Weld Park Stakes

The Weld Park Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September or October.

Weld Park Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationCurragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorDermot Weld
WebsiteCurragh
Race information
Distance7f (1,408 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackRight-hand elbow
QualificationTwo-year-old fillies
Weight9 st 0 lb
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners
5 lb for Group 2 winners
5 lb if two Group 3 wins
3 lb if one Group 3 win
Purse€51,700 (2022)
1st: €32,450
Weld Park Stakes
2023
Dark blue, red cross sashes,white cap Yellow, emerald green and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Caught U Looking Sakti Brilliant
Previous years
2022
Dark blue, white seams, striped sleeves and cap Purple and yellow halved, sleeves reversed, quartered cap Black, white slvs, red cap, black star
Basil Martini Gan Teorainn Keep In Touch
2021
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, white stars on sleeves, white stars on cap Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
Concert Hall Sunset Shiraz Seisai
2020-2011
2020
Light green, red diamond and sleeves, quartered cap Yellow, red triple diamond, red diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Royal Blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap
Elysium Aunty Bridy Thinking Of You
2019
Dark green, white spots on sleeves, dark green cap Maroon and yellow chevrons, maroon sleeves, yellow cuffs, yellow star on cap Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel
New York Girl A New Dawn Know It All
2018
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Orange, large royal blue spots, royal blue spots on sleeves, orange cap Yellow, black seams, black cap
Hermosa Foxtrot Liv Chynna
2017
Emerald green, white chevron, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, red cap Dark blue pink
Ellthea Sizzling Ballet Shoes
2016
Green, red epaulettes, green cap Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap grey,purple panel, check cap
Eziyra Grecian Light Legitimus
2015
Dark blue Royal blue, dark blue seams, white cap Madonna blue, brown cross belts, blue cap
Coolmore Anamba Last Waltz
2014
Maroon, grey star, grey stars on sleeves, maroon cap, grey stars Light blue, brown star, brown stars on sleeves, brown cap White, red stars, red cap, emerald green star
Qualify Lola Beaux Stellar Glow
2013
Yellow, purple cap, yellow star Dark blue, red and white striped sleeves, dark blue cap Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap
My Titania Chicago Girl Tarfasha
2012
Dark blue Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, emerald green cross sashes and armlet, striped cap
Magical Dream Rawaaq Uleavemebreathless
2011
Grey, dark green spots on sleeves, grey cap, dark green star pink Emerald green, light blue seams, emGreen sleeves, emGreen cap,light blue star
Coral Wave Homecoming Queen Princess Sinead
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Dark blue Yellow, red epaulettes and sleeves, yellow cap
Chrysanthemum Wild Wind Bible Belt
2009
Royal blue, emerald green chevron, emerald green armlet, emerald green and royal blue striped cap Red, White sleeves, Blue and White striped cap Brown, white cap, purple spots
Lady Springbank Bikini Babe Corcovada
2008
White, emerald green and grey quartered cap Royal blue, royal blue cap, red star Black and white check, emerald green sleeves and cap
Chintz Lahaleeb Hallie's Comet
2007
Yellow, red cross of lorraine, red sleeves, yellow armlets, emerald green cap DARK BLUE, light blue seams, quartered cap EMERALD GREEN, white hooped slvs., white and orange qtd. cap
Eva's Request Kyniska Indiana Gal
2006
RED and GREY STRIPES, grey sleeves, red cap White, blue diamond, yellow cap Royal blue, red epaulets, white cap, red star
Arch Swing Silk Dress Impetious
2005
YELLOW, emerald green sleeves, white cap, yellow star Emerald green, royal blue cross belts, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Ugo Fire Abigail Pett Kamarinskaya
2004
Purple, white chevrons on body Royal blue, white sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap Dark blue
Jazz Princess Saoire Virginia Waters
2003
Royal blue, pink sash, pink cap, blue star Black and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Venturi Misty Heights Opera Comique
2002
Maroon and White stripes White, Purple stripe, White sleeves, Check cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Rag Top Feabhas Finity
2001
Emerald green and orange (halved), emerald green sleeves, orange cap White, red sash, red sleeves and cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star
Red Rioja Lady Digby Easy Sunshine
2000-1991
2000
Dark blue CERISE, sky blue cap with cerise hoop Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Imagine Katherine Seymour Enrich
1999
Dark green and white hoops, red cap, white star Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star BROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap
Theoretically Earlene Aretha
1998
emerald Green, Red epaulettes White, Red stars, Red cap, Emerald Green star Emerald Green, Red hoop, armlets and cap
Rafayda Dazzling Park Polaire
1997
White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots Red, black chevrons, white sleeves, black armlets, white cap
Alborada Winona Hoh Chi Min
1996
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Dark blue Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star
Token Gesture Melleray Absolute Glee
1995
Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star White, Purple stripe, White sleeves, Check cap
Last Second Super Gift Ceirseach
1994
Yellow and White (halved), sleeves reversed, Red and White striped cap owned by Lockforbes Racing Syndicate White and red (quartered), striped sleeves and cap
Ridgewood Pearl Oh'Cecilia Distant Lover
1993
Red, green chevrons on body BROWN and YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap DARK BLUE, pink sash and cap
Morcote Razida Fairy Water
1992
White, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered cap Red, green chevrons on body owned by Mrs Patrick J Conlan
Asema Miami Sands Lady Ounavarra
1991
emerald Green, Red epaulettes Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Pink, purple diamonds, purple sleeves, quartered cap
Tarwiya Market Booster Via Borghese
1990-1988
1990
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star White, green chevron, gold cap
Isle Of Glass Spring To Light Pennine Music
1989
Scarlet, white sleeves, scarlet cap, white hoop owned by La Grange Ltd Grey and maroon (halved), sleeves reversed, quartered cap
Wedding Bouquet Remthat Naser In The Groove
1988
owned by M H Keogh Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Black, red chevrons, sleeves and spots on cap
Tantum Ergo Rahik Sedulous
 

History

The event was originally held at Phoenix Park, and it used to be contested over a mile. For a period it was called the Wexford Stakes, and it was later renamed the Park Stakes. It was shortened to 7 furlongs in 1971.

The trainer Dermot Weld started to sponsor the race in the 1980s, and it was subsequently run in memory of his father Charlie Weld (also a trainer). The C. L. Weld Park Stakes was transferred to the Curragh in 1991. In 2014 the name of Dermot Weld's mother, Marguerite, was added to the race title and it became the C. L. & M. F. Weld Park Stakes. Since 2018 it has been run as the Weld Park Stakes.

Notable winners of the race have included Ridgewood Pearl, Alborada, Imagine and Qualify.

Records

Leading jockey since 1965 (7 wins):

  • Michael Kinane – Lone Bidder (1980), Countess Candy (1982), Gaily Gaily (1985), Trusted Partner (1987), Asema (1992), Arch Swing (2006), Eva's Request (2007)

Leading trainer since 1965 (7 wins):

  • John Oxx – Isle of Glass (1990), Tarwiya (1991), Morcote (1993), Ridgewood Pearl (1994), Rafayda (1998), Arch Swing (2006), My Titania (2013)

Winners since 1980
Year Winner Jockey Trainer Time
1980 Lone Bidder Michael Kinane Michael Kauntze
1981 More Heather Peadar Matthews Liam Browne 1:30.10
1982 Countess Candy Michael Kinane Liam Browne 1:29.30
1983 Ballet de France Christy Roche David O'Brien
1984 Jolly Saint George McGrath Paul Doyle
1985 Gaily Gaily Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:23.40
1986 Sea Dara John Matthias Ian Balding 1:23.60
1987 Trusted Partner Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:31.60
1988 Tantum Ergo Richard Quinn Edward Lynam 1:22.60
1989 Wedding Bouquet John Reid Vincent O'Brien 1:20.10
1990 Isle of Glass Ron Quinton John Oxx 1:21.00
1991 Tarwiya Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:31.90
1992 Asema Michael Kinane Dermot Weld 1:32.60
1993 Morcote Dermot Hogan John Oxx 1:31.00
1994 Ridgewood Pearl Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:32.90
1995 Last Second George Duffield Sir Mark Prescott 1:28.20
1996 Token Gesture Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:26.20
1997 Alborada Seb Sanders Sir Mark Prescott 1:26.10
1998 Rafayda Johnny Murtagh John Oxx 1:36.30
1999 Theoretically Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:33.90
2000 Imagine Paul Scallan Aidan O'Brien 1:32.90
2001 Red Rioja Fran Berry Eoghan O'Neill 1:32.20
2002 Rag Top Dane O'Neill Richard Hannon Sr. 1:25.10
2003 Venturi Richard Hughes David Wachman 1:25.50
2004 Jazz Princess Niall McCullagh Jessica Harrington 1:26.70
2005 Ugo Fire Declan McDonogh Kevin Prendergast 1:29.20
2006 Arch Swing Michael Kinane John Oxx 1:27.10
2007 Eva's Request Michael Kinane Mick Channon 1:30.25
2008 Chintz Seamie Heffernan David Wachman 1:25.89
2009 Lady Springbank Willie Supple Paul Deegan 1:24.02
2010 Chrysanthemum Wayne Lordan David Wachman 1:28.96
2011 Coral Wave Declan McDonogh Patrick Prendergast 1:32.90
2012 Magical Dream Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:33.66
2013 My Titania Declan McDonogh John Oxx 1:24.20
2014 Qualify Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:22.65
2015 Coolmore Joseph O'Brien Aidan O'Brien 1:27.12
2016 Eziyra Pat Smullen Dermot Weld 1:30.36
2017 Ellthea[lower-alpha 1] Colm O'Donoghue Karl Burke 1:30.23
2018 Hermosa[lower-alpha 1] Ryan Moore Aidan O'Brien 1:26.52
2019 New York Girl Shane Crosse Joseph O'Brien 1:30.14
2020 Elysium Billy Lee Noel Meade 1:28.17
2021 Concert Hall Seamie Heffernan Aidan O'Brien 1:26.70
2022 Basil Martini Declan McDonogh Joseph O'Brien 1:27.20
2023 Caught U Looking Ben Coen Noel Meade 1:30.33
  1. The 2017 and 2018 runnings took place at Naas due to redevelopment work at The Curragh

Earlier winners
  • 1965: Crystal Light *
  • 1966: Graunuaile
  • 1967: Windy Gay
  • 1968: Another Daughter
  • 1969: Royal Words
  • 1970: Three Roses
  • 1971: Al-Burak
  • 1972: Fiery Diplomat
  • 1973: Silk Buds
  • 1974: Small World
  • 1975: Capricious
  • 1976: All Serene
  • 1977: Turkish Treasure
  • 1978: Solar
  • 1979: Mulvilla

* Moon Dancer finished first in 1965, but she was disqualified.

See also

References
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