Irish Champion Stakes

This article is about the horse race. For the greyhound race, see Champion Stakes (Irish greyhound race).

Irish Champion Stakes
Group 1 race
Assert, oil on canvas
Painting by Bob Demuyser (1920–2003)
LocationLeopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Inaugurated1976
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorNone (2020)
WebsiteIrish Champions Weekend
Race information
Distance1m 2f (2,012 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 7 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Purse€1,000,000 (2022)
1st: €580,000
Irish Champion Stakes
2024
Dark blue, white epaulettes, dark blue cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon, white hooped sleeves, maroon cap
Economics Auguste Rodin Shin Emperor
Previous years
2023
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Dark green, white stars on sleeves
Auguste Rodin Luxembourg Nashwa
2022
Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap White, purple cap Emerald green, red epaulettes, emerald green cap
Luxembourg Onesto Vadeni
2021
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap White, purple panel, check cap
St Mark's Basilica Tarnawa Poetic Flare
2020-2011
2020
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap Royal blue Dark blue
Magical Ghaiyyath Armory
2019
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Dark blue
Magical Magic Wand Anthony Van Dyck
2018
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Roaring Lion Saxon Warrior Deauville
2017
Dark green, beige stars on sleeves, dark green cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots Royal blue and white hoops, grey sleeves, royal blue and white quartered cap
Decorated Knight Poet's Word Eminent
2016
Light blue, dark blue spots, light blue sleeves and cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Almanzor Found Minding
2015
Black and white halved, sleeves reversed, red cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, Royal Blue cap Black, white slvs, red cap, black star
Golden Horn Found Free Eagle
2014
Light green and dark green diamonds Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap
The Grey Gatsby Australia Trading Leather
2013
Pink, grey sash, pink cap Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlet, royal blue and white quartered cap White, purple panel, check cap
The Fugue Al Kazeem Trading Leather
2012
Yellow, red epaulettes and sleeves, yellow cap Dark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Snow Fairy Nathaniel St Nicholas Abbey
2011
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Yellow, red epaulettes and sleeves, yellow cap Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap
So You Think Snow Fairy Famous Name
2010-2001
2010
Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Dark blue Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Cape Blanco Rip Van Winkle Twice Over
2009
Yellow, purple cap, yellow star Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
Sea The Stars Fame And Glory Mastercraftsman
2008
EMERALD GREEN, black chevrons on sleeves, emerald green cap Pink, Emerald Green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap WHITE, emerald green star, diabolo on sleeves, orange cap
New Approach Traffic Guard Mores Wells
2007
Dark blue Pink Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Dylan Thomas Duke Of Marmalade Red Rock Canyon
2006
Dark blue Black, White cap White, dark blue diamond, blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered cap
Dylan Thomas Ouija Board Alexander Goldrun
2005
Dark blue White, dark blue armlets and cap White, dark blue diamond, blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered cap
Oratorio Motivator Alexander Goldrun
2004
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Dark blue
Azamour Norse Dancer Powerscourt
2003
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Light blue, yellow hoop and armlets, yellow cap, light blue diamond Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap
High Chaparral Falbrav Islington
2002
Royal blue Dark blue Royal blue, white cap
Grandera Hawk Wing Best Of The Bests
2001
Royal blue Dark blue Green, beige triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap
Fantastic Light Galileo Bach
2000-1991
2000
Dark blue Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Royal blue
Giant's Causeway Greek Dance Best Of The Bests
1999
Royal blue White, Red stars, Red cap, Emerald Green star Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap
Daylami Dazzling Park Dream Well
1998
Royal blue White, emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Swain Alborada Xaar
1997
Pale Blue, White and Yellow check cap Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap Royal blue
Pilsudski Desert King Alhaarth
1996
GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star Yellow, light blue stars on body and cap
Timarida Dance Design Glory Of Dancer
1995
Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap Royal Blue, Light Blue cap Royal blue
Pentire Freedom Cry Flagbird
1994
Royal blue Yellow, black epaulets Apricot
Cezanne Del Deya Grand Lodge
1993
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Straw
Muhtarram Opera House Lord Of The Field
1992
White, pale blue armlets, quartered cap White, blue hollow box, diabolo on sleeves, blue cap Red, yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap
Dr Devious St Jovite Alflora
1991
White, blue hollow box, hooped cap Yellow, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, White cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Suave Dancer Environment Friend Stagecraft
1990-1983
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Red, white star, yellow sleeves, red and yellow hooped cap Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Elmaamul Sikeston Kostroma
1989
Yellow, light blue stars on body and cap Red, two light blue vees Dark blue, white cross belts, dark blue and gold quartered cap
Carroll House Citidancer Petrullo
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Dark blue, yellow hooped sleeves and spots on cap White, black hoop, black sleeves, white armlets, black cap
Indian Skimmer Shady Heights Triptych
1987
Light blue, mauve halved sleeves Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots White, red epaulets, blue sleeves, white stars, red cuffs, red and blue quartered cap
Triptych Entitled Cockney Lass
1986
White, red stars, green cap Yellow and black hoops, striped cap Light blue, mauve halved sleeves
Park Express Double Bed Triptych
1985
Red, two light blue vees Dark blue and grey check, grey sleeves, blue cap Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Commanche Run Bob Back Damister
1984
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Dark blue, light blue cross-belts, striped sleeves, white cap White, red collar and cuffs, tartan cap
Sadler's Wells Seattle Song Princess Pati
1983
Black and amber striped, white collar, cuffs and cap Yellow, black epaulets Green, pink epaulets, white sleeves, pink cap
Stanerra Wassl General Holme
 

The Irish Champion Stakes (Irish: Curadh-Dhuais na hÉireann) is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (2,012 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.