Silver Flash Stakes
History
The event was formerly held at Phoenix Park in early September. For a period it was run over 7 furlongs and classed at Listed level.The race was transferred to Leopardstown and switched to late October in 1991. It was cut to 6 furlongs in 1993, and from this point it took place in early June. It was moved to July in 1999.
The Silver Flash Stakes reverted to 7 furlongs in 2007. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2008.
Records
Leading jockey since 1986 :
- Ryan Moore - Promise To Be True, Happily, Never Ending Story, Ylang Ylang, Bedtime Story, Composing
- Aidan O'Brien – Heeremandi, April Starlight, Freshwater Pearl, Silk and Scarlet, Cabaret, Together, Maybe, Wonderfully, Promise To Be True, Happily, Love, Never Ending Story, Ylang Ylang, Bedtime Story, Composing