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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€100,000 (2014)
1st: €60,000
Futurity Stakes
2016
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow cap Dark blue, white armlet, white cap
Churchill Radio Silence Arcada
Previous years
2015
Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap Pink, black seams, black star on cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Herald The Dawn Now Or Never Shogun
2014
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Grey, red star, grey cap White, purple panel, check cap
Gleneagles Vert De Grece Hall Of Fame
2013
Emerald green and white check, striped sleeves, emerald green cap Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap White, large royal blue spots and sleeves, striped cap
War Command Mustajeeb Exogenesis
2012
Emerald green, maroon chevron, maroon cap pink Emerald green, dark blue sleeves, emerald green cap
First Cornerstone Flying The Flag Birdman
2011
Yellow and purple check, yellow sleeves, purple cap, yellow star White, purple panel, check cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
Dragon Pulse Parish Hall Astrology
2010
Pink, black diamonds on sleeves, black diamonds on cap White, purple panel, check cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Pathfork Glor Na Mara Samuel Morse
2009
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Emerald green and yellow diabolo, emerald green sleeves, quartered cap Purple and dark blue halved, dark blue sleeves, purple cap, white stars
Cape Blanco Mister Tee King Ledley
2008
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap MAROON, large royal blue spots, royal blue spots on sleeves, royal blue star on cap DARK BLUE
Arazan Ryehill Dreamer Grand Ducal
2007
White, purple stripe, check cap DARK BLUE, pink sash and cap Dark blue
New Approach Curtain Call Henrythenavigator
2006
White, purple stripe, check cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, tartan sash and sleeves, royal blue cap
Teofilo Eagle Mountain Ferneley
2005
Dark blue Royal blue, white triple diamond and diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Lime green
Horatio Nelson Galantas Silent Times
2004
Dark blue BROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star
Oratorio Democratic Deficit Elusive Double
2003
Orange, emerald green stars Dark blue Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
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

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 [a] 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

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

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