Kilternan Stakes

The Kilternan Stakes, currently known for sponsorship purposes as the Paddy Power Stakes, is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres) and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

Kilternan Stakes
(Paddy Power Stakes )
Group 3 race
LocationLeopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Inaugurated2001
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorPaddy Power
WebsiteLeopardstown
Race information
Distance1m 4f (2,414 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
excluding Group 1 winners
Weight9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 9 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 2 win*
3 lb for Group 3 win*
* since 1 January
Purse€94,000 (2021)
1st: €59,000
Kilternan Stakes
2023
Dark blueRoyal blue, white epaulettes, striped capCerise
Adelaide RiverAl AasyLayfayette
Previous years
2022
beige, dark blue cross of Lorraine and sleeves, white capBeige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige starDark blue, white epaulettes, striped sleeves and cap
Duke De SessaThunder KissBeamish
2021
White, large royal blue spots and sleeves, striped capBeige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige starbeige, dark blue cross of Lorraine and sleeves, white cap
CamorraThunder KissForbearance
2020-2011
2020
Dark blueEmerald green, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamondDark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap
Tiger MothSilence PleaseUp Helly Aa
2019
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capDark blue, white armlet, white capDark blue
NorwayBuckhurstBlenheim Palace
2018
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capWhite, red cross sashes, black sleeves, red cap
RostropovichGiuseppe GaribaldiThe King
2017
Green, red epaulettes, green capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, Royal Blue capWhite, purple panel, check cap
EziyraExemplarGlamorous Approach
2016
Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red capDark bluePurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
ZhukovaUS Army RangerBondi Beach
2015
Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige starEmerald green, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamondDark blue
Fascinating RockPanama HatJohn F Kennedy
2014
Black, white slvs, red cap, black starRed, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, red diamondWhite, purple panel, check cap
Free EagleEllevalChance To Dance
2013
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capRed, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, red diamondEmerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
The United StatesEllevalTandem
2012
White and emerald green hoops, white sleeves and capBlack and white halved, sleeves reversed, red capBlack, white slvs, red cap, black star
Alla SperanzaPrimevereSpeaking Of Which
2011
Yellow, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue starPinkRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Galileo's ChoiceLook At MeFreedom
2010–2000
2010
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capEmerald green, yellow stars, black sleeves and capLight blue and yellow check, red sleeves and cap
Await The DawnSouth EasterNanton
2009
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capwhite, yellow check, red sleeves, yellow capBlack and orange stripes, white cap, orange spots
PoetAllied PowersShreyas
2008
MADONNA BLUE, brown cross belts, blue capEMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink capWHITE, royal blue stars, red sleeves, white cap, red star
The BogberryFamous NameMr Medici
2007
Royal Blue, Light Blue disc, Light Blue capRed and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red capLIGHTBLUE, LightBlue sleeves and DarkBlue armlet, DarkBlue cap
Hearthstead MaisonArch RebelRegime
2006
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRoyal blue, white sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue capScarlet, white sleeves
Frost GiantCougar BayLord Admiral
2005
GREEN, red epaulettes, green capWhite and mauve diamonds, white sleeves, mauve capYELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star
AlayanGood SurpriseIn Time's Eye
2004
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capScarlet, white sleevesMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
AcropolisLord AdmiralTrefflich
2003
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
MkuziMiddlemarchMultazem
2001
Royal blue,white epaulettes, light blue and dark Blue striped capDark blueMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
MuakaadChimingExaltation
2000
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capEMERALD GREEN and YELLOW HOOPED, striped capMagenta, grey cap
MuakaadDolydilleFantasia Girl
 

History

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Leopardstown's Trigo Stakes was temporarily switched to the venue's Irish Champion Stakes meeting in September 1999.[1] It returned to its usual late-October fixture the following year, but a similar race called the Foxrock Stakes was retained in September.[2]

The race became known as the Kilternan Stakes in 2001. It was named after Kilternan, a village located to the south of Leopardstown. For a period the event was classed at Listed level. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2006. Since 2018 the race has been sponsored by Paddy Power, having previously been sponsored by KPMG. In 2014 it became part of the Irish Champions Weekend fixture and the distance was increased to 1 mile 4 furlongs from its previous distance of 1 mile 2 furlongs.

Records

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Most successful horse:

  • no horse has won this race more than once

Leading jockey (7 wins):

  • Pat SmullenMuakaad (2001), Sights on Gold (2002), Galileo's Choice (2011), Free Eagle (2014), Fascinating Rock (2015), Zhukova (2016), Eziyra (2017)

Leading trainer (10 wins):

  • Aidan O'BrienAcropolis (2004), Frost Giant (2006), The Bogberry (2008), Poet (2009), Await the Dawn (2010), The United States (2013), Rostropovich (2018), Norway (2019), Tiger Moth (2020), Adelaide River (2023)

Winners

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
2000Muakaad3Pat ShanahanDermot Weld2:04.20
2001Muakaad4Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:04.70
2002Sights on Gold3Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:10.10
2003Mkuzi4Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx2:05.80
2004Acropolis3Jamie SpencerAidan O'Brien2:04.40
2005Alayan3Christophe SoumillonJohn Oxx2:07.10
2006Frost Giant3Kieren FallonAidan O'Brien2:05.10
2007Hearthstead Maison3Ryan MooreMark Johnston2:03.12
2008The Bogberry3Colm O'DonoghueAidan O'Brien2:08.60
2009Poet4Johnny MurtaghAidan O'Brien2:07.02
2010Await the Dawn3Johnny MurtaghAidan O'Brien2:05.24
2011Galileo's Choice5Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:05.68
2012Alla Speranza3Kevin ManningJim Bolger2:02.90
2013The United States3Joseph O'BrienAidan O'Brien2:05.59
2014Free Eagle3Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:03.12
2015Fascinating Rock4Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:38.96
2016Zhukova4Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:37.33
2017Eziyra3Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:41.52
2018Rostropovich3Donnacha O'BrienAidan O'Brien2:32.49
2019Norway3Seamie HeffernanAidan O'Brien2:32.81
2020Tiger Moth3Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien2:33.54
2021Camorra4Gary CarrollGer Lyons2:38.75
2022Duke De Sessa3Chris HayesDermot Weld2:41.29
2023Adelaide River3Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien2:31.05

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Trigo Stakes, September 1999". Racing Post. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Foxrock Stakes, September 2000". Racing Post. Retrieved 12 February 2012.