Round_Tower_Stakes

Round Tower Stakes

Round Tower Stakes

Flat horse race in Ireland

The Round Tower Stakes is a Group 3 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 August or early September.

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Round Tower Stakes
2023
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The event was formerly contested over 5 furlongs, and it used to be classed at Listed level. It was extended to 6 furlongs in 1991, and promoted to Group 3 status in 2004.

The Round Tower Stakes was sponsored by Moyglare Stud from 1993 to 2013 and its full title included the name of Go and Go, a successful Moyglare racehorse. The 2014 running was sponsored by Nestlé, supporting the Irish Autism Action charity.

Records

Leading jockey since 1988 (6 wins):

  • Kevin Manning - Law Library (1997), Abigail Pett (2005), Maoineach (2008), Leitir Mor (2012), Smash Williams (2015), New Treasure (2020)

Leading trainer since 1988 (7 wins):

  • Aidan O'Brien - Warrior Queen (1999), Cherokee (2004), Great White Eagle (2013), Intelligence Cross (2016), U S Navy Flag (2017), Ten Sovereigns (2018), Lope Y Fernandez (2019)
  • Jim Bolger - Bufalino (1900), Law Library (1997), Abigail Pett (2005), Maoineach (2008), Leitir Mor (2012), Smash Williams (2015), New Treasure (2020)

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