Railway Stakes (Ireland)
| Group 2 race | |
| Location |
Curragh Racecourse Co. Kildare, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1851 |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Gain Feeds |
| Website | Curragh |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6f (1,207 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
| Weight | 9 st 3 lb Allowances 3 lb for fillies |
| Purse | €115,000 (2017) 1st: €67,850 |
The Railway Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. 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 late June or early July.
The event was established in 1851, and it was originally contested over 6 furlongs. It was extended by 63 yards in 1897.
The race became known as the Railway Plate in 1946. It reverted to the title Railway Stakes in 1956. It was given Group 3 status in the early 1970s.
The Railway Stakes was shortened to 6 furlongs in 1984. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 2003. It is currently held on the same day as the Irish Derby.
Leading jockey since 1950 (7 wins):
Leading trainer since 1950 (14 wins):
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