Group 2 race | |
Location |
Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
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Inaugurated | 2004 |
Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
Sponsor | Kilboy Estate |
Website | Curragh |
Race information | |
Distance | 1m 1f (1,811 metres) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Right-handed |
Qualification | Three-years-old and up fillies and mares excluding G1 winners |
Weight | 9 st 0 lb (3yo); 9 st 9 lb (4yo+) Penalties 3 lb for Group 2 winners * * since November 1 last year |
Purse | €115,000 (2017) 1st: €67,850 |
The Kilboy Estate Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres) at the Curragh in July.
The event is sponsored by Kilboy Estate, a stud farm located in Dolla. It was established in 2004, and the first running was won by Tropical Lady.
The Kilboy Estate Stakes initially held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2011, and raised to Group 2 in 2013.
The race is staged during a two-day meeting called Irish Oaks Weekend. It is currently run on the second day, the day after the Irish Oaks.
Most successful horse:
Leading jockey (3 wins):
Leading trainer (3 wins):