Saval Beg Stakes
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The race was formerly contested over a distance of 2 miles. It was cut to 1 mile and 5 furlongs in 1991, and its present length was introduced in 1992.
The minimum age of participating horses was lowered from four to three in 1993, but the previous age restriction was restored in 2006. The race is currently sponsored by the McGrath family and carries the name of Levmoss, a champion racehorse owned by Seamus McGrath.
From 2022, the Saval Beg Stakes promoted to Group 3 while Irish Stayer races reform.[1]
Records
Most successful horse since 1988 (3 wins):
- Order of St George - 2016, 2017, 2018
- Kyprios - 2022, 2024, 2025
Leading jockey since 1988 (5 wins):
- Pat Smullen – Vinnie Roe (2002, 2005), Media Puzzle (2006), Profound Beauty (2010), Pale Mimosa (2013)
- Ryan Moore - Order of St George (2017, 2018), Kyrpios (2022, 2024, 2025)
Leading trainer since 1988 (9 wins):
- Aidan O'Brien - Yeats (2007), Fame and Glory (2011), Kingfisher (2015), Order of St George (2016, 2017, 2018), Kyrpios (2022, 2024, 2025)
Winners since 1988
| Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Shannon Spray | 7 | Donal Manning | Augustine Leahy | 3:42.70 |
| 1989 | Oremus | 5 | Stephen Craine | Ted Curtin | 3:41.00 |
| 1990 | Prime Display | 4 | Stephen Craine | Paul Cole | 3:44.90 |
| 1991 | Coolcullen | 9 | Christy Roche | Jim Bolger | 2:50.70 |
| 1992 | Sleet Skier | 5 | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | 3:05.60 |
| 1993 | Garabagh | 4 | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | 3:21.70 |
| 1994 | Vintage Crop | 7 | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | 3:05.30 |
| 1995 | Mohaajir | 4 | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 3:09.00 |
| 1996 | Humbel | 4 | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld | 3:05.90 |
| 1997 | French Ballerina | 4 | Seamie Heffernan | Pat Flynn | 3:04.70 |
| 1998 | French Ballerina | 5 | Seamie Heffernan | Pat Flynn | 2:59.30 |
| 1999 | Enzeli | 4 | Johnny Murtagh | John Oxx | 3:01.30 |
| 2000 | Royal Rebel | 4 | Michael Kinane | Mark Johnston | 2:57.10 |
| 2001 | Rostropovich | 4 | David Casey | Mouse Morris | 3:05.70 |
| 2002 | Vinnie Roe | 4 | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 3:20.50 |
| 2003 | Queen Astrid | 3 | Helen Keohane | Liam Browne | 3:12.50 |
| 2004 | Windermere | 5 | Johnny Murtagh | Ted Walsh | 3:02.20 |
| 2005 | Vinnie Roe | 7 | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 3:00.80 |
| 2006 | Media Puzzle | 9 | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 2:57.80 |
| 2007 | Yeats | 6 | Seamie Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien | 2:58.80 |
| 2008 | Ezima | 4 | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 3:08.30 |
| 2009 | Hindu Kush | 4 | Chris Hayes | David Nicholls | 3:04.52 |
| 2010 | Profound Beauty | 6 | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 2:58.64 |
| 2011 | Fame and Glory | 5 | Jamie Spencer | Aidan O'Brien | 2:58.66 |
| 2012 | Midnight Soprano | 5 | Chris Hayes | Paul Deegan | 3:20.35 |
| 2013 | Pale Mimosa | 4 | Pat Smullen | Dermot Weld | 2:54.81 |
| 2014 | Missunited | 7 | Kevin Manning | Michael Winters | 3:02.99 |
| 2015 | Kingfisher | 4 | Donnacha O'Brien | Aidan O'Brien | 3:03.01 |
| 2016 | Order of St George | 4 | Donnacha O'Brien | Aidan O'Brien | 3:00.99 |
| 2017 | Order of St George | 5 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 3:03.28 |
| 2018 | Order of St George | 6 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 3:02.50 |
| 2019 | Twilight Payment | 6 | Kevin Manning | Jim Bolger | 3:05.15 |
| 2020 | Nickajack CaveTemplate:Efn | 4 | Colin Keane | Ger Lyons | 2:59.19 |
| 2021 | Emperor of the Sun | 4 | Gavin Ryan | Donnacha O'Brien | 3:04.86 |
| 2022 | Kyprios | 4 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 3:02.04 |
| 2023 | Yashin | 4 | Shane Foley | Jessica Harrington | 3:03.40 |
| 2024 | Kyprios | 6 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 3:01.16 |
| 2025 | Kyprios | 7 | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 3:03.22 |
See also
References
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- pedigreequery.com – Saval Beg Stakes – Leopardstown.