Futurity Stakes (Ireland)

Futurity Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationCurragh Racecourse
County 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
2023
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Light blue, dark blue hoop, dark blue sleeves, dark blue and light blue quartered cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, Royal Blue cap
Henry Longfellow Islandsinthestream Portland
Previous years
2022
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Aesop's Fables Hans Andersen Proud And Regal
2021
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Emerald green, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamond Dark blue
Point Lonsdale Maritime Wings The Acropolis
2020-2011
2020
White, purple panel, check cap White, red star and seams, red cap, white stars pink
Mac Swiney Cadillac Ontario
2019
Dark blue Red and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap White, purple panel, check cap
Armory Rebel Tale Geometrical
2018
Dark blue Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Anthony Van Dyck Christmas Mohawk
2017
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap pink Dark blue
Rostropovich Coat Of Arms Berkeley Square
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
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
2010-2001
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
2002
Dark blue PURPLE, black diamond, purple cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Van Nistelrooy Chappel Cresent Wilful
2001
Dark blue Dark blue Yellow, black chevrons and sleeves, black cap, yellow star
Hawk Wing Sholokhov Stage Call
2000-1991
2000
Royal blue, yellow epaulets, royal blue and white striped sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Dark blue
Lady Lahar Bonnard Beckett
1999
Dark blue Dark blue Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Giant's Causeway Brahms Polish Panache
1998
Yellow, red hoop and armlets, red cap, white star Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, red sash, red sleeves and cap
St Clair Ridge Mus-If Flip The Switch
1997
Dark blue Orange, Emerald Green stars Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots
Impressionist Fruits Of Love Natalis
1996
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond Maroon, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamond
Equal Rights Recondite ReconditeI
1995
Light blue and yellow check, red sleeves and cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots White and red diamonds, white sleeves, check cap
Bijou D'Inde Axford Classic Fountain
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Royal blue, pink stripe, halved sleeves, striped cap BROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap
Jural Indian Wedding Via Lombardia
1993
White, royal blue sash and sleeves, star on cap Maroon and blue check, white cap, blue star Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Cois Na Tine Ballykett Nancy City Nights
1992
Scarlet, white sleeves, scarlet cap, white hoop Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots White, black sleeves, hooped cap
Fatherland Newton's Law Colour Party
1991
White, blue hollow box, diabolo on sleeves, blue cap Orange Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
St Jovite Tik Fa Mekong
1990-1988
1990
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star White, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap Blue, green sleeves, quartered cap
Misty Valley Star Of Gdansk Misty Wind
1989
owned by Mrs C Pastorelli Scarlet, scarlet cap with navy blue hoops Red, green diamond, hooped cap
Teach Dha Mhile Annie Laurie Hero's Welcome
1988
Emerald green, white diamond frame and diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Green, orange sash, white cap Dark blue, white cross-belts and armlets, striped cap
Phantom Breeze Solar Myth Dawn Success
 

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.[citation needed]

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 Wootton Bassett, 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)
  • Ryan Moore - Rostropovich (2017), Anthony Van Dyck (2018), Armory (2019), Point Lonsdale (2021), Aesop's Fables (2022), Henry Longfellow (2023), Henri Matisse (2024)

Leading trainer since 1950 (17 wins):

  • Aidan O'Brien – Impressionist (1997), Giant's Causeway (1999), Hawk Wing (2001), Van Nistelrooy (2002), Oratorio (2004), Horatio Nelson (2005), Cape Blanco (2009), War Command (2013), Gleneagles (2014), Churchill (2016), Rostropovich (2017), Anthony Van Dyck (2018), Armory (2019), Point Lonsdale (2021), Aesop's Fables (2022), Henry Longfellow (2023), Henri Matisse (2024)

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
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
2022 Aesop's Fables Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:23.45
2023 Henry Longfellow Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:26.44
2024 Henri Matisse Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:24.11
  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.

See also

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