Saval_Beg_Stakes

Saval Beg Stakes

Saval Beg Stakes

Flat horse race in Ireland

The Saval Beg Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2,816 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June.

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Saval Beg Stakes
2024
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Kyprios Queenstown Yashin
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The race was formerly contested over a distance of 2 miles. It was cut to 1 mile and 5 furlongs in 1991, and its present length was introduced in 1992.

The minimum age of participating horses was lowered from four to three in 1993, but the previous age restriction was restored in 2006. The race is currently sponsored by the McGrath family and carries the name of Levmoss, a champion racehorse owned by Seamus McGrath.

From 2022, the Saval Beg Stakes promoted to Group 3 while Irish Stayer races reform.[1]

Records

Most successful horse since 1988 (3 wins):

Leading jockey since 1988 (5 wins):

  • Pat Smullen – Vinnie Roe (2002, 2005), Media Puzzle (2006), Profound Beauty (2010), Pale Mimosa (2013)

Leading trainer since 1988 (8 wins):

  • Dermot Weld – Sleet Skier (1992), Vintage Crop (1994), Humbel (1996), Vinnie Roe (2002, 2005), Media Puzzle (2006), Profound Beauty (2010), Pale Mimosa (2013)
  • Aidan O'Brien - Yeats (2007), Fame and Glory (2011), Kingfisher (2015), Order of St George (2016, 2017, 2018), Kyprios (2022, 2024)

Winners since 1988

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  1. The 2020 race was run in June due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

See also

References

  1. [1]
    European Pattern Committee announces new Chairman and changes to the 2022 European Programme of Flat Black Type Races
  • Paris-Turf:
    • "1984"., "1987".
  • Racing Post:
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