The Cornelscourt Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbred fillies ages three years and olders. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres) at Leopardstown in May.
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Leopardstown County Dublin, Ireland |
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | Leopardstown |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7 furlongs (1,408 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and up fillies and mares |
| Weight | 9 st 2 lb Penalties 3 lb for G1 / G2 winners |
| Purse | €50,000 (2021) 1st: €29,500 |
| 2026 | ||
| City Of Memphis | Signora | Snellen |
| 1990-1988 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ||
| The Caretaker | Free Thinker | Freezing Line |
| 1989 | ||
| Blasted Heath | Elegance In Design | Petite Ile |
| 1988 | ||
| Charmante | Impressive Lady | Triple Kiss |
History
editThe event was originally known as the Wassl Race and run over 1 mile. It was named after Wassl, the winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 1983. For a period it held Listed status.
The name was changed to the Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial in 1990 when Derrinstown Stud began sponsoring the race. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 2002. In 2021 it was run without sponsorship as the Irish 1,000 Guineas Trial and it took on its present name in 2022. The race served as a trial for the Irish 1,000 Guineas. The last horse to win both races was Bethrah in 2010.
The race conditions changed in 2025 when the distance was reduced to 7 furlongs and the race was opened to older fillies.[1]
Records
editLeading jockey since 1986 (5 wins):
- Kevin Manning – Zavaleta (1994), Speirbhean (2001), Marionnaud (2002), Alexander Goldrun (2004), Bean Feasa (2017)
Leading trainer since 1986 (9 wins):
- Aidan O'Brien – Strawberry Roan (1997), Kitza (1998), Carambola (1999), Belle Artiste (2005), Queen Cleopatra (2006), Just Pretending (2013), Kissed By Angels (2015), Joan of Arc (2021), History (2022)
Winners since 1986
edit| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Lake Champlain | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | |
| 1987 | Just Class | John Lowe | Steve Norton | |
| 1988 | Charmante | Christy Roche | David O'Brien | 1:44.40 |
| 1989 | Blasted Heath | David Parnell | Michael Kauntze | 1:41.70 |
| 1990 | The Caretaker | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | 1:41.20 |
| 1991 | Rua d'Oro | Lester Piggott | Vincent O'Brien | 1:41.30 |
| 1992 | Khanata | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | 1:46.00 |
| 1993 | Eurostorm [a] | Pat Gilson | Con Collins | 1:42.00 |
| 1994 | Zavaleta | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 1:41.50 |
| 1995 | Mediation | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | 1:44.90 |
| 1996 | Tossup | Pat Shanahan | James Burns | 1:40.80 |
| 1997 | Strawberry Roan | Christy Roche | Aidan O'Brien | 1:46.40 |
| 1998 | Kitza | Christy Roche | Aidan O'Brien | 1:41.70 |
| 1999 | Carambola | Michael Kinane | Aidan O'Brien | 1:43.40 |
| 2000 | Preseli | Eddie Ahern | Michael Grassick | 1:41.60 |
| 2001 | Speirbhean | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 1:40.30 |
| 2002 | Marionnaud | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 1:40.20 |
| 2003 | Cat Belling | Pat Shanahan | Kevin Prendergast | 1:43.00 |
| 2004 | Alexander Goldrun [b] | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 1:31.40 |
| 2005 | Belle Artiste [b] | Kieren Fallon | Aidan O'Brien | 1:36.70 |
| 2006 | Queen Cleopatra | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien | 1:44.50 |
| 2007 | Alexander Tango | Wayne Lordan | Tommy Stack | 1:39.30 |
| 2008 | Carribean Sunset | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 1:40.48 |
| 2009 | Baliyana | Michael Kinane | John Oxx | 1:39.96 |
| 2010 | Bethrah | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 1:38.20 |
| 2011 | Ballybacka Lady | Fran Berry | Pat Fahy | 1:39.76 |
| 2012 | Yellow Rosebud | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 1:42.94 |
| 2013 | Just Pretending | Joseph O'Brien | Aidan O'Brien | 1:41.46 |
| 2014 | Afternoon Sunlight | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 1:43.84 |
| 2015 | Kissed By Angels | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien | 1:50.73 |
| 2016 | Now Or Never | Kieren Fallon | Michael O'Callaghan | 1:42.09 |
| 2017 | Bean Feasa | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 1:42.06 |
| 2018 | Who's Steph | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | 1:41.64 |
| 2019 | Hamariyna | Ronan Whelan | Michael Halford | 1:42.99 |
| 2020 | Know It All[c] | Ben Coen | Johnny Murtagh | 1:42.41 |
| 2021 | Joan of Arc | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 1:42.64 |
| 2022 | History | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 1:41.74 |
| 2023 | Zarinsk | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | 1:46.22 |
| 2024 | Wendla | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | 1:45.12 |
| 2025 | Vera's Secret | Seamie Heffernan | John Feane | 1:31.21 |
| 2026 | City Of Memphis | Billy Lee | Paddy Twomey | 1:28:58 |
- ↑ Danse Royale finished first in 1993, but she was relegated to second place following a stewards' inquiry
- 1 2 The 2004 and 2005 races were run over 7 furlongs (1,408 metres)
- ↑ The 2020 race was run in July as the Derrinstown Stud Fillies Stakes due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "New Group 1 for Ireland, and legendary jockey remembered in new Pattern race". Horse Racing Ireland. 21 February 2025. Archived from the original on 17 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- Paris-Turf:
- Racing Post:
- galopp-sieger.de – Derrinstown Stud 1,000 Guineas Trial.
- ifhaonline.org – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Race Detail (2019).
- pedigreequery.com – Derrinstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes – Leopardstown.