Amethyst Stakes
| Group 3 race | |
| Location |
Leopardstown Co. Dublin, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Ard Glen Construction |
| Website | Leopardstown |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (1,609 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
| Weight | 8 st 10 lb (3yo); 9 st 9 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 5 lb for G1 / G2 winners * 3 lb for G3 winners * * since 1 June last year |
| Purse | €63,000 (2017) 1st: €37,200 |
The Amethyst Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres) at Leopardstown in May.
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. It was transferred to Leopardstown in 1991.
The Amethyst Stakes was promoted to Group 3 level in 2007.
Most successful horse since 1986 (3 wins):
Leading jockey since 1986 (6 wins):
Leading trainer since 1986 (7 wins):
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