Cornelscourt Stakes

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.

History

The 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.

Records

Leading 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

See also

• Horse racing in Ireland
• List of Irish flat horse races

References

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• 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.