Temple Stakes

Temple Stakes
Group 2 race
LocationHaydock Park
Haydock, England
Inaugurated1965
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBetfred
WebsiteHaydock Park
Race information
Distance5f (1,006 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 12 lb (3yo);
9 st 6 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for Group 1 winners *
3 lb for Group 2 winners*
* since August 31 last year
Purse£125,000 (2024)
1st: £70,888
Temple Stakes
2024
Black, light blue armlets Pink, light blue star, pink sleeves, light blue stars, pink cap, light blue star Red, white striped sleeves and cap
Kerdos Live In The Dream Seven Questions
Previous years
2023
Grey Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, emerald green and pink quartered cap Pink, light blue star, pink sleeves, light blue stars, pink cap, light blue star
Dramatised Equilateral Live In The Dream
2022
Purple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringe Red, white sash, royal blue cap Orange and purple (quartered), emerald green sleeves and cap
King's Lynn Twilight Calls Arecibo
2021
Red, white cross belts, white sleeves, red spots, red and white quartered cap Red, red cap, white spots Grey
Liberty Beach Ainsdale Lady In France
2020-2011
2019
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Yellow, red triple diamond, armlets and cap Red, red cap, white spots
Battaash Alpha Delphini Mabs Cross
2018
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Dark blue Emerald green, black armlets, black cap
Battaash Washington Dc Kachy
2017
Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap Yellow, black chevron, black sleeves, yellow stars, black cap, yellow star Yellow, red triple diamond, armlets and cap
Priceless Goldream Alpha Delphini
2016
Red, white sleeves, blue and white striped cap Red, white hoops, pink cap Royal Blue, White Epaulets, Black cap
Profitable Mecca's Angel Waady
2015
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, gold cap Emerald green, black hoops, chevrons on sleeves Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, white cap gold tassel
Pearl Secret Jack Dexter Wind Fire
2014
Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, gold cap, gold tassel Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel Red, white sash, royal blue cap
Hot Streak Pearl Secret Kingsgate Native
2013
Red, white sash, royal blue cap Dark blue and pink stripes, pink sleeves and cap Dark blue, light blue spots on sleeves and cap
Kingsgate Native Swiss Spirit Reckless Abandon
2012
Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves White, red striped sleeves, check cap Orange and purple (quartered), emerald green sleeves and cap
Bated Breath Sole Power Spirit Quartz
2011
White, red striped sleeves, check cap Red, white sash, royal blue cap Orange and purple (quartered), emerald green sleeves and cap
Sole Power Kingsgate Native Prohibit
2010-2001
2010
Red, white sash, royal blue cap White, red chevron, gold cap Royal blue, maroon stars
Kingsgate Native Equiano Borderlescott
2009
Brown, large orange spots and sleeves, quartered cap Royal blue, maroon stars Pink, emerald green cross belts, armlets and spots on cap
Look Busy Borderlescott Wi Dud
2008
Terracotta, Grey epaulets royal blue, maroon stars Purple, White star, sleeves and star on cap
Fleeting Spirit Borderlescott Desert Lord
2006
Grey, royal blue seams, sleeves and cap Dark green and white (halved), striped sleeves, pink cap Red, White hoops, Pink cap
Reverence The Trader Mecca's Mate
2005
White, Emerald Green diamond and armlets, quartered cap Maroon, Yellow spots, Yellow cap, Maroon spots Orange, brown hoop
Celtic Mill Orientor Balmont
2004
Brown Beige, dark blue chevrons, beige sleeves, quartered cap Light blue, white hoop and armlets
Night Prospector Autumn Pearl Bishops Court
2003
Grey, Green sleeves, Cerise cap Red and yellow (halved), sleeves reversed, yellow cap, red spots Dark blue, white spots, white cap
Airwave Repertory Acclamation
2002
Emerald green, yellow stripe, yellow cap Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap Pink, black diamonds on sleeves, diamond on cap
Kyllachy Vision Of Night Monkston Point
2001
GREY and YELLOW HOOPS, striped sleeves, yellow cap, grey star Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap Light blue, dark blue seams, red cap, dark blue spots
Cassandra Go Vision Of Night Nuclear Debate
2000-1991
2000
Dark Blue, White sash and armlets, Red cap MAROON, light blue slvs, light blue cap, maroon diamond Blue, pink sash, halved sleeves, pink cap
Perryston View Proud Native Rambling Bear
1999
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Black and yellow diamonds, black sleeves, yellow cap
Tipsy Creek Lochangel Andreyev
1998
White, dark blue star, white sleeves, dark blue stars Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Bolshoi Lochangel Elnadim
1997
Yellow, Red inverted triangle and cap Beige, red stars, red sleeves, beige armlets, beige cap, red star White, dark blue star, white sleeves, dark blue stars
Croft Pool Brave Edge Bolshoi
1996
Dark blue, yellow chevron, white and yellow diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap Pink, grey sash Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Mind Games Struggler Woodborough
1995
Dark blue, yellow chevron, white and yellow diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow, Dark Blue cross belts and sleeves
Mind Games Millstream Owington
1994
Purple, light blue chevron, light blue cap Brown and green stripes, brown sleeves and cap Royal blue, yellow chevron, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Lochsong Lavinia Fontana Midhish
1993
Maroon, beige sleeves, maroon armlets, beige cap Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Maroon, Grey epaulets
Paris House Wolfhound Garah
1992
Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap Red, white star, halved sleeves, star on cap Green, purple stripe
Snaadee Blyton Lad Medaille D'Or
1991
Pink, royal blue triple diamond, white sleeves, royal blue cap, pink diamond Light blue and orange stripes, light blue cap, orange diamond Pink, black braces and armlets, black cap, pink spots
Elbio Dominio Rivers Rhapsody
1990-1988
1990
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap Royal blue, white hoop on body, striped cap Royal blue, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Dayjur Tigani Statoblest
1989
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star Yellow and white hoops Royal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Dancing Dissident Wonder Dancer Cadeaux Genereux
1988
Emerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots Orange and blue (quartered), blue sleeves, orange armlets, quartered cap Mauve, yellow disc, striped cap
Handsome Sailor Perion Chilibang
 

The Temple Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.

The event was established in 1965, and it was originally held at Sandown Park. It was transferred to its present venue in 2008.

The leading horses from the Temple Stakes often go on to compete in the King Charles III Stakes. The last to win both races in the same year was Profitable in 2016.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

  • Mind Games – 1995, 1996
  • Kingsgate Native - 2010, 2013
  • Battaash - 2018, 2019

Leading jockey (4 wins):

  • Lester Piggott – Falcon (1967), Raffingora (1970), Shoolerville (1972), Fearless Lad (1983)
  • Walter Swinburn – Petorius (1984, dead-heat), Treasure Kay (1987), Dancing Dissident (1989), Elbio (1991)

Leading trainer (5 wins):

  • Sir Michael Stoute – Blue Cashmere (1975), Petorius (1984, dead-heat), Dancing Dissident (1989), Snaadee (1992), Kingsgate Native (2010)

Winners since 1980

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1979 Double Form 4 John Reid Fulke Johnson Houghton
1980 Sharpo 3 Brian Rouse Jeremy Tree
1981 no race 1981 [a]
1982 Mummy's Game 3 Tony Ives Bill O'Gorman
1983 Fearless Lad 4 Lester Piggott Dick Peacock
1984
(dh) 		Petorius
Reesh 		3
3 		Walter Swinburn
Taffy Thomas 		Michael Stoute
Bill O'Gorman
1985 Never So Bold 5 Steve Cauthen Robert Armstrong 1:00.63
1986 Double Schwartz 5 Pat Eddery Charlie Nelson 1:02.00
1987 Treasure Kay 4 Walter Swinburn Peter Makin 1:00.45
1988 Handsome Sailor 5 Michael Hills Barry Hills 1:00.88
1989 Dancing Dissident 3 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute 1:00.28
1990 Dayjur 3 Willie Carson Dick Hern 1:01.89
1991 Elbio 4 Walter Swinburn Peter Makin 0:59.87
1992 Snaadee 5 Pat Eddery Michael Stoute 1:00.30
1993 Paris House 4 John Carroll Jack Berry 1:00.99
1994 Lochsong 6 Frankie Dettori Ian Balding 1:00.84
1995 Mind Games 3 John Carroll Jack Berry 1:00.10
1996 Mind Games 4 John Carroll Jack Berry 1:00.99
1997 Croft Pool 6 Gary Carter Jeremy Glover 1:01.55
1998 Bolshoi 6 Carl Lowther Jack Berry 1:01.94
1999 Tipsy Creek 5 Richard Hills Ben Hanbury 1:00.77
2000 Perryston View 8 John Reid Jeremy Glover 1:04.45
2001 Cassandra Go 5 Michael Roberts Geoff Wragg 1:00.63
2002 Kyllachy 4 Jamie Spencer Henry Candy 1:00.58
2003 Airwave 3 Dane O'Neill Henry Candy 1:00.33
2004 Night Prospector [b] 4 Johnny Murtagh Pip Payne 0:56.10
2005 Celtic Mill 7 Philip Robinson David Barker 1:00.06
2006 Reverence 5 Kevin Darley Eric Alston 1:02.10
2007 Sierra Vista 7 Paul Hanagan David Barker 1:01.02
2008 Fleeting Spirit 3 Ryan Moore Jeremy Noseda 0:57.15
2009 Look Busy 4 Slade O'Hara Alan Berry 1:04.03
2010 Kingsgate Native 5 Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute 0:58.92
2011 Sole Power 4 Keagan Latham Edward Lynam 0:57.67
2012 Bated Breath 5 George Baker Roger Charlton 0:56.39
2013 Kingsgate Native 8 Shane Kelly Robert Cowell 0:59.25
2014 Hot Streak 3 Oisin Murphy Kevin Ryan 1:00.15
2015 Pearl Secret 6 George Baker David Barron 1:00.36
2016 Profitable 4 Adam Kirby Clive Cox 0:59.40
2017 Priceless 4 Adam Kirby Clive Cox 0:57.55
2018 Battaash 4 Dane O'Neill Charles Hills 0:57.36
2019 Battaash 5 Jim Crowley Charles Hills 0:57.70
no race 2020 [c]
2021 Liberty Beach 4 Jason Hart John Quinn 1:03.99
2022 King's Lynn 5 David Probert Andrew Balding 0:58.88
2023 Dramatised 3 William Buick Karl Burke 0:58.70
2024 Kerdos 4 Richard Kingscote Clive Cox 0:59.64
  1. ^ The 1981 running was abandoned because of a waterlogged course
  2. ^ The 2004 race took place at Epsom. It was run without starting stalls, and it was hand-timed
  3. ^ The 2020 running was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom[1]

Earlier winners

  • 1965: Holborn
  • 1966: Polyfoto
  • 1967: Falcon
  • 1968: D'Urberville
  • 1969: Song
  • 1970: Raffingora
  • 1971: Mummy's Pet
  • 1972: Shoolerville
  • 1973: Saulingo
  • 1974: Bay Express
  • 1975: Blue Cashmere
  • 1976: Lochnager
  • 1977: Vilgora
  • 1978: Oscilight / Smarten Up [a]
  1. ^ The 1978 race was a dead-heat and has joint winners

See also

References

  1. ^ "Coronavirus: Horse racing in Great Britain suspension extended". BBC Sport. 15 April 2020.