Futurity Stakes (Ireland)
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 Wootton Bassett, a Coolmore stallion.
Records
Leading jockey since 1950 :
- Michael Kinane – Without Reserve, Phantom Breeze, Teach Dha Mhile, Giant's Causeway, Hawk Wing, Van Nistelrooy, Arazan
- Ryan Moore - Rostropovich, Anthony Van Dyck, Armory, Point Lonsdale, Aesop's Fables, Henry Longfellow, Henri Matisse
- Aidan O'Brien – Impressionist, Giant's Causeway, Hawk Wing, Van Nistelrooy, Oratorio, Horatio Nelson, Cape Blanco, War Command, Gleneagles, Churchill, Rostropovich, Anthony Van Dyck, Armory, Point Lonsdale, Aesop's Fables, Henry Longfellow, Henri Matisse, Constitution River
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