Brownstown Stakes
| Group 3 race | |
| Location |
Fairyhouse Co. Meath, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Irish Stallion Farms |
| Website | Fairyhouse |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7f (1,408 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up fillies and mares |
| Weight | 9 st 0 lb (3yo); 9 st 8 lb (4yo+) Penalties 5 lb for Group 1 or Group 2 winners * 3 lb for Group 3 winners * * since July 1 last year |
| Purse | €75,000 (2016) 1st: €44,250 |
The Brownstown Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run at Fairyhouse over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.
The event was formerly held at Leopardstown, and for a period it was classed at Listed level. It used to be run over a distance of 1 mile.
The race was promoted to Group 3 status and cut to 7 furlongs in 2003. It was transferred to Fairyhouse in 2009.
The Brownstown Stakes was run at Naas in 2012, after being abandoned twice at Fairyhouse due to a waterlogged course.
Most successful horse:
Leading jockey since 1987 (4 wins):
Leading trainer since 1987 (4 wins):
a The 2012 edition was held at Naas.
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