Meld Stakes

{{short description|Flat horse race in Ireland}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}

{{Infobox horseraces

|class = Group 3

|horse race = Meld Stakes

|image =

|caption =

|location = Leopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland

|inaugurated =

|race type = Flat / Thoroughbred

|sponsor = Aer Lingus College Football Classic (2023)

|website = [http://www.leopardstown.com/ Leopardstown]

|distance = 1m 1f (1,811 metres)

|surface = Turf

|track = Left-handed

|qualification = Three-years-old and up

|weight = 9 st 0 lb (3yo);
9 st 9 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for G1 / G2 winners *
3 lb for G3 winners *
* since 1 August last year

|purse = €50,000 (2022)
1st: €30,975

|bonuses =

}}

{{Jockey colours header

| name = Meld Stakes }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2024

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption1 = Diego Velazquez

| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt2 = Green, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption2 = Tarawa

| image3 = File:Owner Paul Hardy.svg

| alt3 = WHITE and RED CHEVRONS,white sleeves,dark blue armlets,dark blue and yellow striped cap

| caption3 = Bright Stripes

}}

|}

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{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2023

| image1 = File:Owner Ballylinch Stud.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, orange epaulettes and armlet, orange cap, white star

| caption1 = Self Belief

| image2 = File:Owner Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Alfred Munnings

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs P Shanahan.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, pink sash, pink cap, royal blue star

| caption3 = Empress Of Beauty

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2022

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg

| alt1 = White, purple panel, check cap

| caption1 = Boundless Ocean

| image2 = File:Owner J Connaughton.svg

| alt2 = Lime green, purple sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Bear Story

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez.svg

| alt3 = Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap

| caption3 = Patrick Sarsfield

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2021

| image1 = File:Owner Masaaki Matsushima.svg

| alt1 = Grey and white check, striped sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Japan

| image2 = File:Owner Newtown Anner Stud Farm.svg

| alt2 = Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

| caption2 = Maker Of Kings

| image3 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt3 = Green, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption3 = Sinawann

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2020-2011 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2020

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez.svg

| alt1 = Red, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap

| caption1 = Patrick Sarsfield

| image2 = File:Owner Zhang Yuesheng.svg

| alt2 = Emerald green, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Ancient Spirit

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Fort Myers

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2019

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt1 = Purple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption1 = Mohawk

| image2 = File:Owner Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Up Helly Aa

| image3 = File:Owner Zhang Yuesheng.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap

| caption3 = Ancient Spirit

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2018

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs June Judd and Mrs J S Bolger.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, royal blue cross sashes, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap

| caption1 = Turret Rocks

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs Fitri Hay.svg

| alt2 = Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Deauville

| image3 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt3 = Green, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption3 = Hazapour

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2017

| image1 = File:Owner Godolphin_Ireland.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Moonlight Magic

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs Fitri Hay.svg

| alt2 = Pink, emerald green chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Deauville

| image3 = File:Owner Sean Jones.svg

| alt3 = White, large royal blue spots and sleeves, striped cap

| caption3 = Tennessee Wildcat

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2016

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Saleh Al Homaizi.svg

| alt1 = Dark green, beige stars on sleeves, dark green cap

| caption1 = Decorated Knight

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin_Ireland.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, dark blue seams, royal blue sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Portage

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum_pink_cap.svg

| alt3 = Royal Blue, White epaulettes, pink cap

| caption3 = Adool

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2015

| image1 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt1 = Black, white slvs, red cap, black star

| caption1 = Carla Bianca

| image2 = File:Owner Mr D Lavelle.svg

| alt2 = Red, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, red diamond

| caption2 = Elleval

| image3 = File:Owner David Spratt.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, emerald green and yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap

| caption3 = Brendan Brackan

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2014

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg

| alt1 = White, purple panel, check cap

| caption1 = Parish Hall

| image2 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt2 = Black, white slvs, red cap, black star

| caption2 = Afternoon Sunlight

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Thomas Barr.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, royal blue hoop, royal blue armlet, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Ponfeigh

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2013

| image1 = File:Owner Miss K Rausing.svg

| alt1 = White and emerald green hoops, white sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Scintillula

| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Mars

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs C L Weld.svg

| alt3 = Blue, pink slvs, blue and gold quartered cap

| caption3 = Along Came Casey

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2012

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

| caption1 = Famous Name

| image2 = File:Owner SF Racing Partnership.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue and grey check, dark blue cap

| caption2 = Ballybacka Lady

| image3 = File:Owner Mr V I Araci.svg

| alt3 = Black, white chevron, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white star

| caption3 = Native Khan

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2011

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

| caption1 = Famous Name

| image2 = File:Owner J Connaughton.svg

| alt2 = Lime green, purple sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Dunboyne Express

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = Creekside

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2010-2001 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2010

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

| caption1 = Famous Name

| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Steinbeck

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs D F O'Rourke.svg

| alt3 = Pink and grey diamonds, pink sleeves, grey cap

| caption3 = Bea Remembered

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2009

| image1 = File:Owner B and M Syndicate.svg

| alt1 = Purple and yellow diamonds, purple cap, yellow diamond

| caption1 = She's Our Mark

| image2 = File:Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg

| alt2 = Scarlet, white sleeves, scarlet cap

| caption2 = Lord Admiral

| image3 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt3 = Black, white slvs, red cap, black star

| caption3 = Casual Conquest

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2008

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Derrick Smith.svg

| alt1 = PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

| caption1 = King Of Rome

| image2 = File:Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg

| alt2 = SCARLET, white sleeves, scarlet cap

| caption2 = Lord Admiral

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt3 = Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

| caption3 = Mustameet

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2007

| image1 = File:Owner Joseph Joyce.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap

| caption1 = Fracas

| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt2 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption2 = Red Rock Canyon

| image3 = File:Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg

| alt3 = Scarlet, white sleeves

| caption3 = Lord Admiral

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2006

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg

| alt1 = White, purple stripe, check cap

| caption1 = Heliostatic

| image2 = File:Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg

| alt2 = Scarlet, white sleeves

| caption2 = Lord Admiral

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Joseph Comerford.svg

| alt3 = PINK, grey stars, pink sleeves, pink cap, grey star

| caption3 = Kendor Dine

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2005

| image1 = File:Owner Mr George J Kent.svg

| alt1 = Purple, pink star, purple sleeves, pink stars, white cap

| caption1 = Tropical Lady

| image2 = File:Owner Dr M V O'Brien.svg

| alt2 = Scarlet, white sleeves

| caption2 = Lord Admiral

| image3 = File:Owner H E The President of Ireland.svg

| alt3 = St patricks blue, gold sleeves, st patricks blue cap, gold tassel

| caption3 = Cairdeas

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2004

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs P D Osborne.svg

| alt1 = WHITE, purple sash, white cap, purple spots

| caption1 = Latino Magic

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs A M O'Brien.svg

| alt2 = Orange, royal blue hoop and armlets, check cap

| caption2 = Solskjaer

| image3 = File:Owner Sean Hughes.svg

| alt3 = Blue, white stars on body, striped cap

| caption3 = Cache Creek

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2003

| image1 = File:Owner Niarchos Family.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, light blue cross belts, striped sleeves, white cap

| caption1 = Mingun

| image2 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt2 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption2 = Carnival Dancer

| image3 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt3 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star

| caption3 = In Time's Eye

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2002

| image1 = File:Owner Imperial Racing.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, large Purple spots, sleeves and spots on cap

| caption1 = Imperial Dancer

| image2 = File:Owner Mr W J Gredley.svg

| alt2 = Yellow, Black and Yellow striped sleeves, White cap

| caption2 = Chancellor

| image3 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt3 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star

| caption3 = Sights On Gold

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2001

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Muakaad

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue

| caption2 = Bonnard

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = Adonesque

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2000-1991 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2000

| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt1 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption1 = Takali

| image2 = File:Owner Lady O'Reilly.svg

| alt2 = Black and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star

| caption2 = Yara

| image3 = File:Owner Luke Comer.svg

| alt3 = MAROON and WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

| caption3 = Chimes At Midnight

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1999

| image1 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt1 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star

| caption1 = Make No Mistake

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue

| caption2 = Saffron Walden

| image3 = File:Owner Crock Of Gold Syndicate.svg

| alt3 = Yellow, red sleeves, blue cap, red star

| caption3 = Golden Rule

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1998

| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt1 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption1 = Takarian

| image2 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt2 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star

| caption2 = Make No Mistake

| image3 = File:Owner Mr M Doyle.svg

| alt3 = Orange, Emerald Green stars

| caption3 = Fruits Of Love

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1997

| image1 = File:Owner Dermot McAuliffe.svg

| alt1 = Purple and yellow check, yellow sleeves, purple armlet, quartered cap

| caption1 = Caiseal Ros

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Michael H Watt.svg

| alt2 = Khaki, Dark Green cap

| caption2 = Casey Tibbs

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt3 = Dark blue

| caption3 = Strawberry Roan

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1996

| image1 = File:Owner Michael H Keogh.svg

| alt1 = White, green chevron, gold cap

| caption1 = Idris

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption2 = Predappio

| image3 = File:Owner Sir Anthony O'Reilly.svg

| alt3 = BLACK and WHITE HOOPS, emerald green cap, white star

| caption3 = Song Of Tara

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1995

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Saeed Manana.svg

| alt1 = White, red sash, red and white striped cap

| caption1 = Needle Gun

| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt2 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption2 = Hushang

| image3 = File:Owner Noel Furlong.svg

| alt3 = BLACK, black cap, emerald green star

| caption3 = Kayaara

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1994

| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt1 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption1 = Cajarian

| image2 = File:Owner M Haga.svg

| alt2 = Red, white triple diamond, light blue sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Royal Ballerina

| image3 = File:Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg

| alt3 = YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star

| caption3 = Perfect Imposter

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1993

| image1 = File:Owner Duke of Devonshire.svg

| alt1 = Straw

| caption1 = Lord Of The Field

| image2 = File:Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg

| alt2 = YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star

| caption2 = Vintage Crop

| image3 = File:Owner Miss P F O'Kelly.svg

| alt3 = CERISE, sky blue cap with cerise hoop

| caption3 = Danse Royale

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1992

| image1 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt1 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star

| caption1 = Market Booster

| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt2 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption2 = Dabtiya

| image3 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt3 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption3 = Mirana

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1991

| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt1 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption1 = Sardaniya

| image2 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt2 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption2 = Zafadola

| image3 = File:Owner Stonethorn Stud Farms Limited_Ireland.svg

| alt3 = Black, white disc

| caption3 = Eileen Jenny

}}

{{Jockey colours no footer}}

{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 1990-1988 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1990

| image1 = File:Owner H H Aga Khan.svg

| alt1 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption1 = Khalafiya

| image2 = File:Owner Mount Juliet Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Black and yellow halved, quartered cap, white sleeves

| caption2 = Crockadore

| image3 = File:Owner UNKNOWN.svg

| alt3 = owned by S Dawson

| caption3 = Emerald Waters

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1989

| image1 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

| alt1 = Black, white sleeves, red cap, black star

| caption1 = Slender Style

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs Catherine Shubotham.svg

| alt2 = Pink, light blue cross-belts

| caption2 = Noora Abu

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = Wrapping

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1988

| image1 = File:Owner Ballymacoll Stud.svg

| alt1 = Pale blue, yellow and white check cap

| caption1 = Sailor's Mate

| image2 = File:Owner Niarchos Family.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Dark Lomond

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption3 = Skating

}}

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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.