| 1990 | ||
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| Misty Valley | Star Of Gdansk | Misty Wind |
| 1989 | ||
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| Teach Dha Mhile | Annie Laurie | Hero's Welcome |
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| Phantom Breeze | Solar Myth | Dawn Success |
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
- 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.
References
- galopp-sieger.de – Futurity Stakes.
- ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Futurity Stakes (2019).
- irishracinggreats.com – Futurity Stakes (Group 2).
- pedigreequery.com – Futurity Stakes – Curragh.
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