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Ballyroan Stakes

Ballyroan Stakes
Group 3 race
Location Leopardstown
Co. Dublin, Ireland
Inaugurated 1991
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Website Leopardstown
Race information
Distance 1m 4f (2,414 metres)
Surface Turf
Track Left-handed
Qualification Three-years-old and up
Weight 8 st 12 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 January 1
Purse 60,000 (2016)
1st: €37,200

The Ballyroan Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to horses 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 August.

The event was established in 1991, and it was originally classed at Listed level. It was initially contested over 1 mile and 2 furlongs, and it was extended to its present length in 1995. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2007.

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Leading jockey (7 wins):

Leading trainer (8 wins):


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