Greenlands Stakes

The Greenlands Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. 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 May.

Greenlands Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationCurragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorWeatherbys Ireland
WebsiteCurragh
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationFour-years-old and up
Weight9 st 5 lb;
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
3 lb for G1 winners*
* since 1 September last year
Purse€112,800 (2023)
1st: €70,800
Greenlands Stakes
2023
Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Pink, black sleeves, striped cap Light blue, red seams, red sleeves and cap
Art Power Big Gossey Ano Syra
Previous years
2022
Green, mauve cap DARK GREEN, white triple diamond and diamonds on sleeves, dark green cap, white diamonds Grey, orange disc, grey cap
Brad The Brief Mooneista A Case Of You
2021
Red, white sash, royal blue sleeves, white stars, red cap, royal blue star White, royal blue stars, royal blue armlet, royal blue star on cap Black, white slvs, red cap, black star
Gustavus Weston Make A Challenge Sonaiyla
2020-2011
2020
Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap Orange, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, white diamond on cap White, large royal blue spots and sleeves, striped cap
Speak In Colours Forever In Dreams Buffer Zone
2019
Emerald green, white braces, white and emerald green striped sleeves, emerald green and white quartered cap Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap Royal blue and yellow halved, sleeves reversed, red cap, yellow star
Mr Lupton Speak In Colours Gordon Lord Byron
2018
Dark blue Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap ROYAL BLUE, white epaulets, Light Blue and Dark Blue striped cap
Merchant Navy Spirit of Valor Tasleet
2017
Red, white maltese cross, red cap Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap Red, grey star, grey stars on sleeves, grey star on cap
Gordon Lord Byron Only Mine Suedois
2016
Black, yellow spots, yellow sleeves, black spots, black cap, yellow star White, purple panel, check cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Mobsta Flight Risk Dick Whittington
2015
ROYAL BLUE, white epaulets, Light Blue and Dark Blue striped cap Red, white spots, white cap Dark blue, dark blue and pink striped sleeves, pink cap
Mustajeeb Maarek Majestic Queen
2014
White, red striped sleeves, check cap Red, white spots, white cap Royal blue and yellow diamonds, royal blue sleeves, striped cap
Slade Power Maarek An Saighdiur
2013
White, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green sleeves, white chevrons, pink cap Dark blue White, red striped sleeves, check cap
Hitchens Reply Slade Power
2012
Gold and black check, pink sleeves and cap Yellow, red braces, red chevrons on sleeves, red diamond on cap White, large royal blue spots and sleeves, striped cap
Tiddliwinks Jimmy Styles The Reaper
2011
White, emerald green cross of lorraine, emerald green sleeves, white chevrons, pink cap GOLD, Black check, Pink sleeves, Pink cap Red and royal blue chevrons, red sleeves, royal blue star on cap
Hitchens Tiddliwinks Santo Padre
2010-2001
2010
Dark blue, beige hoops and armlets Maroon, white spots, white cap, maroon spots Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Markab Snaefell Alfred Nobel
2009
Not available Yellow, royal blue hoop and armlet, white cap, royal blue star White, royal blue chevrons, White sleeves, royal blue cap, white star
Utmost Respect Jumbajukiba Icelandic
2008
PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Pink Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots
Astronomer Royal Abraham Lincoln Snaefell
2007
ROYAL BLUE, Yellow stripes, Royal Blue sleeves and Yellow diabolo, Royal Blue cap Black and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star MADONNA BLUE, brown cross belts, blue cap
Benbaun Moss Vale Theann
2006
Black and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star Dark green,white triple diamond and diamonds on sleeves, dark Green cap, white diamonds YELLOW and MAROON CHEVRONS, quartered cap
Moss Vale Moon Unit Miss Sally
2005
Dark green,white triple diamond and diamonds on sleeves, dark Green cap, white diamonds White and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap Dark green and white (halved), striped sleeves, pink cap
Moon Unit Moss Vale The Trader
2004
Tangerine, royal blue diamond Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap Dark green, yellow seams, armlets and cap
The Kiddykid Arakan Ringmoor Down
2003
PINK, emerald green hooped sleeves, pink cap, emerald green spots Green, yellow stars on body and cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Miss Emma Captain Rio Red Carpet
2002
Royal blue, white spots, red cap, white spots Dark blue Black, white seams, star on cap
Tiger Royal Tendulkar One Won One
2001
Emerald green, white diamond frame and diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Black, white seams, star on cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Final Exam One Won One Juniper
2000-1991
2000
Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots Emerald green, White star and sleeves, Red cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Namid Social Harmony Rossini
1999
Purple and white diamonds, purple sleeves, check cap Black and white stripes, yellow sleeves, yellow and black quartered cap Black, white seams, star on cap
Eastern Purple Gaelic Storm One Won One
1998
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star White, dark blue diamond, blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered cap Royal Blue, Red Cross of Lorraine, White cap
Strike Hard Lady Alexander Lidanna
1997
Scarlet, white sleeves RED, yellow cross of lorraine and armlet, red and dark blue striped cap Black, white chevron hoop and cap
Burden Of Proof Catch The Blues Lucayan Prince
1996
Royal Blue, Red Cross of Lorraine, White cap RED, yellow cross of lorraine and armlet, red and dark blue striped cap Rose And Pale Pink Quartered, Rose Collar And Cuffs, Pale Pink Sleeves, Quartered Cap
Lidanna Catch The Blues Nashcash
1995
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Scarlet, white sleeves
Nautical Pet Desert Style America's Cup
1994
Maroon, yellow star on body and cap, yellow sleeves, maroon armlets Green, black star and cap, yellow sleeves Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
College Chapel The Puzzler Midhish
1993
Scarlet, white sleeves, scarlet cap, white hoop EMERALD GREEN, white hooped sleeves, white and orange qtd. cap Red and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap
College Chapel Pernilla Street Rebel
1992
Red and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red cap BROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Street Rebel Maledetto Chicarica
1991
Pink and purple quartered, pink sleeves, quartered cap Light blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on cap Red and white stripes, white sleeves, yellow cap
Archway Mr Brooks Reference Light
1990-1988
1990
Pink, black sash, striped cap White, black star, green sleeves, white cap Purple, white star, white sleeves and cap
Duck And Dive A Prayer For Wings Milieu
1989
Green, orange sash, white cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star White, pink stars, white cap, pink star
Puissance Big Shuffle Young Hal
1988
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Pink, light blue cross-belts
Big Shuffle Totem Noora Abu
 

The event is named after Greenlands, the area of the Curragh plain where the racecourse is located.[1] It is held on the same afternoon as the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Prior to 2015 it was also open to three-year-olds and was contested at Group 3 level.

Records

Most successful horse since 1950 (2 wins):

  • College Chapel – 1993, 1994
  • Hitchens - 2011, 2013

Leading jockey since 1950 (6 wins):

  • Lester Piggott – Home Guard (1973), Boone's Cabin (1975), Golden Thatch (1979), Archway (1991), College Chapel (1993, 1994)

Leading trainer since 1950 (13 wins):

  • Vincent O'Brien – King's Jester (1958), Abergwaun (1972), Home Guard (1973), Saritamer (1974), Boone's Cabin (1975), Golden Thatch (1979), Drama (1981), Belted Earl (1982), Exhibitioner (1985), Puissance (1989), Archway (1991), College Chapel (1993, 1994)

Winners since 1983
Year
 Winner
 Age
 Jockey
 Trainer
 Time
1983 Curravilla 3 Pat Eddery John Oxx
1984 Reesh 3 Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman
1985 Exhibitioner 3 Pat Eddery Vincent O'Brien
1986 Rustic Amber 3 Pat Eddery John Oxx 1:22.00
1987 Sylvan Express 4 Walter Swinburn Philip Mitchell 1:10.50
1988 Big Shuffle 4 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:12.20
1989 Puissance 3 John Reid Vincent O'Brien 1:12.40
1990 Duck and Dive [lower-alpha 1] 3 Pat Eddery Richard Hannon Sr. 1:11.10
1991 Archway 3 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 1:12.20
1992 Street Rebel 4 Richard Hughes Noel Meade 1:14.80
1993 College Chapel 3 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 1:16.10
1994 College Chapel 4 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien 1:17.20
1995 Nautical Pet 3 Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:13.00
1996 Lidanna 3 Michael Kinane David Hanley 1:12.60
1997 Burden of Proof 5 Johnny Murtagh Charles O'Brien 1:15.20
1998 Strike Hard 3 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:12.50
1999 Eastern Purple 4 Frankie Dettori Kevin Ryan 1:12.20
2000 Namid 4 Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:12.50
2001 Final Exam 4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:14.20
2002 Tiger Royal 6 Niall McCullagh Dermot Weld 1:17.70
2003 Miss Emma 3 Tadhg O'Shea Michael Halford 1:12.80
2004 The Kiddykid 4 Jamie Spencer David Evans 1:11.80
2005 Moon Unit 4 Johnny Murtagh Harry Rogers 1:14.70
2006 Moss Vale 5 Kieren Fallon David Nicholls 1:18.30
2007 Benbaun 6 Pat Smullen Mark Wallace 1:10.10
2008 Astronomer Royal 4 Colm O'Donoghue Aidan O'Brien 1:12.49
2009 Utmost Respect 5 Declan McDonogh Richard Fahey 1:16.90
2010 Markab 7 Pat Cosgrave Henry Candy 1:10.86
2011 Hitchens 6 Fran Berry David Barron 1:11.44
2012 Tiddliwinks 6 Pat Smullen Kevin Ryan 1:11.87
2013 Hitchens 8 Johnny Murtagh David Barron 1:11.76
2014 Slade Power 5 Wayne Lordan Edward Lynam 1:17.15
2015 Mustajeeb 4 Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:12.15
2016 Mobsta 4 Pat Smullen Mick Channon 1:16.20
2017 Gordon Lord Byron 9 Chris Hayes Tom Hogan 1:15.15
2018 Merchant Navy 4 Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:11.82
2019 Mr Lupton 6 Jamie Spencer Richard Fahey 1:11.51
2020 Speak in Colours[lower-alpha 2] 5 Shane Crosse Joseph O'Brien 1:11.22
2021 Gustavus Weston 5 Gary Carroll Joseph G Murphy 1:13.06
2022 Brad the Brief 5 William Buick Hugo Palmer 1:12.12
2023 Art Power 6 Oisin Murphy Tim Easterby 1:12.02
  1. A Prayer for Wings finished first in 1990, but he was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry
  2. The 2020 race was run in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

Earlier winners
  • 1950: Turkish Prince
  • 1951: Owen o' Cork
  • 1952: Prince of Fairfield
  • 1953: Starial
  • 1954: Standing Holly
  • 1955: Away Home / By-Passed[lower-alpha 1]
  • 1956: Who You
  • 1957: Persian
  • 1958: King's Jester
  • 1959: Renegade
  • 1960: Mutara
  • 1961: Enamoured
  • 1962: Ahascragh
  • 1963: Red Slipper
  • 1964: Victoria Quay
  • 1965: Majority Blue
  • 1966: Washington
  • 1967: Cambusdoon
  • 1968: Polar Gold
  • 1969: Desert Call
  • 1970: Everyday
  • 1971: Cinerama Two
  • 1972: Abergwaun
  • 1973: Home Guard
  • 1974: Saritamer
  • 1975: Boone's Cabin
  • 1976: Petipa
  • 1977: Balgaddy
  • 1978: Ballad Rock
  • 1979: Golden Thatch
  • 1980: Jasmine Star
  • 1981: Drama
  • 1982: Belted Earl
  1. The 1955 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners

See also

References
  1. "The Curragh Land Area". kildare.ie. 2003. Retrieved 23 May 2009.
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