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.

Futurity Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationCurragh Racecourse
Co. Kildare, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorCoolmore Stud
WebsiteCurragh
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-hand elbow
QualificationTwo-year-olds
Weight9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners
3 lb for Group 2 winners
Purse€130,000 (2019)
1st: €76,700
Futurity Stakes
2019
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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
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1980 Benefice Christy Roche Vincent O'Brien
1981 Anfield Christy Roche David O'Brien
1982 Danzatore Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1983 Without Reserve Michael Kinane Liam Browne
1984 Sunstart Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1985 Woodman Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien 1:43.80
1986 Sanam Steve Cauthen John Dunlop
1987 Demon Magic John Reid John Oxx 1:48.10
1988 Phantom Breeze Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:44.90
1989 Teach Dha Mhile Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:41.50
1990 Misty Valley Steve Cauthen Michael Kauntze 1:40.90
1991 St Jovite Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:39.50
1992 Fatherland Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 1:28.20
1993 Cois Na Tine Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:41.50
1994 Jural Michael Roberts Mark Johnston 1:42.00
1995 Bijou d'Inde Jason Weaver Mark Johnston 1:38.70
1996 Equal Rights John Reid Peter Chapple-Hyam 1:39.90
1997 Impressionist Christy Roche Aidan O'Brien 1:26.60
1998 St Clair Ridge Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:25.90
1999 Giant's Causeway Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:25.00
2000 Lady Lahar Johnny Murtagh Mick Channon 1:35.70
2001 Hawk Wing Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:25.70
2002 Van Nistelrooy Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 1:24.30
2003 Pearl of Love Darryll Holland Mark Johnston 1:22.50
2004 Oratorio Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien 1:25.70
2005 Horatio Nelson Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 1:23.30
2006 Teofilo Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:22.60
2007 New Approach Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:29.00
2008 Arazan Michael Kinane John Oxx 1:33.61
2009 Cape Blanco [lower-alpha 1] Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 1:32.59
2010 Pathfork Fran Berry Jessica Harrington 1:23.45
2011 Dragon Pulse Fran Berry Jessica Harrington 1:25.50
2012 First Cornerstone Chris Hayes Andrew Oliver 1:32.54
2013 War Command Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:23.94
2014 Gleneagles Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:26.32
2015 Herald The Dawn Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:26.59
2016 Churchill Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:27.36
2017 Rostropovich Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:29.29
2018 Anthony Van Dyck Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:24.37
2019 Armory Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:28.03
  1. 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.

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See also

References
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