Inaugurated 2001 Sponsor Irish National Stud Distance 1m 2f (2,012 metres) | ||
Location Naas RacecourseCo. Kildare, Ireland | ||
The Blue Wind 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 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres) at Naas in May.
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History
The event is named after Blue Wind, the Irish-trained winner of the Epsom Oaks and Irish Oaks in 1981. It was established in 2001, and was initially staged at Cork.
The race originally held Listed status, and was promoted to Group 3 level in 2004. It was transferred to Naas in 2005.
The Blue Wind Stakes can sometimes serve as a trial for the Epsom Oaks. The last participant to win the Oaks was Was, the third-placed horse in 2012.
Records
Most successful horse:
Leading jockey (5 wins):
Leading trainer (5 wins):
References
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