Inaugurated 2004 Sponsor Kilboy Estate Distance 1m 1f (1,811 metres) | Race type Flat / Thoroughbred Website Curragh | |
Location Curragh Racecourse
Co. Kildare, Ireland | ||
The Kilboy Estate Stakes is a Group 2 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 1 furlong (1,811 metres) at the Curragh in July.
History
The event is sponsored by Kilboy Estate, a stud farm located in Dolla. It was established in 2004, and the first running was won by Tropical Lady.
The Kilboy Estate Stakes initially held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2011, and raised to Group 2 in 2013.
The race is staged during a two-day meeting called Irish Oaks Weekend. It is currently run on the second day, the day after the Irish Oaks.
References
Kilboy Estate Stakes Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA