Surface Turf | Sponsor Airlie Stud Distance 1m 2f (2,012 metres) | |
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Location Curragh RacecourseCo. Kildare, Ireland |
The Gallinule Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.
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History
The event is named after Gallinule, the Irish-based sire of Pretty Polly. It was originally restricted to three-year-olds, and for a period it held Group 2 status. It was extended to 1 mile and 4 furlongs in 1976, and reverted to its previous length in 1983.
The race was opened to older horses in 1994. It was downgraded to Group 3 level in 1998. It was staged at Leopardstown in 2001 and 2002, and its former age restriction was restored in 2004.
Records
Leading jockey since 1950 (8 wins):
Leading trainer since 1950 (15 wins):
Winners since 1977
a The 2011 winner Alexander Pope was later exported to Hong Kong and renamed Packing Tycoon.