Amethyst Stakes
History
The event was formerly staged at Phoenix Park. For a period it held Listed status. Known previously by sponsored titles, it was renamed the Amethyst Stakes in 1989 and transferred to Leopardstown in 1991.The Amethyst Stakes was promoted to Group 3 level in 2007, where it remained until it was downgraded to listed status in 2025.
Records
Most successful horse since 1986 :
- Burden of Proof – 1997, 1998, 1999
- Famous Name – 2010, 2011, 2012
- Johnny Murtagh – Thornberry, Akhiyar, Burden of Proof, Anzari, Arch Rebel
- Michael Kinane – Brief Truce, Unusual Heat, City Nights, Burden of Proof, D'Anjou, Danak
- Dermot Weld – Brief Truce, Unusual Heat, City Nights, Famous Name, Mustajeeb, Hazapour