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Revision as of 17:32, 1 June 2009 by Zafonic (talk | contribs) (2009 winner etc)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Fillies' Sprint Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Naas over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early June.
The event was established in 2002, and it was originally called the Swordlestown Stud Sprint Stakes. It was initially classed at Listed level, and it was then promoted to Group 3 status in 2006. The race was given its present title in 2009.
Winners
| Year |
Winner |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Time |
| 2002 | Rag Top | Dane O'Neill | Richard Hannon | 1:18.80 |
| 2003 | Miss Childrey | Seamus Heffernan | Francis Ennis | 1:13.90 |
| 2004 | Damson | Jamie Spencer | David Wachman | 1:10.80 |
| 2005 | Rumplestiltskin | Kieren Fallon | Aidan O'Brien | 1:10.20 |
| 2006 | Brazilian Bride | Declan McDonogh | Kevin Prendergast | 1:09.80 |
| 2007 | You'resothrilling | Seamus Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien | 1:10.40 |
| 2008 | Cuis Ghaire | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 1:09.32 |
| 2009 | Lillie Langtry | Johnny Murtagh | Aidan O'Brien | 1:10.34 |
References
- horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Fillies' Sprint Stakes (2009).
- pedigreequery.com – Swordlestown Stud Sprint Stakes – Naas.
See also
- List of Irish flat horse races
- Recurring events established in 2002 – this race is included under its original title, Swordlestown Stud Sprint Stakes.