Diamond Stakes

The Diamond Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Dundalk over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 150 yards (2,149 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September or October.

For the Japanese race, see Diamond Stakes (Japan).

Diamond Stakes
Listed race
LocationDundalk Stadium
County Louth, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorAl Basti
WebsiteDundalk
Race information
Distance1m 2f 150y (2,149 m)
SurfacePolytrack
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb (3yo);
9 st 8 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners *
* since 1 January
Purse€50,000 (2021)
1st: €29,500
Diamond Stakes
2023
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap Yellow, dark blue seams, yellow cap Light blue, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds
Piz Badile Sea The Casper San Andreas
Previous years
2022
Lime green, purple sleeves, white cap White, royal blue chevron, royal blue armlet, black cap Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Bear Story Freescape Annerville
2021
Lime green, purple sleeves, white cap Dark blue Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Bear Story Lough Derg Khartoum
2020-2011
2020
Yellow, red braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Yellow and light blue check, emerald green sleeves, emerald green and light blue striped cap Maroon and yellow hoops, maroon sleeves, yellow cap
Bowerman Sky Seven Gold Maze
2019
Dark blue Purple, yellow epaulettes, yellow chevrons on sleeves, purple cap, yellow diamonds Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Blenheim Palace Numerian Antilles
2018
Yellow, royal blue chevron, royal blue cap Black, yellow braces, black and red hooped sleeves, black cap, yellow star Green, red epaulettes, green cap
Mootasadir Global Giant Kalaxana
2017
Neon pink and green diabolo, striped sleeves, pink cap, green visor Red, large white spots, black cap Pale blue, white and yellow check cap
War Decree Absolute Blast Abingdon
2016
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark blue, large yellow spots, dark blue cap Light blue, dark blue and yellow striped sleeves, dark blue and yellow hooped cap
Long Island Sound Battalion Hawke
2015
Emerald green, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamond Black, white slvs, red cap, black star Yellow, emerald green and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
Panama Hat Carla Bianca Unsinkable
2014
Royal blue ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, black cap MAROON and YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES, white sleeves, yellow cap
Cat O'Mountain Prince Of All Bayrir
2013
White, purple panel, check cap Grey, dark green spots on sleeves, grey cap, dark green star Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Parish Hall Manalapan Afonso De Sousa
2012
Dark blue Blue, pink slvs, blue and gold quartered cap pink
Declaration Of War Along Came Casey Aloof
2011
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal Blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Green, red epaulettes, green cap
Freedom High Ruler Zanughan
2010-2001
2010
Emerald green, maroon chevron, maroon cap Yellow, royal blue stars, yellow cap Dark blue, yellow diamond, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Gitano Hernando Wade Giles Mid Mon Lady
2009
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Emerald green and yellow diabolo, emerald green sleeves, quartered cap Dark blue
Mastercraftsman Fiery Lad Augustusthestrong
2008
Red and emerald green diamonds, striped sleeves, red cap White, royal blue stars, red sleeves, white cap, red star Emerald green and yellow diabolo, emerald green sleeves, quartered cap
Muhannak Mr Medici Fiery Lad
2007
Red and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap Royal blue, white sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap RED and ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, red sleeves, hooped cap
Arch Rebel Fracas Crossing
2006
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap White, royal blue spots, striped cap Crazy quilt
Mountain Cool Touch Bon Nuit
2005
Black, red epaulets, yellow sleeves and cap, red star WHITE, dark green diamond, diamonds on sleeves and cap YELLOW, emerald green sleeves, white cap, yellow star
The Carbon Unit Liss Ard Imperial Brief
2004
Dark blue Maroon, grey chevron Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Mikado Ecomium Mingun
2003
White, purple stripe, check cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Napper Tandy Multazem Mkuzi
2002
White, large pale blue spots, red cap, white spots Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots
Miss Honorine Sights On Gold Chartres
2001
Royal blue,white epaulettes, light blue and dark Blue striped cap Red and white (halved), diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, red chevron, red cap, blue diamond
Jammaal Chamela Bay Affianced
2000-1991
2000
EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW HOOPED, striped cap Magenta, grey cap Emerald green, orange epaulettes and armlet, orange cap, white star
Dolydille Fantasia Girl Tobaranama
1999
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star BLUE, pink sleeves., blue and gold quartered cap White, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap
Remuria Catherina Queen's Love
1998
BROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap Pink, purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered cap Black, white disc
Darina Geisha Girl Golden Cat
1997
Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots Pink, purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Red Affair Samira Darrouzett
1996
Dark blue emerald Green, Red epaulettes Black, red braces, green sleeves, black and red hooped cap
French Ballerina Asmara Viaticum
1995
Black, red braces, green sleeves, black and red hooped cap Emerald green,yellow sleeves,green cap,yellow star emerald Green, Red epaulettes
Viaticum Magic Feeling Hasainiya
1993
Orange, white star on body and cap Emerald green, red diamond and sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Eurostorm Tryarra Katiba
1991
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark blue, pink triple diamond, pink sleeves, dark blue cap, pink diamond Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Elfaslah Zivania Whitesville
1990-1988
1990
Red, white epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, black cap White, red stars, white sleeves, green cap owned by T Keenan
Santella Bell Sunset Partner Walliser
1989
Dark blue, yellow sash, striped cap CERISE, sky blue cap with cerise hoop Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Bex Welsh Love Wrapping
1988
emerald Green, Red epaulettes owned by Mrs P Noble White, red collar and cuffs, tartan cap
Karaferya Causa Sua Break Fast
 

History

The event was formerly classed at Listed level and contested on turf over 1 mile and 2 furlongs. For a period it was held at Phoenix Park, and it switched to the Curragh in 1991. It used to be restricted to fillies and mares, but it was opened to male horses in 2001. It was staged at Fairyhouse in 2006 and 2007.

The Diamond Stakes moved to Dundalk in 2008, and since then it has been run on a Polytrack surface over 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 150 yards. It became Ireland's first non-turf Group race in 2009, when it was promoted to Group 3 status.[1] It was downgraded back to Listed status in 2022.[2]

The Diamond Stakes was added to the Breeders' Cup Challenge series in 2009, with the winner earning an automatic invitation to compete in the Breeders' Cup Marathon. It was removed from the series in 2011.

Records

Most successful horse since 1988: (2 wins)

  • Bear Story - 2021,2022

Leading jockey since 1988 (5 wins):

  • Kevin Manning – Ballykett Nancy (1994), Darina (1998), Dolydille (2000), Napper Tandy (2003), Parish Hall (2013)

Leading trainer since 1988 (8 wins):

  • Aidan O'Brien – Mikado (2004), Mountain (2006), Mastercraftsman (2009), Freedom (2011), Declaration of War (2012), Long Island Sound (2016), War Decree (2017), Blenheim Palace (2019)

Winners since 1988
Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
0000 0001Turf before 2008
1988 Karaferya 3 John Reid Michael Stoute 2:02.40
1989 Bex 3 Willie Carson Robert Armstrong 2:04.60
1990 Santella Bell 3 Warren O'Connor Michael O'Brien 2:07.20
1991 Elfaslah 3 Richard Hills Harry Thomson Jones 2:16.10
1992 Misako-Togo 3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 2:11.10
1993 Eurostorm 3 Pat Gilson Con Collins 2:18.30
1994 Ballykett Nancy 3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:20.40
1995 Viaticum 3 Joanna Morgan Noel Meade 2:09.60
1996 French Ballerina 3 Michael Kinane Pat Flynn 2:14.20
1997 Red Affair 3 Pat Shanahan John Oxx 2:07.80
1998 Darina 3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:18.40
1999 Remuria 3 Niall McCullagh John Oxx 2:23.90
2000 Dolydille 4 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:18.10
2001 Jammaal 4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 2:13.90
2002 Miss Honorine 3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 2:08.10
2003 Napper Tandy 3 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:04.00
2004 Mikado 3 Colm O'Donoghue Aidan O'Brien 2:11.40
2005 The Carbon Unit 3 Wayne Lordan Con Collins 2:13.90
2006 Mountain 3 Kieren Fallon Aidan O'Brien 2:15.00
2007 Arch Rebel 6 Fran Berry Noel Meade 2:04.86
2007.1 0002Polytrack after 2007
2008 Muhannak 4 Pat Smullen Ralph Beckett 2:11.63
2009 Mastercraftsman 3 Johnny Murtagh Aidan O'Brien 2:12.18
2010 Gitano Hernando 4 Kieren Fallon Marco Botti 2:12.94
2011 Freedom 3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:10.92
2012 Declaration of War 3 Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 2:11.66
2013 Parish Hall 4 Kevin Manning Jim Bolger 2:10.97
2014 Cat O'Mountain 4 Fran Berry Charlie Appleby 2:09.76
2015 Panama Hat 4 Chris Hayes Andy Oliver 2:17.39
2016 Long Island Sound 3 Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 2:14.50
2017 War Decree 3 Donnacha O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 2:12.66
2018 Mootasadir 3 Pat Cosgrave Hugo Palmer 2:12.52
2019 Blenheim Palace 3 Donnacha O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 2:12.97
2020 Bowerman 6 Colin Keane Adrian McGuinness 2:13.56
2021 Bear Story 3 Ronan Whelan Michael Halford 2:13.60
2022 Bear Story 4 Ronan Whelan Michael Halford 2:15.26
2023 Piz Badile 4 Gavin Ryan Donnacha O'Brien 2:13.44

See also

References
  1. "Two Group 3 events added to schedule". RTÉ Sport. 17 January 2009. Archived from the original on 21 April 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  2. "European Pattern Committee announces new Chairman and changes to the 2022 European Programme of Flat Black Type Races". British Horseracing Authority. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
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