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 94,000 (2021)
1st: € 59,000
Futurity Stakes
2021
Point Lonsdale Maritime Wings The Acropolis
Previous years
2020
Mac Swiney Cadillac Ontario
2019
Armory Rebel Tale Geometrical
2018
Anthony Van Dyck Christmas Mohawk
2017
Rostropovich Coat Of Arms Berkeley Square
2016
Churchill Radio Silence Arcada
2015
Herald The Dawn Now Or Never Shogun
2014
Gleneagles Vert De Grece Hall Of Fame
2013
War Command Mustajeeb Exogenesis
2012
First Cornerstone Flying The Flag Birdman
2011
Dragon Pulse Parish Hall Astrology
2010-2001
2010
Pathfork Glor Na Mara Samuel Morse
2009
Cape Blanco Mister Tee King Ledley
2008
Arazan Ryehill Dreamer Grand Ducal
2007
New Approach Curtain Call Henrythenavigator
2006
Teofilo Eagle Mountain Ferneley
2005
Horatio Nelson Galantas Silent Times
2004
Oratorio Democratic Deficit Elusive Double
2003
Pearl of Love Tumblebrutus The Mighty Tiger
2002
Van Nistelrooy Chappel Cresent Wilful
2001
Hawk Wing Sholokhov Stage Call
2000-1991
2000
Lady Lahar Bonnard Beckett
1999
Giant's Causeway Brahms Polish Panache
1998
St Clair Ridge Mus-If Flip The Switch
1997
Impressionist Fruits Of Love Natalis
1996
Equal Rights Recondite ReconditeI
1995
Bijou D'Inde Axford Classic Fountain
1994
Jural Indian Wedding Via Lombardia
1993
Cois Na Tine Ballykett Nancy City Nights
1992
Fatherland Newton's Law Colour Party
1991
St Jovite Tik Fa Mekong
1990-1988
1990
Misty Valley Star Of Gdansk Misty Wind
1989
Teach Dha Mhile Annie Laurie Hero's Welcome
1988
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 KinaneWithout 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'BrienChamier (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
2020 Mac Swiney Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 1:29.68
2021 Point Lonsdale Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:27.75
  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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