Group 2 race | |
Location | Curragh Racecourse County Kildare, Ireland |
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Inaugurated | 1851 |
Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
Sponsor | Gain Feeds |
Website | Curragh |
Race information | |
Distance | 6f (1,207 metres) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Straight |
Qualification | Two-year-olds |
Weight | 9 st 3 lb Allowances 3 lb for fillies |
Purse | €112,800 (2022) 1st: €70,800 |
2023 | ||
Bucanero Fuerte | Unquestionable | His Majesty |
Previous years | ||
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2022 | ||
Shartash | Blackbeard | Apache Outlaw |
2021 | ||
Go Bears Go | Castle Star | Masseto |
1990-1988 | ||
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1990 | ||
Time Gentlemen | Nordic Soprano | Green Lightning |
1989 | ||
Armanasco | Neat Dish | Sadlers Congress |
1988 | ||
Honoria | Ghilan | God's Country |
The Railway 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 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.
The event was established in 1851, and it was originally contested over 6 furlongs. It was extended by 63 yards in 1897.[citation needed]
The race became known as the Railway Plate in 1946. It reverted to the title Railway Stakes in 1956. It was given Group 3 status in the early 1970s.[citation needed]
The Railway Stakes was shortened to 6 furlongs in 1984. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 2003. It is currently held on the same day as the Irish Derby.[citation needed]
Leading jockey since 1950 (7 wins):
Leading trainer since 1950 (14 wins):