Park Express Stakes
| Group 3 race | |
| Location |
Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2003 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Lodge Park Stud |
| Website | Curragh |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 mile (1,609 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up fillies and mares |
| Weight | 8 st 9 lb (3yo); 9 st 11 lb (4yo+) Penalties 3 lb for Group winners * * since April 1 last year |
| Purse | €77,500 (2017) 1st: €45,725 |
The Park Express Stakes is a Group 3 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 (1,609 metres) at the Curragh in March.
The event is named after Park Express, a successful Irish-trained filly in the 1980s. It was established in 2003, and initially held Listed status. The first running was won by Wrong Key. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2006.
The Park Express Stakes is currently Ireland's first Group race of the year.
Most successful horse:
Leading jockey (3 wins):
Leading trainer (3 wins):
a The 2017 race took place at Naas.
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