Saval Beg Stakes
| Listed race | |
| Location |
Leopardstown Co. Dublin, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | McGrath family |
| Website | Leopardstown |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1m 6f (2,816 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Four-years-old and up |
| Weight | 9 st 5 lb Allowances 5 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 7 lb for G1 / G2 winners 5 lb for G3 winners 3 lb for Listed winners since June 1 last year |
| Purse |
€47,500 (2014) 1st: €30,875 |
The Saval Beg Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2,816 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June.
The race was formerly contested over a distance of 2 miles. It was cut to 1 mile and 5 furlongs in 1991, and its present length was introduced in 1992.
The minimum age of participating horses was lowered from four to three in 1993, but the previous age restriction was restored in 2006.
Most successful horse since 1988 (2 wins):
Leading jockey since 1988 (5 wins):
Leading trainer since 1988 (8 wins):
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