Renaissance Stakes

Renaissance Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationCurragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorWilliam Hill
WebsiteCurragh
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb (3yo);
9 st 5 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners *
5 lb for Group 2 winners *
5 lb if two Group 3 wins *
3 lb if one Group 3 win *
* since 1 January
Purse€51,700 (2022)
1st: €32,450
Renaissance Stakes
2024
Dark blue, pink stars, dark blue sleeves, pink cap, dark blue stars Pink, black sleeves, striped cap Red, yellow panel, black sleeves, red and yellow striped cap
My Mate Alfie Big Gossey Torivega
Previous years
2023
Emerald green, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamond Pink, black sleeves, striped cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Go Athletico Big Gossey Aesop's Fables
2022
Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Gold, black stripes on sleeves, gold cap with black button Black, white slvs, red cap, black star
Art Power Sam Maximus Just Beautiful
2021
Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Maroon and yellow chevrons, maroon sleeves, yellow cuffs, yellow star on cap Dark green, beige seams, striped sleeves, dark green cap
Art Power Twilight Spinner Measure Of Magic
2020-2011
2020
White, dark green diamond, dark green diamonds sleeves, dark green diamond on cap Orange, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, white diamond on cap Grey, brown seams, brown cap
Ventura Rebel Forever In Dreams Summerghand
2019
Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap White, black diamonds on sleeves, black diamonds on cap Purple, light blue hoop, light blue armlet, quartered cap
Speak In Colours Downforce Chessman
2018
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Dark blue Purple, light green star, light green stars on sleeves, light green star on cap
Unfortunately St Patrick's Day St Brelades Bay
2017
Yellow and white quartered, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap Dark blue Mauve, black seams, dark blue sleeves, mauve cap
Quiet Reflection Alphabet Ardhoomey
2016
Dark blue White, purple panel, check cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, gold cap
The Happy Prince Flight Risk La Rioja
2015
Dark blue, royal blue seams, white sleeves, red and white striped cap Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap Red, white maltese cross, red cap
Moviesta Toscanini Gordon Lord Byron
2014
Red, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, red diamond Red, white maltese cross, red cap Emerald green, orange hoop and sleeves
Jamesie Gordon Lord Byron Hamza
2013
Dark blue, pink triple diamond, pink sleeves, dark blue cap, pink diamond Black and white quartered, emerald green sleeves, white cap Red, black and white hooped cap
Russian Soul Artistic Jewel Farmleigh House
2012
Red, white spots, white cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal Blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap
Maarek Starspangledbanner Fire Lily
2011
Dark blue Emerald green and canary quartered Maroon and yellow chevrons, yellow sleeves, quartered cap
Bewitched Definightly Croisultan
2010-2001
2010
Dark blue Maroon and yellow chevrons, yellow sleeves, quartered cap Maroon, white spots, white cap, maroon spots
Bewitched Croisultan Snaefell
2009
Maroon, white spots, white cap, maroon spots Purple and pink halved, sleeves reversed, quartered cap White, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlet, dark blue cap, white diamond
Snaefell Girouette Alexander Youth
2008
BLACK and WHITE CHECK, emerald green sleeves and cap WHITE, purple panel and sleeves, purple cap MAROON, white cross sashes, qtd. cap
Rock Of Rochelle Rock Moss Senor Benny
2007
ROYAL BLUE, Yellow stripes, Royal Blue sleeves and Yellow diabolo, Royal Blue cap Black and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star Purple, white seams, white sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, white stars
Benbaun Moss Vale Prime Defender
2006
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots PURPLE and YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap
Beauty Bright Noelani An Tadh
2005
Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots ROYAL BLUE, Yellow stripes, Royal Blue sleeves and Yellow diabolo, Royal Blue cap YELLOW and MAROON CHEVRONS, quartered cap
Noelani Benbaun Miss Sally
2004
Yellow, dark blue spots on sleeves White and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap Green, yellow hoops, sleeves and cap
Royal Millennium Moss Vale Grand Reward
2003
Red, yellow hoop, halved sleeves, yellow cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlet, royal blue and white quartered cap
Fayr Jag Hanabad Avonbridge
2002
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves Black, white seams, black cap, yellow star Emerald green and yellow check, emerald green cap
Polar Way One Won One Tender Cove
2001
Maroon, Grey epaulets MADONNA BLUE, brown cross belts, blue cap Royal blue, grey sleeves, striped cap
Invincible Spirit Toroca Anna Elise
2000-1991
2000
Emerald green, White star and sleeves, Red cap BLUE, pink sleeves., blue and gold quartered cap Royal blue
Social Harmony Tarry Flynn Maidaan
1999
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Emerald green, yellow sleeves, green cap, yellow star
Major Force Major Force Artistic Blue
1998
White, red hoop, striped sleeves, quartered cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Ramooz Two-Twenty-Two Mempari
1997
Green, white halved sleeves and star on cap Grey, maroon triple diamond, white sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds Black, white chevron hoop and cap
Wizard King Snow Kid Deadly Dudley
1996
Yellow and purple (quartered), purple sleeves, purple cap, yellow spots White, red hoop, striped sleeves, quartered cap Scarlet, white sleeves
Wandering Thoughts Ramooz Burden Of Proof
1995
Green, white halved sleeves and star on cap Scarlet, white sleeves Light blue, dark blue stars, light blue cap, dark blue star
Wizard King Burden Of Proof Park Charger
1994
Yellow, green armlets and cap RUST, green sash and cuffs, quartered cap Grey and maroon (halved), hooped sleeves, maroon cap, grey star
Mysterious Ways Thatching Craft Ultimo Imperatore
1993
White, royal blue triple diamond, white cap, emerald green star YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star White, purple cross sashes and sleeves, hooped cap
Millie's Choice Pre-Eminent Dashing Colours
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Emerald green, white chevron, armlets and star on cap emerald Green, Red epaulettes
Norwich Miznah Tarwiya
1991
YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star
Ballyloop Misty Valley Pre-Eminent
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap White, black sleeves, hooped cap Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots
Daarik Blue Sceptre My Potters
1989
Yellow, light blue sash and cap YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Pirouette Careafolie Rain Burst
1988
owned by Mrs P J Conlan Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Black and yellow (halved), reversed sleeves, yellow cap, black hoop
Lady Eileen Totem Head Of The House
 

The Renaissance Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

The event was formerly known as the MacDonagh Boland Stakes. It used to be contested over 7 furlongs, and for a period it held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 1998, and cut to 6 furlongs in 2001.[citation needed]

The race was called the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes in 2003, in honour of the successful filly Ridgewood Pearl. It was given its present title when a different Ridgewood Pearl Stakes was introduced in 2004. It was switched to an August fixture at the Curragh in 2014 when the Irish Champions Weekend fixture was established, switching places in the calendar with the Flying Five Stakes. In 2016 the race moved to a date in late September.[citation needed]

Records

Most successful horse since 1987 (2 wins):

  • Wizard King – 1995, 1997
  • Bewitched – 2010, 2011
  • Art Power - 2021, 2022

Leading jockey since 1987 (3 wins):

  • Pat Smullen – Major Force (1999), Social Harmony (2000), Benbaun (2007)
  • Johnny Murtagh – Polar Way (2002), Bewitched (2010, 2011)

Leading trainer since 1987 (2 wins):

  • Vincent O'Brien – King's College (1987), Mysterious Ways (1994)
  • Kevin Prendergast – Lady Eileen (1988), Millie's Choice (1993)
  • Sir Mark Prescott – Wizard King (1995, 1997)
  • Dermot Weld – Major Force (1999), Social Harmony (2000)
  • Charles O'Brien – Bewitched (2010, 2011)
  • Michael Halford - Snaefell (2009), Russian Soul (2013)
  • Aidan O'Brien - Beauty Bright (2006), The Happy Prince (2016)
  • Karl Burke - Quiet Reflection (2017), Unfortunately (2018)
  • Tim Easterby - Art Power (2021,2022)

Winners since 1987

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1987 King's College 3 Cash Asmussen Vincent O'Brien 1:19.60
1988 Lady Eileen 3 David Parnell Kevin Prendergast 1:31.10
1989 Pirouette 3 Stephen Craine Tommy Stack 1:26.70
1990 Daarik 3 Wayne Harris Harry Thomson Jones 1:25.80
1991 Ballyloop 3 Christy Roche Jim Bolger 1:22.80
1992 Norwich 5 Steve Cauthen Barry Hills 1:29.20
1993 Millie's Choice 4 Willie Supple Kevin Prendergast 1:36.40
1994 Mysterious Ways 4 Christy Roche Vincent O'Brien 1:28.60
1995 Wizard King 4 Richard Quinn Sir Mark Prescott 1:23.10
1996 Wandering Thoughts 7 Niall McCullagh Pat Flynn 1:26.50
1997 Wizard King 6 Pat Shanahan Sir Mark Prescott 1:30.10
1998 Ramooz 5 John Reid Ben Hanbury 1:28.20
1999 Major Force 3 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:33.40
2000 Social Harmony 6 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:28.90
2001 Invincible Spirit 4 Pat Eddery John Dunlop 1:08.10
2002 Polar Way 3 Johnny Murtagh Amanda Perrett 1:11.70
2003 Fayr Jag 4 Kevin Darley Tim Easterby 1:12.30
2004 Royal Millennium 6 Ted Durcan Mick Channon 1:13.10
2005 Noelani 3 Christophe Soumillon John Oxx 1:11.70
2006 Beauty Bright 3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:14.20
2007 Benbaun 6 Pat Smullen Mark Wallace 1:09.97
2008 Rock of Rochelle 3 Robert Burke Andrew Kinsella 1:18.38
2009 Snaefell 5 Fran Berry Michael Halford 1:15.91
2010 Bewitched 3 Johnny Murtagh Charles O'Brien 1:14.30
2011 Bewitched 4 Johnny Murtagh Charles O'Brien 1:13.70
2012 Maarek 5 Jamie Spencer David Peter Nagle 1:12.33
2013 Russian Soul 5 Shane Foley Michael Halford 1:11.28
2014 Jamesie 6 Colm O'Donoghue David Marnane 1:10.20
2015 Moviesta 5 Chris Hayes Edward Lynam 1:11.64
2016 The Happy Prince 4 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:15.91
2017 Quiet Reflection[a] 4 Martin Harley Karl Burke 1:13.19
2018 Unfortunately[a] 3 Chris Hayes Karl Burke 1:10.07
2019 Speak In Colours 4 Shane Crosse Joseph O'Brien 1:15.54
2020 Ventura Rebel 3 Declan McDonogh Richard Fahey 1:14.09
2021 Art Power 4 David Allan Tim Easterby 1:11.88
2022 Art Power 5 David Allan Tim Easterby 1:13.10
2023 Go Athletico 5 Ronan Whelan Adrian McGuinness 1:17.20
2024 My Mate Alfie 3 Colin Keane Ger Lyons 1:15.99
  1. ^ a b The 2017 and 2018 runnings took place at Naas due to redevelopment work at The Curragh

See also

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