Distance 6f (1,207 metres) Track Straight | Surface Turf | |
Location CurraghCo. Kildare, Ireland |
The Ballyogan Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies and mares aged three 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 June.
Contents
The event was formerly contested over 5 furlongs and open to horses of either gender. It was held at Cork from 2002 to 2004, and on the last occasion it became a 6-furlong race for fillies and mares. It returned to Leopardstown from 2005 to 2014 before moving to The Curragh from 2015.
Records
Most successful horse:
Leading jockey since 1975 (4 wins):
Leading trainer since 1975 (7 wins):
Winners since 1975
a Prince Echo and Jasmine Star finished first and second in 1981, but the race was awarded to the third-placed horse.
References
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