Meld Stakes
2025
SnellenPurviewGalen
Previous years
2024
Diego VelazquezTarawaBright Stripes
2023
Self BeliefAlfred MunningsEmpress Of Beauty
2022
Boundless OceanBear StoryPatrick Sarsfield
2021
JapanMaker Of KingsSinawann
2020-2011
2020
Patrick SarsfieldAncient SpiritFort Myers
2019
MohawkUp Helly AaAncient Spirit
2018
Turret RocksDeauvilleHazapour
2017
Moonlight MagicDeauvilleTennessee Wildcat
2016
Decorated KnightPortageAdool
2015
Carla BiancaEllevalBrendan Brackan
2014
Parish HallAfternoon SunlightPonfeigh
2013
ScintillulaMarsAlong Came Casey
2012
Famous NameBallybacka LadyNative Khan
2011
Famous NameDunboyne ExpressCreekside
2010-2001
2010
Famous NameSteinbeckBea Remembered
2009
She's Our MarkLord AdmiralCasual Conquest
2008
King Of RomeLord AdmiralMustameet
2007
FracasRed Rock CanyonLord Admiral
2006
HeliostaticLord AdmiralKendor Dine
2005
Tropical LadyLord AdmiralCairdeas
2004
Latino MagicSolskjaerCache Creek
2003
MingunCarnival DancerIn Time's Eye
2002
Imperial DancerChancellorSights On Gold
2001
MuakaadBonnardAdonesque
2000-1991
2000
TakaliYaraChimes At Midnight
1999
Make No MistakeSaffron WaldenGolden Rule
1998
TakarianMake No MistakeFruits Of Love
1997
Caiseal RosCasey TibbsStrawberry Roan
1996
IdrisPredappioSong Of Tara
1995
Needle GunHushangKayaara
1994
CajarianRoyal BallerinaPerfect Imposter
1993
Lord Of The FieldVintage CropDanse Royale
1992
Market BoosterDabtiyaMirana
1991
SardaniyaZafadolaEileen Jenny
1990-1988
1990
KhalafiyaCrockadoreEmerald Waters
1989
Slender StyleNoora AbuWrapping
1988
Sailor's MateDark LomondSkating

The Meld Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 1 furlong (1,811 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.

The event was formerly contested over 1 mile and 4 furlongs, and it used to be held at the Curragh in late August or early September. It was previously known as the Brownstown Stakes, and for a period it was restricted to fillies and mares. It was renamed in honour of the successful filly Meld in the 1980s.

The race was reopened to male horses and cut to 1 mile and 2 furlongs in 1993. It was switched to July in 1994. It was transferred to Leopardstown in 2003, and it was shortened to 1 mile and 1 furlong in 2010. The 2014 race was run at the Curragh over 1 mile 2 furlongs. The name Brownstown Stakes is now given to a race at Fairyhouse Racecourse.

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

  • Famous Name – 2010, 2011, 2012

Leading jockey (8 wins):

  • Pat Smullen – Caiseal Ros (1997), Make No Mistake (1999), Muakaad (2001), Famous Name (2010, 2011, 2012), Carla Bianca (2015)
  • Kevin Manning - Idris (1996), Tropical Lady (2005), Heliostatic (2006), Scintillula (2013), Parish Hall (2014), Moonlight Magic (2017), Turret Rocks (2018), Boundless Ocean (2022)

Leading trainer (9 wins):

  • Dermot Weld – Nanticious (1977), Slender Style (1989), Market Booster (1992), Make No Mistake (1999), Muakaad (2001), Famous Name (2010, 2011, 2012), Carla Bianca (2015)
  • Jim Bolger - Idris (1996), Caiseal Ros (1997), Tropical Lady (2005), Heliostatic (2006), Scintillula (2013), Parish Hall (2014), Moonlight Magic (2017), Turret Rocks (2018), Boundless Ocean (2022)

Winners since 1982

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1982Miraflora3Pat EdderyVincent O'Brien
1983Bay Empress3Pat GilsonTommy Burns Sr.
1984Opale4Pat EdderyAlec Stewart
1985Ulterior Motive3Pat EdderyJohn Dunlop
1986I Want to Be4Pat EdderyJohn Dunlop
1987Three Tails3John ReidJohn Dunlop
1988Sailor's Mate3Willie CarsonDick Hern2:46.70
1989Slender Style3Michael KinaneDermot Weld2:38.20
1990Khalafiya3Ron QuintonJohn Oxx2:36.90
1991Sardaniya3Michael KinaneJohn Oxx2:38.10
1992Market Booster3Michael KinaneDermot Weld2:39.90
1993Lord of the Field6Billy NewnesJames Toller2:08.30
1994Cajarian3Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx2:03.80
1995Needle Gun5Michael KinaneClive Brittain2:01.60
1996Idris6Kevin ManningJim Bolger2:02.60
1997Caiseal Ros3Pat SmullenJim Bolger2:06.20
1998Takarian3Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx2:07.90
1999Make No Mistake4Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:02.20
2000Takali3Niall McCullaghJohn Oxx2:04.10
2001Muakaad4Pat SmullenDermot Weld2:01.60
2002Imperial Dancer4Chris CatlinMick Channon2:02.20
2003Mingun3Michael KinaneAidan O'Brien2:06.90
2004Latino Magic4Robert BurkeRobbie Osborne2:05.70
2005Tropical Lady5Kevin ManningJim Bolger2:06.30
2006Heliostatic3Kevin ManningJim Bolger2:06.50
2007Fracas5Wayne LordanDavid Wachman2:10.38
2008King of Rome3Johnny MurtaghAidan O'Brien2:04.05
2009She's Our Mark5Danny GrantPat Flynn2:08.74
2010Famous Name5Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:54.62
2011Famous Name6Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:56.71
2012Famous Name7Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:54.60
2013Scintillula3Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:52.64
2014Parish Hall5Kevin ManningJim Bolger2:13.77
2015Carla Bianca4Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:57.80
2016Decorated Knight4George BakerRoger Charlton1:55.93
2017Moonlight Magic4Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:58.80
2018Turret Rocks5Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:55.20
2019Mohawk3Donnacha O'BrienAidan O'Brien1:54.98
2020Patrick Sarsfield4Declan McDonoghJoseph O'Brien1:52.90
2021Japan5Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien1:52.99
2022Boundless Ocean3Kevin ManningJim Bolger2:00.49
2023Self Belief4Billy LeeWillie McCreery2:00.82
2024Diego Velazquez3Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien1:52.32
2025Snellen4Shane FoleyGavin Cromwell1:55.32

Earlier winners

  • 1961: Foot Note
  • 1962: Le Prince
  • 1963: Intaglio
  • 1964: Horse Power
  • 1965: Bowzen
  • 1966: Albinella
  • 1967: Tartan Slipper
  • 1968: Wild Goose
  • 1969: Let's
  • 1970: Bigaroon
  • 1971: Ridotto
  • 1972: Royal Willya
  • 1973: Belted Earl
  • 1974: Blood Royal
  • 1975: Karelina
  • 1976: Slap Up
  • 1977: Nanticious
  • 1978: Relfo
  • 1979: Red Chip
  • 1980: My Hollow
  • 1981: Gilded Vanity

See also

  • Paris-Turf: ., ., ., .
  • Racing Post: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
  • – Meld Stakes.
  • – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Meld Stakes (2018).
  • – Meld Stakes (Group 3).
  • – Meld Stakes.