Renaissance Stakes

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

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}

{{Use Hiberno-English|date=December 2021}}

{{Infobox horseraces

|class = Group 3

|horse race = Renaissance Stakes

|image =

|caption =

|location = Curragh Racecourse
County Kildare, Ireland

|inaugurated =

|race type = Flat / Thoroughbred

|sponsor = William Hill

|website = [http://www.curragh.ie/ Curragh]

|distance = 6f (1,207 metres)

|surface = Turf

|track = Straight

|qualification = Three-years-old and up

|weight = 9 st 3 lb (3yo);
9 st 5 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
7 lb for Group 1 winners *
5 lb for Group 2 winners *
5 lb if two Group 3 wins *
3 lb if one Group 3 win *
* since 1 January

|purse = €51,700 (2022)
1st: €32,450

}}

{{Jockey colours header

| name = Renaissance Stakes }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2024

| image1 = File:Owner A K Whelan.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, pink stars, dark blue sleeves, pink cap, dark blue stars

| caption1 = My Mate Alfie

| image2 = File:Owner Allegro Syndicate.svg

| alt2 = Pink, black sleeves, striped cap

| caption2 = Big Gossey

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs K Lavery.svg

| alt3 = Red, yellow panel, black sleeves, red and yellow striped cap

| caption3 = Torivega

}}

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{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2023

| image1 = File:Owner Team Valor International_diamond_cap.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamond

| caption1 = Go Athletico

| image2 = File:Owner Allegro Syndicate.svg

| alt2 = Pink, black sleeves, striped cap

| caption2 = Big Gossey

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

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

| caption3 = Aesop's Fables

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2022

| image1 = File:Owner Abudiencia Co Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star

| caption1 = Art Power

| image2 = File:Owner John And Jess Dance.svg

| alt2 = Gold, black stripes on sleeves, gold cap with black button

| caption2 = Sam Maximus

| image3 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

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

| caption3 = Just Beautiful

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2021

| image1 = File:Owner Abudiencia Co Ltd.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, white hoop, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star

| caption1 = Art Power

| image2 = File:Owner Scott C Heider.svg

| alt2 = Maroon and yellow chevrons, maroon sleeves, yellow cuffs, yellow star on cap

| caption2 = Twilight Spinner

| image3 = File:Owner Padraic Connolly_seams.svg

| alt3 = Dark green, beige seams, striped sleeves, dark green cap

| caption3 = Measure Of Magic

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2020-2011 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2020

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Abdullah Menahi.svg

| alt1 = White, dark green diamond, dark green diamonds sleeves, dark green diamond on cap

| caption1 = Ventura Rebel

| image2 = File:Owner Phoenix Ladies Syndicate.svg

| alt2 = Orange, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, white diamond on cap

| caption2 = Forever In Dreams

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer_grey.svg

| alt3 = Grey, brown seams, brown cap

| caption3 = Summerghand

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2019

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

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

| caption1 = Speak In Colours

| image2 = File:Owner Donal Finnan.svg

| alt2 = White, black diamonds on sleeves, black diamonds on cap

| caption2 = Downforce

| image3 = File:Owner Chessman Partnership.svg

| alt3 = Purple, light blue hoop, light blue armlet, quartered cap

| caption3 = Chessman

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2018

| image1 = File:Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg

| alt1 = Red, white sash, royal blue cap

| caption1 = Unfortunately

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue

| caption2 = St Patrick's Day

| image3 = File:Owner Carmichael Jennings.svg

| alt3 = Purple, light green star, light green stars on sleeves, light green star on cap

| caption3 = St Brelades Bay

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2017

| image1 = File:Owner Ontoawinner.svg

| alt1 = Yellow and white quartered, yellow sleeves, white armlets, yellow cap

| caption1 = Quiet Reflection

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt2 = Dark blue

| caption2 = Alphabet

| image3 = File:Owner Moyville Racing Syndicate.svg

| alt3 = Mauve, black seams, dark blue sleeves, mauve cap

| caption3 = Ardhoomey

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2016

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue

| caption1 = The Happy Prince

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs J S Bolger.svg

| alt2 = White, purple panel, check cap

| caption2 = Flight Risk

| image3 = File:Owner Qatar Racing Limited_gold_cap.svg

| alt3 = Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, gold cap

| caption3 = La Rioja

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2015

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Harry Redknapp.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, royal blue seams, white sleeves, red and white striped cap

| caption1 = Moviesta

| image2 = File:Owner Godolphin_Ireland.svg

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

| caption2 = Toscanini

| image3 = File:Owner Poonawalla Racing Partnership.svg

| alt3 = Red, white maltese cross, red cap

| caption3 = Gordon Lord Byron

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2014

| image1 = File:Owner Mr D Lavelle.svg

| alt1 = Red, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, red diamond

| caption1 = Jamesie

| image2 = File:Owner Poonawalla Racing Partnership.svg

| alt2 = Red, white maltese cross, red cap

| caption2 = Gordon Lord Byron

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Mubarak Al Naemi.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green, orange hoop and sleeves

| caption3 = Hamza

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2013

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs A G Kavanagh.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue, pink triple diamond, pink sleeves, dark blue cap, pink diamond

| caption1 = Russian Soul

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs R L Bedding.svg

| alt2 = Black and white quartered, emerald green sleeves, white cap

| caption2 = Artistic Jewel

| image3 = File:Owner W J Martin.svg

| alt3 = Red, black and white hooped cap

| caption3 = Farmleigh House

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2012

| image1 = File:Owner Lisbunny Syndicate.svg

| alt1 = Red, white spots, white cap

| caption1 = Maarek

| image2 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

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

| caption2 = Starspangledbanner

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor_blue_cap.svg

| alt3 = Royal Blue, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap

| caption3 = Fire Lily

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2011

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue

| caption1 = Bewitched

| image2 = File:Owner Mr S Emmet.svg

| alt2 = Emerald green and canary quartered

| caption2 = Definightly

| image3 = File:Owner Brunabonne Syndicate.svg

| alt3 = Maroon and yellow chevrons, yellow sleeves, quartered cap

| caption3 = Croisultan

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2010-2001 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2010

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg

| alt1 = Dark blue

| caption1 = Bewitched

| image2 = File:Owner Brunabonne Syndicate.svg

| alt2 = Maroon and yellow chevrons, yellow sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Croisultan

| image3 = File:Owner Lady Clague.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, white spots, white cap, maroon spots

| caption3 = Snaefell

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2009

| image1 = File:Owner Lady Clague.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, white spots, white cap, maroon spots

| caption1 = Snaefell

| image2 = File:Owner Celbridge Estates Ltd.svg

| alt2 = Purple and pink halved, sleeves reversed, quartered cap

| caption2 = Girouette

| image3 = File:Owner Noel O'Callaghan.svg

| alt3 = White, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlet, dark blue cap, white diamond

| caption3 = Alexander Youth

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2008

| image1 = File:Owner Her Diamond Necklace Limited.svg

| alt1 = BLACK and WHITE CHECK, emerald green sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Rock Of Rochelle

| image2 = File:Owner Fiona Bolger.svg

| alt2 = WHITE, purple panel and sleeves, purple cap

| caption2 = Rock Moss

| image3 = File:Owner M McDonagh.svg

| alt3 = MAROON, white cross sashes, qtd. cap

| caption3 = Senor Benny

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2007

| image1 = File:Owner Mr P Ransley.svg

| alt1 = ROYAL BLUE, Yellow stripes, Royal Blue sleeves and Yellow diabolo, Royal Blue cap

| caption1 = Benbaun

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

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

| caption2 = Moss Vale

| image3 = File:Owner S Falle, M Franklin, J Sumsion.svg

| alt3 = Purple, white seams, white sleeves, purple armlets, purple cap, white stars

| caption3 = Prime Defender

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2006

| image1 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

| alt1 = Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap

| caption1 = Beauty Bright

| image2 = File:Owner Lady Clague.svg

| alt2 = Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots

| caption2 = Noelani

| image3 = File:Owner Vincent Gaul.svg

| alt3 = PURPLE and YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap

| caption3 = An Tadh

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2005

| image1 = File:Owner Lady Clague.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots

| caption1 = Noelani

| image2 = File:Owner Mr P Ransley.svg

| alt2 = ROYAL BLUE, Yellow stripes, Royal Blue sleeves and Yellow diabolo, Royal Blue cap

| caption2 = Benbaun

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs M Mullen.svg

| alt3 = YELLOW and MAROON CHEVRONS, quartered cap

| caption3 = Miss Sally

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2004

| image1 = File:Owner Jackie and George Smith.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, dark blue spots on sleeves

| caption1 = Royal Millennium

| image2 = File:Owner Mr John C Grant.svg

| alt2 = White and yellow (halved), halved sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Moss Vale

| image3 = File:Owner Beverly and Robert Lewis.svg

| alt3 = Green, yellow hoops, sleeves and cap

| caption3 = Grand Reward

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2003

| image1 = File:Owner Mr Jonathan Gill.svg

| alt1 = Red, yellow hoop, halved sleeves, yellow cap

| caption1 = Fayr Jag

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

| alt2 = GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

| caption2 = Hanabad

| image3 = File:Owner Mr D J Deer.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue and white diamonds, white sleeves, royal blue armlet, royal blue and white quartered cap

| caption3 = Avonbridge

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2002

| image1 = File:Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg

| alt1 = Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

| caption1 = Polar Way

| image2 = File:Owner Heavenly Syndicate_yellow_star.svg

| alt2 = Black, white seams, black cap, yellow star

| caption2 = One Won One

| image3 = File:Owner Cabin Hill Syndicate.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green and yellow check, emerald green cap

| caption3 = Tender Cove

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2001

| image1 = File:Owner Prince A A Faisal.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, Grey epaulets

| caption1 = Invincible Spirit

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs E M Stockwell.svg

| alt2 = MADONNA BLUE, brown cross belts, blue cap

| caption2 = Toroca

| image3 = File:Owner L Tucker.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue, grey sleeves, striped cap

| caption3 = Anna Elise

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 2000-1991 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 2000

| image1 = File:Owner S Creaven.svg

| alt1 = Emerald green, White star and sleeves, Red cap

| caption1 = Social Harmony

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs C L Weld.svg

| alt2 = BLUE, pink sleeves., blue and gold quartered cap

| caption2 = Tarry Flynn

| image3 = File:Owner Godolphin.svg

| alt3 = Royal blue

| caption3 = Maidaan

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1999

| image1 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

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

| caption1 = Major Force

| image2 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

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

| caption2 = Major Force

| image3 = File:Owner Mrs J M Ryan.svg

| alt3 = Emerald green, yellow sleeves, green cap, yellow star

| caption3 = Artistic Blue

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1998

| image1 = File:Owner Hilal Salem.svg

| alt1 = White, red hoop, striped sleeves, quartered cap

| caption1 = Ramooz

| image2 = File:Owner Moyglare Stud Farm.svg

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

| caption2 = Two-Twenty-Two

| image3 = File:Owner Michael Tabor.svg

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

| caption3 = Mempari

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1997

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Green, white halved sleeves and star on cap

| caption1 = Wizard King

| image2 = File:Owner Mr Ali Saeed.svg

| alt2 = Grey, maroon triple diamond, white sleeves, grey cap, maroon diamonds

| caption2 = Snow Kid

| image3 = File:Owner Lucayan Stud.svg

| alt3 = Black, white chevron hoop and cap

| caption3 = Deadly Dudley

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1996

| image1 = File:Owner William Mythen.svg

| alt1 = Yellow and purple (quartered), purple sleeves, purple cap, yellow spots

| caption1 = Wandering Thoughts

| image2 = File:Owner Hilal Salem.svg

| alt2 = White, red hoop, striped sleeves, quartered cap

| caption2 = Ramooz

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

| alt3 = Scarlet, white sleeves

| caption3 = Burden Of Proof

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1995

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.svg

| alt1 = Green, white halved sleeves and star on cap

| caption1 = Wizard King

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

| alt2 = Scarlet, white sleeves

| caption2 = Burden Of Proof

| image3 = File:Owner Mr Seamus Burns.svg

| alt3 = Light blue, dark blue stars, light blue cap, dark blue star

| caption3 = Park Charger

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1994

| image1 = File:Owner Mrs Allen Manning.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, green armlets and cap

| caption1 = Mysterious Ways

| image2 = File:Owner Hugh McMahon.svg

| alt2 = RUST, green sash and cuffs, quartered cap

| caption2 = Thatching Craft

| image3 = File:Owner Gerecon Italia.svg

| alt3 = Grey and maroon (halved), hooped sleeves, maroon cap, grey star

| caption3 = Ultimo Imperatore

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1993

| image1 = File:Owner Colm McEvoy.svg

| alt1 = White, royal blue triple diamond, white cap, emerald green star

| caption1 = Millie's Choice

| image2 = File:Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg

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

| caption2 = Pre-Eminent

| image3 = File:Owner Duncan McGregor.svg

| alt3 = White, purple cross sashes and sleeves, hooped cap

| caption3 = Dashing Colours

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1992

| image1 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

| alt1 = Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star

| caption1 = Norwich

| image2 = File:Owner Hamad Ali.svg

| alt2 = Emerald green, white chevron, armlets and star on cap

| caption2 = Miznah

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

| alt3 = emerald Green, Red epaulettes

| caption3 = Tarwiya

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1991

| image1 = File:Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg

| alt1 = YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, yellow cap, royal blue star

| caption1 = Ballyloop

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

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

| caption2 = Misty Valley

| image3 = File:Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg

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

| caption3 = Pre-Eminent

}}

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{{Jockey colours named collapsible header

| name = 1990-1988 }}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1990

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

| alt1 = Royal blue, white epaulets, striped cap

| caption1 = Daarik

| image2 = File:Owner Mrs Irene Hodge.svg

| alt2 = White, black sleeves, hooped cap

| caption2 = Blue Sceptre

| image3 = File:Owner Lady Clague.svg

| alt3 = Maroon, White spots, White cap, Maroon spots

| caption3 = My Potters

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1989

| image1 = File:Owner John L Wood.svg

| alt1 = Yellow, light blue sash and cap

| caption1 = Pirouette

| image2 = File:Owner Dr Michael Smurfit.svg

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

| caption2 = Careafolie

| image3 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

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

| caption3 = Rain Burst

}}

{{Jockey colours row

| year = 1988

| image1 = File:Owner UNKNOWN.svg

| alt1 = owned by Mrs P J Conlan

| caption1 = Lady Eileen

| image2 = File:Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg

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

| caption2 = Totem

| image3 = File:Owner N Stassen.svg

| alt3 = Black and yellow (halved), reversed sleeves, yellow cap, black hoop

| caption3 = Head Of The House

}}

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The Renaissance Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.

The event was formerly known as the MacDonagh Boland Stakes. It used to be contested over 7 furlongs, and for a period it held Listed status. It was promoted to Group 3 level in 1998, and cut to 6 furlongs in 2001.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}

The race was called the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes in 2003, in honour of the successful filly Ridgewood Pearl. It was given its present title when a different Ridgewood Pearl Stakes was introduced in 2004. It was switched to an August fixture at the Curragh in 2014 when the Irish Champions Weekend fixture was established, switching places in the calendar with the Flying Five Stakes. In 2016 the race moved to a date in late September.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}