Inaugurated 1963 Sponsor Anamoine Ltd Distance 7f (1,408 metres) | ||
Location Curragh RacecourseCo. Kildare, Ireland | ||
The Gladness Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres) at the Curragh in April.
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History
The event is named after Gladness, a successful Irish-trained racehorse in the 1950s. It was established in 1963, and was initially contested over 1 mile and 2 furlongs. It was shortened to a mile in 1964, and cut to its present length in 1970.
For a period the Gladness Stakes held Listed status. It used to be open to horses aged three or older. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 1987, and closed to three-year-olds in 2004. It was re-opened to three-year-olds from 2014.
Records
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey (4 wins):
Leading trainer (8 wins):
References
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