Desmond Stakes
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The Desmond Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.
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Group 3 race | |
Location | Leopardstown County Dublin, Ireland |
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Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
Sponsor | Clipper Logistics |
Website | Leopardstown |
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Distance | 1 mile (1,609 metres) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Left-handed |
Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
Weight | 9 st 0 lb (3yo); 9 st 7 lb (4yo+) Allowances 3 lb for fillies and mares Penalties 5 lb for G1 / G2 winners * 3 lb for G3 winners * * since 1 January this year |
Purse | €50,000 (2020) 1st: €29,500 |
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2023 | ||
Lord Massusus | Alfred Munnings | Mutasarref |
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2022 | ||
Boundless Ocean | Juncture | Charterhouse |
2021 | ||
Create Belief | Georgeville | Real Appeal |
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More information 2020-2011 ...
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More information 2000-1991 ...
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More information 1990-1988 ...
1990-1988 | ||
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1990 | ||
Kostroma | Bold Russian | Thakib |
1989 | ||
Llyn Gwynant | Upward Trend | Colway Rally |
1988 | ||
Totem | Hoy | Dancing Goddess |
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The event is named after Desmond, a champion sire in 1913. It was formerly held at the Curragh, and it used to be known as the Desmond Plate.
The race was transferred to Leopardstown in 2002. It has continued at this venue with one exception, a temporary return to the Curragh in 2009.