The Saval Beg Stakes is a

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in Ireland open to

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s aged four years or older. It is run at

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over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs (2,816 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May or early June. 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

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, a champion racehorse owned by Seamus McGrath. From 2022, the Saval Beg Stakes promoted to Group 3 while Irish Stayer races reform.European Pattern Committee announces new Chairman and changes to the 2022 European Programme of Flat Black Type Races
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Records

Most successful horse since 1988 (3 wins): *

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- ''2016, 2017, 2018'' * Kyprios - '' 2022, 2024, 2025 '' Leading

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since 1988 (5 wins): *

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– ''Vinnie Roe (2002, 2005), Media Puzzle (2006), Profound Beauty (2010), Pale Mimosa (2013)'' * Ryan Moore - ''

(2017, 2018), Kyrpios (2022, 2024, 2025)'' Leading trainer since 1988 (9 wins): *

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- ''Yeats (2007), Fame and Glory (2011), Kingfisher (2015),

(2016, 2017, 2018), Kyrpios (2022, 2024, 2025)''

Winners since 1988

References

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Records

Winners since 1988

See also

References