Inaugurated 1851 Sponsor Gain Feeds Distance 6f (1,207 metres) | Race type Flat / Thoroughbred Website Curragh | |
Location Curragh Racecourse
Co. Kildare, Ireland | ||
The Railway Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. 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 late June or early July.
History
The event was established in 1851, and it was originally contested over 6 furlongs. It was extended by 63 yards in 1897.
The race became known as the Railway Plate in 1946. It reverted to the title Railway Stakes in 1956. It was given Group 3 status in the early 1970s.
The Railway Stakes was shortened to 6 furlongs in 1984. It was promoted to Group 2 level in 2003. It is currently held on the same day as the Irish Derby.
References
Railway Stakes (Ireland) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA