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Royal Whip Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationCurragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Inaugurated1821
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorFitzdares
WebsiteCurragh
Race information
Distance1m 2f (2,012 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 13 lb (3yo);
9 st 6 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for G1 / G2 winners
3 lb for G3 winners *
* since 1 January
Purse€51,700 (2022)
1st: €32,450
Royal Whip Stakes
2024
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Emerald green and orange hooped, white cap Dark blue, red cross sashes,white cap
Continuous Trustyourinstinct Caught U Looking
Previous years
2023
Cerise Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Light blue, pink chevron and cap
Layfayette Unless Helvic Dream
2022
Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Dark blue, maroon panel, white cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Luxembourg Insinuendo Realism
2021
Red, light green sash, striped sleeves, white cap Black, white slvs, red cap, black star Maroon, light green chevron
Earlswood Reve De Vol Finans Bay
2020-2011
2020
Dark blue Maroon and yellow hoops, maroon sleeves, yellow cap Green, red epaulettes, green cap
Armory Numerian Sinawann
2019
Dark blue, white armlet, white cap Emerald green, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap White, purple panel, check cap
Buckhurst Leo De Fury Guaranteed
2018
Forest green, white seams on sleeves, red cap Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Beautiful Morning Deauville Broadway
2017
Green, red epaulettes, green cap grey, yellow cap, grey star Grey
Shamreen Massif Central Central Square
2016
Purple, red star, red cap, white diamonds Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap
Success Days Fascinating Rock Moonlight Magic
2015
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap Royal blue, black and emerald green quartered cap
Found Answered Highly Toxic
2014
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark blue White, purple panel, check cap
Hall Of Mirrors Kingsbarns Parish Hall
2013
Dark green, red cap, dark green diamond Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Dark blue
Maputo Caponata Fortify
2012
Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Yellow, purple cap, yellow star Dark blue
Famous Name Born To Sea Warwick Avenue
2011
White, purple panel, check cap Lime green, purple sleeves, white cap Yellow, royal blue chevron, royal blue cap, yellow star
Banimpire Dunboyne Express Mutahadee
2010-2001
2010
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark blue Pink
Fame And Glory Dixie Music Grand Admiral
2009
Black, white slvs, red cap, black star Dark blue, pink sash, dark blue sleeves, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Casual Conquest Curtain Call Red Rock Canyon
2008
PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap RED, yellow spots, red sleeves, yellow cap DARK BLUE
King Of Rome Alarazi Zulu Chief
2007
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap WHITE, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlet, dark blue cap, white diamond White, green star, diabolo on sleeves, orange cap, green star
Eagle Mountain Alexander Tango Decado
2006
Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap Emerald green and white hoops, white sleeves, red cap Dark blue
Mustameet Chelsea Rose Soar With Eagles
2005
Purple, pink star, purple sleeves, pink stars, white cap St patricks blue, gold sleeves, st patricks blue cap, gold tassel WHITE, purple sash, white cap, purple spots
Tropical Lady Cairdeas Latino Magic
2004
Orange, royal blue hoop and armlets, check cap Purple, pink star, purple sleeves, pink stars, white cap Emerald green, orange epaulets and armlets, orange cap, white star
Solskjaer Tropical Lady Medicinal
2003
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Yellow, large Purple spots, sleeves and spots on cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star
High Chaparral Imperial Dancer In Time's Eye
2002
Yellow, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, White cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Royal blue,white epaulettes, light blue and dark Blue striped cap
Chancellor Sights On Gold Jammaal
2001
Green, beige triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue,white epaulettes, light blue and dark Blue striped cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Bach Jammaal Exaltation
2000-1991
2000
Green, red epaulets Dark blue, yellow braces and armlets, quartered cap Royal blue,white epaulettes, light blue and dark Blue striped cap
Takali Molomo Jammaal
1999
Yellow, large black spots and spots on cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Emerald Green, Red hoop, armlets and cap
Zomaradah Strategic Polaire
1998
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Red and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Make No Mistake Sunshine Street Quws
1997
Dark green, white chevron and sleeves, white cap, green star emerald Green, Red epaulettes White, blue sash, red and blue quartered cap
King Alex Rayouni Oscar Schindler
1996
Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap BLACK and RED HOOPS, grey sleeves and cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Pilsudski I'm Supposin Predappio
1995
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Shemaran Russian Snows Al Mohaajir
1994
White, red stars, white sleeves, green cap Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap emerald Green, Red epaulettes
Dancing Sunset Blue Judge Cajarian
1993
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Red, white triple diamond, light blue sleeves, white cap White, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap
Rayseka Royal Ballerina Arbusha
1992
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap BROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star
Jahafil Mining Tycoon In A Tiff
1991
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Red, white epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, black cap Pink, light blue cross-belts
George Augustus Santella Bell Nordic Soprano
1990-1988
1990
Emerald green, orange sash, white cap Yellow, blue diamonds on body and diamond on cap Pink, light blue cross-belts
Splash Of Colour Ile De Nisky Smaoineamh
1989
Emerald green, white diamond frame and diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Emerald green, orange star, white sleeves, emerald green armlets, emerald green and white check cap Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap
Beyond The Lake Tyrone Bridge Elementary
1988
Yellow, blue sash, hooped cap Orange, white star on body and cap Yellow, green seams, quartered cap
Heavenly Manna Eurobird Lord Bud
 

The Royal Whip Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres) at the Curragh in August.

History

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The event was established in 1821, and it was originally a long-distance race for horses aged four or older. It was named after its trophy, a gold-handled whip presented to the Irish Turf Club by King George IV. It was initially one of a series of races known as the Royal Plates.[citation needed]

The trophy was replaced by a new whip provided by King William IV in 1830.[1] The event was opened to three-year-olds in 1832. It was limited to Irish-bred horses for a period after the 1860s.[citation needed]

The Royal Whip Stakes was cut to 2+1⁄2 miles in 1925, and to 2 miles in 1936. Its original prize fund of 100 guineas remained unchanged until 1954. From this point it was contested over 1+1⁄2 miles.[citation needed]

The race was given Group 3 status in the early 1970s. It was shortened to 1+1⁄4 miles in 1995, and promoted to Group 2 level in 1998. It was relegated back to Group 3 in 2013.[2]

With its 204th edition in 2024, the Royal Whip Stakes is Ireland's oldest continuously run horse race.

Records

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Most successful horse (3 wins):

  • Roller – 1822, 1824, 1825
  • Skylark – 1830, 1831, 1832

Leading jockey since 1950 (7 wins):

  • Michael Kinane – Kamakura (1985), Beyond the Lake (1989), Rayseka (1993), King Alex (1997), Make No Mistake (1998), Bach (2001), High Chaparral (2003)

Leading trainer since 1950 (13 wins):

  • Vincent O'Brien – Ross Sea (1959), Bally Joy (1965), Reindeer (1970), Tantoul (1971), Manitoulin (1972), Cavo Doro (1973), Alleged (1977, 1978), Last Light (1981), Lords (1982), Empire Glory (1984), Baba Karam (1987), Splash of Colour (1990)


Winners since 1977

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Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1977 Alleged 3 Peadar Matthews Vincent O'Brien 2:43.20
1978 Alleged 4 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 2:36.40
1979 The Bart 3 Christy Roche Ted Curtin
1980 My Hollow 5 Declan Gillespie Jim Bolger
1981 Last Light 3 Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1982 Lords 3 Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1983 Condell 4 Declan Gillespie Jim Bolger
1984 Empire Glory 3 Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1985 Kamakura 3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld
1986 Dubian 4 Pat Eddery Alec Stewart
1987 Baba Karam 3 Declan Gillespie Vincent O'Brien 2:34.30
1988 Heavenly Manna 3 Christy Roche Paddy Mullins 2:46.80
1989 Beyond the Lake 3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 2:35.50
1990 Splash of Colour 3 John Reid Vincent O'Brien 2:32.20
1991 George Augustus 3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:54.80
1992 Jahafil 4 Willie Carson Dick Hern 2:36.20
1993 Rayseka 3 Michael Kinane John Oxx 2:35.90
1994 Dancing Sunset [a] 3 Christy Roche Aidan O'Brien 2:34.00
1995 Shemaran 3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:02.90
1996 Pilsudski 4 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 2:03.00
1997 King Alex 4 Michael Kinane Roger Charlton 2:04.80
1998 Make No Mistake 3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 2:01.80
1999 Zomaradah 4 John Reid Luca Cumani 2:04.00
2000 Takali 3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:13.70
2001 Bach 4 Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2:12.20
2002 Chancellor 4 Michael Hills Barry Hills 2:11.10
2003 High Chaparral 4 Michael Kinane Aidan O'Brien 2:04.80
2004 Solskjaer 4 Jamie Spencer Aidan O'Brien 2:02.90
2005 Tropical Lady 5 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:07.60
2006 Mustameet 5 Declan McDonogh Kevin Prendergast 2:07.30
2007 Eagle Mountain 3 Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 2:15.59
2008 King of Rome [b] 3 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 2:12.84
2009 Casual Conquest 4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:15.74
2010 Fame and Glory 4 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 2:06.62
2011 Banimpire 3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:10.43
2012 Famous Name 7 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:19.39
2013 Maputo 3 Joe Fanning Mark Johnston 2:08.13
2014 Hall of Mirrors 4 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:11.46
2015 Found 3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:09.88
2016 Success Days 4 Shane Foley Ken Condon 2:13.27
2017 Shamreen 4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:11.44
2018 Beautiful Morning 5 Colm O'Donoghue Jessica Harrington 2:09.63
2019 Buckhurst 3 Donnacha O'Brien Joseph O'Brien 2:13.99
2020 Armory 3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:10.84
2021 Earlswood 3 Shane B Kelly Johnny Murtagh 2:09.26
2022 Luxembourg 3 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:10.84
2023 Layfayette 6 Colin Keane Noel Meade 2:07.41
2024 Continuous 4 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 2:04.09
  1. ^ Blue Judge finished first in 1994, but he was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry
  2. ^ The 2008 running took place at Leopardstown

Earlier winners

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  • 1821: Langar
  • 1822: Roller
  • 1823: Langar
  • 1824: Roller
  • 1825: Roller
  • 1826: Miss Foote
  • 1827: Balderdash
  • 1828: Paddy Whack
  • 1829: Napoleon
  • 1830: Skylark
  • 1831: Skylark
  • 1832: Skylark
  • 1833: Napoleon
  • 1834: Thump
  • 1835: Rust
  • 1836: Exchange
  • 1837: Harkaway
  • 1838: Cregane
  • 1839: Retriever
  • 1840: St Lawrence
  • 1841: Great Wonder
  • 1842: Bangor
  • 1843: Fairy Queen
  • 1844: King Dan
  • 1845: The Switcher
  • 1846: Burgundy
  • 1847: Rat Trap
  • 1848: Dough
  • 1849: The Baroness
  • 1850: Marchioness d'Eu
  • 1851: Kick Up the Dust
  • 1852: Chaseaway
  • 1853: Chaseaway
  • 1854: Doctor O'Toole
  • 1855: The Chicken
  • 1856: The Chicken
  • 1857: The Tattler
  • 1858: Agitation
  • 1859: Hibernia
  • 1860: Shamrock
  • 1861: The Lawyer
  • 1862: Castle Hackett
  • 1863: Tourist
  • 1864: Woodman
  • 1865: Lord Conyngham
  • 1866: Dunsany
  • 1867: Columbus
  • 1868: Aneroid
  • 1869: The Scout
  • 1870: Finesse
  • 1871: Trieste
  • 1872: Speculation
  • 1873: Bedouin
  • 1874: Christmas
  • 1875: Ingomar
  • 1876: Fair Alice
  • 1877: Piersfield
  • 1878: Matilda
  • 1879: Sisyphus
  • 1880: Miriam
  • 1881: Miriam
  • 1882: Buckshot
  • 1883: Peace
  • 1884: Xema
  • 1885: Sylvan Queen
  • 1886: Sylvan Queen
  • 1887: Campanula
  • 1888: Little John
  • 1889: Little John
  • 1890: Golden Crescent
  • 1891: Chatterbox
  • 1892: Red Prince
  • 1893: Golden Ring
  • 1894: Starlight
  • 1895: The Jew
  • 1896: Aline
  • 1897: Gustaloga
  • 1898: The Falloch
  • 1899: Lillian Noel
  • 1900: The Falloch
  • 1901: Glenmalur
  • 1902: Driftwood
  • 1903: Sylvan Park
  • 1904: Sylvan Park
  • 1905: Claret Lass
  • 1906: Claret Lass
  • 1907: Mrs Lyons
  • 1908: Bouncing Bess
  • 1909: Octocide
  • 1910: Lorello
  • 1911: Castle Jewel
  • 1912: Master of Light
  • 1913: Laoghaire
  • 1914: Bachelor's Fiasco
  • 1915: Garrus
  • 1916: Scarlet Rambler
  • 1917: Noham
  • 1918: King Frusquin
  • 1919: Earn's Glen
  • 1920: Red Flag
  • 1921: Coup d'Essai
  • 1922: Carthage
  • 1923: Mullagher-a-Boo
  • 1924: Blue Fish
  • 1925: Jillsome
  • 1926: Philanderer
  • 1927: Lomond's Lake
  • 1928: Tan Girl
  • 1929: Swift Agnes
  • 1930: Nice Token
  • 1931: Sahabelle
  • 1932: Cloverdale
  • 1933: Song of the Hills
  • 1934: Theorosa
  • 1935: Sol Erin
  • 1936: Harvest Star
  • 1937: Kildonan's Hope
  • 1938: Corofin
  • 1939: Dennison
  • 1940: Antrim
  • 1941: Etoile de Lyons
  • 1942: Anniversary
  • 1943: Blue Speck
  • 1944: Rhodes
  • 1945: Golden Spur
  • 1946: Spring Offensive
  • 1947: Lorimer
  • 1948: Signal Service
  • 1949: Eastern Gem
  • 1950: L'Horizon
  • 1951: Storm Beacon
  • 1952: Beau Sire
  • 1953: Sunny Streak
  • 1954: Hidalgo
  • 1955: Zarathustra
  • 1956: Jongleur
  • 1957: Solartickle
  • 1958: Irish Penny
  • 1959: Ross Sea
  • 1960: Avril Sprite
  • 1961: Azurine
  • 1962: Gay Challenger
  • 1963: Nos Royalistes
  • 1964: Cassim
  • 1965: Bally Joy
  • 1966: Wedding Present
  • 1967: Vendor
  • 1968: Stitch
  • 1969: Candy Cane
  • 1970: Reindeer
  • 1971: Tantoul
  • 1972: Manitoulin
  • 1973: Cavo Doro
  • 1974: Klairvimy
  • 1975: Consol
  • 1976: Yankee Gold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Irish Horse Racing connections with the Royal Family". Horse Racing Ireland. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Eight races upgraded by European Pattern Committee". the-racehorse.com. 5 March 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
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