Surface Turf | Distance 7f (1,408 metres) | |
Location Curragh RacecourseCo. Kildare, Ireland | ||
The Athasi Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres) at the Curragh in early May.
History
The event is named after Athasi, a successful broodmare in the 1920s and 1930s. Her progeny included Trigo, the winner of the Derby and St Leger in 1929.
The Athasi Stakes was formerly restricted to fillies aged three. Following a period with Group 3 status, it was downgraded to Listed level in 1987.
The race was opened to four-year-old fillies in 1993. It was opened to older mares in 2001. It regained Group 3 status in 2003.
The Athasi Stakes is currently sponsored by Coolmore Stud. Its sponsored title includes the name of Canford Cliffs, a Coolmore stallion.