Flying Five Stakes

The Flying Five Stakes is a lightning-fast Group 1 sprint at the Curragh over five furlongs, open to horses aged three and up. Held during Irish Champions Weekend, it draws the quickest turf talent from Ireland, Britain, and beyond—offering Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint entry for the winner. With a rich history of speed and elite competition, it’s one of Europe’s top sprinter showcases.

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Location: Curragh Racecourse, Dublin, Ireland

Inaugural Race: 1983

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Current Distance: 5 furlongs (1,006 metres)

Track Type: Straight, Turf

Age Qualification: 3YOs & Up

Purse: €400,000

Race Date: Sunday, September 14th

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2025 Flying Five Stakes Race Results

Official race results and payouts are listed below:

PPHORSEJOCKEY / TRAINERWIN / PLACE
4
Arizona Blaze
David Egan / Adrian Murray
€6.50 / €2.05
5
Nighteyes (IRE)
Daniel Tudhope / David O'Meara
€6.00
2
Bucanero Fuerte
Colin Keane / Adrian Murray
€2.20
12
She's Quality (IRE)
James Ryan / Jack W Davison
4
Night Raider (IRE)
James Doyle / K. R. Burke
14
Mgheera
William Buick / Ed Walker
1
Asfoora (AUS)
Dylan Browne McMonagle / Henry Dwyer
12
Two Stars (IRE)
J. M. Sheridan / J. A. Stack
10
Powerful Nation (IRE)
Andrew Slattery / Andrew Slattery
3
Art Power (IRE)
Rossa Ryan / Tim Easterby
6
Vadream
Kieran Shoemark / Charlie Fellowes
9
Grande Marques (IRE)
Seamie Heffernan / J. A. Stack
3
Erosandpsyche (IRE)
Gary Carroll / Daniel James Murphy
8
Whistlejacket (IRE)
Christophe Soumillon / A. P. O'Brien
15
Lady With The Lamp (IRE)
Ronan Whelan / Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Exotic Payoffs:

  • €1 Exacta (4-5) Paid: €118.50
  • €1 Trifecta (4-5-2) Paid: €882.10

 

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History of the Flying Five Stakes

The Flying Five Stakes was first run in 1983 (having evolved from earlier sprint contests) at Phoenix Park in Ireland, originally held at Listed status. Over time it has moved venues and undergone several status upgrades and changes in entry qualifications. From Phoenix Park it was moved to Leopardstown in 1991, before finally settling at the Curragh in 2002.

Along its trajectory, the race was promoted to Group 3 in 1988, then to Group 2 in 2002. It dropped back to Group 3 in 2004, then regained Group 2 status in 2015. In 2018 it became a Group 1 race—the first in Ireland in its category open to horses aged three and up over five furlongs—cementing its place among Europe’s elite sprint races. 
Racing and Sports

The Flying Five has always been a showcase of speed and has produced many notable winners. Horses like Benbaun, who won three times in succession (2005-2007), stand out for consistency. Other major names such as Glass Slippers, Highfield Princess, Romantic Proposal, and Fairyland have used the race as a stepping-stone in their careers. Also notable are leading jockeys and trainers—Michael Kinane has multiple wins; Dermot Weld has been among the trainers with repeated success.

Since becoming part of Irish Champions Weekend, the race’s place on the calendar has grown even more prominent. The mid-September date, the €-level purses, and its Group 1 status now ensure that top sprinters from Ireland, Britain, and beyond target this race both for prestige and for its connection to international sprint contests. 

All-Time Results of the Flying Five Stakes

Year
Winner
Jockey / Trainer
Distance / Time
2025
Arizona Blaze
David Egan / Adrian Murray
5 F / 0:59.03
2024
Bradsell
Hollie Doyle / Archie Watson
5 F / 0:57.25
2023
Moss Tucker
W J Lee / K J Condon
5 F / 1:00.89
2022
Highfield Princess
Jason Hart / John Quinn
5 F / 1:02.51
2021
Romantic Proposal
Chris Hayes / Edward Lynam
5 F / 0:59.77
2020
Glass Slippers
Tom Eaves / Kevin Ryan
5 F / 1:00.58
2019
Fairyland
Ryan Moore / Aidan O'Brien
5 F / 0:57.88
2018
Havana Grey
Richard Kingscote / Karl Burke
5 F / 0:59.59
2017
Caravaggio
Ryan Moore / Aidan O'Brien
5 F / 1:00.54
2016
Ardhoomey
Colin Keane / Ger Lyons
5 F / 1:01.54

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