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The Silver Flash Stakes is a
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in Ireland open to two-year-old
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. It is run at
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over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.


History

The event was formerly held at
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in early September. For a period it was run over 7 furlongs and classed at Listed level. The race was transferred to Leopardstown and switched to late October in 1991. It was cut to 6 furlongs in 1993, and from this point it took place in early June. It was moved to July in 1999. The Silver Flash Stakes reverted to 7 furlongs in 2007. It was promoted to Group 3 status in 2008.


Records

Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins): *
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– ''The Caretaker (1989), Panga (1995), Freshwater Pearl (2000), Maroochydore (2003)'' * Kevin Manning – ''Eva Luna (1994), Desert Sky (1999), Luminata (2002), Abigail Pett (2005)'' Leading trainer since 1986 (12 wins): *
Aidan O'Brien Aidan Patrick O'Brien (born 16 October 1969 in County Wexford, Ireland) Aidan O'Brien bio NTRA ...
– ''Heeremandi (1997), April Starlight (1998), Freshwater Pearl (2000), Silk and Scarlet (2004), Cabaret (2009), Together (2010),
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(2011), Wonderfully (2013), Promise To Be True (2016), Happily (2017),
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Winners since 1986


See also

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References

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– ''Silver Flash Stakes.''
ifhaonline.org
– ''International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Silver Flash Stakes (2019).''
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– ''Silver Flash Stakes – Leopardstown.'' Flat races in Ireland Flat horse races for two-year-old fillies Leopardstown Racecourse