Greenlands Stakes
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Weatherbys Ireland |
| Website | Curragh |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6f (1,207 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Four-years-old and up |
| Weight | 9 st 3 lb; Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 3 lb for G1* * since 1 September last year |
| Purse |
€120,000 (2017) 1st: €70,800 |
The Greenlands Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.
The event is named after Greenlands, the area of the Curragh plain where the racecourse is located. It is held on the same afternoon as the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Prior to 2015 it was also open to three-year-olds and was contested at Group 3 level.
Most successful horse since 1950 (2 wins):
Leading jockey since 1950 (6 wins):
Leading trainer since 1950 (13 wins):
a A Prayer for Wings finished first in 1990, but he was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry.
* The 1955 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners.
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