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Tyros Stakes

Tyros Stakes
Group 3 race
Location Leopardstown
Co. Dublin, Ireland
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Japanese Racing Authority
Website Leopardstown
Race information
Distance 7f (1,408 metres)
Surface Turf
Track Left-handed
Qualification Two-year-olds
Weight 9 st 3 lb
Allowances
3 lb for fillies
Penalties
5 lb for Group 2 winners
3 lb for Group 3 winners
Purse 60,000 (2011)
1st: €39,000

The Tyros Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.

The event used to be held at the Curragh in mid August. For a period it was classed at Listed level. It was switched to late July in 2000, and it was transferred to Leopardstown in 2003. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2007.

Leading jockey since 1986 (7 wins):

Leading trainer since 1986 (9 wins):


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